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Synopsis
Bard Heads takes an updated look at some well-loved characters from six of Shakespeare’s most popular plays and imagines what might have happened next.
Every Thursday for six weeks Tortive Theatre will be bringing you one of the Bard Heads series of plays.
THE THIRD WITCH FROM THE LEFT - Thursday 14th January
What's done cannot be undone - or can it? Meg the witch seeks help.
Born in Avebury, Meg the witch is haunted by a night she can never forget. Now a successful cookery writer and astrologer, she undertakes a time-travelling journey to find answers for what happened on that blasted Scottish heath.
CALL ME OZ - Thursday 21st January
Sweet Prince? Confirmed bachelor Osric lampoons Hamlet.
Constipated Osric has not spoken about Hamlet and the Elsinore massacre for over 45 years, but after a devastating session with his therapist, he is compelled to reveal all in a series of exclusive media interviews.
THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR - Thursday 28th January
A midsummer's dream for Hermia? More like a mid-life crisis.
Hermia from A Midsummer Night’s Dream – twenty-five years on from that strange night in Athens Wood, Hermia is having a mid-life crisis in her kitchen.
THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME - Thursday 4th February
To hell with anger management, Malvolio wants revenge!
Malvolio from Twelfth Night is Chief Steward to Lady Olivia. He swears to take revenge on those he believes publicly humiliated him. He is true to his word.
THE QUEEN'S SPEECH - Thursday 11th Feburary
Miranda's revels now are ending, but island life looks such fun!
Thirty-five years after Miranda and her father Prospero left their island at the end of
The Tempest, the Queen of Naples is about to make her Silver Jubilee Queen’s speech. However all is not as it seems, and neither is she.
HAPPY AS LARRY - Thursday 18th February
Friar Lawrence faces criticism over star-crossed lovers’ fiasco.
It is a year since the tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet and Friar Lawrence is questioning his faith whilst attempting to rebuild his life, but time is running out.
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Upcoming Dates
- January 28, 2021 7:30 pm - 8:20 pm Add to Google Calendar
- February 4, 2021 7:30 pm - 8:20 pm Add to Google Calendar
- February 11, 2021 7:30 pm - 8:20 pm Add to Google Calendar
- February 18, 2021 7:30 pm - 8:20 pm Add to Google Calendar
Venue Information
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Admission & Ticket NotesAdmission for ticket holders will be from 7:20pm - 7:30pm on the night of the performance.
Performance Details
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Age RatingSuitable for 12+
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Performance TimesThursdays, 7:30pm
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Running Time50mins minutes
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KeywordsShakespeare
Ticket Prices
Full Price: £10
Student Ticket: £5 (Please contact us directly to arrange student tickets)
Production Team
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Author(s):Jules Hobbs & Richard Curnow
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Producer(s)Tortive Theatre
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Composer(s)NA
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Key PerformersJules Hobbs & Richard Curnow
Contact Details
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January 15, 2021 at 11:58 amGreat show. Very funny yet though provoking. A real tonic for the times.
Nicola Pouesi
January 16, 2021 at 3:05 pmReally enjoyed Meg the Witch (Bard Heads), great performance and a really clever idea. Thank you!
Andrew McDonald
January 19, 2021 at 8:30 amAbsolutely fantastic. Loved it and will be back for more in the following weeks.
alison.hellings
January 19, 2021 at 9:58 amLoved Meg the Witch. A really lovely way to spend an evening, very engaging in a way the made you feel like you were listening in on someone’s stories.
oliver.brooks
January 19, 2021 at 7:08 pmThe Third Witch From The Left was simply brilliant. In these current times I really needed a theatre fix and oh my goodness, this was it! Utterly charming. It was engaging and subtly performed. To transfer a live theatre piece to Zoom is not easy. Meg the Witch sat happily in her kitchen and talked to us, as if we were sat there with her. I just wished I could’ve chatted back. The writing was wonderful, with a natural conversational flow. I laughed out loud as well as intensely watched as the emotions changed throughout. I would LOVE to see it again! 5 stars!
jackie.wendy
January 27, 2021 at 10:07 amThe Bard Heads are really brilliant. Excellent writing, both funny and sad. Real escapism and absolute joy to watch and listen. Highly recommend these to anyone.