Play Readings

video play readings by zoom

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Our most recent Play Reading via Zoom was on 9th July, when we read I am Shakespeare by Mark Rylance.

If you would like to take part (either to read or just listen) in future play readings please let me know.  You will need to be a member of LGDC to take part, so if you’re not already a member please ask about joining.

July 9th – I am Shakespeare by Mark Rylance

A fascinating, witty and characteristically exuberant dramatic exploration of the Shakespeare authorship debate.

Is it possible that the son of an illiterate tradesman, from a small market town in Warwickshire, could have written the greatest dramatic works the world has ever seen? It’s a question that has puzzled scholars, theatre practitioners and theatregoers for many years. The philosopher, Francis Bacon; the Earl of Oxford, Edward de Vere; and Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke: all of them have been put forward as the real author of the plays. But why would they hide behind an anonymous actor? Who was the real Bard of Stratford? Why should we care?

Dates For Your Diary

Normally the Second Thursday of the Month

August – No Play Reading
September 10th (To be confirmed)
October 8th
November 12th
December 10th

I look forward to seeing you soon

Nan Newberry
01442 843155
playreadings@LGDramaClub.com

why play readings?

Our informal play readings usually take place monthly.  They give as an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of plays throughout the year, some that we might consider performing or couldn’t perform for various practical reasons, and for us to become characters that we couldn’t possibly be on stage. All without having to learn any lines!

Join us and enjoy a glass of wine or cup of coffee, read a part or two, or just listen; you’ll be very welcome, but you will need to let us know you’re coming so we can plan the distribution of parts and you’ll need to pay the modest subscription to join LGDC.  For more information please contact me, Nan Newberry, on 01442 843155 or at playreadings@lgdramaclub.com.

Nan Newberry
01442 843155
playreadings@LGDramaClub.com