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Mary Blandy: A Retrial
07 April 2024 @ 7.30pm
About Mary Blandy: A Retrial
Back by popular demand… Mary Blandy, Henley’s infamous murderess, convicted and condemned to death for killing her father in 1752.
More than 270 years later, we are still talking about her, and the case is now being looked at through a modern filter and applying modern laws.
So would she be guilty now? The evidence is presented by a distinguished cast and with the help of the words spoken by actual witnesses of the time.
In this hugely entertaining fundraising production for The Kenton, you, the audience, are the jury. You decide!
All proceeds of Mary Blandy: A Retrial will go to The Kenton Theatre.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.25 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.
Duration:
TBC, including an interval.
About Kenton Theatre
Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire.
The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre, Georgie Fame, Haley Mills, Chris Barber, Dara O’Briain, Diana Rigg, Russell Brand, PP Arnold and Marti Webb.
The theatre’s first production, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson, John Mortimer, Anthony Newley, Kate Winslet, Tom Baker, Joe Brown, Diana Dors, David Essex, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons.
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