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Arthur's Plough 2008

Arthur’s Plough is back on stage!

The Fordhall Story in a fantastically funny Play with Music.

Fordhall Farm is to be put firmly back on the theatrical map this summer with a brand new version of the county’s legendary play about Fordhall Farm.

“Arthur’s Plough – 2008” will be performed in the garden at Fordhall Farm near Market Drayton for two week in late June and early July, before going on to be a key element of the Shrewsbury Summer Season.

Hard-won ArtsCouncil Funding has enabled author Chris Eldon Lee to revive and substantially revise the musical play, first performed in 1991. The original show was given 16 performances, including two in Market Drayton and four at the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle Under Lyme. Every performance sold out.

The play’s subject, veteran organic farmer Arthur Hollins, brought his children Ben (then 7) and Charlotte (9) to every performance.

Having saved their father’s farm for the nation, Ben and Charlotte Hollins - now in their 20s - persuaded Chris to re-embark on the project.

‘Arthur’s Plough - 2008’ will be performed under professional direction and management by a dozen of the best community actors in Shropshire, accompanied by the “Mere Singers” choir, which is being expanded for the occasion.

Anyone wishing to sing in the show should ring Mary Keith on 01948 710 586. To help in any other way, please ring Fordhall Farm on the number below.

This will be a tremendous play and tickets are restricted. To ensure you get yours BOOK THEM EARLY! (tickets can be bought online, or by sending a cheque to the Fordhall Community Land Initiative office).

Performances at Fordhall Farm,

• Wednesday 25 th June 2008. 7.30pm
• Thursday 26 th June 2008. 7.30pm
• Friday 27 th June 2008. 7.30pm
• Saturday 28 th June 2008. 7.30pm
• Wednesday 2 nd July 2008. 7.30pm
• Thursday 3 rd July 2008. 7.30pm
• Friday 4 th July 2008. 7.30pm
• Saturday 5 th July 2008. 7.30pm

Performances at Home (Organic) Farm, Attingham, Shrewsbury.

• Wednesday 9 th July 2008. 7.30pm
• Thursday 10 th July 2008. 7.30pm
• Friday 11 th July 2008. 7.30pm
• Saturday 12 th July 2008. 7.30pm

Ticket price for all shows:

Adults: £10

Concessions: £7.50

Tickets will be available soon, but you can register your interest HERE to receive notification when they are available.

 

Special note!
This is an outdoor play and will take place in all but the most severe of weather. Be Warned – you will be asked to bring a chair or blanket to sit on :-)

 

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We really hope you are able to visit Fordhall Farm in the near future and see what you have helped to save for everyone to enjoy.

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Fordhall Community Land Initiative
is registered in England and Wales as an Industrial and Provident Society. Reg No. 30030R.
It is registered with Inland Revenue as a Charity Ref no. XR1119
Our Society Rules can be downloaded HERE

Fordhall Farm, Tern Hill Road,
Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3PS
T: 01630 638696 E: project@fordhallfarm.com

Supported By:

The administration for this project is part-funded by the European Agriculture Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) of the EU, and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) through the Northern Marches - England Leader + Programme.