'enchanted april'  by matthew barber

FROM THE NOVEL BY ELIZABETH VON ARNIM

Just as we've all been longing for exotic climes, this tale of enchantment transports us from the grim realities of post-WWI London to the sun-drenched shores of San Salvatore.  A story of transformation and awakening under endless blue Italian skies.

ENCHANTED APRIL

When two proper London housewives decide to rent a castle in Italy for a holiday away from their bleak marriages, they recruit two other, very different English women to share the cost and experience.  During their enchanted month in 'San Salvatore', the ladies fall under the spell of their idyllic, sun-drenched surroundings.  There, amidst the wisteria blossoms, they rediscover laughter, learn new truths about themselves and find just the romance they need, though perhaps not the romance we - or they - expect to find.

Matthew Barber is a UCLA graduate in literature and drama.  Enchanted April, his first play, made its Broadway debut in 2003 garnering that year's John Gassner Award for Outstanding New American Play and a Tony Award nomination for Best Play.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Performance dates are 30th June - 2nd July 2022.
Our performance venue for 2022 is the Church Hill Theatre.

production team

Artistic Director
Production Manager
Stage Manager
Lighting Designer
​Sound Designer
​Properties
Assistant Stage Manager
Set Construction

Simon Boothroyd
Ross Main
Rene Hogg
Mike Pendlowski
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Alastair Delaney

Meet the cast (click the pics for more info)

Fiona Main as
Lotty Wilton

Chris Cotter as
Mellersh Wilton

Elspeth Whyte as
Rose Arnott

Larry Weil as
Frederick Arnott

Rebekah Lansley as
Lady Caroline Bramble

John Bruce as
Antony Wilding

Dorothy Johnstone as
Mrs Graves

Gillian Robertson as
Costanza