Progress Theatre

Colder Than Here is a drama about a family, and their different reactions to the news that Mum is dying. Not only that, but she’s determined to plan the perfect funeral. The characters are skilfully drawn and the play manages to be sad without being sentimental; moving and emotional but with a light touch. The action takes place in their living room and in various natural burial grounds from winter to spring. This heart warming story is the first play written by Laura Wade, who went on to write Royal Court hits Posh and Breathing Corpses (performed at Progress in 2010).

When novelist Charles Condomime invites eccentric Madame Arcati to his house to conduct a séance as inspiration for his exposé of a criminal psychic, the scheme backfires and an unwelcome guest arrives to disrupt his marriage – Elvira, his first wife comes back to haunt him. And that’s just the start of his troubles. Can Madame Arcati’s plan to lay ghosts to rest succeed? Noël Coward’s classic comedy written in 1941 is a witty look at relationships on both sides of the grave.

The Reading Open Air Shakespeare returns in 2013 with one of Shakespeare’s darkest and most powerful tragedies, staged for the third year in the beautifully restored gardens of Caversham Court, nestling on the banks of the River Thames, close to Caversham Bridge and Reading town centre.

“Something wicked this way comes!”
Returning victorious from battle, Macbeth meets three mysterious figures, the Weird Sisters. They unleash a prophecy: Macbeth will be king of Scotland whilst his brother in arms, Banquo, will be father to a line of kings.
Spurred on by his ambitious wife, Macbeth embarks on a murderous path, but doubts and imaginings plague the Macbeths.
Obsession, madness and betrayal converge as the Sisters continue to influence Macbeth’s bloody destiny.

Early bird discount: Only £12 if booked before 1st June!
Concession rate applies for Over-60s,
Students, Under-16s and ES40 holders.
Carers accompanying disabled patrons free
Not suitable for young children

Seating is not provided, so bring your own rugs or low back chairs
A number of seats will be available for hire at the performance

Have a picnic and a drink before the show!

The fully licensed bar is open from 7pm and during the interval.

The gardens open for evening performances shortly after 6.45pm
For further information, including the location of Caversham Court Gardens, parking, public transport and disabled access, visit:
www.readingopenair.com

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