Theatre gives new take on Shakespeare

11:07am Saturday 14th May 2005

THE Starlight Theatre Company are preparing their own distinctive take on Shakespeare.

The company, run by veteran performers Don Monroe and Anton Copley, will perform a version of A Midsummer Night's Dream over two consecutive nights at the end of May.

The production promises to be an impressive spectacle, with the company creating their usual stunning scenery with meticulous attention to detail. Don Monroe said: "The show will be Shakespeare with the magic Starlight touch.

"We have an electric fountain and gliding swans and things like that. The music will be from the 1930s the Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire era."

Don and Anton want to share experience gained over more than five decades in theatre by recruiting new members to guarantee the company's future.

If you are between 16 and 70 with a passion for drama and want to get involved call Don Monroe on 8520 0700.

A Starlight Dream will be performed on Saturday May 21 and Sunday May 22 at the Foster Hall, Wellesley Road, Walthamstow. The show starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £5.50 and £4.50 with concessions and must be bought in advance from the box office on 8923 2475.

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