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2010 Season - SOLD OUT!

"Gale Theatre delivers another memorable offering.....Memory of Water is a firmly executed play, well received by its audience. The prescence of Gale Theatre and its insistence on quality is greatly welcomed in Barbados, as it aids in breathing new life into the gasping theatre industry both through performance and instruction of workshops. It is hoped that the partnership fostered between Gale and existing artisans will continue to thrive, serving to enlist and train the next wave of performance professionals on the island."

"Playing to an almost full house at the Frank Collymore Hall, the Gale Theatre may have succeeded in leaving some lasting impressions on their wide cross section of patrons with their third production, The Memory of Water."

Advocate, April 16th, Enricco Bohne.

     
     
     

 

GALE THEATRE OF LONDON AND BARBADOS present, 'The Memory of Water' by AWARD WINNING Shelagh Stephenson. A great success in both the West End and Broadway 'The Memory of Water' has been critically acclaimed both sides of the Atlantic. The play is to be directed by the island's Thom Cross and produced by Melissa Simmonds artistic director of Gale Theatre. As with the previous two seasons, Gale Theatre will be uniting talent from both countries. This Olivier award winning comedy about three sisters, who all convene for their mother’s funeral, is poignant, touching, and very funny. The production will also have Olivier award winning actress Suzan Sylvester amongst its cast and Calypsonian Anderson “Blood” Armstrong.

Thom Cross, who brought Echo in the Bone, Equus, Vagina Monologues and The Final Truth to the Barbados stage to critical acclaim, will direct this talented cast and offer Barbados audiences a memorable theatrical experience.
Cross said, “A truly quality team of experienced, professional actors, combined with a script that has received excellent reviews on both sides of the Atlantic, will make for a remarkable production”.

The production will take place under the Patronage of The Hon Stephen D Blackett, MP Minister of Community Development and Culture.

For early bird valentine tickets, at a special price of 40 Barbados dollars please email info@galetheatre.com immediately. This is an opportunity to buy your loved one an evening in the theatre for two persons on the Gala Night where complimentary drinks are included.

The cast also includes:
Drew Mckensie (Barbadian), Endy Mckay (UK),
Nailah Cumberbatch (Barbadian), Caroline Gardiner (UK living in Barbados).

‘Blessedly and mercurially funny…. Stephenson, a mistress of comic anguish, is clearly a real find.’ (Guardian.)

‘Deeply felt, richly funny study of the pervasive power of the past…..’
(Independent.)

The Memory of Water will open in the Frank Collymore Hall, Bridgetown.

Performances as follows;
April 10th at 8pm; April 11th at 8pm
April 15th at 2pm; April 16th at 2pm (Schools only)
April 16th at 8pm; April 17th at 8pm

Ticket prices: 50 Barbados dollars on Gala night and 40 dollars on all other evening performances.

Tickets will officially be on sale from Supercentre Warrens, Big B and Oistins as well as CS Pharmacy from March 14th.

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On line tickets available from March 15th at www.iTicketsBarbados.com
Booking and delivery fee extra.

Gale Theatre are also delighted to be presenting work in progress/a rehearsed reading of The Memory of Water, at Holders Festival on Tuesday March 23rd. For a sneak preview of this theatrical experience please go to www.holders.net

2011 Gale is in the process of acquiring the rights to a modern play that is in development.

2012 Gale intends to produce A Midsummer's Nights dream by William Shakespeare.