'Talking Heads' by Alan Bennett
'Bed Among the Lentils'
'Her Big Chance'
'Soldiering On'
Riverhouse, Walton-on-Thames
Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th July 2012

'Talking Heads' is a series of monologues originally written for television, three of which were later performed at the Comedy Theatre in London in 1992. They are a sextet of poignantly comic pieces, each depicting several stages in the character's decline from an initial state of denial or ignorance of their predicament, through a slow realisation of the hopelessness of their situation, progressing to a bleak or ambiguous conclusion. They reflect Bennett's marvellously observant view of the British way of life. They are touching, real and very funny.

In ‘Soldiering On’, Karen Sahlsberg will play the recently bereaved Muriel, a strong woman, who has always has been a pillar of the community, a regular charity worker, and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Karen last appeared for Lighted Fools in ‘Shirley Valentine’ giving a highly–praised performance in the title role. She also directed, ‘The Dresser’ and ‘Waiting for Godot’.
Karen Brooks who played Miss Poppenghul in last summer’s ‘Moonlight and Magnolias’ and Stella opposite David Webb in the two-hander, ‘Visitors’, which won last October’s Woking Festival is Lesley, the aspiring actress in, ‘Her Big Chance’
Susan, the nervous, alcoholic, vicar’s wife, in ‘Bed Among the Lentils’ will be played by newcomer to Lighted Fools, Caroline Dooley. We are delighted to welcome Caroline to the Company. She is a very experienced actress who after her BA Hons in Performing Arts at Kent University, began her acting career with The Pied Piper Theatre-in-Education Company. She trained as a primary teacher and toured schools as an actor/tutor. For over ten years, she has been writing for and performing in her comedy cabaret 'Doubled Up'. Recent acting work for Caroline has been with Hotbuckle Productions.

‘Talking Heads’ will be directed by Richard Parish with design by Michael Clements, lighting by Nigel Greenaway and sound by Alex Lyon. Original music for the production will be composed by David Perkins.

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