Wem town hall to host Larkrise to Candleford adaptation

Flora Thompson’s enduring portrait of growing up in rural Oxfordshire in the twilight years of the nineteenth century, and her vivid account of the dawn of a new age of ‘progress’ that would sweep away the centuries-old way of life she knew so well, has captivated readers for more than half a century.

New Perspectives, acclaimed for its many productions exploring life in rural England, past and present, has transformed Flora Thompson’s gentle masterpiece into a funny, touching, engrossing new theatre show – a faithful account of this unsentimental yet deeply affectionate picture of village life, and a delightful introduction to an unforgettable cast of characters.

Featuring drama, storytelling and live folk music, this show will sell out quickly so do book your seat in advance by telephoning 01939 238279 or why not book online through our website www.artsalive.co.uk.

Director of Arts Alive, Sian Kerry said “Arts Alive make high quality professional theatre available and affordable for all ages in rural areas where the travel costs of getting to live theatre can be prohibitive. We work in partnership with local volunteer hosts who select the shows, each of our events is informal and unique.”