These shows have (again) been postponed due to new COVID-19 restrictions. Check the venue's website for updates... The Queen’s English Theatre Company performs two comedy/dramas by Britain’s best-loved playwright, Alan Bennett. Bed Among the Lentils, starring Loveday Smith, sees vicar’s wife Susan, an atheist and an alcoholic, turn to an Indian shopkeeper for salvation. A Chip in the Sugar, starring Mark Winstanley, portrays closet-case Graham, who lives with his ageing, widowed mother when his humdrum existence is suddenly jeopardised. Visit the website for details on COVID-19 considerations.
Bed Among the Lentils
Vicar’s wife Susan is an atheist and an alcoholic. Not exactly cut out for life in a quiet Yorkshire parish, she turns to an Indian shopkeeper for solace.
Loveday Smith started her acting career in London’s West End, in theatre and musicals, working for directors like Sam Mendes and the late Sir Peter Hall. She has made many TV and film appearances including Coronation Street, Heartbeat and recently Hunter Street for Nickelodeon. QETC devotees will also remember her as loveable good-time girl Dolly in One Man, Two Guvnors.
A Chip in the Sugar
Graham is a mild-mannered middle-aged man who still lives with his ageing, widowed mother. His humdrum existence is jeopardised when her old flame, Mr Turnbull, appears on the scene. The future looks bleak for Graham, but an unexpected visitor gives him the opportunity to restore the status quo.
Mark Winstanley has played roles from Shakespeare to Sondheim. He performs in English, French and Dutch.
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