Trevor loves Judy. Judy loves Trevor. They’re best mates. Trouble is, Trevor’s family don’t approve. They think that Trevor should leave his prize cow alone and get on with looking after his farm. And then Trevor gets some bad news…
Theatre Orchard first produced a show especially for pubs in 2013 in an attempt to find an innovative solution to a national crisis. Pubs were and are closing at the rate of 26 per week (CAMRA); a disaster for rural areas where the pub is the bustling heart of the community. Joining forces with North Somerset’s Living Spit and seed funded by North Somerset Economic Development Unit, a comic tale based on a Somerset folk tale and titled ‘In Cider Story’ was toured, and it turned out to be a huge success:
“I was delighted. The pub was packed, over 90, lots of people from the village who don’t normally come… lots of people were commenting on what a great night it had been. That’s my role really as Landlord in a rural village – it’s more than running a pub, it’s about being part of the local community.” Phil Giorgetti, Landlord, The Golden Lion, Wrington
Artsreach, Dorset’s touring arts organisation, has worked for over twenty years to enrich the lives of those living in rural parts of the county by providing access to high quality, professional performing arts. This summer, plans are in place to team up with Theatre Orchard and Living Spit and bring their latest pub creation to the County in an effort to reach new audiences and support rural pubs in the area.
“Our first project with Living Spit proved a huge hit with Artsreach audiences right across Dorset, with over 600 people enjoying performances of their hilarious ‘The Six Wives of Henry V111’. We were excited to hear about plans for a new pub show as it provides another great way of making the arts accessible, whilst supporting rural venues at the heart of communities – exactly what we are all about. We can’t wait to bring the company back to Dorset!” Kerry Bartlett, Artsreach
‘One Man and his Cow’ raises the bar even higher as it embarks on national tour of drinking establishments. Sponsored by Yeo Valley, this is a hilarious and very loose version of King Lear – with bovine bells on. All performances are free to attend in order to make it as accessible as possible.Overflowing with a multitude of catchy songs, agricultural clichés and farmyard frolics, ‘One Man & His Cow’ is coming to rural Dorset, and to a pub near you soon…
Mon 2 June, 8:30pm. The Oak at Dewlish (nr Dorchester)
Tue 3 June, 8:30pm. The Stalbridge Arms
Wed 5 June, 8:30pm. The Gaggle of Geese, Buckland Newton
Thur 4 June, 8:30pm. The White Horse, Stourpaine
Fri 5 June, 8:30pm. Drucilla’s Inn, Horton (nr Wimborne)
