A13 Acting Company and North West End LIVE! are proud to present “A Bit of French”, a series of one act rehearsed readings, none of which have, as yet, received a professional UK performance. Each play will be performed at the iconic Briton’s Protection public house in the heart of Manchester each Monday night throughout November starting at 8pm prompt. This mini festival launches on the 7th November with “Portrait of a Woman” by Michael Vinaver.
Directed by Joseph Meighan the play is set in The Court of Assizes in Paris in 1953, and tells the tale of a promiscuous medical student Sophie. Set in a series of flashbacks and real-time, it is a tagi- comedy of bloodthirsty and yet heart-warming proportions.
We are thrilled to announce casting for this 1st play which brings together 10 talented actors from across Manchester to The Briton’s Protection.
Sophie Auzanneau Kathryn Morris
Xavier Bergeret Harry Jackson
Cornaille Aidan Burgess
Lachaud
Dr Haudebourg Rhys Nuttall
Claudette
Francine Becky Myers
The President
Monsieur Auzanneau Mark Butt
Madame Auzanneau
Madame Guibot
Dr Schlessinger Beverley Stuart-Cole
The Public Prosecutor
Gerbier Ryan Clarke
Maitre Lubet Olivia Newhouse
Maitre Cance
Colonna James London
Portrait of a Woman plays at The Briton’s Protection on Monday 7th November 2016 beginning at 8pm and is a “pay what you can” performance. Seating is limited in this intimate venue so pre booking is strongly advised via https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/293362
