"The Watermill Theatre has a surefire hit on its hands..." The Public Reviews****
"...this excellent production..." The Oxford Times
LETTICE AND LOVAGE
By Peter Shaffer
Directed by Matthew Lloyd
Designed by Andrew D Edwards
Lighting designed by Richard Howell
Thu 16 Feb - Sat 24 Mar
Performance Times
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm
Thursday and Saturday matinées at 2.30pm
(please note there is no matinée performance on Thursday 16 February)
Saturday 24 March performances at 1.30pm and 6.30pm
The flamboyant Lettice Douffet decides to inject some theatricality into her role as tour guide in the least interesting stately home in England. She turns a minor incident on the staircase of Faustian House, involving Queen Elizabeth and the hem of her elaborate gown, into an epic romantic saga. Her captive audience is delighted, but Lotte Schoen, the straight-laced bureaucrat from the Preservation Trust, is unimpressed. She calls Lettice to her office and fires her.
But the eccentric Lettice has made an impression and six months later, Lotte pays her an unexpected visit. Over a particularly potent Elizabethan cordial, the two women discover that they share a mutual hatred of the mediocre and of modern architecture and they form a touching alliance. A slight mishap during their re-enactment of the beheading of Charles I however, puts their friendship to the test!
Peter Shaffer, who wrote this warm and funny play, is also the author of Black Comedy which was greatly enjoyed by audiences at The Watermill.
The cast
Selina Cadell Lettice Douffet
Michael Thomas Mr Bardolph
Jessica Turner Lotte Schoen
Helen Mallon Miss Framer
Tickets
Monday evening, Thursday and
Saturday matinées £14.50, £15.
Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday evenings £15, £22, £24.
Friday and Saturday evenings £16.50, £24, £26.
First Week Special
First Thursday and Friday evening
seats, £14.50 and £15 (no other discounts apply).
Talk Back
Free talk back after the show on Friday 2 and Friday 16 March.
Meal Deals
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night meal deal – two course post-show meal with coffee and a top price ticket for the show only £33.50.
Must be booked through the box office 01635 46044.
 | Audio Described Performance:
Saturday 17 March at 2.30pm. Touch Tour at 1.30pm. Please call the box office to book 01635 46044 |
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