DUKINFIELD 9
November 16, 2023
A play with a difference comes to the stage this week at Dukinfield Method - ist Church by the local the- atre group ‘Have a Giraffe Theatre Company’. The company has not been running for many years but already has a reputation for putting on some brilliant- ly entertaining productions and this year’s offering is certainly no different. The production is a ‘play within a play’. Entitled ‘Murder In Play’ it follows the tale of Boris Smolensky’s budget reper- tory production of “Murder at Priorswell Manor” - which is looking decidedly shaky. The cast are more inter- ested in their own egos than the play and life imitates art when Boris’s wife, Renee, is murdered on stage. But whodunnit? Simon Brett’s hilarious text, a worthy companion to his Charles Paris theatrical thriller novels, ruthlessly satirizes the politics of the inept company and the numerous red herrings keep the audience guessing until the final moments of the play. Director John Dewsnap says the production is an ideal tonic for the long win- ter nights now with us, com- bining the fascination and intrigue of a murder mystery with farcical comedy. As a period piece the play is set between the two world wars and relies on actors getting things right - to get things wrong - an art form in itself. Rehearsals have gone well and the cast are look- ing forward to taking to the Dukinfield Methodist Church stage, on Welling- ton Parade, to provide a highly entertaining night for audiences. Opening night is tonight (Thursday) and the play runs until this Saturday. Performances start at 7.15pm with an interval and refreshments available. For tickets, you can order online at https://www.tick- etsource.co.uk/whats-on/ dukinfield/dukinfield-meth - odist-church-hall/murder-in- play/e-jgvvar Alternatively, you can tele- phone 0161 348 8288. We’ll have more from John about the production and the hilarious characters in- volved on tonight’s Reporter Show on Tameside Radio 103.6FM at 7pm - or listen again tomorrow at 8pm or listen again at https:// questmedianetwork.co.uk/ on-demand/ Comedy and mystery on the stage...
In Remembrance Lest we forget
Dukinfield
Hundreds braved the rain and cold on Remembrance Sunday afternoon as Dukinfield paid its respects to the fallen. Fortunately the very worst of the rain held off until after the service which includ- ed hymns, prayers and the National Anthem led by the Adamson’s Military Band. Ashton MP Angela Rayner joined local councillors and The weather was in sharp contrast to the service held on the steps of Dukinfield Town Hall on Armistice Day (Saturday), with the silence observed by local dignitaries at 11am taking place in bright sunshine. Braving the rain dignitaries and members of the uniformed services for the wreath laying element of the service.
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