"Courtship"

KIM HICKS PRESENTS
TWO EXCEPTIONAL ONE WOMAN SHOWS
"Couples?"

Based on the works of Jane Austen and Dorothy Parker


Kim Hicks completed a three year course at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 1980. After receiving no immediate offer of professional work she decided to create her own employment by developing a one woman show on a literary theme. As a long time Jane Austen fan the choice of Kim's subject was quite straightforward and "Courtship" was soon compiled. Encouraged by the enthusiastic reception of all who saw the piece the obvious next step was the Edinburgh Festival where it played to packed houses and a very favourable critical response.

"Courtship"was followed in 1982 by a second one woman performance entitled "Couples?" based on the poems and short stories of the American writer and critic Dorothy Parker. Although her work is less well known in this country this show is nevertheless extremely popular too.

These shows can fit in anywhere!

The continuing timeless appeal of Jane Austen and the growing interest in Dorothy Parker make both these acclaimed performances THE choice for entertainment.
Both shows are of an adaptable length and "shape" to suit your needs and the requirements of your particular venue.

Performed in locations as diverse as:

Theatre Royal Bath (the main house and to a full house).
Theatre Royal Winchester(to a full house).
Theatre Royal Portsmouth.
New Vic Studio, Bristol Old Vic (to full houses).
The Ustinov Studio, Bath Theatre Royal (to a full house).
The Theatreroom, Evesham (to a full house).
The English Pocket Theatre, Frankfurt (to full houses) The Village Hall, Upton Noble (to 25% of the local population i.e. 20!).
The B.M.W. Showroom, Winchester!
On board the S.S. Great Britain, Bristol.
To Schools in Bristol, London, Reading and Frankfurt!
In a Marquee.
In a Regency Drawing Room (to a private audience of 12).

With the modest costs of a one person show both Courtship and Couples? are ideal as the focus for charity fundraising events.

Already used very successfully by:
CANCER RESEARCH in Swindon
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL in Weston Super Mare
BRANDON HILL PLAY DEVELOPMENT GROUP in Bristol
The ST PETERS HOSPICE BRISTOL (booked for autumn 97.)

Contact Kim Hicks at kim.hicks@netgates.co.uk for further information.

Would you like more information on "Courtship" Scenes from the novels of Jane Austen.
Would you like more information on "Couples?" The wit of Dorothy Parker.
For further information on Kim's career look at her "CV"