Produced by WhatNow Productions & Finding the Will
Presented by Trevow Helston
★★★★
"A story of rekindled friendship and healing. Touching and funny, riven with humour and hope." ~ Stage Talk Magazine
After thirty years of marriage, it takes guts to start again. It is never too late to explore new horizons. A story of rekindled friendship and healing.
Shakespeare’s comedy The Taming Of The Shrew concludes with a speech by the once feisty Katherine declaring unreserved obedience to her newly married husband. Her character has certainly changed, but is it because of their mutual love and understanding or the bullish controlling ways of her husband? Naming The View is a modern-day re-imagining of Katherine after thirty years of marriage.
Starring Richard Curnow following his sold-out performance, Call Me Oz at Helston Old Cemetery Chapel in 2023!
On a bench, gazing at the gob-smacking view from Cleeve Hill, Kate is unexpectedly joined by an irritating acquaintance from her past. An awkward conversation slowly reveals why their hopes and dreams never matched their expectations. Eventually they find the courage to break the shackles of controlling partners and relish the joy of freedom. It is never too late to explore new horizons.
Naming The View shines a light on coercive control through Shakespeare’s original play The Taming Of The Shrew. In the late sixteenth century misogynistic, self-centered bullying was considered manly and amusing.
Unless of course, Shakespeare was being ironic... We all like to think such behaviour wouldn’t be acceptable in the twenty-first century, but we also know that isn’t the case... #MeToo
“Funny, sad, life-affirming and sure to make people think.” Helen Walmsley-Johnson, Guardian Columnist and author of ‘Look What You Made Me Do’
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About the venue - what do I need to know?
This event will take place at the Helston Old Cemetery Chapel, Meneage Road, Helston, TR13 8BH.
There is a large pay and display car park opposite the Helston Medical Centre, Trelawney Rd, Helston TR13 8AU. This is a 5-10 minute walk away. It is possible to drop-off and pick-up immediately outside the chapel building.
There is level access from the tarmac path into the side door of the chapel. There is space inside the chapel for wheelchairs. The seating will be on pews. If we can support you at our event in other ways please contact us on [email protected]
A small pop-up bar will be available at this event. Cash and card payments will be accepted.
Our performances may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by Trevow Helston, its sister company Cousin Jack's or the performance company at any time for evaluation, promotion or other projects. Please be aware that it is the ticket buyer's responsibility to inform members of their party that this will be happening.
Tickets are non-refundable.