WEM’S Soulton Hall is set to play host to two events across November and into December including an all-female Shakespeare cast.
The Whole Pack Theatre Company is bringing its version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream – as well as its debut production – to the Hall across two nights on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1.
The group, packed full of female creatives, will be covering all roles plus all off-stage work and the synopsis sets out the classic play.
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It said: “Fury and discord have plunged the world into a wild, wintry wonderland where nothing is as it seems.
“While warring fairies wreak havoc on the climate, four lovers try to find harmony amongst the confusion.
“Meanwhile, the local amdram group is just trying to rehearse their panto. A clash of passion, chaos and anarchic revelry bring festive joy to the darkest of days.
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“The Whole Pack is a newly founded theatre company, whose primary goal is to afford women the opportunities to bring something dazzling and daring to traditional Shakespearean roles.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream is our debut production.”
Tickets for the show are £15 and can be bought at wholepacksoulton.eventbrite.co.uk or on the door.
Meanwhile, from November 16-17 from 11am to 4pm, artist Jacob Chandler will present eight relief sculptures at the Hall following his recent success at the Shrewsbury Art Trail.
A spokesman said: “Explore the collection and participate in an interactive printmaking workshop led by Jacob Chandler himself.
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“Children under direct supervision and adults can create their own card prints in Chandler’s signature style.
“Additionally, there will be short talks, highlighting both the artwork and Soulton Hall's historical ties to Shakespeare.”
Advance booking through Chandler’s website https://www.jacobchandler.co.uk/shakespeare is recommended for both the workshop and history talks.
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