NOTE: This event was on 7 December 2024

For Earth’s Sake at Great Green Barn Theatre presents
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The Essence of Audrey

Saturday 7 December, 7.30pm
Price*:  £23, Restricted View £16​

The Life Story of Audrey Hepburn
​Written & Performed by Helen Anker
​Directed by Michael Vivian
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"The most elegant, exquisite, beautifully realised show. It's fascinating... interesting... moving.  It has all her career, and more than that it really takes you inside the soul of another human being. Fantastic. Don't miss it." 
Dame Maureen Lipman

Audrey Hepburn, one of the world's most beloved icons invites us to a private viewing of her film memorabilia at her home in Switzerland, prior to the items being auctioned in aid of UNICEF.
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As Audrey takes us through the items, she shares her successes and failures, her triumphs and disappointments, confronting her anxieties and fears with joy and laughter, and finding the truth she's never been able to voice before.
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Following the performance Vanessa Ford will interview Helen Anker about her life, and how she came to write and perform this fabulous play.
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"It's the most wonderful play. I feel like I've spent the afternoon with Audrey Hepburn".
Janie Dee​

Helen Anker
​Helen began performing professionally at the age of 9, playing the role of Louisa in the West End’s production of The Sound of Music starring Petula Clarke and Honor Blackman.  Accepted by the highly prestigious Royal Ballet School, she trained in ballet for 5 years, before realising that Musical Theatre was her true passion.

​A West End and Broadway leading lady Helen is currently playing Cynthia Murphy in the UK tour of Dear Evan Hansen.  She has starred in many UK and international tours including  the much loved role of Tanya in UK and internationbal tours of Mamma Mia!.

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Michael Vivian
Michael is a director, writer, actor and coach - as a director, his work includes seasons at Derby and  Northampton, as well as many touring productions. He  recently adapted and directed the popular children's book, Magpies and Mischief. He wrote and directed The Navigator, a musical based on the exploits of Lancaster bomber crews. 

As a writer, he was nominated for an Olivier Award for co-devising Soul Train, and has written Musicals, Plays, TV Sitcoms and a biography of his Great Aunt.  He is currently writing PS, a comedy/drama for television. 

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DATE & TIME
Saturday 7 December 2024, 7.30pm
​Doors Open 7pm​

​DETAILS:
Venue:  Great Green Barn Theatre, Upper House Lane (Run Common Road end), Shamley Green, GU5 0SX
Performance Length:  2 Hours 15 Mins (including 30 Min interval)
BOOK:  ONLINE - CLICK HERE
Call, Text or WhatsApp: Vanessa on 07973 531259
Price*:  £23, Restricted View £16
* Inc £1 GGB Restoration Fee​
Parking:  Limited on site across the road at For Earth's Sake.  Please consider car sharing where possible.