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There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly
03 March 2024 @ 2.30pm
About Here Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly
The 50th Anniversary Production!
Written by Steven Lee
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.
I don’t know why she swallowed a fly…
But The People’s Theatre Company do!
And now you can too, as they bring the world’s best-loved nonsense rhyme to life just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pam Adams’ best-selling book!
In this enchanting stage adaptation, aliens from a distant planet have crash-landed on Earth and need our help to get home. But there’s a problem. Their rocket runs on stories, not fuel, and only the greatest story in the universe will be enough to save them!
With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly is sure to surprise and delight children and nostalgic adults in equal measure.
Now you can listen to the songs from the show, including If You’re Happy and You Know It, Incy Wincy Spider and many more, at www.ptc.org.uk and sing along when you visit the theatre!
Reviews
★★★★★ “A great introduction to the theatre with just the right balance of sitting listening and taking part.”
Bristol Guide
★★★★★ “Thoroughly entertaining and brilliant fun.”
Patricia Goodwin, What’s on Stage
★★★★★ “A lovely take on the nursery rhyme with lots of interaction. A truly magical 60 minutes.”
Andrea Murphy
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:
60 to 70 minutes.
Age guidance:
For ages 3 to 103!
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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