The Canterbury Tales

freely adapted fot the 21st century as 'The Canberra Tales'

Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales are as true to life now as they were when he wrote them, over a thirteen year period, towards the end of the 14th century. He used the device of a group of pilgrims travelling from the Tabard Inn in Southwark to the shrine of Thomas à Becket at Canterbury, telling tales to amuse and entertain each other. In this entertaining selection of the Tales, Chaucer’s original Canterbury Tales become modern-day stories told on the cruise liner Canberra. For example:

• The Pardoner, who was a rogue salesman, becomes a Financial Adviser.
• Chaucer’s rumbustious Miller becomes Mr Miller, a quality control clerk in a bank

What audience members have said:

“How much we enjoyed it! Great fun.”
“Superb writing.”
“Your modern-day adaptation was very poignant.”
“Magnificent acting.”
“Deserves a wide audience.”
“Great fun.”
“Altogether a superlative performance.”
“A triumphant show.”
“A superb evening in every respect.”

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