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THE AUSTERITY GAMES

Saturday 13 6.00pmAugust
2016

Theatre

Pier Street Playhouse

Ventnor Baptist Church
Pier Street
Ventnor

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THE AUSTERITY GAMES

Source http://ventnorexchange.co.uk/vfringe/boxoffice/2016/austerity-games2

Part of Ventnor Fringe Festival 2016

Tell 20tale 1

Ventnor Fringe ...

Beleaguered Britain is recovering from the Blitz, austerity measures are in full force across the country and there is a heat wave on the way. But old Martha Britt wants to bake a cake and there are no eggs to be found. To make matters worse it is the eve of the 1948 Olympic Games and she cannot abide sport. Can a posthumous visit from her late husband and the ghosts of the games past, present and yet to come convince her to save the Olympic spirit and herself?

Tell Tale blend a theatrical triathlon of physical storytelling, British wit and slapstick with a dash of Dickens to bring you the sportiest play you’ll ever see. Pip, Pip!

75mins / All Ages / Step free venue / £8 / Conc. £6