Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company is thrilled to return to the chaotic world of Little Grimley, bringing evenings of comedy to Howey this April.
Following two previously successful runs of Little Grimley plays, the company is once again bringing the anarchic charm of the fictitious failing amateur dramatics society to life - this time with two of the group’s most hilarious outings yet: Last Panto in Little Grimley and Little Grimley Saving the Planet.
Penned by playwright David Tristram, the Little Grimley series follows the misadventures of the ramshackle theatre group determined to keep their society going, despite the lack of funding, members or talent. The group consists of the self-important chairman Gordon, ever-dramatic Margaret, delightfully clueless secretary Joyce, and the long-suffering stage manager Bernard.
In Last Panto in Little Grimley, Gordon causes uproar when he is determined to produce his own custom-written pantomime, with a cunning twist to draw back flagging audiences. Meanwhile, in the most recent play in the series, Little Grimley Saving the Planet, the group tries to tackle the climate crisis with an “educational” play… though their understanding of the topic is questionable at best.
Packed with wit, slapstick, and brilliantly observed character comedy, these two one-act plays promise a night of non-stop laughs and theatrical mayhem.
The plays are produced and directed by Keith Davies, who has been at the helm for both of the previous stagings of the delights of Little Grimley. Jane Blees once again portrays Joyce, and Jo Francis returns as Margaret. New to the cast are Kieran Davies as Bernard, and Phil Evans as Gordon.
Tickets are available from Coversure on Middleton Street, Llandrindod Wells.
