The Forum Studio Theatre in Chester is one of the most popular entertainment venues throughout the city and for good reason as it’s always thriving with exciting productions and plays which can suit people across a broad range of ages.
As we approach summer, the theatre’s billing only get better so we here at Chester Borderlands compiled two of the best arriving over the next month.
When We Are Married – April 3rd – April 12th
Dir: Peter Swingler
A superb adaptation of the classic comedy by Priestley is first on the agenda for The Forum with it staying on stage for over a week, giving you plenty of time to catch it.
Set during the 1900’s in the north of England, When We Are Married is a hilarious trip down nostalgia lane as three couples who were all married on the same day by the same vicar look back on 25 years of the ups and downs. However, it transpires that the vicar might not have been all that he made out to be…
Cast:
Joseph Helliwell – Dave Perkins
Maria Helliwell – Janice Gavin
Albert Parker – Bill Hughes
Annie Parker – Gwen Cowan
Herbert Soppitt – Derek Weigh
Clara Soppitt – Janice Fryett
Henry Ormonroyd – John Lindop
Rev Clement Mercer – Grahame Smith
Gerard Forbes – Dan Ellis
Fred Dyson – Peter Marnell
Ruby Birtle – Vicki Daniels
Lottie Grady – Jo Lloyd
Mrs Northrop – Maureen Rutherford
Nancy – Harriet Jones
Call 01244 341296 for more information.
Godspell – April 22nd –April 26th 2014
Chester is as closely associated with the arts as it is its Roman heritage so it should come as no surprise that youngsters from the area and nearby towns are taking part in this Theatretrain production.
Schools from Chester, Wrexham and Mold will all be coming together to give their rendition of Godspell from the 22nd of April to the 26th of April with each performance kicking off at 7pm. If you want to catch bright young talent in the Northern area, be sure not to miss out on this.
Wednesday 23rd April – CHESTER SATURDAY SCHOOL
Thursday 24th April – WREXHAM SCHOOL
Friday 25th April – CHESTER FRIDAY SCHOOL
Saturday 26th April – MOLD SCHOOL
Sunday 27th April (2pm) – MOLD SCHOOL – Extra Performance Added
Call 01244 341296 for more information.
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