THE KNITTING CIRCLE - by Julie Macnamara

The End of an Era: Cochrane Theatre's parting shot will premiere Vital Xposure's The Knitting Circle', exposing the hidden stories of Britain's madhouses at 8pm, 21st and 22nd of September.    

The Knitting Circle gives us a chilling glimpse into the secret world of the asylums closed in the 1980s. Written from the authentic testimony of survivors, this production is a celebration of the irrepressible human spirit.

Directed by Paulette Randall and based on extraordinary stories of survival, this is an exploration of the betrayal of thousands lost inside the system.

'A powerful and well crafted piece. Very poignant... great writing'    

For Tickets go to  the Cochrane Theatre website

Le Nozze di Figaro - Opera Holland Park...

July 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 (matinee, 2pm), 12, 14, 16 at 7.30pm

Conductor Matthew Willis
Director Liam Steel
Designer Emma Wee
Lighting Designer Colin Grenfell

Figaro Matthew Hargreaves
Susanna Claire Meghnagi
Count Almaviva George von Bergen
The Countess Elizabeth Llewellyn
Cherubino Hannah Pedley
Dr Bartolo Lynton Black
Marcellina Sarah Pring
Don Basilio/Don Curzio Andrew Glover
Antonio Henry Grant Kerswell
Barbarina Jaimee Marshall
First Bridesmaid Katherine Everett Second Bridesmaid Kate Warshaw