PRESS RELEASE: Inn at Freshford takes centre stage
A Bath pub is turning itself into a makeshift theatre.
The Inn at Freshford will temporarily transform its bar into a stage on April 17, as it plays host to The Bootleg Theatre Company.
The evening of theatrics – entitled ‘Tales From The Streets’ – will include four monologue productions by four different writers, all reflecting the out-of-office-hours lives of four very different characters.
Mark Birchall, the landlord of The Inn at Freshford, said: “The monologues are written by new writers and it should be a great evening.
“The idea of pub theatre dates back more than 500 years, with landlords allowing performances in their coach yards.
“I’m hoping our revival of a mini theatre night will attract some new faces, as well as offer our regular customers something new.”
Colin Burden, the man behind the Salisbury-based Bootleg Theatre Company, added: “The audience will have the rare opportunity to see emerging artists in an intimate and picturesque space.
“Who knows; in five years time the audience may be saying ‘I saw them first at The Inn at Freshford’.”
The production will last one hour, with a 15 minute interval.
Tickets cost £5 and can be purchased in advance at The Inn at Freshford, or on the door on the evening.
For more information follow @InnatFreshford on Twitter or visit bootlegtheatre.co.uk
Notes to editor:
• The Inn at Freshford is located by the River Frome crossing that gave the village its name.
• In addition to our range of quality wines, we are proud to be able to offer a range of beers from our own microbrewery – Box Steam Brewery – situated less than 10 miles from The Inn at Freshford.
• Each of these CAMRA award-winning ales are ideal as an accompaniment to any meal or to savour on their own.
• To view our menu or see what events are forthcoming, visit http://www.theinnatfreshford.co.uk/menus/