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Coming events at the Holroyd Theatre, Weston Rhyn near Oswestry
National Theatre returns this Spring! The Holroyd Community Theatre at Moreton Hall is thrilled to present not one, but two spectacular National Theatre screenings this spring!
These carefully crafted recordings offer a unique opportunity to experience world-class theatre, capturing all the excitement of a live performance but with the added advantage of cameras that bring you closer to the action, revealing the subtle details often missed from the audience. The National Theatre's technical teams ensure that every performance retains the energy and immediacy of being there in person—without the cost of traveling to London. | | | The Importance of Being Earnest | Friday 7th May | 7.30pm | | | Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity.
Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies,what follows is a whirlwind of mistaken identities, lies, and romantic entanglements in this hilarious story of love, impersonation, and farce.
Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
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'Immensely enjoyable, delivered with irrepressible, infectious glee'
Financial Times
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Fun, fabulous and fiery, it's a hoot'
London Theatre  | | | Dr Strangelove | Thursday 15th May | 7.30pm | |  | | If you are a fan of Steve Coogan then don't miss this seven-time BAFTA Award-winner take on four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley. Watch the surreal race take place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. | | | 'Steve Coogan is stellar' | | | | |
