Bacchae Theatre Company perform a Victorian farce at the Guildford Fringe on July 2. William Gadsby Peet discusses ballads and badinage in a quick-fire Q&A
- What made you want to perform a farce?
I came across the play and found it to be adorable! With a fast pace and great deal of humour. We thought it would be appreciated by a modern audience.
- What can punters look forward to from Area Bella?
They can look forward to lots of mutton eating and in cupboard hiding and a knitted toy and other visual gimmicks with a few ballads thrown in for good measure!
- It’s a pretty niche 19th century piece of theatre, how did you come across it?
I came across it when teaching Lamda acting students and having to find a Victorian era piece of theatre.
- Do you think society’s sense of humour changed much since the 19th century?
Yes, I do think it has changes, but this is a sweet little innocent play with cute harmless comedy encounters and a lovely connection with the audience with direct address.
- Bawdiest pun…
Actually, there are not too many! ‘My mouth always waters when I see her spooning out the jam’. Take it as you think, but always funnier as a double entendres!
The Bacchae Theatre Company perform Area Bella in the back room of the Star Inn on July 2. For more information and to book tickets, visit: guildfordfringefestival.com
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