Two new shows are on way to Centre
TWO fantastic new theatre shows are coming to the Mountsorrel Memorial Centre during October, working together with Live & Local Ltd.
Live & Local Ltd is a not-for-profit arts organisation working with a network of voluntary groups across Leicestershire and other counties. They provide a range of support for arts activities that keep people in touch with their communities and enhance their quality of life. They are supported and funded by, amongst others, Arts Council, England and the National Lottery.
On Thursday, October 3, Anonymous Is A Woman Theatre Co bring their wittily romantic production ‘It Is Now’ to The MMC.
Imagine every wedding you’ve ever been to; the frantic mother of the bride, the one relative who’s had a little too much to drink... only this time it’s the day of the 1966 World Cup, and everyone has an ear to the radio while no one keeps an eye on the groom and his bride’s best friend. Chaos ensues! This rising star theatre company draws you into the centre of their brilliant new show and welcomes you in as an actual wedding guest.
A charming, funny, gently immersive night of theatre, with superb period details and some great swinging 60s music, from Dusty Springfield and The Supremes, to The Beach Boys and The Beatles.
If you’re looking for some half term entertainment for your youngsters, on Friday, October 18, the Lempen Puppet Theatre Co bring their spellbinding production ‘Little Frankenstein’ to The MMC.
Puppet master Frank Stein is rehearsing his new show George the Dragon Slayer, but his badly made puppets keep falling apart. Inspired by his infamous relative Dr Frankenstein, and with the help of the audience, he creates a real living, breathing puppet to do a better job for him. ‘Creature George’ emerges from the workshop innocent and willing to learn, but Frank is so intent on the planned rehearsal that he neglects to look after his new child.
Interpreting Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein for children and families, this enjoyable bonkers ‘gentle little horror for little horrors’ deals with the idea of the role of the creator or parent, and the question of life itself.
Tickets for both of these shows can be purchased through website www.mountsorrelmemorialcentre. co.uk, by calling the Box Office on 0116 230 4877 or by popping in to The MMC at 105 Leicester Road, Mountsorrel.