Forthcoming shows
Our Tudors
Our Tudors is the third play in the Our History series, with the same ingredients that
made the previous Our War and Our Victorians such a resounding success.
With a reputation for high quality work and using theatre as a stimulus
to learning, Powerhouse keep the shows accessible, exciting, fun and
packed with historical facts and detail.
Our Tutors will be presented at The Electric Theatre in March 2010. Tickets will be available from the box office, 01483 444789, or online at The Electric Theatre
Recent shows
Life Model
Robert, a retired businessman and amateur painter, is tapping into his creative
side. The new woman in his life Hazel (a disgraced MP) questions whether he even has
a creative side. Robert's 'Life Model' Jules completed the triangle.
Naked truths, black lies, shifting perspectives, the broad brush strokes and fine
details of human behaviour are brought into stark relief, in this gripping, powerful
yet funny new drama.
The Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe
When the Pennywhistle family's idyllic world is threatened by ruthless
developers, it's up to the Old Woman, her many children (and you the audience!)
to help save the old shoe from demolition. This fun, accessible show is
brought to you by Guildford's very own professional, award winning Powerhouse
Theatre Company and is a must see for all the family!
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 March 2009 at The Electric Theatre
Tuesday: 1.30pm
Wednesday: 10.30am and 1.30pm
Thursday: 6.30pm
Friday: 6.30pm
Saturday: 1.30pm and 5.30pm
Price : £6.50 (£5.50 concessions)
Our War
Our War is an historical piece that looks at the effect the second world war had on three individuals. Aimed at Key Stage 2 children it played to sell out audiences at the Electric Theatre in Guildford and was brought back twice due to popular demand.
"A clever and entertaining production for young people, packed with facts and domestic detail in bite-sized pieces that never bored" — Surrey Advertiser
Pretty Ugly
Pretty Ugly is a play about anorexia and follows the true life experience of
Katie Metcalfe who lived with the disease and shows how it overtook her life
and how it impacted on her family. Also playing to sell out audiences at the
Electric Theatre, 'Pretty Ugly' has proved to be a play that truly inspires
debate and has touched people on a deep level. We are currently doing follow up
workshops for the play at the request of schools and colleges, some of whom are
using the play as part of their course work.
Pretty Ugly was recently chosen for a 'Hurrah' award as best fringe play 2007 by theatre critic Jeff Thomson for BBC Southern Counties Radio
"I absolutely enjoyed the play, it was extremely moving and very well done" — Samantha De Alwis, Channel 4 Television
Our Victorians
Our Victorians is the second in our planned series of historical plays. And like 'Our War' has the same ingredients: it is accessible, fun, and educational. With songs, images, drama and audience participation 'Our Victorians' is aimed at all children aged 7-11 years (Key Stage 2).
