The Holroyd Community Theatre, at Moreton Hall, is thrilled to be presenting two spectacular National Theatre performances this coming Spring!
Through carefully crafted recordings, a unique opportunity to experience world-class theatre is presented at the local, state of the art theatre. Capturing all the excitement of a live performance, along with the added advantage of cameras that bring you closer to the action, revealing the subtle details often missed from the audience, The National Theatre’s technical teams ensure that every performance retains the energy and immediacy of being there in person-without the cost of traveling to London.
The Importance of Being Earnest with Sharon D Clarke and Ncuti Gatwa
The curtain is up on Friday 7th March, at 7.30pm, when you can enjoy watching three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke and Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in the joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, what follows is a whirlwind of mistaken identities, lies, and romantic entanglements in this hilarious story of love, impersonation, and farce.
Max Webster (Life of Pi) is the mastermind director behind this humorous story filmed live from The National Theatre in London.
With ratings from The Financial Times, rating four stars and saying:
‘Immensely enjoyable, delivered with irrepressible, infectious glee.’
And London Theatre, with a five-star rating said:
‘Fun, fabulous and fiery, it’s a hoot.’
Steve Coogan in Dr.Strangelove
Fans of Steven Coogan, are warned that this is a production not to be missed. The seven-time BAFTA Award-winner, takes on four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece, Dr. Strangelove.
This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Lannucci and Olivier Award-winner, Sean Foley.
Watch the surreal race take place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert Global destruction.
With The Independent praising, “Steve Coogan is stellar,” and The Stage applauding Dr. Strangelove, stating, “Coogan displays boundless energy and impeccable comic timing,” this is a performance not to be missed.
Join us at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, for an unforgettable experience. Be captivated. Be inspired. To book your tickets now, visit theholroydtheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
