our past productions

 

"...an assured production, well worth seeing" - Shropshire Star

Autumn 2011 saw Appletree embark on their very first tour with a production of The Browning Version by Terence Rattigan.  With a strong cast of 7 actors, the tour travelled to venues across Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands.

This classic story of the "Crock" captivated audiences who saw this one act play, causing many of them to send us emails and tweets with some lovely comments (please see below).  The tour ended in triumph at the prestigious Courtyard Theatre in Hereford, where we had a sell-out audience!

Audience Comments:

"We wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your performance of The Browning Version yesterday evening at Hereford. The production and the acting were all of a very high standard. We look forward to future productions by your company."

"We came to see you at Bromyard on Friday and really enjoyed your performance. Casting was spot on. It's a great play and you all did it justice."

"Just a note to say that we really enjoyed tonight's Church Stretton performance of the play"

"Saw your production in Bromyard last night - fantastic!! Really enjoyed the play - wonderful acting by all - Wayne was a brilliant Crocker-Harris. Hope the remainder of the tour goes well. Could you please keep me informed of your next productions as would love to see you again. Many thanks Lizzie"

"We were delighted with Appletree Theatre's The Browning Version. The audience came out buzzing with enjoyment and delight. The company couldn't have given us a better production, and we are keen to have them back with their next production." - Bookmark Bloxwich Theatre

"very good - a most enjoyable performance" - Theatre on the Steps, Bridgnorth

AND a tweet from The Courtyard Box Office  who tweeted:

"Just spoke to lady who came to see the show at Courtyard last night & she wanted me to tell you it was fab!"

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Early Years Theatre

This Arts Council funded theatrical installation amazed and delighted it's audience of under 5s and their accompanying adults during our week long residency at Ludlow Assembly Rooms. Set in a series of rooms, the audience was led through the story of Polly the parrot who escaped from her pet shop birdcage and made the long journey back to the jungle where she belonged. On the way the audience encountered the pet shop owner, Mr Morris, two London pigeons, Reg and Vi and Salty Sal the sailor.

Comment from Paul Redway, Creative Director at Ludlow Assembly Rooms:

The Assembly Rooms is delighted to have worked in partnership with Appletree Theatre on the Polly project.  The audience - both young children and parents - all loved it and are demanding more!  We will definitely work in partnership with the company again and would recommend Appletree to everyone who wants to engage imaginatively with young people.  Carl and Jules are professional, hard working and created a magical atmosphere - the best theatre I've seen for an early years audience in a long time.

 

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