Loot
7 October 2008
- Oct 14th 2008 to Oct 18th 2008
Event Details
- By: Joe Orton
- Group: Woodley Theatre
Address
- Address:
Woodley Theatre, The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road, Woodley, Berkshire - Location: South East
Contact Details
- Contact: 0118 969 0827
Extra Information
- Notes: Loot follows the fortunes of two young thieves, Hal and Dennis. Together they rob the bank next to the funeral parlour where Dennis works and return to Hal’s home to hide the money. Hal’s mother has just died and the money is hidden in her coffin while her body keeps on appearing around the house. Upon the arrival of Inspector Truscott the plot turns topsy turvy as Hal and Dennis try to keep him off their trail. Messing with the conventions of popular farce, Orton creates a hectic world and examines English attitudes and perceptions in the mid twentieth century. Loot has been described as a “masterpiece of black farce and won several awards following its opening in 1966.”
- Webpage: http://www.woodleytheatre.org
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