Reading of New Writing by students of Playwriting Course

Thursday 12th June

One of Brian Woolland's students wrote of the playwriting course "I look forward to each week - I have learnt so much and more importantly it has given me the confidence and the tools to write".  The course has been running in the bar of the Marine Theatre for 6 weeks and so the students are keen to get a response to their early writing attempts.  Each student will present a short sample of their writing which will be acted out by fellow students and willing supporters, including Margie Barbour, the Artistic Director.  The course has proved so popular with the 8 students that another is already set up for this autumn, starting on the 7th of October with a special all-day workshop on September 8th 2008.  For more information about the course call the theatre office on 01297 442394.  Brian Woolland is an experienced professional playwright whose plays have been toured across Europe and he wont the Arts Council Award for New Writing with his play "Double Tongue".  Tickets for this interesting evening are £5 from the door.

New play about Toc H by exciting new writer

Saturday 14th June

On Saturday 14th June the Marine Theatre at 7.30 pm  is proud to present a play about Tubby Clayton, the founder of Toc H called Talbot House, A House from Home. Ken Whetlor, keen supporter of the British Legion and ex-Mayor of Lyme Regis, said “The British Legion and Toc H have many aims in common:  their roots in the horror of the first world war and  the care and respect for ex soldiers at their heart, so I am delighted to see this play coming to Lyme Regis and will be very interested to see Tubby Clayton brought to life on the Marine Theatre stage”.

 During the Great War Talbot House in Poperinge, a few short miles behind the front line, became a haven for thousands of allied troops – a ‘home from home’ where they enjoyed some home comforts and remembered the men that they really were. Run by a diminutive chaplain named Tubby Clayton the house became known by its army signaler’s code of Toc H and ultimately would be the inspiration for the association with that name. This play, written by musician Peter Gill and aimed at a family audience, recreates the humour, music and wonderful atmosphere of this inspirational house.  Tickets from the Lyme TIC on 01297 442138  are £11 (£9 conc) with a special rate of £8 for members of the Western Front Association (WFA)