Masque Theatre - Dodger

for 4 days, 2 hours
Church Of The Holy Sepulchre
Sheep Street/Church Lane Northampton, NN1 3NL, United Kingdom

DATES: October 13th-17th

WHERE: The Round, Holy Sepulchre Church Hall, Church Lane, Northampton NN1 3NL. All performances start at 7.30 pm

PRICE: £10

PRODUCTION: DODGER

A Dickensian story with a Pratchett twist
Craig Macpherson, co-director

Dodger is a Dickensian novel written by Sir Terry Pratchett staring Charles Dickens. Or is it a Dickens novel that happened to be written by Sir Terry Pratchett?

It’s what you get if you mix two of the greatest storytellers ever. At least that’s what I think!

Embracing the traditional Dickensian themes of inequality, caring for the less well off and social mobility, while mixing in more modern thoughts on subjects such as mental health, I am drawn to this story by the ability to make a point, and make people laugh.

It revolves around a young lady, Simplicity, who escapes her abusive husband and is rescued by Dodger. Aided by Charles Dickens, and a host of historical characters, the two must fight to persuade the government that Miss Simplicity is not the property of her powerful husband and should not be made to return to him. Meanwhile the dark forces at her husband’s control will stop at nothing to get her back, or dead, including hiring the legendary assassin known only as the Outlander.

As Dodger and Simplicity race against time to save the girl, our hero Dodger must grow from a tosher (Sewer Scavenger) to a gentleman: comfortable mixing with the cream of society to protect the girl he loves.

Masque is an amateur community based theatre group , established in 1932, and who perform 6 plays a year.
Tickets for each play are £10 and can by booked by phone on 07783 531542 or via the website www.masquetheatre.co.uk

Church Of The Holy Sepulchre

Holy Sepulchre has been welcoming worshippers and visitors in Northampton since 1100AD.

While we love our building we recognize that the church community is more than a building and our services, events, and groups all aim to bring people together.

As a registered Inclusive Church we welcome all people regardless of age, race, gender, sexuality, mental or physical abilities, or financial or social status. We fully support the ministry of women as deacons, priests, and bishops.

Services are usually followed by tea, coffee and biscuits in the adjacent Community Room.

We also know that attending a church for the first time can be a little nerve-wracking and daunting too. For this reason we have a community manager whose job it is to answer any of your questions, meet you before service, escort you into the building, introduce you to others and walk you through how we worship here. We want you to feel cared for here and not allow nerves or worries to get in the way of your worship. Just e-mail [email protected] and we can start chatting.

Similarly, if you want to attend but getting here is a challenge, e-mail as we might be able to help.

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Masque Theatre - Dodger

for 4 days, 2 hours
Church Of The Holy Sepulchre
Sheep Street/Church Lane Northampton, NN1 3NL, United Kingdom

DATES: October 13th-17th

WHERE: The Round, Holy Sepulchre Church Hall, Church Lane, Northampton NN1 3NL. All performances start at 7.30 pm

PRICE: £10

PRODUCTION: DODGER

A Dickensian story with a Pratchett twist
Craig Macpherson, co-director

Dodger is a Dickensian novel written by Sir Terry Pratchett staring Charles Dickens. Or is it a Dickens novel that happened to be written by Sir Terry Pratchett?

It’s what you get if you mix two of the greatest storytellers ever. At least that’s what I think!

Embracing the traditional Dickensian themes of inequality, caring for the less well off and social mobility, while mixing in more modern thoughts on subjects such as mental health, I am drawn to this story by the ability to make a point, and make people laugh.

It revolves around a young lady, Simplicity, who escapes her abusive husband and is rescued by Dodger. Aided by Charles Dickens, and a host of historical characters, the two must fight to persuade the government that Miss Simplicity is not the property of her powerful husband and should not be made to return to him. Meanwhile the dark forces at her husband’s control will stop at nothing to get her back, or dead, including hiring the legendary assassin known only as the Outlander.

As Dodger and Simplicity race against time to save the girl, our hero Dodger must grow from a tosher (Sewer Scavenger) to a gentleman: comfortable mixing with the cream of society to protect the girl he loves.

Masque is an amateur community based theatre group , established in 1932, and who perform 6 plays a year.
Tickets for each play are £10 and can by booked by phone on 07783 531542 or via the website www.masquetheatre.co.uk

Safeguarding

Our parish of Northampton: Holy Sepulchre w S Andrew & St Lawrence is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Peterborough’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Victoria Kellett [email protected] 01733 887000 . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Church Of The Holy Sepulchre Charity No. 1145945