We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming audiences back in to the People’s Theatre this month with Charlotte Keatley’s highly-acclaimed MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD, a warm and poignant exploration of womanhood set against the huge social changes of the twentieth century.
Years pass in emotional rather than chronological order as four generations of a family - Doris, Margaret, Jackie, and Rosie - encounter and struggle with motherhood, marriage, and work.
Keatley’s powerful and funny drama is a classic study of mothers and daughters, of growing up and independence, and provides a stark reminder of the tough choices and compromises faced by women.
Like so many productions over the last eighteen months, MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD’s road to the stage hasn’t been a usual one. Originally slated to be filmed for online broadcast, the decision was then made to bring it live to the stage. There have been stops and starts along the way due to the challenges of COVID, but at last we are here thanks to the hard work, dedication and tenacity of the team.
Director Mark Burden comments “when we were given the opportunity to be the first play of our re-opening, we had no hesitation in agreeing. Rehearsing over Zoom is no replacement for being in a room together, and we have been able to explore and discover the play so much more deeply. We’re so excited to be back to our passion of making fantastic theatre”.
When we announced our re-opening last month, we received so many messages of support and excitement about our return. As a venue that receives no public funding, the majority of our revenue comes from ticket sales. As we re-open we need audience support more than ever to help us get back on our feet and carry on in to the future. We have a hugely loyal audience who we’re excited to welcome back, but if you’re yet to try us out – now is the time!
To help audiences return with confidence we have included some socially-distanced performances, and as well as MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD we’ve also got legendary BBC comedy BLACKADDER II coming up, along with hilarious spoof THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES and heart-warming festive fun in THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY. And, of course, our Panto SLEEPING BEAUTY! All details are on our website www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
LISTINGS INFORMATION:
MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD by Charlotte Keatley
Date: Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 September 2021
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £15 (Conc. £13)
Venue: People’s Theatre, Stephenson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5QF
Box Office: 0191 265 5020
Website: www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
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