Tideswell Cinema’s live offerings for March both feature women confined by society’s expectations and unable to realise their dreams.
Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler is a late Victorian newly-wed who yearns for freedom but fears scandal. Disillusioned with marriage and men, Hedda’s frustration boils over in destruction. Devastatingly portrayed by Ruth Wilson (Jane Eyre, The Affair) with Rafe Spall as Judge Brack, Hedda Gabler is broadcast by National Theatre Live on Thur March 9 at 7pm.
A woman’s suppressed rage is also at the climax of Madama Butterfly, coming to us live from the Royal Opera House on Thur March 30 at 7.15pm.
Again set in the late 19th century, Puccini’s tragic opera tells of a marriage of convenience between US naval lieutenant Pinkerton and 15-year-old Madame Butterfly. While Butterfly is desperately in love, Pinkerton abandons her in Japan, returning three years later with an American wife, only to find that Butterfly has given birth to his son.
Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho sings the title role with Argentine tenor Marcelo Puente as Pinkerton, conducted by Antonio Pappano.
You can also book now for an April treat – National Theatre Live’s production of Twelfth Night, starring Tamsin Greig as Malvolia, on Thur April 6 at 7pm.
Plays are £10 (£7.50 for under-19s), opera £15 (£12.50 concessions).
Bookings for live events and encores (not films) are essential through tideswellcinema@gmail.com or 07941 178863. Cheques (to Tideswell Cinema) may be left at Tideswell Post Office or posted to Tideswell Cinema, c/o 1 Manchester Rd, Tideswell, SK17 8LL. Separate cheques for each production please, with its name on back of cheque.
All screenings are upstairs at The George Inn, where pre-cinema meals may be booked on 01298 872840.
More details on www.tideswellcinema.com