Pump House Theatre Company Watford presents Alan Bennett comedy ‘People' this November

Tuesday, 5 November 2024 22:16

By Sarah Harrod

The Pump House Theatre Company is proud to present this lesser-known comedy by renowned author Alan Bennett; continuing its mission to bring diverse, challenging and entertaining productions to audiences in Watford.

Taking place from Tuesday 12 and Saturday 16 November 2024 at the Pump House theatre in Watford. People centres on two sisters, Dorothy and June who live in their ancestral home, Stacpole House, but cannot afford to maintain it. June would like the house to go the National Trust, but Dorothy is more interested in getting the house and its contents valued to sell. However, there is a third party who is also interested to use the house as a location for an adult movie.

People premiered in 2012 at The National Theatre, directed by Nicholas Hytner, starring Frances De La Tour, Peter Egan, Nicholas Le Provost and is one of Bennett’s last full length plays.

Author Alan Bennett has written nearly 50 TV plays, more than 20 stage plays and 13 films, and has published more than 30 books. His credits include: The Lady in the Van, the Madness of George III and The History Boys; in which Watford’s Boys and Girls grammar schools were used as a set location. Due to his extensive work, Bennett has won more than 30 awards, including five Laurence Olivier Awards, two Baftas, five Evening Standard Awards and four British Book Awards.

Evening performances begin at 7.45pm, with tickets priced at £18 for adults and £16 for concessions (students and over 60s). Buy 9 tickets using the link below and Pump House will add a FREE seat to your booking. https://ticketsource.co.uk/pumphousetheatrecompany

Please note that the play contains some adult themes. Running time is currently estimated at two hours 15 minutes including a 20-minute interval.

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