Theatre Fest West

Here are just a few highlights coming up over the next few days at the Playhouse.

What will you see?

Don’t miss this fascinating true story created by three generations and performed by Tom Frankland and his dad John. When Tom’s aunt died in 2006, he and his father inherited several suitcases of letters written by his grandparents across twenty-five years. They reveal the astonishing love of a couple living through two world wars and a recession. Drawing on Tom and John’s Pythonesque sense of humour, the show is playful, moving and surprising.

£12 (under 25s £8)

Funny, thought-provoking and candid, these four monologues by four different writers explore the hazards of after dark existences. Presented by Salisbury based Bootleg Theatre.

£12 (under 25s £8)

A brand new first class delivery from Kilter’s Mobile Sorting Office is heading your way! The Last Post is a slightly wonky, nostalgic tale concerning the wonderful dying art and etiquette of letter writing. It is presented in a specially converted van (parked outside the Playhouse!) amidst a flurry of flat-pack post-boxes, and accompanied by a specially composed live soundtrack. Places are limited so book early!

Company Boudin present a fabulous re-telling of Dumas’ epic tale of injustice and revenge, revisited through the eyes of the employees of a cigar factory, whose favourite book is the amazing story of The Count Of Monte Cristo – giving the name to their fine product – the Monte Cristo cigar. Quickly the factory disappears as four performers transport you into a dramatic world. The perfect way to pretend you have read the novel!

£12 (under 25s £8)

Beautiful tabletop puppetry, imaginative storytelling and funny bits! Be swept away by Soap Soup Theatre’s first solo show, performed and devised by Tomasin Cuthbert.

Suitable for ages 3+

Tickets £8