Precious Bane - New show on tour
A new theatre production aimed at both special schools and mainstream audiences has been on tour since November 2008. The story of Precious Bane was written by Mary Webb in 1924 and has been adapted for Interplay by poet and playwright Jonathan Davidson.
Precious Bane tells the stories of Prue Sarn and her brother Gideon. Prue
is a free spirit whose life has been cursed by her facial disfigurement –
a hare lip, referred to in the book as her ‘precious bane’. Living in the
19th century wilds of Shropshire she inevitably becomes a victim of malice
and superstition. Locked into a life of rural toil, Prue finds solace in the
countryside she loves so much and her seemingly unrequited love for
Kester Woodseaves, the weaver.
Her brother’s story is more tragic. Driven by a lust for wealth and power in
a society which won’t allow him to advance, Gideon attacks nature and
destroys all those who are close to him. His self-destruction becomes a
metaphor for the disastrous consequences of subverting nature’s will.
Over the years Interplay has developed a technique of unlocking the
five senses in order to access young people with complex disabilities.
Through its unique theatre productions the company has acquired a
reputation for drama which is both accessible and emotionally challenging,
and puts the audience at the very heart of the play.
Precious Bane has been adapted for both special schools and also for
arts centres, theatres and festivals, and it will be performed in Interplay’s
unique portable dome. The play is on national tour from 2 November 2008 until 31 March 2009 for schools and to arts venues in May 2009.
New dates available for schools bookings in March 2009 and Arts Venues in May 2009.For further information or to book a performance for your school or venue
contact Interplay on 0113 263 8556, email
info@interplayleeds.co.ukor visit
www.interplayleeds.co.uk
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