Cranford comes to Aberglasney!
You’ve seen the TV series and you might even have read the books . . .
Now, there’s the chance to see colourful Cranford brought to life as an open-air theatre performance.
The venue will be the stunning Aberglasney Historic House and Gardens in the Tywi Valley.
The gardens will ‘become’ Cranford when the Chapterhouse Theatre Company stages a performance on Thursday, August 18 (7.30pm).
Based on Elizabeth Gaskell’s classic novellas, this brand-new adaptation of Cranford will bring a smile to young and old alike as the adventures and dramas of life in the countryside are brought to picturesque Aberglasney
The Chapterhouse Theatre Company is a professional touring production group bringing its wide range of experience to venues across Britain.
The company – now entering its 10th season of productions - prides itself on fully accessible, traditional but innovative productions.
A spokesman for Chapterhouse said: “Brush off your bustle and fasten your bonnets as we invite you to the sleepy village of Cranford where a mysterious new arrival is setting hearts aflutter. At the centre of the village are the outrageously proper spinster sisters, Matty and Deborah Jenkyns, who head an unforgettable collection of loveably misguided womenfolk.
“Set deep in the tranquil English countryside, this most traditional tale of splendid snobbery, gossip and social scandal pits lost loves against old friends with sensational results.
“This wonderful new adaptation comes from Laura Turner, whose recent successes include a sell out national tour of Pride and Prejudice, and promises to be one of the most fun and exhilarating evenings of the summer with music, song, romance and dance.
“What better way to spend a summer evening than picnicing with family and friends in the grounds of Aberglasney and joining Chapterhouse for an evening of theatre under the stars?”
In addition to a picnic, you are advised to bring your own seating.
To find out more about tickets, contact Aberglasney on email at info@aberglasney.org or telephone 01558 668998.
Other events at Aberglasney include –
Frances Payne's Art Exhibition. From: 12 Aug 2011 To: 25 Aug 2011.
Originals watercolours of plant & insect life. During 2008 Frances has produced a series of studies, featuring many types of plants and insects found on her Carmarthenshire farm. From tiny mosses and lichens to toadstools and marble galls on Oak trees. Finding, identifying and painting such things is a real labour of love and the pictures in this exhibition will show the talent and dedication of Frances Payne.
Donna Crawshaw Exhibtion. From 26 Aug 2011 - 08 Sep 2011.
At the age of only seventeen, Donna became a professional artist and her paintings were soon snapped up by galleries as well as private and corporate buyers. Her talent and potential was recognised by many and soon her distinctive paintings of animals . . .
Corner House Art. From 09 Sep 2011 - 22 Sep 2011.
Landscape and wildlife art from David Bellamy, Jenny Keal, Anthony Richards and Wendy Powell-Jones. The exhibition will include paintings in a range of media including watercolour, oils, pastels and acrylics. All four artists live and work in Wales.
For more information about Aberglasney Gardens, visit the website –
http://www.aberglasney.org
Some members of the cast of Cranford.
Now, there’s the chance to see colourful Cranford brought to life as an open-air theatre performance.
The venue will be the stunning Aberglasney Historic House and Gardens in the Tywi Valley.
The gardens will ‘become’ Cranford when the Chapterhouse Theatre Company stages a performance on Thursday, August 18 (7.30pm).
Based on Elizabeth Gaskell’s classic novellas, this brand-new adaptation of Cranford will bring a smile to young and old alike as the adventures and dramas of life in the countryside are brought to picturesque Aberglasney
The Chapterhouse Theatre Company is a professional touring production group bringing its wide range of experience to venues across Britain.
The company – now entering its 10th season of productions - prides itself on fully accessible, traditional but innovative productions.
A spokesman for Chapterhouse said: “Brush off your bustle and fasten your bonnets as we invite you to the sleepy village of Cranford where a mysterious new arrival is setting hearts aflutter. At the centre of the village are the outrageously proper spinster sisters, Matty and Deborah Jenkyns, who head an unforgettable collection of loveably misguided womenfolk.
“Set deep in the tranquil English countryside, this most traditional tale of splendid snobbery, gossip and social scandal pits lost loves against old friends with sensational results.
“This wonderful new adaptation comes from Laura Turner, whose recent successes include a sell out national tour of Pride and Prejudice, and promises to be one of the most fun and exhilarating evenings of the summer with music, song, romance and dance.
“What better way to spend a summer evening than picnicing with family and friends in the grounds of Aberglasney and joining Chapterhouse for an evening of theatre under the stars?”
In addition to a picnic, you are advised to bring your own seating.
To find out more about tickets, contact Aberglasney on email at info@aberglasney.org or telephone 01558 668998.
Other events at Aberglasney include –
Frances Payne's Art Exhibition. From: 12 Aug 2011 To: 25 Aug 2011.
Originals watercolours of plant & insect life. During 2008 Frances has produced a series of studies, featuring many types of plants and insects found on her Carmarthenshire farm. From tiny mosses and lichens to toadstools and marble galls on Oak trees. Finding, identifying and painting such things is a real labour of love and the pictures in this exhibition will show the talent and dedication of Frances Payne.
Donna Crawshaw Exhibtion. From 26 Aug 2011 - 08 Sep 2011.
At the age of only seventeen, Donna became a professional artist and her paintings were soon snapped up by galleries as well as private and corporate buyers. Her talent and potential was recognised by many and soon her distinctive paintings of animals . . .
Corner House Art. From 09 Sep 2011 - 22 Sep 2011.
Landscape and wildlife art from David Bellamy, Jenny Keal, Anthony Richards and Wendy Powell-Jones. The exhibition will include paintings in a range of media including watercolour, oils, pastels and acrylics. All four artists live and work in Wales.
For more information about Aberglasney Gardens, visit the website –
http://www.aberglasney.org
Some members of the cast of Cranford.
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