Dinner at Kandy then 'Nell Gwynn' at MADS theatre, Macclesfield - Thursday 5th December 2019

We had our Christmas social this evening in Macclesfield.  It began with nine of us having dinner at the Sri Lankan restaurant Kandy.  The food was delicious - spicy, but not too spicy!

After dinner, Jenny and Ian left and the seven of us walked the half-mile to MADS theatre on Lord Street.  Neil and Linda were there and we took our seats for 'Nell Gwynn'.

Written by Jessica Swale, it is described as a bawdy costume drama:

London, 1660; at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is causing a stir amongst the theatregoers with her quick wit and remarkable beauty.  When she takes to the stage as an actress, she causes merry havoc in a traditionally male world, and soon comes to the attention of the King, who has returned to the throne with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy.  But at a time when women are second-class citizens, can her charm and spirit protect her from the dangers of the Court?  A moving, powerful and engaging story, charting the rise of an unlikely heroine.

It was my favourite play of the three we have seen at MADS - funny, fast paced and very entertaining.  Bravo!

After the play, Daniel presented Sue Bonner with her 20 Years Service certificate and badge.  Congratulations Sue - and thank you for all those years of volunteering!

Daniel