The story of Wilbur and Charlotte is coming to Lancefield this March, with theatre company Gab Theatre preparing to present its production of Charlotte’s Web.
Involving a cast of both youth and adult performers, the crew has been learning lines and rehearsing twice a week since November last year.
Gab Theatre co-founder Barb Sapwell-Benca said that at the heart of the plot is friendship, loyalty and bravery.
“How lucky is Wilbur to have a friendship with Charlotte and Fern, supported by all the farm animals. It is a community in and of itself – very similar to the communities we live in,” Ms Sapwell-Benca said.
She said she and production director George Benca chose the story for the company’s next production because of its relevance to Lancefield – where “the relationship between people, animals and the land is more prominent in our daily lives”.
“There is a bit of magic in the thought that all the animals around us are having conversations. Add in the opportunity to work with talented cast members from Lancefield and the wider community and it was an easy choice to make,” Ms Sapwell-Benca said.
Performances will be hosted at the Lancefield Mechanics Institute from 2pm and 7pm on Saturday, March 1 and from 2pm on Sunday, March 2.
As there will be table seating, attendees are invited to bring snacks and refreshments.
Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $15 for children and concession.
Details: trybooking.com/CVYOS
Oscar Parry
