2004 Autumn

At Home with the Pooters

Directed by Knight Mantell

The Pooter family (as serialised in Punch magazine 1880's) invited guests to their parlour to experience a riot of classic Victorian entertainment. They roared with laughter one minute and were chilled to the bone the next. The evening boasted the classic farce Box and Cox combined with the chilling The Monkey's Paw together with music, songs and poems all delivered amongst the frightfully improper goings on in the Pooter household. This wonderful piece was lovingly created and directed by Knight Mantell, an authority on Victorian Theatre.

A skilful and novel presentation which was both entertaining and informative... The Pooters gave a superb insight into the way in which Victorian middle-class life was conducted"

R and J Jones, Silverdale

"Excellent performance, enjoyed every minute"

Brian Beesley, Thornton

"Superb skills and professionalism...a wonderful performance ... we thoroughly enjoyed the production and compliment you on it"

P Johnson, Birkenhead

"What a wonderful evening, Freerange does it again. We can't wait 'til you come back"

P Morgan, Kendal

Credits

Alec Dalman - Cox
Ed Hunt - ????
Wren Chapman - Carrie Pooter, Mrs Bouncer, Mrs White
Viv Emmott - Miss Cummings, Mrs Sampson
Hugo Chandor - Charles Pooter, Box, Mr White
Kate Buckley - Daisy Mutlar