In Conversation: Pygmalion & The Importance of Being Earnest

15 August
: 5:30 pm

(£Free

Consessions)

Price: £Free

Adults

Event Information

In Conversation: Pygmalion & The Importance of Being Earnest

Join the companies of Pygmalion and The Importance of Being Earnest for a lively afternoon discussion exploring two of the greatest plays ever written.

This special event offers audiences the chance to go behind the scenes with the actors and creative teams during the productions’ runs at the Rother Street Arts House. Expect conversation, insight, anecdotes from rehearsal, and a chance to ask your own questions during the audience Q&A.

Joining the panel will be:

  • Jonas Cemm — director of Pygmalion, theatre-maker and founder of SHAW2020, known for his work specialising in the plays of George Bernard Shaw

  • John Robert Partridge — Artistic Director of Rother Street AND Tread The Boards. John also plays Higgins in Pygmalion and is the director of The Importance of Being Earnest

  • Neil Titley — author, playwright, journalist. A specialist in both Shaw and Wilde.

  • Vanessa Heron – Chair of the Oscar Wilde Society

  • Ivan Wise – Editor of The Shavian and a Trustee of The Shaw Society.

Whether you are a lifelong lover of Shaw and Wilde or discovering these classics for the first time, this relaxed and entertaining discussion will offer a fascinating glimpse into the craft of bringing these iconic plays to life on stage.

FREE EVENT — Booking Required
Running Time: Approximately 60 minutes

Running Time: 60 mins

(Approx including Interval)

Rother Street Arts House, 14 Rother Street, Stratford-upon-avon, United Kingdom

Access

At Rother Street Arts House , we’re committed to being an inclusive and accessible venue for everyone. Our venue offers two ramped entrances at the front, as well as a flat entrance to the side for easy access. We also have accessible toilet facilities on site. Whether you’re attending an event in our auditorium or relaxing in our lounge spaces, we will always do our best to accommodate any access requirements you may have. If there is anything we can do to support your visit, please get in touch by emailing us at info@rotherstreetarts.org, calling 01789 640883 or visiting our box office in person.

 

Complimentary Companion Ticket:

We do offer a complimentary companion ticket with purchase of a standard ticket for those requiring support to visit us. This can be arranged via our box office so please drop by or email info@rotherstreetarts.org to arrange this. Proof of eligibilty will be required. 

 

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