Watch: double bill of comedy remember much-loved director John Hyatt,
- 11 months ago
New Theatre Productions return to West Dean Gardens for the Festival of Chichester in their usual summer spot, promising a double bill of comedy.
But amongst the laughs – and there will be plenty of them – there will also be a certain poignancy this year. This is the first summer without John Hyatt, the distinctive, inspiring, characterful founder of the company. John died last autumn at the age of 87.
The productions, as always, are in the The Pergola Open Air Theatre, West Dean Gardens: Habeas Corpus by Alan Bennett offers farcical fun (contains adult humour) alternating with Outside Edge, the cricketing comedy by Richard Harris. Tickets allow entry to West Dean Gardens from 5.30pm, and picnics are welcome. Habeas Corpus: June 24, 28, 30, July 6 and July 8; Outside Edge: June 27, 29, July 1, 5, and 7. Go to the theatre entrance for seat allocation on arrival. Picnics welcome or you can order a summer picnic in advance from West Dean on 01243 818215.
But amongst the laughs – and there will be plenty of them – there will also be a certain poignancy this year. This is the first summer without John Hyatt, the distinctive, inspiring, characterful founder of the company. John died last autumn at the age of 87.
The productions, as always, are in the The Pergola Open Air Theatre, West Dean Gardens: Habeas Corpus by Alan Bennett offers farcical fun (contains adult humour) alternating with Outside Edge, the cricketing comedy by Richard Harris. Tickets allow entry to West Dean Gardens from 5.30pm, and picnics are welcome. Habeas Corpus: June 24, 28, 30, July 6 and July 8; Outside Edge: June 27, 29, July 1, 5, and 7. Go to the theatre entrance for seat allocation on arrival. Picnics welcome or you can order a summer picnic in advance from West Dean on 01243 818215.