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A husband who is in too quick a mind to replace a dying wife forms the basis of a historical comedy that will be presented by the Wellsford Drama Club later this month.
Keep to Thy First Wife is set in the 1880s and is being staged as part of this year’s Albertland celebrations, from May 26 to 28. It is the first time the club and the Albertland District Museum have collaborated.
The one-act play is directed by Carolynne Andrew and features five characters – the husband Herbert played by Alan Bainsbridge, wife Matilda played by Kirstyn King-Turner, the postman played by Zac Skelling, Hannah played by Ella Brunton and neighbour Charity played by Diane Greenwood.
The story starts with Herbert worrying about how he will cope with six kids and a farm to run, if his sick wife passes away. He gets the brilliant idea to get a mail order bride from Auckland who turns up unexpectedly while the wife is still very much alive.
Andrew says it is a fun play that should appeal to the whole family.
As well as the play, there will be a variety concert in the first half before interval featuring a choir, some of the Wellsford’s Got Talent finalists and others.
The play will be on stage at the Wellsford Community Centre, with two evening performances on Friday and Saturday May 26 and 27, and a matinee on Sunday May 28. Tickets cost $20 and are available from Hammer Hardware in Wellsford or at the door.
Meanwhile, the drama club will host a directors’ workshop at their clubrooms, at the community centre, on July 8. It will be run by Don Goudge, from Auckland, and is open to any aspiring directors or anyone who wants to improve their directing skills.
Info: wellsforddrama@gmail.com or phone 09 423 8614
