Habeas Corpus
by Alan Bennett
Production Dates: 30th November, 1st December 2018
Director: Katherine MacLeod
Synopsis:
The antics at the Wicksteed home are a satirical merry-go-round. Family, friends and the sexual satisfaction of the "corpus" (body) are the ruling passions in this farcical comedy of ill-manners. Through a dance of mistaken identities and carnal encounters, one motto holds fast: "He whose lust lasts, lasts longest.
Cast:
Performance times
November 30th 2018 8PM performance, doors open 7:30
December 1st 2018, 3PM and 8PM, doors open 2:30 and 7:30
The performances took place at East Peckham Village Hall, East Peckham TN12 5LL
Some of the comments after the performances sent via social media or direct to our email account:
J B - "Such a fantastic evening, well done everyone."
S W - "One more chance to see this show and I guarantee you will laugh...."
T C - "It was hilarious. For all the right reasons. Thank you."
M N - "My wife and daughter and I have been coming to see your plays regularly since we moved here in 2009. We thought this recent production was one of the best and what a tour de force for all the cast....We don't live in the village but will no doubt continue to support the Players in the future."
Should you require anymore information please do not hesitate to contact us on [email protected]
Director: Katherine MacLeod
Synopsis:
The antics at the Wicksteed home are a satirical merry-go-round. Family, friends and the sexual satisfaction of the "corpus" (body) are the ruling passions in this farcical comedy of ill-manners. Through a dance of mistaken identities and carnal encounters, one motto holds fast: "He whose lust lasts, lasts longest.
Cast:
- Arthur Wicksteed - Dave Francis
- Muriel Wicksteed - Jill Roper
- Dennis Wicksteed - Matt Passmore
- Constance Wicksteed - Tilly Kennard
- Mrs Swabb - Sue Noad
- Canon Throbbing - Chris Porritt
- Lady Rumpers - Jan Kennard
- Felicity Rumpers - Jane Osborne
- Mr Shanks - Ollie Haggart
- Sir Percy Shorter - Ian Avery
- Mr Purdue - Gerry McVickers
Performance times
November 30th 2018 8PM performance, doors open 7:30
December 1st 2018, 3PM and 8PM, doors open 2:30 and 7:30
The performances took place at East Peckham Village Hall, East Peckham TN12 5LL
Some of the comments after the performances sent via social media or direct to our email account:
J B - "Such a fantastic evening, well done everyone."
S W - "One more chance to see this show and I guarantee you will laugh...."
T C - "It was hilarious. For all the right reasons. Thank you."
M N - "My wife and daughter and I have been coming to see your plays regularly since we moved here in 2009. We thought this recent production was one of the best and what a tour de force for all the cast....We don't live in the village but will no doubt continue to support the Players in the future."
Should you require anymore information please do not hesitate to contact us on [email protected]
Some pictures from the performances and rehearsals.