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"passion and power...Di Caprio and other
'big' names I have seen fade into mediocrity against delivery of this
caliber". Virtual Lancaster, 2003 “a thoroughly enjoyable production which provides a fine introduction for newcomers to the play and a fresh view for those more familiar with Shakespeare’s first masterpiece.” Plymouth Evening Herald, 2004 "Chapterhouse Theatre Company know how to do things differently, and to do it well" Lincolnshire Echo, 2003 “This production was a real treat for the young and not-so-young in the audience” Eastern Daily Press, 2009 “imaginative and clever costumes” www.reviewsgate.com, 2004 “Philip is pure dynamite as Hamlet in a play performed with panache.” Swindon Evening Advertiser, 2003 "A magical evening of Shakespeare in spectacular surroundings with scenes of staggering beauty." The Derbyshire Times, 2000 “Chapterhouse has become one of the most well-travelled band of players
in the country, rekindling the touring troupe tradition of Shakespeare’s
time.” “A light hearted romp” Carmarthen Journal, 2009 "stunning scenery and amazing acting is a match made in heaven..." Post Gazette and Advertiser, 2005
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Sense and Sensibility By Jane Austen
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Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for an evening of Regency wonderment as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the excitingly decadent world of eighteenth-century high society. Follow the sisters as they fall in love, make mistakes and experience heartbreak for the first time in their quest to find a balance between sense and sensibility.
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The Argus Sitting outdoors at a beautiful old venue is the perfect setting in which to watch one of Jane Austen’s most well-loved stories. Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s adaptation of Sense And Sensibility, which follows the Dashwood sisters as they take their first steps into the world of Regency society, stayed true to Austen’s text. There were strong performances from all of the cast members, who each slipped effortlessly between a number of roles, often leaving the stage as one character and returning moments later as another. Restrained Elinor (Cassandra Hodges) and her passionate sister Marianne (Heather Mason) were perfectly brought to life, as were the more comic members of the novel, including the overly proud Fanny (Orla Mullan) and the eccentric Mrs Jennings (Laura McKellar). Simple but effective staging was used to separate the luxury of Norland Park, which the sisters must leave following the death of their father, from Barton Cottage, where they make their new home. The strength of this production is that it would neither disappoint fans of the book nor alienate audience members who are new to the story. Emily-Ann Elliot
The Stage Now in its twelfth year of touring, the Chapterhouse is bringing its tried and tested adaptation of Sense and Sensibility to a series of lovely garden venues across the country. Out in the open, of course, Jane Austen’s ironic subtleties are less effective, but the gentle comedy, the romance, the frocks and coats, and the fine singing of love laments make up for that. Some characters, such as Orla Mullan’s Fanny, do stray towards pantomime, but broad strokes are to be expected. Marcus Houden’s Sir John Middleton, in an appropriately vivid characterisation, seems to have leapt straight from Austen’s pages. Cassandra Hodges and Heather Mason contrast sweetly and most effectively as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood respectively. Mason looks ravishing and makes her character sympathetic - which is quite something. In his debut professional tour, Ed Pemberton is very impressive as the diffident Edward Ferrars, and is more than capable in his other roles. The action takes place on and around two raised stages - one representing the Dashwood’s former grand home and the other representing the country cottage where circumstances force them to live. Movement is restricted in one crowded sitting room scene, but a dance scene is played quite neatly in the same confined space. This writer saw Sense and Sensibility at Oakwell Hall, an atmospheric location but quite close to the constant drone of the M62 motorway. Did that deter the actors or the audience? Not at all. It soon faded into the background.
Drogheda Independent
"Open-air Oldbridge show proves a sell-out"
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"Renowned"
"perfection"
"Chapterhouse are a seasoned bunch, who deliver a five star
show"
"they didn't disappoint"
"Such was the interest in the show, the sold out signs were up well
in advance of the weekend"
"for those lucky enough to get tickets, it delivered"
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