This article is from the source 'guardian' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/the-northerner/2012/sep/14/yorkshire-love-story-competition-civic-theatre-barnsley
The article has changed 6 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 1 | Version 2 |
|---|---|
| Have you got a Yorkshire love story to tell the world? | Have you got a Yorkshire love story to tell the world? |
| (17 days later) | |
| Have you got a Yorkshire love story to match the ardour of Cathy Earnshaw and Heathcliff or perhaps the more restrained and patient courting of Norah Batty and Compo? If so, your romance could be highlighted – oh yes it will be – in Barnsley Civic theatre's Christmas show this year, a version of Hans Christian Andersen's The Tin Soldier. | Have you got a Yorkshire love story to match the ardour of Cathy Earnshaw and Heathcliff or perhaps the more restrained and patient courting of Norah Batty and Compo? If so, your romance could be highlighted – oh yes it will be – in Barnsley Civic theatre's Christmas show this year, a version of Hans Christian Andersen's The Tin Soldier. |
| The tragic romance of Den standhaftige tinsoldat, or The Steadfast Tin Soldier as Andersen originally called it, isn't what anyone would want for their own love life. Remember its fiery conclusion? But it gives young people an idea of the virtuous side of love – faithfulness and thinking of others – which the Civic hopes to get over in a rather more cheerful way. | The tragic romance of Den standhaftige tinsoldat, or The Steadfast Tin Soldier as Andersen originally called it, isn't what anyone would want for their own love life. Remember its fiery conclusion? But it gives young people an idea of the virtuous side of love – faithfulness and thinking of others – which the Civic hopes to get over in a rather more cheerful way. |
| The theatre says, ambitiously, that it hopes to prove that Yorkshire and especially the West Riding is the most romantic part of Britain, using the experiences of modern couples to supplement those of the literary and artistic – and historical – past. The theatre appeals for: | The theatre says, ambitiously, that it hopes to prove that Yorkshire and especially the West Riding is the most romantic part of Britain, using the experiences of modern couples to supplement those of the literary and artistic – and historical – past. The theatre appeals for: |
| Anyone who has devoted themselves to another's happiness or perhaps seen romance flourish for a friend or family member to tell the tale. Even the unwavering love for a pet, hobby or treasured possession could be chosen as the most heart-warming story of affection. Your story will be published in the play's official programme. | Anyone who has devoted themselves to another's happiness or perhaps seen romance flourish for a friend or family member to tell the tale. Even the unwavering love for a pet, hobby or treasured possession could be chosen as the most heart-warming story of affection. Your story will be published in the play's official programme. |
| Daphna Attias, Director of The Tin Soldier which is being performed at Barnsley by Peut-être Theatre, says: | Daphna Attias, Director of The Tin Soldier which is being performed at Barnsley by Peut-être Theatre, says: |
| We're looking for a modern Yorkshire love story to celebrate our new production, a show that will pull at the heartstrings. The challenge is on tell a tale that could match the imagination of the great author and in doing so, to celebrate the romance of Yorkshire. | We're looking for a modern Yorkshire love story to celebrate our new production, a show that will pull at the heartstrings. The challenge is on tell a tale that could match the imagination of the great author and in doing so, to celebrate the romance of Yorkshire. |
| How to enter? Email your story to lovestory@barnsleycivic.co.uk or post it to: The Yorkshire Love Story, The Civic, Hanson Street, Barnsley, S70 2HZ by Wednesday 31 October. The stories will be judged by The Tin Soldier's production team in November and the prize, apart from the publication of the story and maybe a reference on stage, includes free tickets and a meal for two at the Civic's cafe bar. | How to enter? Email your story to lovestory@barnsleycivic.co.uk or post it to: The Yorkshire Love Story, The Civic, Hanson Street, Barnsley, S70 2HZ by Wednesday 31 October. The stories will be judged by The Tin Soldier's production team in November and the prize, apart from the publication of the story and maybe a reference on stage, includes free tickets and a meal for two at the Civic's cafe bar. |
| The Tin Soldier runs from Wednesday 12 December to Sunday 30 December. Box Office: 01226 327 000 Online Booking: www.barnsleycivic.co.uk | The Tin Soldier runs from Wednesday 12 December to Sunday 30 December. Box Office: 01226 327 000 Online Booking: www.barnsleycivic.co.uk |
| Our editors' picks for the day's top news and commentary delivered to your inbox each morning. | |
| Our editors' picks for the day's top news and commentary delivered to your inbox each morning. Enter your email address to subscribe. |