BATS to perform The Rose Tattoo

Biggleswade Amateur Theatrical Society, known as BATS, are performing their latest drama, The Rose Tattoo, on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6 at 7.45pm.

Tennessee Williams’ play is being directed by Adela Kerr. The group will perform in Trinity Methodist Church in Shortmead Street inBiggleswade. Adela said: “It offers an intimate and stylish venue whose white wood panelling resonates with the 1950s New Orleans setting of the play.”

The plot focuses on Serafina Delle Rose, a Sicilian who runs her own sewing business and manages the home for her 12-year-old daughter, Rosa, and her husband, Rosario, who hauls a banana truck.

The opening scene takes place one evening with Serafina awaiting Rosario’s return for a romantic dinner.

But events take a tragic turn as the local priest, Father De Leo, and the neighbours arrive to inform Serafina that her husband has been shot dead at the wheel of his truck.

The action then fast forwards three years to show Serafina’s efforts to come to terms with her loss, raising her daughter and falling in love with someone else.

BATS’ cast of 14 highlight both the humour and poignancy of each situation.

The performance includes catchy 50s music, chic costumes and the symbolic and naturalistic use of sound and light.

Tickets cost £8 for adult and £7 for concessions. They are available from Thomas Morris or online at www.bats.ticketsource.co.uk