A HEARTWARMING comedy that celebrates the power of community theatre is about to hit the stage at Bretforton Theatrebarn next week.
Bretforton Amateur Dramatics (BAD Theatre) is presenting the award-winning comedy, A Bunch of Amateurs written by renowned satirists Ian Hislop and Nick Newman.
The play follows arrogant Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steel. With his career in freefall, Steel jumps at the chance to play King Lear in Stratford.
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Expecting the prestige of the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, the fading star arrives in England only to discover he has actually signed up to perform with an amateur dramatic society in the sleepy village of Stratford St John.
As Jefferson’s Hollywood ego collides with the enthusiasm and determination of the local players, misunderstandings abound, cultures clash, and chaos ensues.
Yet beneath the comedy lies a touching story about friendship, belonging and the transformative power of theatre.
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The production which delivers plenty of laughs along the way is the latest offering from BAD Theatre, which has been entertaining audiences in Bretforton and surrounds for a number of years.
Alice London, chair of BAD Theatre, said: “A Bunch of Amateurs is a wonderfully funny play with a big heart.
“Anyone who has ever been involved in amateur theatre or simply enjoyed watching passionate people come together to put on a show will recognise the characters and situations.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing this much-loved comedy to the stunning Bretforton Theatrebarn and look forward to welcoming audiences for what promises to be fantastic entertainment.”
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A Bunch of Amateurs runs Thursday 25 to Saturday 27 June, with performances at 7.30pm and a Saturday matinee at 2pm. The bar opens an hour before for pre-theatre drinks.
See buytickets.at/bretfortongrangetheatrebarn for tickets which cost £16.50 for adults and for under-16s, £13.50.
