| Old World | |
| By Aleksei Arbuzov, translated by Ariadne Nicolaeff | |
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Thu 27th September to Sat 29th September at 8:00pm |
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It's never too late to find someone to grow old with. She is enigmatic and eccentric. She is clearly no ordinary patient in the sanatorium; she dances in the moonlight, sings at dawn and recites poetry on demand. He is her doctor; a prickly, reserved man, exasperated yet intrigued by her sparkle and charm. As romance blossoms, their moving stories are gradually revealed. A touching story with humour and delicate observation. Directed by Andy Burden. |
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| Tickets: £8.5, Concs£7 | Drama |
Rodion is a medical head of a sanatorium where Lidya is a patient, suffering from arteriosclerosis. They first meet following complaints from other patients of her habit of reading poetry in the middle of the night and singing at dawn. She is clearly no ordinary patient and the play follows, with warmth and gentle humour, the mutual growth of interest and liking, to lasting affection. The British Premiere of Aleksei Arbuzov's touching play was presented by the RSC, starring Peggy Ashcroft and Anthony Quayle
Prime Theatre, a Hampshire-based company, has been formed to give older actors, writers and directors the opportunity to use and develop their talents. The company aims to offer entertainment of relevance to all age groups, but has a special interest in encouraging older people to go to the theatre. Prime Theatre is proud to be a part of the emerging trend to value older people.
The Rondo Theatre is supported by Bath and North East Somerset Council.
