The Farmers Wife, Friday 27th August to Saturday 11th September, Cygnet New Theatre, Exeter

In this summer panto for Exeter the recently widowed Farmer Sweetland wants a new wife. 

He confides in Miss Araminta Dench his housekeeper, who selflessly undertakes to help him in his quest for a suitable spouse.

One by one, the eligible and the not so eligible, the young and the not so young, ladies of Little Silver fall by the wayside as he clumsily endeavours to woo them.

The rural parish ignites in indignation and confusion while there, on his very doorstep, is a doting and perfect wife. Will the old codger eventually see the treasure he is missing? 

Creative Cow actors will be joined by Tony Beard, Douglas Mounce and Jo Loosemore (BBC Radio Devon) for this classic comedy written by Eden Phillpotts in 1916. They will take on as many as 20 characters in their bid to recreate the colourful farming community outraged by Farmer Sweetland’s ill conceived pursuit of marriage.

Directed by Amanda Knott with musical director Olivia Dunn, this typically imaginative and thoroughly entertaining production of a rarely performed gem which will lift your spirits and warm the cockles of your heart.

Saturday 11th September 7:30pm is almost sold out, there is no performance on Friday 3rd September. Matinee on Saturday 4th and Saturday 11th September at 2pm.

Tickets cosy £15, £12 concessions and are available from the New Theatre, Exeter on 01392 277189, Exeter Tourist Information Centre on the corner of Paris Street and Dix’s field on 01392 665885 (credit cards) or Tiverton Tourist Information Centre Box Office on 01884 255827 or online at http://www.creativecow.co.uk.

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