Here is a copy of the shows literature:
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Theatre Saint Augustine proudly presents Noel Coward's Private Lives, a giddy romp through the sunny side of the 30s. The show runs July 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 - Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinee at 2 pm. Come see our new space in the Ponce De Leon Mall (2121 US 1 South, St. Augustine) in the Belk wing, next to the Scrub Hut.
Private Lives follows divorcees Amanda and Elyot who meet up accidentally at the same hotel in the south of France, each accompanied by their new spouse. Throwing caution to the wind, they run off together only to find they can't live without -or- with each other. Featuring some of Noel Coward's wittiest dialogue, this champagne cocktail of a show will leave you giddy, laughing and wanting more!
Last seen at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with Gift of the Magi, Theatre Saint Augustine is North Florida's most exciting new classic theatre company. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Call 904-797-6744 for more information or to buy tickets in advance. Visit our website at www.theatresaintaugustine.com.
Private Lives follows divorcees Amanda and Elyot who meet up accidentally at the same hotel in the south of France, each accompanied by their new spouse. Throwing caution to the wind, they run off together only to find they can't live without -or- with each other. Featuring some of Noel Coward's wittiest dialogue, this champagne cocktail of a show will leave you giddy, laughing and wanting more!
Last seen at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with Gift of the Magi, Theatre Saint Augustine is North Florida's most exciting new classic theatre company. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Call 904-797-6744 for more information or to buy tickets in advance. Visit our website at www.theatresaintaugustine.com.
Here is a snippet of what EU's reviewer, Dick Kerekes, had to say:
http://www.eujacksonville.com/story2.php?storyid=626
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Susan Graffweg's costumes are lovely and capture the period to a "T". Technical Director David King's sound was right on the mark with music that took us back to the l930s. The playbill even has a small glossary of British terms that may be unfamiliar to you. Words like mucker (dirty old man) or caraway biscuit (a classic British snack).
If you like intimate theatre, you are going to love going to this theatre. It is like going to a movie with a giant screen because you are so close to the action and can see every wink, raised eyebrow or sly smile up-close and personal.
If you enjoy good theatre, keep your eye on this group for future productions. They know what they are doing, how to do it and certainly have covered all the bases with this excellent production of one of the true classics of romantic comedy, Private Lives. Don't miss it.
If you like intimate theatre, you are going to love going to this theatre. It is like going to a movie with a giant screen because you are so close to the action and can see every wink, raised eyebrow or sly smile up-close and personal.
If you enjoy good theatre, keep your eye on this group for future productions. They know what they are doing, how to do it and certainly have covered all the bases with this excellent production of one of the true classics of romantic comedy, Private Lives. Don't miss it.
There is a good bit of mention about the newness of the Theater Group and the intimacy of the space.
Ive been in contact with Anna Meade about this show, and hopefully she will be on to tell us all more about the Theater Group itself.
Noel Coward
Noel is among one of the great luminaries of the 20s and 30s and Private Lives was written in 1930. For more about the play and its history check out the wikipedia listing here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_Lives
For more about Noel himself, wikipedia also has an excellent entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noėl_Coward
Post by Stephen Dare.
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ruanna3
July 27, 2009, 11:58:47 PMThanks so much for the great coverage, Stephen!
Private Lives, one of my favorite shows, is a classic staple of British comedy. Noel Coward wrote the parts of Elyot and Amanda for himself and Gertrude Lawrence. Despite its roots as a vanity project, it has endured for 80 years and starred names such as Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, Maggie Smith, Elizabeth Taylor, and Alan Rickman.
Theatre Saint Augustine strives to bring the best of classical theatre to north Florida. Private Lives has been an amazing run. Three of our talented cast were from Jacksonville: Robb Chamberlain, Diandra Pendleton-Thompson and Tyler Patton. There is a possibility of reviving the production, so keep an eye on us!
Anyone who would like to be added to our mailing list, please send me an email at: anna@theatresaintaugustine.com.
Anna
Artistic Director
Theatre Saint Augustine
www.theatresaintaugustine.com
"I went to a marvelous party/I must say the fun was intense/We all had to do/What the people we knew/Would be doing a hundred years hence." - Noel Coward
stephendare
October 09, 2009, 03:18:51 PMDon't miss your chance. Only four performances left!
Back by popular demand! For those who missed it the first time...now's your chance!
Theatre Saint Augustine's production of Noel Coward's hit comedy sold out the last two weekends and so we're reviving it at the Holiday Inn on the Beach...one week only!
Friday, Saturday, October 8th-10th - 8 pm
Sunday, October 11th - 1 pm
Monday, October 12th - 8 pm
Now at Holiday Inn on the Beach, 860 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach. Last seen at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with Gift of the Magi and their successful run of Private Lives, Theatre Saint Augustine is North Florida's most exciting new classic theatre company.
Reservations recommended, call 904-797-6744 for tickets. Adults $15, Seniors/Students $12. Group discounts available. Don't miss the show that EU Jacksonville described as "a first class truly professional production from top to bottom"!
Private Lives follows divorcees Amanda and Elyot who meet up accidentally at the same hotel in the south of France, each accompanied by their new spouse. Throwing caution to the wind, they run off together only to find they can't live without -or- with each other. Featuring some of Noel Coward's wittiest dialogue, this champagne cocktail of a show will leave you giddy, laughing and wanting more!
See our review in the Compass:http://staugustine.com/compass/publication/page-9.jpg
See our review in EU Jacksonville: http://www.eujacksonville.com/story2.php?storyid=626