What's On
The programme pairs two of Bennett's most beloved monologues: Her Big Chance and A Visit from Miss Prothero. Together, they make for an evening that is, as the company puts it, "deeply poignant" — laced with the wry, quietly devastating humour that has made Bennett one of Britain's most cherished writers.
Her Big Chance follows Lesley, a struggling actress who recounts her experience on a film shoot with cheerful obliviousness to what's really going on around her. It's classic Bennett: funny, tender, and just a little heartbreaking. A Visit from Miss Prothero offers another glimpse into the small dignities and quiet disappointments of English life, as a retired man receives an unexpected caller from his old workplace.
Both pieces are masterclasses in what Bennett does best — finding the extraordinary in the utterly ordinary, and the pathos lurking beneath polite English conversation.
The Company
The production is performed by Jen Warwick and Duncan McCanlis, with live music from Ruth Gasperini and Monika Balogh. It's a touring show with a personal, handcrafted feel — exactly the kind of theatre that suits Bennett's intimate, character-driven writing.
Tour Dates & Venues
The tour visits some beautiful spots across the region:
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| Friday 6th March | Tithe Barn, Dunster, TA24 6RY |
| Saturday 7th March | Wootton Courtenay Village Hall, TA24 8RH |
| Tuesday 10th March | Roadwater Village Hall, TA23 0RE |
| Friday 13th March | Town Hall, Dulverton, TA22 9EX |
| Wednesday 18th March | Jubilee Room, Lynton Town Hall, EX35 6HT |
| Friday 20th March | Church House, Crowcombe, TA4 4AA |
| Saturday 21st March | Porlock Village Hall, TA24 8QD |
| Sunday 22nd March | The Buttery, Malmsmead, EX35 6NU |
Doors open at 6.30pm, with performances starting at 7pm.
Tickets
Tickets are £15 and can be booked via the Take Three Girls website or by calling Jen Warwick on 07946 555124.
👉 Book now at www.takethreegirls.com
This production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.