The Maskers Theatre Company
 

The Maskers Theatre Company

The Servant of Two Masters
In the Open Air at Hamptworth Lodge

Following last year's summer production of Tom Jones, we are delighted to announce that for July 2010, the Maskers will be presenting Carlo Goldoni's 18th century comedy The Servant of Two Masters.

The Servant of Two Masters is one of the great classic commedia dell'arte plays and Carlo Goldoni's most famous piece. It is a rip-roaring comedy about the complications wrought by a servant - Truffaldino - when he gets himself jobs with two different people at the same time. Not all the complications are of his making; one of his 'masters' is, in fact, a woman in disguise, and the other is her lover, but Truffaldino doesn't know this.

There are mistaken identities, cross-dressing, slapstick comedy, romance, jealousy, a duel and a hilarious supper when Truffaldino becomes a manic waiter trying to serve both masters a huge and very messy banquet.


This modern language adaptation by David Turner and Paul Lapworth is suitable for audiences of all ages and is certain to please. We look forward to seeing past visitors once again in the gardens of Hamptworth Lodge.


Performance Dates:

Wednesday 14th July to Saturday 24th July 2010
(no performance Monday 19th July)

Evening Performances commence:
7:30 p.m. Grounds open from 6.00 p.m. for picnics
(Note: There will be no evening performance on Sunday 18th July)

Afternoon Performance on Sunday 18th July commences:
3.00 p.m. Grounds open at 2.00 p.m.

Tickets available from:
The Mayflower Theatre, Commercial Road, Southampton or from the stand in West Quay, Southampton.
www.ticketsouth.co.uk - telephone: 02380 711818

Ticket price:

Wednesday 14th July - £10 (Conc £8)
Thursday 15th July - £12
Friday 16th July - £15
Saturday 17th July - £15
Sunday 18th July (3pm)- £12 (Conc £8)
Monday 19th July - no performance

Tuesday 20th July - £12
Wednesday 21st July - £12
Thursday 22nd July - £12
Friday 23rd July - £15
Saturday 24th July - £15

Hamptworth Estate is not selling tickets for any of the performances.

There will be an extended interval to allow the audience to enjoy their picnic teas in the beautiful grounds of Hamptworth Lodge. A perfect opportunity for family outings

Patrons are advised to bring low back chairs, rugs etc., as NO seating is provided. In addition you are advised to bring warm jumpers or coats, as it can get cold even on the warmest of evenings. Any decision to cancel a performance due to bad weather will not be taken before 7.30pm on the night, patrons may then be offered a ticket for another night. No refunds will be given. No unaccompanied children under 16.

For more infomation: www.maskers.org.uk


 


  

  

 


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The Lodge The Tythe Barn The Estate Office

Hamptworth Estate . Salisbury . Wiltshire . SP5 2DR
Tel: 01794 390 700 . Fax: 01794 390 644 . E-mail:
enquiries@hamptworthestate.co.uk