Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company in a co-production with Colchester Mercury Theatre present
Roots
By Arnold Wesker
Wednesday 23 May - Saturday 2 June
Auditorium - Tickets: £7.50 - £26.50 (Matinees £7.50 - £12)
2h40 including two intervals.
Details
Director: Andrew Breakwell
1959. Norfolk. Beatie Bryant returns home after three years in London. She has fallen in love with Ronnie and passionately believes she has escaped her rural roots through the love and education of a good man.
As her family anticipate Ronnie’s arrival, Beatie talks about London and her new-found ideals, but they are Ronnie’s words, not hers. Will she ever find her own voice?
Roots is a revolutionary play bursting with humour, imagination and compassion by one of the greatest playwrights of our generation. A must-see for all lovers of modern classics.
On these lovely summer evenings you are welcome to take your ice cold drinks into the theatre while you are watching the show. You can do this all year round, not just when it’s hot.
Sponsored by Nottingham City Transport
Designer Jane Linz-Roberts
Lighting Designer David Phillips
Sound Designer Adam McCready
Special Events
Both events are free just call the Box Office on 0115 941 9419 to reserve your space.
Thursday 24 May, 12pm – 2pm
Playroom
Rehearsed reading of the final part of The Wesker Trilogy I’m Talking About Jerusalem to celebrate the Playwright’s 80th birthday.
Friday 1 June, 1pm – 2pm
Playroom
Share the highs and lows of the unmarried mother, the mother who never was, the failed mother and the Earth Mother in Wesker’s Four Portraits – Of Mothers.
Roots is sponsored by:
Dates & Times
| Roots - Wed 23 May 7:45pm Wed 23 May | Auditorium | 7:45pm |
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£7.50 - £26.50 | |
| Roots - Thu 24 May 7:45pm Thu 24 May | Auditorium | 7:45pm |
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£7.50 - £26.50 | |
| Roots - Fri 25 May 7:45pm Fri 25 May | Auditorium | 7:45pm | £7.50 - £26.50 | ||
| Roots - Sat 26 May 2:30pm Sat 26 May | Auditorium | 2:30pm | £7.50 - £12.00 | ||
| Roots - Sat 26 May 7:45pm Sat 26 May | Auditorium | 7:45pm | £7.50 - £26.50 | ||
| Roots - Mon 28 May 7:45pm Mon 28 May | Auditorium | 7:45pm | £7.50 - £26.50 | ||
| Roots - Tue 29 May 7:45pm Tue 29 May | Auditorium | 7:45pm |
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£7.50 - £26.50 | |
| Roots - Wed 30 May 7:45pm Wed 30 May | Auditorium | 7:45pm | £7.50 - £26.50 | ||
| Roots - Thu 31 May 1:30pm Thu 31 May | Auditorium | 1:30pm | £7.50 - £12.00 | ||
| Roots - Thu 31 May 7:45pm Thu 31 May | Auditorium | 7:45pm | £7.50 - £26.50 | ||
| Roots - Fri 1 Jun 7:45pm Fri 1 Jun | Auditorium | 7:45pm | £7.50 - £26.50 | ||
| Roots - Sat 2 Jun 7:45pm Sat 2 Jun | Auditorium | 7:45pm | £7.50 - £26.50 |
Reviews
An absorbing production
— The Stage
Natasha Rickman doesn’t disappoint (as Beatie Bryant)…It’s a performance of great sensitivity, even maturity, from a young actress just at the start of her career * * * *
— What’s on Stage
This superbly constructed Kitchen Sink Drama is a real window on the changing lifestyles of the fifties.
— Essex Chronicle
(A) lovingly crafted production * * * *
— The Public Reviews
Your Comments
Audience Comment
It is the most interesting, thought provoking play I have seen this season. Well done!
Audience Comment
Very well executed, excellent observational humour. Love the music!
Audience Comment
A great cast, great direction, a great play. Don't miss it. Happy Birthday Sir Arnold.
@nickwood39 (via Twitter)
Really enjoyed Roots @SkyMirror. Definitely impressed!
@brontonwon (via Twitter)
We really enjoyed 'Roots' last night - it was the first time we'd seen anything by Arnold Wesker. Very thought provoking theme, superbly acted, & as usual the set & costumes were wonderful.
Backstage Pass Comment
great production with a very good cast. I loved it
Don Rowe from United Kingdom
Just back from brilliant evening Wesker's Roots at @SkyMirror Nottingham Playhouse. Everything about it excellent!
@marymayf (via Twitter)
What a stunning production. I loved the play and thought the acting was second to none.
Chris from Derby