GATHER TOGETHER FESTIVAL
Careless Talk
A true story of high treason, espionage, and spam fritters.
Mabel Daley Bancroft. The only British person to be tried for treason in the Second World War: British, a landlady and a woman.
Was Mabel a collaborator? A visionary? Or just an outsider? Was she the victim of a witch hunt? Or the victim of her own uncompromising nature? Join Mabel on Sandown Beach with her secateurs, sequinned tassels and heartfelt - if misguided - self-belief.
Written and performed Ali Williams, a versatile hatstand and one stunning frock.
Based on the novel 'Careless Talk' by James Friel, which was shortlisted for the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize.
Standing Ovation Nominee - London Pub Theatres
‘With a fondness and reverence for its subject matter and a versatile actress in the lead, this is a show you won’t want to miss.’ (London Pub Theatres)
‘superbly acted by Ali Williams, who effortlessly embodies all the characters in a tour de force performance’ …… ‘the writing is warm, witty and energetic, and can turn startlingly and unexpectedly poetical’ (London Pub Theatres)
COVID-19 Safety
We encourage patrons to wear a mask while moving around the building and when seated in the theatre.
Seating is not socially distanced. The theatre is ventilated before and after every performance with regular and thorough cleaning of touch points. Hand sanitiser and face masks are available onsite.
Access
We regret that our theatre is up a flight of stairs with no wheelchair access available.
We encourage patrons to wear a mask while moving around the building and when seated in the theatre.
Seating is not socially distanced. The theatre is ventilated before and after every performance with regular and thorough cleaning of touch points. Hand sanitiser and face masks are available onsite.
Access
We regret that our theatre is up a flight of stairs with no wheelchair access available.
