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Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre
Barrow Road, Kenilworth CV8 1EG
Sunday 19th March
TWINKLE
Twinkle returns for its final performance!
Written by Philip Meeks
Directed by Stephen Duckham
For decades Harold has lived his life in tune with seasons of pantomime, as a doyen of the pantomime dame. One of the last of a dying breed Harold may be feeling his age but he’s resisting changes to the world he loves with a vengeance.
As he prepares once again to revive his favourite character Widow Twankey, he’s decided to make the ultimate stand against his nemesis, a smug reality television star called Jez.
The last chance to see this one man play, featuring Phil Reynolds, at the Talisman.
PERFORMANCES:
Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre
Barrow Road, Kenilworth CV8 1FN
Director's Note
Twinkle is a one-man revenger’s comedy chronicling a forgotten history and a dying art. Harold Thropp has lived his life in tune with the seasons of pantomime, as a doyen of the pantomime dame. One of the last of a dying breed, Harold may be feeling his age but he’s resisting changes to the world he loves with a vengeance.
As he prepares once again to revive his favourite character Widow Twankey, he’s decided to make the ultimate stand against his nemesis, a smug reality television star called Jez Buckham.
A tour de force for any actor to be alone on the stage, I’m thrilled to have Phil Reynolds creating the part of Harold. Phil and I have worked together many times, and being given the chance to bring a very different kind of entertainment to the Talisman stage has been a great experience.
Stephen Duckham
Director
Cast
Phil Reynolds
Phil has been appearing at the Talisman for 35 years. Prior to Covid his most recent roles on our stage were as Sarge/Scarlett in Yank! and as our present monarch in King Charles III. He also acts regularly at the Loft Theatre in Leamington where he has just appeared as a menacing hit man in The Winterling, a character far removed from Harold in Twinkle! He loves this play with a passion and hopes you do too.
