Comedy about amateur stage production of Macbeth set for Kendal
Burneside Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) is set to stage 'The Scottish Play' in Kendal next month.
The play is a bittersweet comedy about an amateur dramatics group that has taken on a challenge—putting on a production of one of Shakespeare's great plays: Macbeth.
Michael, played by Duncan Cramphorn, the show's director, is the driving force behind the project and is determined to make it a success, regardless of budget, politics or relationships.
'The Scottish Play' is set for the Bryce Burneside in Kendal next month (Image: Supplied) Trouble begins brewing, as Michael has to deal with committee leader Geraldine, played by Jackie O'Sullivan, and boss Les Dye, played by Kevin Beecroft, as well as personal drama.
Nigel Crook, first-time BATS director said the play "paints a vivid picture of amdram life and politics."
Mr Crook said: "Macbeth is generally considered an unlucky play to perform, and all sorts of actors' superstitions relate to it.
"The Scottish Play deals with one man's obsession with producing and directing an amateur production of Macbeth and the disasters, often hilarious, that result.
"So, nothing like real amdram life at all."
The cast also includes Samm Parker, Ethan Brown, Chris Cross, and Lois Howard.
The play, written by Graham Holliday, will show at the Bryce Burneside in north Kendal, from June 11–14 at 7.30pm.
Tickets can be purchased directly from the Box Office on at 07792 777213 or online at www.trybooking.com/uk/EMTB.
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