Conveniently Married - a promenade theatre piece

Throughout history, humans go out of their way to help others, even in the face of unseemly horror. How do we manage it? Why do we do it? And when all seems hopeless, how do we continually find new ways to hope? Solihull Culture, Parrabbola, and Solihull Council present Conveniently Married, a promenade theatre performance exploring the marriage arranged by WH Auden between his friend and fellow writer, John Hampson Simpson, and the German actress Theresa Giehse at Solihull Registrar Office on May 20th, 1936. This show is presented at 10am and 3pm on both the 19th and 20th of February as part of the WH Auden Festival in Solihull. This festival is taking a particular look at Auden as a young man – during the time he spent growing up in Solihull and in the 1930s, developing his individual voice. We are focusing on bringing the arts to audiences of all ages in a myriad of ways, including live readings of poetry, film screenings, talks, music performances, and participatory activity for all. Reserve your free ticket through The Core Theatre website – spaces are limited! For more information, please follow @SolihullCulture on Twitter and Instagram, and find the full festival programme at the event link below. PLEASE NOTE: This is an hour long walking show, starting at Solihull Station, traveling through Tudor Grange Park, and ending at O’Neill’s Pub, covering a distance of approximately one mile. Performance may be subject to changes based on weather or COVID-19 restrictions – as it is entirely outdoors, audience are encouraged to wear weather appropriate clothing. Attendees of the show agree to take full responsibility for their own health and safety.