The Old Country

by sally on Saturday, September 19, 2009
4 comments on this post

by Alan Bennett

Date: Tuesday 6th – Saturday 10th October at 7:30 pm
Swan Theatre
Box office: 01905 611427

The play

The Old Country is an effective and thought provoking piece of drama about Englishness, with superb characterisation and many brilliant comic one liners. Yet again, the gentle nuances and understated ironies of Alan Bennett can’t fail to please. The scene is very English – a profusion of books and Elgar on the gramophone. A shabby genteel couple, Hilary and his wife Bron who live in a ramshackle cottage, await the arrival of Hilary’s sister, Veronica and her husband Duff whom they have not seen for many years. While they await their guests, they receive an unexpected and unwelcome visit from Eric, and his dangerous wife Olga.

Comments

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4 comments to “The Old Country”

sally, October 13th, 2009 at 1:19 pm:

• Great to see the hard work put in by everyone especially the new members who were appearing in their first full length mainstage performance.

carolyn young, October 14th, 2009 at 8:05 pm:

• Ijust wanted to say how much I enjoyed The Old Country. The storyline and acting was superb. Well done to all concerned!

Chris, October 17th, 2009 at 12:07 pm:

• Sally.
  Can I put my ten penny worth in?
  Can I suggest,if it posslble, to open up a comments page specifically for comments on productions and asking those who want to contribute suggestions on future productions.
  Whilst appreciating good reviews and the sensitivities of individual cast members and crew, constructive critisism when it is not malicious,spiteful or just plain rude can be of some merit.
  We as a company should strive to be as professional as we can, given our limited budgets and resources, and as we represent the only regular company performing drama in Worcester we should surely welcome comments and suggestions by our patrons, the audience.
  I think it would serve us in the long run to know what the audience really think and not be afraid of a few brickbats now and again.
  Regards

sally, October 19th, 2009 at 12:43 pm:

• Chris

  We do appreciate constructive criticism and see its merits but are keeping negative comments for discussion on the committee rather than putting them on display to anyone with internet access.

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