In Praise of Elephants

Farnham Maltings’ latest production, In Praise of Elephants, is now on tour.

In Praise of Elephants is both a celebration of the greatest animal on the planet and a touching story of a quiet man turning 60 trying to make sense of the world.

Aubrey lives at 34 Mimosa Crescent Aubrey with his sister and niece. Every Thursday afternoon he prepares biscuits made with an elephant shaped cutter. And even though he has never been to Africa, he knows all about the huge, lumbering beasts who can hear with their feet and communicate with their stomachs.

This is a play made especially for village halls. A play full of surprise, music and biscuits about dignity and how the world will be a poorer place when some things are gone.

Written by Kevin Dyer and directed by Gavin Stride.

For more information contact Janice Brittain janice.brittain@farnhammaltings.com

Date	Venue	Time	Box office
April
18	Farnham Maltings, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR	7.30pm	01252 745444
19	Pamphilon Theatre, UCTC, East Sussex TN22 3DJ	7.30pm	01273 782866
20	Thursley Village Hall, Thursley, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6QD	7.30pm	01252 702671
24	St Johns Hall, Mortimer, Reading RG7 3NS	7.30pm	0118 933 2620
26	North Cadbury Village Hall, Somerset GA22 7QX	7.30pm	01935 440735 or 01935 440705
27	Clapton and Wayford Village Hall, Nr Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 8PS	7.30pm	01460 74849
28	Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6AB	6.30pm	01342 833893
May
2	Whitby Hall, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 9AE	1.00pm	0151 3572120
3	The Rainhall Centre, Rainhall Road, Yorkshire BB18 5DR	7.30pm	01282 818250
4	Plumley Village Hall, Cheshire WA16 0TS	7.30pm	01565 722259
5	Brigham Memorial Hall, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0TE	7.30pm	07780 448338
9	Lamplugh Village Hall, Workington, Cumbria CA14 4SF	7.30pm	01946 861493
10	The Community Hall, Kirkby in Furness, Cumbria LA17 7XH	7.30pm	07905 779584
11	Watson Institute, Castle Carrock, Carlisle, Cumbria CA8 9LT	8.00pm	01228 670054
12	Howick Village Hall, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3LE	7.00pm	01665 577384
16	Craigellachie Village Hall, Standfast, John Street, Craigellachie AB38 9TD	7.30pm	01340 871457
17	Dalrymple Hall, Seaforth Road, Fraserburgh AB43 9BD	7.30pm	01346 518761
18	Stracathro Hall, High Street, Inchbare DD9 7QJ	7.30pm	01356 670304 or 01356 648669
22	St Mary’s Church, Vale Road, Ash Vale, Surrey GU12 5JE	7.30pm	07549 943339
23	Selmeston and Alciston Village Hall, Selmeston, East Sussex BN26 6UD	7.30pm	01323 811396
24	Swallowfield Parish Hall, Reading, West Berkshire RG7 1QX	8.00pm	0118 988 5989
25	Bredhurst Village Hall, Hurstwood Road, Kent ME7 3JZ	7.30pm	01634 361263

14 Comments

- Pru
- May 3rd, 2013 at 22:45
Just loved this play! I was absolutely captivated by the actor’s portrayals of their characters ; I felt the storyline very sensitively dealt with a situation that is very close to my heart, and as a result it moved me to tears. I am so pleased that I decided to take my 9 year old son along on the spur of the moment, as I think in time he will come to understand the reason for my tears, though today he just loved the whole experience, not to mention the biscuits! Thank you, and congratulations on producing such a wonderful play.

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- - Lucia Genziani
  - May 7th, 2013 at 09:32
  Hi Pru,
  
  Many thanks for your lovely comments. We’re delighted that you and your son enjoyed the play. Thank you for getting in touch.
  
  Kind regards,
  
  The Maltings team
  
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- Sybil Crossman
- May 5th, 2013 at 12:10
Lovely, wonderful performance at Plumley village Hall last night(4 May 2013)
Mick Strobel and Catherine Ireton were magnificent. Both so talented
Thanks to writers of play..

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- - Lucia Genziani
  - May 7th, 2013 at 09:36
  Hi Sybil,
  
  Thank you for your lovely comments about the show. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the performance at Plumley. Thank you for getting in touch.
  
  Kind regards,
  
  The Maltings team
  
  Reply
- Manon Plouffe
- May 6th, 2013 at 09:45
Hi! I had the privilege to see this production yesterday at our local village hall (Brigham). I would like to thank all the cast and technicians who were absolutely great. I would also like to congratulate the writer, producer and director of this play. It was funny, touching, provoking and invited the audience to think critically about the world and relationships. The set was also brilliant! Well done to all that were involved in creating this little masterpiece! Manon

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- - Lucia Genziani
  - May 7th, 2013 at 09:28
  Hi Manon,
  
  Thank you for your lovely comments. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the performance. Thank you for getting in touch.
  
  Kind regards,
  
  The Maltings team
  
  Reply
- Mac Lennox
- May 15th, 2013 at 21:41
I’m 13 and today my parents took me to see a play that had been recommended to them and I absolutely loved it.
The storyline is touching and both my mother and my sister were in floods of tears. The set was amazing and the biscuits at the end were lovely too. Thank you for putting on such a good performance
Mac Lennox

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- - Lucia Genziani
  - May 16th, 2013 at 17:15
  Dear Mac,
  
  Thank you for your message. We’re delighted that you and your family enjoyed the show (and the biscuits too!). Thank you for taking the time to get in touch.
  
  With best wishes,
  
  The Farnham Maltings team
  
  Reply
- Larry Brooks
- May 26th, 2013 at 08:10
We thoroughly enjoyed the performance in Bredhurst Village Hall yesterday evening. The story, acting and musical support were first rate. It’s the first time that actors have made me a cup of tea during a play! Many thanks for a thought-provoking and entertaining evening.

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- - Lucia Genziani
  - May 28th, 2013 at 12:23
  Hi Larry,
  
  Thank you for your great feedback about the show. We’re delighted you enjoyed the show at Bredhurst Village Hall (and the tea!). Thank you for taking the time to get in touch.
  
  Kind regards,
  
  The Farnham Maltings team
  
  Reply
- Hilary Fraser
- May 27th, 2013 at 08:22
Wonderful show at Swallowfield last Friday evening – great performances from Mick and Catherine, and the set was so impressive! Several of our audience reported being moved to tears by the play. And everyone liked the biscuits!

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- - Lucia Genziani
  - May 28th, 2013 at 12:20
  Hi Hilary,
  
  Thank you for your great feedback about the show. We’re delighted you and the audience at Swallowfield enjoyed the performance (and the biscuits!). Thank you for taking the time to get in touch.
  
  Kind regards,
  
  The Farnham Maltings team
  
  Reply
- Jenny Hickey
- March 17th, 2014 at 09:59
Bravo! Superb, sensitive performances from both actors and a marvellous, imaginative set which was wondrous to walk into in our village hall at The Narth, Monmouth. A beautiful, insightful play which brought laughter and tears. Come back again please.

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- - Lucia Genziani
  - March 19th, 2014 at 11:44
  Dear Jenny,
  
  We are delighted that you enjoyed the show and thank you so much for your lovely feedback, which we’ll be sure to pass on to the rest of the team.
  
  Just for your information, we will be touring ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ in Winter 2014. Please do keep an eye on our website for further details! Here is the link: http://theatre.farnhammaltings.com/portfolio/farnham-maltings-company/
  
  With best wishes, the Farnham Maltings team
  
  Reply