A SLEEPWALK ON THE SEVERN
Weaving music and poetry into a unique performance,
making literature live for audiences and fun for families.
Various dates from 22nd May - 11th July. Details below
Come and see ‘A SleepWalk on the Severn’ a spellbinding show, inspired by Alice Oswald’s poem and performed by TaurusVoice theatre company. It animates the many voices and moods, watery stories and songs of the mighty River Severn under the changing moon. Weaving music and poetry into a unique performance, the show dramatises Alice’s poem - making literature live for audiences and fun for families.
The scene is set at night on the Severn Estuary and brings alive the Moon and her Dream Secretary as they illuminate and capture the lives of local characters living along the river. Come and meet the eel fisherman and Reverend Crawley, moody girls and tattooed sailors, the cycling bird watcher and murderous goose hunter! Alice Oswald's poem has been commissioned for the Severn Project festival and is published by Faber & Faber.
Venues and Dates
There is a special performance of ‘A Sleepwalk on the Severn’ at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury on 20th June at 7pm. It includes a performance of River Songs by community choirs – a magical cycle of songs composed by Pete Rosser, commissioned by Gloucestershire Music for the Severn Project. Tickets: £9 and £6.
Box Office - Tel: 01684 295074 –www.rosestheatre.org
The show can also be enjoyed as part of the Lydney Festival. Come and enjoy a special performance at Taurus Crafts on Friday 26th June at 8pm in their theatre marquee. The poet Alice Oswald will be discussing her work after the show – bring a picnic!.
Box OfficeTel: 01594 844 841 - Festival info: www.lydney.org.uk
The show is on tour along the river – dates and venues include:
- Fri 22nd May - Duntisbourne Abbots Village Hall, near Cirencester - 8pm
- Fri 29th May - The Grange, Newnham On Severn - 8pm
- Sat 30th May - Horsley Village Hall, Nailsworth - 8pm - tickets: on door
- Sat June 6th - Dumbleton Village Hall, Tewkesbury £7/£5 - 8pm - tickets: Dumbleton Hall Hotel or village shop
- Sat June 20th - Roses Theatre,Tewkesbury - 7pm - tickets: 01684 295074
- Fri June 26th - Taurus Crafts, Lydney - 8pm - £7/£5 tickets: 01594 844 841 -
kathryn@tauruscrafts.co.uk - Thurs July 2nd - Cotswold Playhouse, Stroud £8 – 7.30pm – tickets: 01453 760960
- Fri 3rd July - Coleford Festival of Words, Coleford Baptist Hall £6 – 9pm - tickets: 01594 833334
www.forestbookshop.com - Thur 9th July - Duntisbourne Abbots Village Hall, nr Cirecenster £6/£5 – 8pm - tickets: 07769 952449
- Fri 10th and Sat 11th July - Alma Tavern, Bristol £8/£6 - 8pm - tickets: 01179 735171
Further information visit: www.theatregloucestershire.net
ROSES THEATRE APPEAL
The Roses Theatre is delighted to partner and support the Severn Project and has championed this ambitious project from the outset. The Roses is a 365 seater arts centre providing the very best performing arts entertainment and a film programme second to none in the region. The theatre has pioneered an innovative youth and community programme tackling issues such as social exclusion, which has won national recognition.
We need your support - this Year the Roses Theatre’s subsidy has been cut from £83,500 to £53,000 and is set to disappear completely over the next three years. If you have enjoyed the Roses Theatre’s programme or the Severn Project - please help us by making a donation towards our work. In order to survive the theatre will be relying on the generous support of individuals and organisations. If you are interested, please contact Suzanne Harris, Fundraising Manager - Tel: 01684 290734 or Email: fundraising@rosestheatre.org
Every donation will make a difference - visit our website for details: www.rosestheatre.org
