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Dancing
With Auntie (3m, 4f), 80mins |
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When teenager Barry invites his new
girlfriend to the family Christmas party, she has
a catalytic effect on the rest of the household,
bringing to the fore a secret that has been hidden
for many years. Barry's father has some explaining
to do to his niece and his son in an attempt to
atone for his actions. A beatifully crafted, wickedly
humorous play. |
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Love
Is A Four Letter Word (5m, 5f) (Strong
language & content) |
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Dave lusts after Jackie. Jackie yearns
for romance. Jackie's mother yearns for perfection.
Dave's mates lend a helping hand (or they interfere
- depending on your viewpoint). The play stares
the serious and sensitive subjects of marriage,
relationships and responsibility firmly in the face,
and doesn't blink or take a step backwards. |
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Playing
Away (5m, 8f) (Strong
language & content) |
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Kath discovers that she's pregnant,
and Alan (her husband) can't believe that he is
the father. Being the landlord and landlady of a
Northern pub provides a host of fascinating characters
for Alan to wonder about. He might be the father,
but thereagain ... |
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Pretzels
For Dinner (3m, 4f) (Strong
language & content) |
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Annie and Bill have been married for
40 years during which time he has been the 'lord
and master'. Even after death, he maintains a presence
and keeps her on her toes. Only she can see and
hear him, until finally she decides that she doesn't
need him anymore. |
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Silent
Running (3m, 1f) |
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Harry Falcon runs his entertainment
agency like he runs his his life - on a downward
spiral. His grip on both is weakening as each grip
of the bottle of scotch strengthens its hold on
him. Befriended by one of his female acts, he tries
to rekindle his emotional side, but it is too late;
she is spoken for, and his body and mind are way
past redemption. |
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Ugga!
(the boy with a paper
bag on his head) (7m, 3f, 1m/f)
80 mins. Suitable
(with doubling) for TIE |
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Inspired youngster or fashion victim? Who is this
mysterious 'Ugga'? Why is he wearing a paper bag
on his head? Is he mad or is he making a bold statement?
These are the questions that new English teacher,
Mr Jones has to answer when he starts at his first
school. Join him in his quest to find the truth;
join him in his quest to find out what lies beneath
the paper bag. |
