Losing Louis
by Simon Mendes da Costa
28th Sept - 2nd Oct
Interwoven events from the past and present blend together in this touching comedy. Set in a family bedroom in two time frames, the 1950s and present day, we see the effects of Louis' infidelity reverberating in his own lifetime, and in the aftermath of his death. Secrets that refuse to remain buried as family members are brought together, after years of separation, to face it out in the bedroom - the place where all the confusion began.
"Simon Mendes da Costa's play, Losing Louis, delights and entertains and is littered with lines that had me in hysterics". Rachel Wagstaff.
Playhouse Creatures by April De Angelis
23rd - 27th November
Women shockingly exploded onto the English stage in 1660 when the monarchy was restored and Charles II returned to claim his throne. Samuel Pepys and his contemporaries came to marvel at the first actresses - the 'playhouse creatures' of the title. And as creatures they are treated little better than the bears who entertained here before them. The management exploit them, the audience leer and jeer at them and the aristocracy seduce them. Three actresses and their skivvy struggle to adapt to the rapidly changing rules, only to find themselves usurped by an orange seller: the amoral Nell Gwynn.
April De Angelis' funny and forthright play is sexy, bawdy, revealing and hilarious. It includes strong language.
About Woodley Theatre
Woodley Theatre is based at the Oakwood Centre, Woodley, near Reading, Berkshire. Find us.
We are an amateur theatre company that aspires to set high standards for our productions, whilst still having fun.
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We typically mount 5 or 6 productions each year.
We have an active Youth Theatre that also mounts 1 or 2 productions each year.