Whitehaven Theatre Group present Stags and Hens – The Remix
18th – 21st September
Whitehaven Theatre Group are back at Rosehill Theatre this September to perform ‘Stags and Hens the Remix’.
It’s written by Willy Russell, who wrote the original play in 1978. The storyline and period remain unchanged but this “remix” has a quickened pace, new lines and a lot more swearing.
Unknown to each other, Linda and Dave have decided to have their respective hen and stag parties in the same tacky Liverpool club – or more accurately – its toilets, where the entire performance of Stags and Hens takes place.
While the girls apply their make-up, ensure their hair is perfect and spend time crying in cubicles, the boys are busy puking into the lavatory and drawing on the walls.
Both groups are out on the pull and everyone is after a night (or even a few minutes) of passion. The bride and groom are the only exceptions, mostly because the groom is throwing up after his curry and his bride is having second thoughts about the whole thing.
Russell’s raucous, coarse and very funny play is a brilliant depiction of what passes for modern courtship along with the squeals, jeers and flings that are considered a necessary prelude to getting married.
This latest offering from the Whitehaven Theatre Group is directed by Will Tillotson and assisted by Alex Clark.
“Stags and Hens is probably Willie Russell’s funniest play’” said Will. “It’s challenging for any cast but this production will showcase some of West Cumbria’s best comic actors. I have had the pleasure of directing WTG twice before and this will be the best one yet. That says a lot, given the quality that has gone before. There’s a rich vein of talent in our neck of the woods and anyone who comes to see the show will not disagree.”
Tickets available from Rosehill Theatre, visit www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk or call 01946 692422.
Photo Credits – Dave Wilson
