Sense and Sensibility

06/06/23 • 15 min

Cait interviews Emma (Elinor) , Olivia (Marianne) and Isabella (Margaret) to introduce the wonderful new production from the Putney Theatre Company: Sense & Sensibility, Jane Austen's classic, adapted by Jessica Swale and directed by Ben Clare.
In case you don't know, here's an outline of the ageless story. When their wealthy half-brother cheats them of their fortune, the penniless Dashwood sisters are forced to leave the comforts of Norland Park and relocate to chilly Barton Cottage in Devonshire. Eminently sensible Elinor pines for the kind-hearted Edward Ferrars, but the impulsive Marianne loses herself in the idea of her hero on horseback. When handsome stranger John Willoughby arrives one day with a rain-drenched Marianne in his arms, the sisters are convinced that their fortunes are changed forever.
In Jessica Swale’s delightful adaptation of Austen’s dearly-loved classic, we follow the fortunes of Elinor and Marianne as they chase their dreams from Devonshire to London and back.
CAST
Elinor Dashwood: Emma Bugg
Marianne Dashwood: Olivia Jackson
Margaret Dashwood: Isabella Walsh-Whitfield
Mrs Dashwood: Enid Gayle
Edward/Robert Ferrars: Josh Mallalieu
Willoughby: Jamie Cameron
Colonel Brandon: Alexsei Toshev
Mrs Jennings: Sarah Kitchen
Sir John: Perry Kitchen
Fanny Dashwood: Emily Thomas
John Dashwood: Pascal Orzabal
Lucy Steele: Meg Christmas
Mrs Palmer: Lois Savill
Mr Palmer: Hubert MacGreevy
Sophia Grey: Helen Wood
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Ben Clare
Assistant Director: Cait Hart Dyke
Production Manager: Lyndall Brown
20–24th June 2023
Ticket link: https://www.putneyartstheatre.org.uk/event-5177715
(click on the calendar date for tickets)
Box office hours: 020 8788 6943
Artistic Directors: Barney and Cait Hart Dyke.
Podcast Editor and Sound Designer: Nick Wells.
Music is 'At the Tropicana' by Chalalatas, license courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.
Elements Recorded at the Putney Arts Theatre and The Kitchen's rehearsal studio.

The Putney Theatre Company at The South West End!
See us online – putneytheatrecompany.org.uk

The Putney Theatre Company at The South West End!
See us online – putneytheatrecompany.org.uk

Previous Episode

Mayfly

Previewing the new producrtion of Joe White's Mayfly. Ben thinks his family might be better off without him, but his wife Cat has read her stars: 'Today a very special person will appear from out the blue.'
Their daughter Loops is getting ready for a date. It's her first one, and she has everything crossed.
An ethereal family drama, Joe White's debut play explores rebirth in the aftermath of tragedy. It premiered at the Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond, in April 2018, winning the playwrite the Off-West End Award for Most Promising Playwright in 2019.
Mayfly By Joe White
Directed by Jodi Rilot
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 May 2023
Matinee Saturday 20 May 3.00pm
7.45pm in the Studio
Cast and Crew
Harry – Morgan Beale
Loops – Jessica Olim
Cat – Emily Fellows
Ben – Oscar Heron
Director – Jodi Rilot
Production Manager – Ian Higham
Stage Manager – Bryony Aird
Stage Management Advisor – Perry Savill

The Putney Theatre Company at The South West End!
See us online – putneytheatrecompany.org.uk

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Canterbury Tales

Putney Theatre Company on Tour! At two outdoor venues this year, PTC brings you their funny, fast paced, modern English version of The Canterbury Tales.
Inspired by Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales but re-written into modern day English with hilarious effect, this fun version loses none of the charm of the original tales that have had such an enduring legacy on popular culture.
Brought together by the Hostess of the Tabard Inn, we join our group of travellers on the way to Canterbury, among them the Wife of Bath, with her bawdy manners, The Pardoner and his relics, the anxious Cook, and the Prioress with her dog.
This outdoor production is a delight for the senses with the cast performing in promenade style with lots of physical theatre, dancing and singing.
The Hurlingham Festival,
The Hurlingham Club, Fulham
Just over Putney Bridge!
August 30th – September 2nd
Wednesday–Friday performances: 7.15pm
Saturday performance: 2.30pm
Tickets and info:
https://putneyartstheatre.org.uk/event-5304387
Cast
The Cook - Helen Wood
The Franklin - Richard Seedhouse
The Hostess - Penny Weatherall
The Miller - Oliver Robert-Vale
The Pardoner - Will Hunter
The Prioress - Megan Good
The Reeve - Aidan Kershaw
The Wife of Bath - Cait Hart Dyke
Director: Frances Bodiam
Composer and Musical Director: Perry Kitchen
Physical Theatre & Choreographer: Penny Weatherall
Crew:
Production Manager: Sarah Jillings
Stage Manager: Helen Wood
ASM: Sarah Kitchen
Graphics and Videos: Nick Wells
Do come join us at The Hurlingham Festival – a four-day cultural feast! Wander around the exquisite grounds, enjoy the outdoor entertainment and food stalls, then make your way to the gardens for our performance. Situated in 42 acres of landscaped grounds adjacent to the River Thames in Fulham, the Hurlingham Club provides an idyllic venue for our production.
Also appearing at St Margaret's Church on 9th and 10th September at 3pm.
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