NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Thu 1 October 2015
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH by Alan Ayckbourn
When
Monty the garden gnome is attacked, the Neighbourhood Watch determines to keep
crime in its place. Devout Martin soon takes charge and the convolutions we
have come to expect from our national playwright soon follow. What is the other
statue in the garden? Why has young Ethan lost his precious clarinet? Can
Martin resist the charms of unhappily married Amy? Huge fences, committees,
identity
cards and a burned down pigeon shed are just some examples of what follows. The
play raises some provocative questions but the Ayckbourn comic genius shines
through it all. First performed in 2011, it provides good acting roles and the
situation develops right up to the play’s
dramatic
climax. Ayckbourn fans will not be disappointed by its comedy whilst the play’s
modern
edge
and its portrayal of local acrimony may please any newcomers to this master of
theatre.
Charles
Spencer wrote in the Telegraph
“This timely and provocative
play rivets attention throughoutâ€
Directed by Garth Jones, performances will be at 7.45pm on 23 - 31 October,
2015.
Auditions will be held at the Theatre
at 7.45pm on Tuesday 30th June. Non-members may audition by joining and paying
membership on the night.
Tickets priced at £8.00 will be on sale from Nantwich Tourist Office
(01270 600727) or on-line at www.nantwichtowncouncil.gov.uk from 6 October
2015.