Spring is here and the Pietermaritzburg
drama club, Upstagers, have a new play!
Suddenly
in Summer is a new play by the Upstagers Dramatic
Club, and has been adapted by Paul Spence from the writings of Russia's
greatest playwright, Anton Chekov, combining The Seagull and The Three
Sisters. The production will be directed by Timothy Redpath and is produced
by William le Cordeur, director of the Schlesinger Theatre. Suddenly in Summer is the second UDC
production.
After a hugely successful season with his
Agatha Christie adaptation, The Diamond
Snow, resident director, and theatre extraordinaire, Paul Spence, is up to
his magic again – this time inspired by Chekov who is known for his drama, but
his plays were also known for their comedy, and of course, melodrama.
Upstagers’ new story takes place on a wine
estate in the Cape Colony in the summer of 1899. The estate, owned by the Reitz
family, borders onto a lake. There are rumours from the Boer Republic in the
Transvaal of a coming war with Britain. For the three Reitz sisters and their
brother, this summer will bring love, comedy, and unexpected drama.
The Upstagers are a new theatre company in
the KZN Midlands based at the Schlesinger Theatre, Michaelhouse. The Diamond Snow, an Agatha Christie
mystery, was performed this July at the Schlesinger Theatre.
Suddenly
in Summer runs from September 27 to 29 at the Schlesinger
Theatre at Michaelhouse. Tickets R80 (R50 seniors and scholars) booked through https://www.tickethut.co.za/michaelhouse/
For more information contact Angela 033 234
1314 or Will on 082 068 7734
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