Catch the stage adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s Maskerade this Christmas
Why not enjoy a night out at the theatre and watch an amateur production of Terry Pratchett’s Maskerade, adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs.
The Ankh-Morpork Opera house has always had a ghost, but it never used to kill people. Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, the inquisitive, indomitable (and some would say downright rude) witches of Lancre, find a way to get involved and unravel the mystery, whether the new owner wants them to or not…
Think Phantom of the Opera with extra mayhem, skulduggery and a befuddled former cheese merchant. Maskerade is Terry Pratchett’s affectionate parody of this famous story set in his own fantasy world of the Discworld.
There are still five performances left to catch, but you will have to be quick, here are the details:
Theatro Technis, Camden Town
Evenings at 7.45 – Tuesday 15 – Friday 18 December
Matin̩e at 3.00 РSaturday 19 December
Box Office: 020 7353 1700
www.towertheatre.org.uk
On-line booking www.towertheatre.org.uk/boxo.htm
Prices £11 (concessions/members £9)
Directions to Theatre venue:
Theatro Technis, 26 Crowndale Road, Camden Town, London NW1
Tube Northern Line to Camden Town or Mornington Crescent
Buses 46, 214 to Crowndale Road
Car street parking available after 6.30 pm
The Tower Theatre Company has been entertaining audiences for more than 75 years. After Maskerade, our next production will be a double bill Cigarettes and Chocolate and Hang Up by Anthony Minghella opening on 26 January 2010 at Theatro Technis, 26 Crowndale Road, Camden Town, London NW1.
Posted: December 14th, 2009
Author: Lee
Categories: JK Rowling, Terry Pratchett
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