Careless Talk

Name: Careless Talk
Start: 2025-06-28T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-06-28T21:00:00+00:00

28th June 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Front Room Weston-Super-Mare, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1FF

A true story of high treason, espionage and spam fritters. The only British person to be tried for treason in the Second World War takes to the stage for the first time. Was Mabel a collaborator? A visionary? Or just an outsider? Was she the victim of a witch hunt? Or the victim of her own uncompromising nature? Join Mabel on Sandown Beach with her secateurs, sequinned tassels and heartfelt - if misguided - self-belief.

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A true story of high treason, espionage and spam fritters. The only British person to be tried for treason in the Second World War takes to the stage for the first time.

Was Mabel a collaborator? A visionary? Or just an outsider? Was she the victim of a witch hunt? Or the victim of her own uncompromising nature? Join Mabel on Sandown Beach with her secateurs, sequinned tassels and heartfelt – if misguided – self-belief.

By Ali WIlliams, based on the novel ‘Careless Talk’ by James Friel (shortlisted for the John Llewelyn Rhys Prize). London Pub Theatres Nominee – Best Solo Show

‘Careless Talk is a cross between a wonderfully observed Victoria Wood sketch of everyday life and an episode of ‘Dad’s Army’.’
Ali lives in London with her family and pet snake Salazar. She does impro, stand up, storytelling and puppetry.
Ali was 2012 winner of World Book Day Storyteller of the Year.
‘a female National Theatre of Brent’ The Stage for ‘An Average Angel’

https://www.aliwilliams.net/careless-talk

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4.8 out of 5.0 based on 48 reviews as of 16/10/2024

Michael Woodman

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The Front Room is a fantastic addition to Weston’s cultural scene. The team brings quality work into Weston, which wouldn’t get to be seen otherwise, and provide a unique platform for local artists to perform.

Dagmar Wilhelm

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The Front Room is fantastic. I have seen so many brilliant shows there in the short space since they opened. It is brilliant. It is exactly what Weston super Mare has so badly needed.

Rosemary

Visitor

Great to have this venue in Weston super Mare! On the site of the old pizza express, this theatre has fully accessible facilities and refreshments available on site. We saw a brilliant family show put on by Kid Carpet and the Noisy Animals. Fantastic!

Amy Parker

Visitor

Watched a show today here with my son, what a lovely place! Very cleverly done and he really enjoyed it. Staff so lovely.

Rhys Ford-Young

Visitor

Fantastic production of the shaggy dog tails!

A wonderful evening of great company and entertainment, great bar selection of local IPA ales and further drinks. Would highly recommend a visit if you can, a highly talented young crew 👍

Laura Duffy

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Absolutely excellent venue. Wonderful staff, comfortable and inviting. Weston super mare needs this place, it's been a long time coming. 5 stars 🌟 ✨ 😍 💛 💖