Presenting a selection of Classic Brothers’ Grimm Tales and a Spooky Comedy
Drama Collective is delighted to present its summer double bill of entertaining stage adaptions of Classic Brothers’ Grimm Tales as well as a witty spooky comedy on Sunday 12th of July at the All Saints Centre in Lewes.
Adapted by Tim Rowland from the original stories as told by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm, we are looking forward to enchanting audience members this summer with a selection of the Brothers’ Grimm beloved tales.
A childless couple makes a deal with a sorceress to get rapunzel greens from the sorceress’ garden. After the birth of their daughter, who is a beautiful girl named Rapunzel, she is locked away in a tower by the sorceress. As the years go by, Rapunzel’s hair grows very long and is used as the only way in or out of the tower. Fortunately a prince finds Rapunzel and they fall in love. To stop their meeting, the sorceress cuts Rapunzels hair and blinds the prince. After years of searching however, the prince finds Rapunzel whose tears restore his sight and they live happily ever after in the end.
In Puss in Boots, a clever cat helps his poor master gain power, wealth and royal marriage by defeating a sorcerer through trickery. The cat’s schemes lead his master from poverty to kingship with masses of land and a beautiful bride, whilst the cat becomes prime minister.
Little Red Riding Hood is the beloved story of a girl visiting her grandmother with a basket of goodies. On her way, the girl encounters a deceptive and greedy wolf. After the wolf gobbled up her grandmother, a huntsman manages to save her and Little Red Riding Hood. But another wolf appears – can they survive yet another hungry baddy?
In Snow White, a young princess escapes her stepmother’s jealousy and finds comfort with a happy band of small friendly fellows in the forest. Will Snow White ever learn her lesson or will she fall victim to poisoned concoctions that her evil stepmother entices Snow White with, or will she manage to end the Queen’s reign?
Sleeping Beauty is another exciting tale involving a cursed princess who falls into a deep sleep caused by a spiteful fairy’s curse. After a hundred years, however, a prince arrives and awakens her from her slumber, bringing happiness upon the kingdom once more.
Our multi-generational cast members and backstage crew are also excited to present Last Train to Sleepy Hollow which follows Arthur who is summoned by his Godmother to exorcise her haunted house. In this story, Arthur uncovers a plot to scare her away and defeats the Bigwitch, finds love, and restores Spooky Hollow before catching the last train home. What a ride!
We are thrilled to be able to perform this play which was written for stage by David Pemberton and published by Lazy Bee Scripts. David has written more than 30 plays which have been performed all over the world.
LIMITED CAPACITY
As with many of our one-time-only family-friendly productions, we hope to welcome a full house and as the restoration works are on-going at the All Saints Centre, we encourage you to book your tickets before they all sell out due to less than usual seating availability.
As an inclusive theatre production group, we are pleased to allocate a number of front row seat spaces for wheelchair users.
TIMINGS
- Doors will open at 1:30pm and the show will aim to start promptly at 2:00pm.
- The interval usually takes place after about 45 minutes to 70 minutes after the show has started.
- The interval usually lasts for 20 minutes giving audience members enough time to get refreshments and visit the facilities.
- The performance may finish between 4:30pm and 5:30pm.
- Please note that times may vary on the day.
REFRESHMENTS
During the interval, our fabulous volunteers will be serving freshly made cakes, coffee, tea and soft drinks and selling raffle tickets to support our community-led performing arts groups. As card payments can not be accepted, please bring cash.
THE PERFORMANCE VENUE
These productions will be presented on stage in Lewes, East Sussex at the wonderful multi-purpose community venue, the All Saints Centre, managed by Lewes Town Council.
VENUE INFORMATION
Address: All Saints Centre, Friar’s Walk, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LE
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The venue is just a few minutes walk from Lewes train station and a number of bus stops.
The historical town of Lewes is accessible on routes from Eastbourne, Seaford, Newhaven, Wivelsfield, Haywards Heath, Tunbridge Wells, Uckfield, Brighton and London. There are train connections with Southern Railway, bus routes with Brighton & Hove Buses as well as other local bus companies and community transport options.
CAR PARKS
Lewes Station is a few minutes walking distance from the venue and has electric car charging if needed. East Street car park and Phoenix Causeway car park are within walking distance, and there are a number of other car parks in Lewes which you can find easily online.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS
Please note that this performance does not allow photography or filming at any time for copyright reasons.
At times, there may be loud sound effects or potentially scary characters which some children aged 5 years and under may find a little frightening. However, it is ultimately at parents/guardians own discretion as to whether you feel that your child would enjoy the performance.
SPECIAL THANKS!
We are sincerely grateful to everyone involved in creating yet another entertaining experience, and our crew and cast wish to thank:
- our invaluable voluntary team members
- parents, carers, guardians of our talented production participants
- the All Saints Centre’s team and staff at Lewes District Council, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council
- Lewes Tourist Information Centre and local businesses for their support in promoting this showing as well as those who have generously donated prizes for our raffle.