Quay ArtsCharity Reg. No. 272007
Quay Arts
April 25th 2025
Cafe / Bar open from 18:00
Doors 19:00
Onstage from 19:30
Capricious, independent and beautiful Bathsheba Everdene inherits and manages her uncle’s farm. She is courted by three infatuated suitors: an honest, loyal and capable shepherd; a womanising and charming Sergeant; and a lonely, wealthy farmer. Who will she choose? If any of them? She plays with all their hearts to devastating and dramatic effect.
Far from the Madding Crowd demonstrates live, vibrant theatre at its very best.
Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece about love, class and gender roles is set against the rural landscape of Victorian England and is thrillingly brought to life in a new adaptation by the acclaimed Conn Artists Theatre Company, performed by an ensemble cast accompanied by music and songs of the period.
The play will be directed by Nick Young (ex-RSC and former Artistic Director of the Connaught Theatre, Worthing)
★★★★★
“a riveting example of ensemble theatre at its very best”
The Brighton Argus on Silas Marner
★★★★
“strong, vivid and emotional story telling”
Remote Goat on Silas Marner
★★★★
“Conn Artists has made regional theatre feel in ruder health overnight”
The Stage on The Four Men
Ages 12+
2hrs with Interval
www.conn-artists.co.uk
Previous productions:
The Haunting (2023-2024), A Perfect Likeness (2021-2023); Mary Rose (2022), Silas Marner (2019); The Four Men (2017); Courage (2015); The Good Doctor (2014); The Importance of Being Oscar (2014); Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play (2013)
TICKETS*
£18 advance
£21 on the door
Evening Menu available to book before the show!
Call 01983 722124 to book a table.
We take great care to prevent cross contamination of allergens in our kitchen but due to the layout and operation we cannot guarantee that your order is 100% free of allergen ingredients. Please make a member of staff aware of any allergies when placing your order. Thank you!
*Our booking fees explained:
Our goal is to provide an excellent personal service to our customers and to do this requires a lot of resource. The booking fee we levy contributes to the cost of running the Quay Arts Centre, its Box Office and Box Office systems. As a charitable not for profit organisation all income is used to support the delivery of arts and cultural activities to our local community.
Even a little money can make a big difference at Quay Arts
Did you realise that when you buy a cup of freshly ground barista coffee in our Café Bar, you are helping to support the cultural life of the Isle of Wight?
However, the generosity of our supporters goes beyond sales of food, drink and theatre tickets. Gifts of money, time, and even specific items make a huge difference to the amount of work we can do. Together, we can continue to enrich the lives of islanders and visitors with our fantastic programme of events.
