Three in a Bard – a new play written by John Palmer, with more than a nod to The Swan of Avon, and based on nineteen characters individually created by the cast, has been selected to take part in the 2011/2012 Open Stages initiative run by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Next June, as part of the run-up to the Olympics, and the cultural celebrations, Three in a Bard will take part in the regional finals at the Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, and – if selected – go on to the final staging in Stratford that July. And along the way, the cast, producer and backstage crew are being trained and mentored by professionals, including one of the Nuffield Theatre directors. So Holt is going to be treated to a WORLD PREMIERE in November! From Thursday 17th to Saturday November 19th you’ll have the chance to enjoy Shakespeare – as never seen before. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry – and you’ll wonder at the play’s working title, SWONK DOG. Because that’s what John has been saying when asked what his new play is about. Backwards….....
