U of M Theatre Presents Innovative Pair of Plays

Alan Ayckbourne's House and Garden presents a challenge to a theatre company: perform two plays simultaneously in two theatres to two audiences. Up for the challenge, the U of M Department of Theatre and Dance will present the plays' Memphis premieres April 17-19 and 22-26.

As the title suggests, one play takes place inside of the Platt house, an English country estate 200 miles from London. The other occurs in the Platts' garden. When characters exit one play, they enter into the other, interweaving plotlines as they go.

The crazy subplots include three marriages on the rocks, backroom political shenanigans, an alcoholic and unpredictable French film actress who speaks very little English and the organizational hell of a storm-battered garden fair.

Each play can be seen singly and in any order, but you'll want to see both sides of the story!

Showtimes are 8 p.m. at the U of M Department of Theatre and Dance (3745 Central Avenue). Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens. For tickets, call 901/678-2576. Call Alice Berry at 901/678-3184 for more information.

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