Inspiring Women : November 2020

– clearly enjoying themselves
greatly. None of those children
spoke English, but the
environment and the action
drew them in, and Shakespeare
in the park became theirs.
Since returning to London
there has been a silver lining in
my COVID-19 cloud: the everresourceful
and undaunted
Conny directed an online
version of The Tempest,
recorded via Zoom in summer
2020. This time I auditioned for
an acting role, and with our
spare room fitted up as my
‘studio’, I relished my role as
the villainous Antonia! Once
again, camaraderie and team
work ensured it was a
successful project.
Oh brave new world! The Tempest, a digital project 2020 ©Thomas Hafner
Let’s hope that in 2021 and
beyond we’ll be able to come
together once more outdoors,
bring a picnic, and enjoy
theatre in the park.
Alison Rolle grew up in the English
countryside, and moved to London
in search of excitement! She has
loved spending time with her
husband on his assignments in
Japan, Detroit and Germany, while
continuing her own work in London,
in publishing then teaching, and
keeping an eye on their three
children – now grown up. Alison
remains a member of the wonderful
Munich International Women’s Club,
and looks forward to returning
there to see friends as soon as
possible, COVID-19 willing!
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