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Social play reading:
POMONA
by Alistair McDowall
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Tuesday 5th March, 6pm for a 6.30pm start
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at the Museum of Bath at Work, Bath, BA1 2RH
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All are welcome to our unrehearsed play readings where we get together to read and discuss a play, as well as have a chat and some snacks. Feel free to bring some nibbles and a drink to share - there will be time for socialising and discussing the script as well as reading.
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We'll read the whole script over the course of the evening (script in hand) and everyone who attends should have the opportunity to read a section if they wish - or you are welcome to come and just listen if you are not familiar with the play.
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Our first play reading of 2024 will be Alistair McDowall’s surrealist thriller, ‘Pomona’.
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A bit about the play...
‘Pomona’ is a surrealist thriller written by Alistair McDowall that was commissioned by the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2014 before later transferring to the National Theatre in 2015 to great critical acclaim.
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Featuring a whole host of enigmatic, scary and hilarious characters, and written in an episodic structure that is not always in chronological order, the mysteries and horrors of Pomona slowly build to a frightening, funny and fantastic climax that will allow for plenty of discussion afterwards…
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4 female characters and 3 male characters (although at our social play readings everyone can have a go regardless of gender!)
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From the blurb...
“I think I’d sleep a lot easier if I knew none of us would wake up tomorrow.
Ollie’s sister is missing. Searching Manchester in desperation, she finds all roads lead to Pomona - an abandoned concrete island at the heart of the city. Here at the centre of everything, journeys end and nightmares are born."
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Please note: this play does feature strong language, violence, and references to sex and sexual violence.
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The doors will be open at the Museum of Bath at Work from 6pm and we will start reading at 6.30pm, aiming to finish before 9pm. If you think you might be late, come anyway! You will still have the opportunity to read.
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Please note: the room we are using at the Museum of Bath at Work is accessed via three flights of stairs.
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Coming to the Rondo Theatre next month:
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Wednesday 27th - Saturday 30th March, 7.30pm
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at the Rondo Theatre, St. Saviours Road, Bath, BA1 6RT
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The Rondo Theatre Company presents an evening of comedy, music and drama featuring local comedians, musicians and a performance of the brand-new play, 'Yeah, Art Figures' by award-winning writer Kim E. Ruyle.
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This is our annual charity show with all profits going to the Revamp the Rondo fundraiser.
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'Yeah, Art Figures' by Kim E. Ruyle
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Directed by Benjamin Hardy-Phillips of Finding Gaffney Productions
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Frank, a distraught Maths teacher, bemoans the ignorance of his student to Joni, a substitute English teacher. In conversation with Joni and other teachers, Frank finds that his ignorance, in some ways, surpasses that of his students.
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The evening will be hosted by Nat Prescott, well-known on the Bath comedy circuit from regular appearances at Barrel of Laughs and the Poor Man’s Fringe.
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Featured comedians include Holly Leggett and Millie Malone, and musicians include Susie Mills and Humm. Keep an eye on our social media for more line up announcements coming soon!
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