Pontine Theatre Announces a Series of Adapted Tales
If you've ever wandered the streets of Portsmouth wondering about the lives of the men and women who once graced the impressive mansions, sailed to foreign lands from the wharves along the river front, or traded in the shops around Market Square, you'll find answers, insights and charming entertainment in Pontine Theatre's original adaptation of tales from Brewster's Rambles About Portsmouth.
Pontine Theatre, a resident company at Strawbery Banke Museum, is widely acclaimed for its extensive catalogue of innovative original plays that celebrate the history and literature of New England. This production is created and performed by Pontine Co-Artistic Directors, Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers. The script is drawn from the work of Charles Brewster, a 19th century editor of the Portsmouth Journal who had an abiding love for local lore.
Over the course of many years, Brewster wrote an extensive series of essays based on "rambles" about town, recounting local legends and historical ˜anecdotes connected with Portsmouth landmarks. These stories - based on town archives, personal remembrance, and oral histories collected from the "oldest inhabitants" - were first published in the Journal, then compiled in two volumes which have become standards of Portsmouth history.
April 6 through 15, ramble through the history of Portsmouth at Strawbery Banke's Tyco Visitors Center (14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth NH). This production is underwritten by Optima Bank & Trust. Performances are offered Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $24 and may be purchased online at - www.pontine.org . Tickets may also be purchased at the door a half hour prior to each show, based on availability.
Photo: Pontine Theatre Co-Directors, Marguerite Mathews & Greg Gathers perform their original stage adaptation of tales from Brewster's Rambles About Portsmouth, April 6-15 at Portsmouth's Strawbery Banke Museum. Photo credit: Carol Dostie
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