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Hayfever by Noel Coward At The Walled Garden
The Proteans return to Basingstoke’s ‘best-kept secret’ the Walled Garden in Down Grange, for another of their popular performances of classic plays. For July 2024 The Proteans present Hayfever, Noel Coward’s brilliantly effervescent comedy!
Noël Coward wrote this brilliantly effervescent comedy of bad manners in three days when he was just 24. A fabulous, sparkling tale of a weekend in an English country house with a family of bohemians, it has lost none of it’s charm since its first staging in 1924.
Judith Bliss is a famous West End actress, technically retired. Husband David churns out romantic novels. Their grown-up children – Simon and Sorel – resolutely refuse to grow up. The pathologically self-absorbed Blisses invite a quartet of hapless guests for the week-end; cue outrageous flirting, brilliant one-liners and near Olympic levels of very British rudeness. Clearly an inspiration for everything from the screwball comedies of Howard Hawkes to the recent obsessions of ‘Saltburn’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ ; this is a satirical look at the self absorbed English upper classes.
Hay Fever has something for everyone; a delirious roller-coaster of a play, encased in wit, comedy and plenty of satire. Pack a picnic and join us in the Walled Garden for a great afternoon of classic comedy and (hopefully) great British sunshine!!!
The Proteans always bring a unique twist to their popular performances of classic plays, from a Bowie-inspired Ariel in their most recent production of The Tempest, to an operatic interval during The Importance of Being Earnest !
Expect plenty of irreverent fun, silly songs, crazy costumes and the perfect setting for a summer evening with friends.
As ever, ticket holders are welcome to arrive up to 1 hour before the performance begins. We encourage you to bring a picnics and Prosecco to enjoy, while you soak up the atmosphere and experience the delight of some outdoor theatre!
Noël Coward wrote this brilliantly effervescent comedy of bad manners in three days when he was just 24. A fabulous, sparkling tale of a weekend in an English country house with a family of bohemians, it has lost none of it’s charm since its first staging in 1924.
Judith Bliss is a famous West End actress, technically retired. Husband David churns out romantic novels. Their grown-up children – Simon and Sorel – resolutely refuse to grow up. The pathologically self-absorbed Blisses invite a quartet of hapless guests for the week-end; cue outrageous flirting, brilliant one-liners and near Olympic levels of very British rudeness. Clearly an inspiration for everything from the screwball comedies of Howard Hawkes to the recent obsessions of ‘Saltburn’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ ; this is a satirical look at the self absorbed English upper classes.
Hay Fever has something for everyone; a delirious roller-coaster of a play, encased in wit, comedy and plenty of satire. Pack a picnic and join us in the Walled Garden for a great afternoon of classic comedy and (hopefully) great British sunshine!!!
The Proteans always bring a unique twist to their popular performances of classic plays, from a Bowie-inspired Ariel in their most recent production of The Tempest, to an operatic interval during The Importance of Being Earnest !
Expect plenty of irreverent fun, silly songs, crazy costumes and the perfect setting for a summer evening with friends.
As ever, ticket holders are welcome to arrive up to 1 hour before the performance begins. We encourage you to bring a picnics and Prosecco to enjoy, while you soak up the atmosphere and experience the delight of some outdoor theatre!
DATES AND PERFORMANCE TIMES
Friday 26th July | Gates open for picnics 6pm | Show begins 7pm
Saturday 27th July Show 1: Gates open for picnics 1pm | Show begins 2pm
Show 2: Gates open 4pm for picnics | Show begins at 5pm
Sunday 28th July |Gates open for picnics 1pm | Show begins 2pm
Friday 26th July | Gates open for picnics 6pm | Show begins 7pm
Saturday 27th July Show 1: Gates open for picnics 1pm | Show begins 2pm
Show 2: Gates open 4pm for picnics | Show begins at 5pm
Sunday 28th July |Gates open for picnics 1pm | Show begins 2pm
The Walled Garden
Down Grange Sports Complex
Pack Lane
Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 3DH
Fri 26 Jul to Sun 28 July
Website:
www.proteustheatre.com
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