Literary luvvies get wordy with romance for Worthing show

Think of a subject that has occupied poets, playwrights and storytellers since Man � and Woman � first put pen to paper. We�re talking Love, of course � and with Valentine�s Day fast approaching, the Worthing Wordies are getting into romantic mood as they prepare for their next performance.

On Sunday 15 February they�ll be making a welcome return to Worthing�s Ardington Hotel on Steyne Gardens for an exciting programme of staged readings on Love, Lust, Desire, Romance, Frustration, Jealousy � and a whole host of emotions to entice the listener.

The Wordies have been performing at the Ardington for just over four years and have a devoted audience who love their quirky mix of funny, poignant or just plain outrageous items.

�Love and romance are universal topics, but we always try not to be too serious about anything we do,� says co-founder Wendy Greene. �It�s so important to take life with a pinch of salt, so if our audience wipes away a tear, we�d rather it was a tear of laughter!�

The line-up of local actors is impressive. Russ Bravo, of Matt�s Comedy Club, published poets Wendy Greene and Audrey Lee, local playwright and actor Gill Medway, and drama teacher and actor Jane Ware are all regular Wordies. This time they�re welcoming the return of stand-up comedian and actor Simon Ware, who also happens to be Jane�s husband.

The performance starts at 6pm, to be followed by a fabulous dinner at the hotel�s Indigo Restaurant. Call 01903 230451 for menu details, and to book your seat. Follow this blog for more news of the Worthing Wordies.

Gill Medway