The World of Theatre

It’s rare that I recommend filmed theatre offerings in this column as I’d always prefer to send you to see live events.

However, I am going make an exception for the NT Live production of “Good” by CP Taylor that will be screened at Saltburn Arts Theatre on 20th April at 7pm. As they describe:

David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays.

As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences.

Olivier Award-winner Dominic Cooke (Follies) directs C.P. Taylor’s timely tale, with a cast that also features Elliot Levey (Coriolanus) and Sharon Small (The Bay). Filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London

Meanwhile at Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough John

Godber’s newest play “Living On Fresh Air” comes to the regIon.

“Newly retired couple Caroline and Dave have everything they have ever wanted; a nice house, a hot tub, a small mortgage, a few savings and a new smart meter. But with Covid and the cost of living crisis things are changing. Their children have moved back home, their money is disappearing, the hot tub’s gone, the lights are going out and the smart meter is stressful. No wonder they feel like starting again, and with their new found hobby of walking it feels like they have.

From the Wolds, to the Dales, from the Lakes to Scafell, they’re determined to get out and keep positive, but with rising bills, rising temperatures and the family home full, there’s only so far you can go when you’re living on fresh air”.

Runs 19th-22nd April in Scarborough. Tickets from £10. Meanwhile here, just south of the moor and coast area, at my own Badapple Theatre Company we

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are about to embark on our 25th Anniversary celebration tour of “Eddie and the Gold Tops” (pictured). Some of you may remember this 1960’s comedy that has been a big hit for us and we start a national tour in Aldborough, Boroughbridge on 15th April. If you’re interested in catching a show please head to badappletheatre.co.uk for all the tour details.

More next time!