So that's it! POLSTEAD has finished its tour this summer across East Anglia. We had the pleasure of opening the show at Ipswich Waterfront back in July and then moved to The Undercroft in Peterborough before taking over a real tithe barn in Semer and ending the tour in the countryside setting of Debach. Phew!
We're still getting so many lovely comments through from our audiences and we thought we'd share a bunch of them from Twitter here...
Cannot contain my pride for the arts after watching tonight’s performance of #Polstead by @easternangles - the most thought-provoking and hard-hitting piece of drama I’ve ever seen. It was so beautifully crafted, I’m speechless❤️
— Kiera Cooper (@kieracooper_) July 21, 2018
Beautiful work from @easternangles#PolsteadPlay at @undercroftpb last night. Such a powerful piece of theatre - go see it!! pic.twitter.com/N1RhkA5Co8
— Dan Goodhand (@danielgoodhand) July 22, 2018
Polstead last night was just Everything!!!!!! So glad my young daughter got to see it too. Flawless theatre. Beautiful & Brave & Chilling @easternangles
— Carolyn English (@CarolynsZoo) July 22, 2018
Just been to see the latest @easternangles production - Polstead. An outstanding production, really worth seeing, for some fine performances and local history. Enormous credit to the cast for performing in such sweltering heat; top marks for @lizziecrarer in the lead role
— Rob Hewes (@u2itfc) July 27, 2018
We went to see it for the second time yesterday afternoon too. It really moved me to tears again. Incredibly evocative, thought provoking, heart warming and heart breaking!
— Laura Locke (@LauraJLocke) July 28, 2018
@slater_hilary very privileged to watch @easternangles fantastic production of #Polstead in a beautiful tithe barn. How atmospheric + appropriate was that? Compelling and beautifully done in every way! Thank-you!
— Hilary Slater (@slater_hilary) July 28, 2018
As a South Suffolk girl, I grew up with the story of the Red Barn Murder... And I’m ashamed to say I’ve never really thought about Maria Marten herself, until now - thanks to @easternangles and Lighthouse Women’s Aid. pic.twitter.com/UBNT5L1xiM
— Kate Arkell (@katyark) July 29, 2018
An incredible setting for @easternangles stunning show #Polstead. This was my 1st encounter of the popular #Suffolk story, and I’m desperate to find out more about Maria Marten! All female cast, raw and urgent. Catch its last week at Debach Airfield https://t.co/rkfWOE3aoY
— Jeni Raw (@jenniferraw) July 29, 2018
@easternangles thanks for a fantastic performance this evening. Loved the way you wove the story together to keep us captivated to the end.
— Lisa Harris (@LisaMuseum) August 1, 2018
@easternangles saw your production of Polstead this afternoon and my husband and I thought it was one of the best performances we have seen and we see nearly every one you put on. The acting was fantastic and well done everyone as it was such a warm afternoon.
— Rita Middleditch (@RitaMiddleditch) August 2, 2018
Sooooo glad I caught #PolsteadPlay@easternangles before the run ends tomorrow. How lucky we are to have such great theatre on the doorstep! Don’t miss it...
— Jane Osmanski (@JaneOsmanski) August 4, 2018
This afternoon we saw #Polstead by @easternangles - a true story set in 1820s #Suffolk about the murder of a poor girl and the terrible conditions endured by women - it was superb - extremely well performed and thought provoking - congratulations to the actors, you are stars ! 🌟
— Robert Howell (@ProustM) August 4, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed Polstead @easternangles this afternoon. Would love to see it again! #theatre#local#suffolk#MariaMarten#redbarnmurder
— Louise Quarmby (@LoulaQ) August 5, 2018
Loved @easternangles Polstead play. Original, beautifully acted and very moving. Sadly the last performance was today so I can't say: Don't miss it. Revival maybe??
— Jill Streatfeild (@jillstreatfeild) August 5, 2018
Positively shivered my way through #PolsteadPlay@easternangles I was transfixed. Thank you for bringing Maria Marten back to life and giving us a piece of her brave spirit & her exceptionally amazing friends - @lydiabakelmun you blow me away! #RedBarnMurder
— Maria Hildy actress (@MHildebrand92) August 6, 2018
Polstead is, in my opinion, the best play that @easternangles have ever put on. If that show doesn't go on tour and win awards then there is no justice. A moving story performed flawlessly by a truly fantastic and highly talented cast. What more could you ask for?
— Alexander D (@alexanderdack) August 5, 2018