A NEW play set in Worcester will explore the absurdities and wonder of the modern British Christmas, together with it's ancient origins.
The Fool at Yule is a fresh comedy by Nick Wilkes, and it is set to entertain an audience at The Swan Theatre's Vesta Tilley Studio.
A spokesman promised: "‘Yule’ laugh your Christmas socks off.
"After all, why do we feel compelled to buy a plastic tree, stand it indoors, and hang sparkly balls on it? Because it’s Christmas of course.
"What do we consider Christmas these days? The Nativity Story? Santa Claus? Carol singing? Mince pies? This new comedy explores how our modern Christmas started in some pretty diverse and peculiar places."
"Set in Worcester, the play follows an afternoon in the life of retired vicar Adam Weaver, who has renounced all things Christmas, and has decided to celebrate the midwinter festival of Yule instead, much to the annoyance of his son, Robin."
Performances will take place from December 6 to December 10 and from December 13 to December 17.
Tickets and further details on 01905 611427 and at www.theswantheatre.co.uk
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