Rehearsals for Albert Nobbs are now well under way. But who is Albert Nobbs? And what’s it all about? Read on…
”Touching, funny and heartwarming”
First performed at Hull Truck in 2003, this small cast play, by the same author of our popular production of ‘A Kick In The Baubles’, is often described as a “Blithe Spirit for the working class meets One Foot In The Grave”. Albert Nobbs may make you cry but mostly make you laugh with its wonderful dialogue that is both painful and very funny.
Contains some adult themes, adult humour and a bit of strong language
After a life of hard graft, retirement isn’t all what the curmudgeonly Albert expected, bored and nagged by his wife Connie. But Albert’s world is turned upside down with Connie’s sudden death and he struggles to find a reason to carry on and come to terms with her loss – until Connie returns as a ghost to set about organising a fulfilling retirement including some matchmaking…
Performances and booking
ALBERT NOBBS by Gordon Steel
Thurs Nov 14th / Fri Nov 15th / Sat Nov 16th
Elloughton Brough Village Hall
7.30 pm (doors open 7pm)
Tickets £10 pp
Petuaria Players 