Peer Gynt  -  Thursday 6 December 7.30pm

Madame Lucinda’s Wonder Show - Saturday 8 December 7.30pm

The return of Cygnet Theatre from Exeter to the Marine Theatre for their Christmas show is always a special date in the Marine Theatre’s calendar, and this year’s offering of Peer Gynt will be no exception. The performance on Thursday 6 December at 7.30pm with tickets at £8 / £7 Conc / £5 U16 of Ibsen’s early masterpiece will reveal it to be an exuberant epic, filled with angry trolls, beautiful girls, dangerous madmen and philosophical strangers. The company always transform the theatre into a new shape and their talented cast bring new light to theatrical classics. Earthy, tender and moving by turns, Peer Gynt is a Christmas alternative for the mind and the heart.

Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show on Saturday 8th December at 7.30pm with tickets at £10 / £6 10-16 year olds / £5 for concessions is designed for adults and young adults aged 10+. Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show stylistically borrows from the 1920's Side Show and finds itself somewhere between the worlds of 'Tim Burton' and 'The Wizard of Oz'.  

The performance isbased on poems and text written by Anna Maria Murphy (Kneehigh Theatre, The National Theatre, BBC Radio 4) and combines Rogue's daring style with live music, illusion, side-splitting comedy, dance, explosive physical theatre and compelling narrative.

Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show explores the stories of the people behind the make up of Madame Lucinda's Circus. Rogue Theatre are splendid, fantastic, marvellous and a joy to behold.

 “Because the company plays in many small halls and venues, don't be fooled into thinking this is a small time theatre group. Step right up while you can still afford the ticket.” - Sandra Trewhela, The West Briton.

Rogue Theatre is a company committed to creating daring high quality theatre which is as accessible as it is thrilling. Drawing on many influences and mixing spectacle with powerful narrative the company has a unique and invigorating style. Tickets for both shows are available from Lyme Regis Tourist Information centre call 01297 442138

Spellbinding Piece from Rogue Theatre

A Review by Sandra Trewhela of The West Briton

Roll up, Roll up!!  Madame Lucinda’s Wonder Show which is touring Cornwall.

This thought provoking piece will keep you spellbound with a mix of pathos, unrequited love, circus skills, acrobatics, comedy, ballet, haunting music, song and clever staging.

How lucky we are in Cornwall to have so many innovative, talented thespians and Rogue Theatre must be among the best. 

Angelina Boscarelli - now there’s a name to conjure with - directs this spectacular and as ring master draws us in to events in front and behind the curtain, a very vibrant and compelling character.

Multi talented Ollie Oakenshield as Sirus who was stuck in his humdrum job and ran away to the circus, holds our attention throughout, while Wendy Taylor who plays Svetlana, a wooden ballerina with such skill that I could not take my eyes off her

Sally Crooks proves that the show must go on after bravely defying her doctor to play Pops The Clown who eventually strips, - that should pull in the crowds!

Before our very eyes she turns into a beauty ready to return to her former life.  A few days earlier Sally had missed the acrobatic bar and badly broken her wrist, but with nine pins, three plates and not a wince she performed for our delectation.

Rogue Theatre’s trump card Ben Sutcliffe the musical director.  A fantastic musician, he played various instruments assisted with vocals, and obviously has a rosy future.

Because the company plays in many small halls and venues, don’t be fooled into thinking this is a small time theatre company, step right up while you can still afford the ticket.