After months of rehearsals, actors from Big Little Theatre Company are gearing up to stage their version of a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare.
‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ will stage at the Ashburton Event Centre April 15 to 17.
It will take place in a surprise new location within the event centre, offering audiences an immersive and unexpected theatrical experience.
Director Jackie Heffernan said it would be a ‘‘lively and fun-filled’’ adaptation of the Shakespearian classic.
It would involve actors from Big Little’s junior, intermediate, and senior companies.
‘‘It’s Shakespeare as you’ve never seen before, and as you’ll never enjoy quite as much again.’’
Protagonist Proteus follows his best friend Valentine to fashionable Milan, where he becomes infatuated with the woman Valentine intends to marry, named Silvia.
As Proteus plots to remove his best friend from the equation, he remains oblivious to the fact that his devoted love, Julia, has followed him in disguise. Will Proteus’ scheming lead to his triumph, or will true love and loyalty prevail?
– Two Gentlemen of Verona by Big Little Theatre Company, April 15 to 17, from 7pm, at Ashburton Event Centre. General admission $25. Tickets at the event centre, asheventcentre.co.nz
