Mill at Sonning, 31 July 2008
Like Chaucer’s Canterbury Pilgrims a happy band of theatre goers left Upton for Sonning by mini-bus on the evening of July 31st. There was much chatter and merriment and exchanging of stories as we sped along the country roads. Dave our driver drove with care and did not panic when we came to an abrupt halt by a closed road almost on the doorstep of our destination. With cheers and guidance from the back of the bus we threaded our way back through the Reading rush hour traffic and in spite of our setback we arrived in time to enjoy an excellent meal most efficiently served. Two more members of the theatre group joined us at dinner and three others for one reason or another were unable to come so we were 17 in all.
Love's a Luxury
What a delight was to follow – “Love’s A Luxury“. The plot was highly improbable like all good farces, the dialogue was witty, the acting slick and the stage set attractive. Molly the maid was wonderful and she and her two mothers stole the show. In spite of all the usual misunderstandings there was a happy ending. The New Look dresses and the Waspies were very nostalgic of the early 1950`s and Mr Mole reminded me of a friend. I had not laughed so much for ages. Our journey home was uneventful and when we arrived safely back in Upton, Dave was thanked for his driving and Malcolm for arranging a most enjoyable evening.
Mary Wiley
August 2008