THE MONTEVIDEO PLAYERS SOCIETY
The Montevideo Players Society is an amateur theatre group which produces plays exclusively in English.
Part of the British Council, the Society was created by the British community back in 1949, making it
one of the oldest independent theatre companies in the country, the oldest English speaking one, and
the oldest English speaking independent theatre group in South America.
Current Production:
AN INSPECTOR CALLS
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About the play
J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls was first performed in Russia, in 1945. Coming out of WWII, this was a huge risk for Priestley as his writings were already perceived as leftist by London’s standards. Set in 1912, the story unfolds in the Birling family home as they celebrate the engagement of their daughter, Sheila. The seemingly joyful occasion takes a dark turn when Inspector Goole arrives to investigate the suicide of a young working-class woman named Eva Smith. As the Inspector questions each family member, deep-rooted secrets and moral shortcomings are revealed, challenging the characters’ perceptions of responsibility and societal and familial duty. An Inspector Calls has had numerous adaptations, including stage revivals and television productions.
All shows 8.30 PM except Sundays (7 PM).
Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the performance.
Please factor in time for parking. There is NO admittance after the show starts .
Pricing
- Members - Free!
- Senior citizens (65 or older) & students of English - $ 300
- Adults - $ 450
Venue
The play takes place at our home, the Neil Fairless Centre. Here, if you so wish, you can live the experience of speaking English all the way as if you were attending theatre and a pub in London. Also, if you indicate so in the booking form, you can meet at least part of the cast & crew after the performance (subject to cast availability).
At the pub you can order Davok craft beer, Guinness beer, wine, spirits or soft drinks, and have pasties and pizza.
How to get there?
The pub opens 30 minutes before the performance starts, during the intermission and after the show.
To book please
click here
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Latest Activity of the Month:
Halloween Murder Mystery
About the activity
You are one of a group of thrill-seeking party guests gathered for a Halloween night ghost walk. However, things do not go as planned and you end up investigating a murder!
Among this select party, 10 volunteers will become named characters and suspects and be given a short script they can read from.
The remaining 20 guests will become detectives and ask questions of the suspects.
Please indicate in the Comments section of the booking form which you would rather be. If you have booked already we will contact you to note your preference.
Pricing
- Members - $ 200
- Non-members - $ 500
The ticket includes a free “chorizo a la parrilla”. If you are vegan or vegetarian please let us know in the form and we will provide an alternative.
Venue
The activity takes place at our home, the Neil Fairless Centre. Here, if you so wish, you can live the experience of speaking English all the way as if you were attending theatre and a pub in London.
At the pub you can order Davok craft beer, Guinness beer, wine, spirits or soft drinks, and have pasties and pizza.
How to get there?
To book please
click here
.