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LONDON CLASSIC THEATRE

presents

THE CARETAKER

by Harold Pinter

Wednesday 15 September 7.30pm

London Classic Theatre presents a landmark of twentieth century theatre - Harold Pinter’s The Caretaker – at the Borough Theatre, Abergavenny on Wednesday 15 September at 7.30pm.

Davies, an elderly drifter, is given shelter by the kindly but vulnerable Aston. He quickly makes himself at home in the squalid, junk-filled attic, but an uneasy peace is fractured by the arrival of Mick, Aston’s quick-witted, streetwise younger brother. As the shadows lengthen and the three men reveal more about the past and themselves, a battle of wits begins that will have irrevocable consequences for them all.

The Caretaker was first performed at The Arts Theatre, London in 1960. Fifty years on, Pinter’s compelling study of loneliness and power games still has the capacity to amuse, to shock and to fascinate. Playwright, director, actor, poet and political activist, Harold Pinter wrote twenty-nine plays including The Birthday Party, Old Times, The Homecoming and Betrayal. In 2005, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. He died on Christmas Eve 2008.

This year London Classic Theatre celebrates ten years on tour. Previous productions at the Borough Theatre have included last year’s performance of Martin McDonagh’s The Beauty Queen of Leenane, which played to a packed house.

Tickets, which cost £11 (concessions £9) are available from the Box Office 01873 850805.

Further information:

Marion Morden, Marketing Manager, Borough Theatre 01873 735837

Tickets now on sale

Autumn Season 2010

Borough Theatre, Abergavenny

Borough Theatre brochures are now available with details of a brand new programme of quality entertainment from September to December 2010.

The programme features an exciting mix of music, drama, comedy and dance!

There’s a wealth of drama starting with Rodney Bewes’ one-man show based on Jerome K Jerome’s well-loved comic novel, Three Men In A Boat. London Classic Theatre brings The Caretaker, Harold Pinter’s compelling study of loneliness and power games. And there’s a classic Charles Dickens with Northumberland Touring Company’s version of The Old Curiosity Shop and mesmerising storyteller Mike Maran returns with a seasonal favourite - A Christmas Carol. The Actors of Dionysus return with a hugely enjoyable version of Aristophanes’ masterpiece, Lysistrata and Penny Dreadful Theatre Company present the curious story of the eccentric Rector of Stiffkey, The Missionary’s Position. The acclaimed Chickenshed Theatre Company present Crime of The Century – a stunning exploration of gang culture and knife crime amongst young people.

This autumn the Borough Theatre has a great music programme including bluegrass music with Cherryholmes from USA, and Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band’s Christmas celebrations. Tribute bands include T-Rextasy, Talon –The Best of Eagles and ELO Experience as well as the spectacular One Night In Vegas and Forever In Blue Jeans, recreating all your favourite hits.

Performances from around the world include Jaleo – flamboyant and magical flamenco; Eastern European Gypsy Jazz with Tcha Limberger’s Kalotaszeg Trio and an extraordinary music theatre production by Qui Va La from Montreal, La Fugue – an enthralling, fast-moving blend of live music and compelling drama.

Stand-up comedy includes Irish/Iranian/ Teeside comedian Patrick Monahan and Guardian columnist Shazia Mirza with their shows direct from this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The Borough Theatre also focuses on fun for all the family and offers some delightful performances this Autumn. Scamp Theatre bring Stick Man, by the authors of The Gruffalo and Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company present Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus, full of fun and humour that will delight children and adults alike. Britain’s leading team of puppeteers, Presto Puppets return to the Borough with Aladdin at Christmas time. For older children New Perspectives perform Michael Morpurgo’s Farm Boy and Miracle Theatre present a fantastic alternative to mainstream pantomime Beauty & The Beast From Mars.

This sparkling season also includes a host of community productions with musicals, drama, concerts and the popular talent contest, The X-Mas Factor Final.

Tickets are now on sale from the theatre’s Box Office on 01873 850805. Full details of the Autumn Programme can also be found on the theatre’s website www.boroughtheatreabergavenny.co.uk