‘Mr Marie Lloyd’

Photo: Graham Wrathmell

Photo Gallery

‘The Worcester Pilgrim’

Robert Lister & David Hargreaves

Photo: Robert Day

Esaclus

‘Measure for Measure’

Photo: Peter Wolfes

 

After sell-out performances at the Warwick Words Festival,

 Warwick Words Xtra and Cox’s Yard, Stratford-upon-Avon

 

“The Kindness of Strangers”

is now available and taking bookings for 2011

 

A one-man play

Suitable for small venues of up to 100 seats

 

Should you trust in the kindness of strangers?

 

When David’s wife dies unexpectedly he is left clinging to the little routines that help him to make sense of his loss.  A chance encounter with a stranger leads to a new friendship.  But how far can David trust his new friend and what will he do to avoid facing his own loneliness?

 

A funny and touching new play by Vanessa Oakes deals with the vulnerability of ageing and grief and explores the distance between intimacy and friendship.

 

To make a booking please contact me on:

 

rob@lister.spacomputers.com 

‘David’

In

‘The Kindness of Strangers’

Photo:  Anand Chhabra

David

‘The Kindness of Strangers’

Photo:  Anand Chhabra

 

The Press and Public

 

on

 

“The Kindness of Strangers”

 

 

‘Excellent piece of new writing.’

 

Catherine Edwards SCRIPT

‘A funny and moving play featuring a superbly judged performance by Robert Lister.’

 

Peter Leslie Wild, BBC Radio Drama

 

‘...a poignant and flawless performance ‘

 

Stratford Herald

 

‘I was totally gripped and immersed in the character and the world.  I hope it is seen more widely, as it deserves to be.’

 

Alison Sutcliffe, Director, Bridge House Theatre

 

‘The show was brilliant.

A beautifully told story; horrific.’

 

Jenny Whybrow, Specialist Drama Teacher

 

 

A Personal Note

 

My sincere thanks to all who have sent their good wishes for my speedy recovery from surgery earlier this year.

 

I’m happy to report that your good wishes have been granted and that I’m now

‘back in harness’.

 

Bless you all,

 

Rob.