Charley's Aunt - free online reading
London theatre news: Thursday 25 March 2021
Free events - Online
Proud Haddock will present a free, online reading of the popular farce, Charley's Aunt, featuring an all-star cast and raising funds for the Equity Charitable Trust.
Image courtesy Proud Haddock
Gyles Brandreth is set to perform alongside Gary Wilmot MBE and renowned singer and actress Issy van Randwyck in Proud Haddock's online reading of the popular farce, Charley's Aunt, by Brandon Thomas.
Also joining the cast will be current Hamilton star Karl Queensborough (Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre; Enterprise, BBC), Ruby Bentall (Poldark and Lark Rise to Candleford, BBC), Will Hislop (Military Wives, BBC; Gangs of London, Sky) and Oliver Beamish (Coronation Street, ITV; War Horse, National Theatre).
Skye Hallam (The Skin Game, Proud Haddock; Intrigo: Samaria, Enderby Entertainment;) will also perform in the reading with Ed MacArthur (Murder for Two, The Other Palace; Ed MacArthur: Humoresque, Edinburgh Fringe) and Katie Okehurst (Pride and Prejudice, RADA).
The reading will be streamed live on YouTube at 7.30pm on Sunday 11 April 2021 and will then be available to stream from Monday 12 to Sunday 18 April.
Aside from providing some much-needed entertainment in these difficult times, the reading will also be raising money for the Equity Charitable Trust, which provides financial support to those in need in the theatre industry (the link to donate is given below).
Jimmy Walters, Proud haddock's Artistic Director, said ...
"We are so excited for this wonderful cast to read Charley's Aunt.
It is one of the most popular comedies of all time and the perfect play for now.
We are also delighted to be raising donations for the Equity Charitable Trust; a wonderful charity that offers care and financial support to those in our industry who really need it.
Your collective support is appreciated beyond words.
Thank you."
Show listing information
Synopsis
Two Oxford undergraduates, Jack and Charley, in an attempt to woo two girls, invite them over for lunch to meet Charley's aunt.
However, when they learn that her visit has been postponed last minute, they persuade their fellow student Lord Fancourt to dress up and impersonate the aunt.
The reading will be streamed live on YouTube on Sunday 11th April, 7.30pm and available to stream Monday 12th - Sunday 18th April.
While providing a hilarious streamed evening of entertainment, the reading will also be raising funds for the Equity Charitable Trust, which provides financial support to those in need in the theatre industry.
Cast
Gyles Brandreth
Gary Wilmot
Issy Van Randwyck
Karl Queensborough
Ruby Bentall
Will Hislop
Oliver Beamish
Skye Hallam
Ed MacArthur
Katie Okehurst
Creatives
Author: Brandon Thomas
Production: Proud Haddock
Venue
Dates
From: Sunday 11 April 2021
Closed: Sunday 18 April 2021
Tickets
Standard: Free (donations welcome here)
Links
Show website
ActDrop full listing for Charley's Aunt
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