Charlotte in Cumbria and Northumberland

Alison Neil is touring Cumbria and Northumberland with he one-woman show Truly Yours, C.B:

Truly Yours, C.B.The Story of Charlotte BrontëWritten and Performed by Alison Neil
Directed by David Collinson
Determined, brilliant and romantic, Charlotte Brontë tells her story of passion and duty, triumph and tragedy, and above all - love.
Devoted to her strange and unworldly family, Charlotte was also wildly ambitious. Whilst remaining a self-effacing and dutiful daughter, abiding by all the restrictions of early Victorian life, she managed the incredible feat of becoming a hugely famous novelist. The instant success of Jane Eyre, Shirley and Villette found her mixing with the literary giants of the age.
The joy of literary success was tempered by the scandalous fall of her brother Branwell, and a succession of family disasters. Charlotte's own life, however, had an extraordinary, happy twist at the end...
The Brontë family's story has captivated the imagination for a century and a half. Alison Neil's portrayal of the life of Charlotte Brontë - using many of Charlotte's own words - provides an exceptional theatrical treat.

Feb 28 7.30
Appleby Public Hall
Appleby-in-Westmorland
Cumbria
Feb 29 7.30
Whorlton Village Hall
nr. Barnard Castle
Durham
March 1 7.30
Henshaw CEC First School
Henshaw Northumberland
March 3 7.30
Middleton & Todridge Village Hall
nr. Morpeth Northumberland
March 4 7.30
St Johns Chapel Town Hall
St Johns Chapel
Cumbria
Sept 13 7.30
Ripon International Festival
Bishop Monkton Village Hall
near Ripon North Yorkshire

The Morpeth Herald adds:

Neil’s one-woman production, directed by David Collison, uses many of the author’s own words, with stunning costumes.
It is part of the Highlights Rural Touring scheme’s spring programme.
Middleton Promoter George Courtice said: “Everyone accepts that Charlotte Brontë is a megastar.
“We are very proud to have her here, in the guise of Alison Neil, performing her one-woman show in our village hall."