Post Horn Gallop

by Derek Benfield

directed by Sarah Banks

Everyone at Elrood Castle seems to be looking for someone or something: whether that is Lord Elrood in search of the (imaginary) intruders, Miss P looking for “echoes of the past”, the criminals looking for Chester, Ada looking for a man, any man but hopefully Chester, Chester himself looking for a valuable painting……

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An evening of One Act Plays - The Droitwich Discovery / The Revival

by Nick Warburton / Edward Murch

directed by Adrian Bacon / Michelene Harris

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Copenhagen

by Michael Frayn

directed by Alison Murray

In 1941 the German physicist Werner Heisenberg made a strange trip to Copenhagen to see his Danish counterpart, Niels Bohr. They were old friends and close colleagues who had revolutionised atomic physics with their collaboration on quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle. This crucial work led to the atomic bomb but World War II now placed them on opposite sides. The meeting was fraught w (more ...)

Humble Boy

by Charlotte Jones

directed by Jerome Foley

a comedy about love, loss, broken vows, failed hopes, astro-physics, and bee-keeping. Felix Humble returns home after the death of his father and at the start of the play he has just fled the church after failing to give the eulogy. The first half of the play mainly centres around Felix and his struggle to come to terms with his father’s death whereas the second half looks at its impact on the oth (more ...)

Perfect Wedding - Nov 2010

by Robin Hawdon

directed by Tony Vokes

November 2010. This is a highly successful comedy which has been performed all over Europe and America. A bridegroom wakes on his wedding morning in his own bridal suite, with his bride-to-be about to arrive any moment, and finds a naked girl in bed beside him. What's more, an extremely attractive naked girl whom, in the depths of his post stag-night hangover, he can't remotely remember e (more ...)

An Evening of One Act Plays and Monologues - July 2010

Curses, Foiled Again by Evelyn Hood directed by John Banks A play within a play about a struggling amateur dramatic group struggling to put on a one act festival play. To make matters worse the group have chosen to do a Vict (more ...) My Own Show - May 2010 by Lesley Bruce directed by Beryl Hoyle A comedy drama about people connected to a TV chat show. Fay, the host of the show, has just been the subject of ‘This Is Your Life’. She has been mortified by those who appeared but more so by those who did not appear. It strengthens her fear that her career is on the wane. She uses one of her less popular ex-school friends to try to boost her ratings but the results are unexpected. The fi (more ...) Allo Allo - Feb/Mar 2010 by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd directed by Chris Robinson Based on the hugely popular TV series, the stage version of 'Allo 'Allo follows the adventures of Rene, the hapless cafe owner in war-torn France, as he and his wife Edith struggle to keep for themselves a priceless portrait of the Fallen Madonna stolen by the Nazis and kept in their cellar. Hilarious complications ensue featuring two British airmen, a radio disguised as a cockatoo and a k (more ...) A Letter from the General - Nov 2009 by Maurice McLaughlin directed by Sarah Banks A drama set in a far eastern country being overrun by the Communists in the 1950s. A Catholic Mission is being forced to close, and one of the nuns is Godmother to the General who is leading the revolution (more ...) Two and Henna Nights - July 2009 by Jim Cartwright (Two) and Amy Rosenthal (Henna) directed by Dave Cochrane and Michelene Harris (Two), Alex Ball (Henna) Two - Touching scenes of English life set in a Northern Pub Henna Nights - An exploration of love, life and emotions (more ...) The Master Builder - May 2009 by Henrik Ibsen directed by Jerome Foley Halvard Solness is a middle aged architect who has devoted his life to his career at great cost to his and his wife's personal lives. Their lives are turned upside down by the appearance of a beautiful young woman. (more ...) Flat Spin - Feb 2009 by Alan Ayckbourn directed by Penny Lewin A night of romance in her luxurious riverside apartment in London's Docklands with the good looking stranger from next door. How can Joanna possibly go wrong? Except the flat isn't hers, her name isn't Joanna and heaven knows who the good looking stranger is. (more ...) Night Must Fall - Nov 2008 by Emlyn Williams directed by Tony Vokes Crotchety Mrs Bransom hires a charming young man named Danny as her live-in companion. Less charmed by Danny is Mrs Bransom's niece Olivia, a repressed young woman who suspects Danny of foul play. When news of a local murder is revealed, Olivia suspects Danny. (more ...) Revue - July 2008 A variety show of music, poetry and humour. (more ...) The Memory of Water - May 2008 by Shelagh Stephenson directed by Beryl Hoyle The play illustrates the ebb and flow of emotions and the ever changing alliances between three sisters as they come to terms with the death of their mother. (more ...) Dinner - Feb 2008 by Moira Buffini directed by Scott Woolveridge An invitation to meal of gargantuan proportions for a group of friends to celebrate her husband's literary success. The dinner table is a battlefield for Paige, and she makes use of all areas attacking her guests, their loyalties, misconceptions, human failings and preferences. (more ...) The Day After The Fair - Nov 2007 by Frank Harvey directed by Sarah Banks A serving girl meets a gentleman from London at the local fair. She persuades her mistress to write to him back in london, and very quickly the mistress builds a relationship via letters with the gentleman. But the serving girl is pregnant. (more ...) Review Night - July 2007 An evening of entertainment - a mix of songs and sketches, monologues and music. (more ...) The Two of Us - May 2007 by Michael Frayn directed by Jerome Foley (Part 1), Alex Ball (Part 2), Beryl Hoyle and Anna Glozier (Part 3) (more ...) Anyone for Breakfast - Feb/Mar 2007 by Derek Benfield directed by Tony Vokes (more ...) Benefactors - Nov/Dec 2006 by Michael Frayn directed by Scott Woolveridge (more ...) An Evening of One-Act Comedies - July 2006 Four comedies. Cruise Missiles and Dancers by Jean McConnell Lady Bracknell's Confinement by Paul Doust Her Big Chance by Alan Bennett (more ...) Marking Time - May 2006 by Michael Snelgrove directed by Beryl Hoyle What happens when you put a bunch of school teachers in a cramped location for a short period of time with piles of exam papers to mark? (more ...) After Dinner - Mar 2006 by Andrew Bovell directed by Scott Woolveridge A comedy - about being "On the Pull" "Being Dumped or just "Lonely. (more ...) Boxman Style - Nov 2005 by Martyn Parker-Eames directed by Martyn Parker-Eames A play exploring fashion, cult status and how far people will go to support or undermine creative thinkers. Written by a member of the society. (more ...) Couples - July 2005 by Bettine Manktelow directed by Robert Dixon, Jenny Todd and Rob Dakin Three plays set in the same location over the period of 20 years. Party Games The Brighton Line Squatters' Rights (more ...) September Tide - May 2005 by Daphne Du Maurier directed by Andrew Straw Set in 1948 in Cornwall, the play tells the story of the feelings and emotions between Stella and her son-in-law Evan. (more ...) Scenes from a Separation - Feb 2005 by A Bovell and H Rayson directed by Scott Woolveridge The action moves between the past and the present - exploring the events that led to the separation. (more ...) A Night on the Tiles - Nov 2004 by Frank Vickery directed by Tony Vokes Setting - the back yard of row of terraced houses. About a close-knit family ruled by a strong "mam". (more ...) An Evening of One-Act Plays- July 2004 Three plays. Here to There by Martyn Parker-Eames Anklebiters by Liz Lockhead Daytrippers by Jean McConnell (more ...) Present from the Past - May 2004 by Richard Everett directed by Andrew Straw The play explores the relationships between two sisters and their brother on the death of their Mother. (more ...) Arabian Nights - March 2004 by Dominic Cooke directed by Brian Poulson The varied stories from the Arabian Nights series. Includes magic, puppetry and special effects. (more ...) This Same Flower - May 2001 by Joanna Shannon directed by Sarah Banks Set in a sanatorium, just at the beginning of the Second World War. It follows the fate and fortune of patients and staff over a three month period. (more ...) The Weekend - Feb/Mar 2001 by Michael Palin directed by Scott Woolveridge A comedy (more ...) Wanted One Body - Nov 2000 by Charles Dyer directed by Carolyn Wolfe A murder-mystery set in an ancient, fairly run down manor house situated in a lonely spot off the beaten track. The Lord of the Manor, old Mr Barraclough has died leaving his twin step daughters to inherit.The play opens on the day of the funeral. (more ...) An Evening of One-Act Comedies - June 1998 directed by Steve Collinson, Ali Murray, Rosie Farrow and Chris Robinson Four plays from Victorian Melodrama to "behind the scenes" of a theatrical production. (more ...) Dangerous Obsession - May 1998 by N. J. Crisp directed by Beth Hanna It is a beautiful summer's afternoon. The birds are singing, the sun is shining. Sally Driscoll is sun-bathing in the garden. Then along comes a stranger who is not friendly and is driven by a dangerous obsession - for the truth. (more ...) Wyrd Sisters - Feb 1998 by Terry Pratchet directed by Ali Murray An adapted version of Terry Pratchet's famous book set in Discworld. Loosely based on Macbeth. Performed at Stanford Hall, Rempstone (more ...) Time and Time Again - Nov 1997 by Alan Ayckbourn directed by Geoff Longbottom The suburban house and garden of the Bakes is the setting for this very English comedy. Performed at Stanford Hall, Rempstone (more ...) The Day After The Fair - May 1997 by Frank Harvey directed by Don Howe (more ...) Trap For a Lonely Man - Feb/Mar 1997 by Robert Thomas directed by Tony Vokes An ingenious thriller with many twists and turns. The story concerns the measures taken by Daniel Corban and the Inspector of Chamonix police to trace Daniel's missing wife. (more ...) The Odd Couple - Nov 1996 by Neil Simon directed by Beryl Hoyle Oscar is quite happy in his large but untidy apartment. Until his best friend Felix turns up having just split up with his wife. Felix moves in with Oscar, but it doesn't take long for Oscar to understand why Felix was kicked out by his wife. Performed at Stanford Hall, Rempstone (more ...) There Goes the Bride - May 1996 by Ray Cooney directed by Tony Vokes The Wedding Day has arrived for Judy, the only daughter of Ursula and Timothy. Timothy receives a blow to the head and starts to see a 1920's flapper girl. But he is the only one to see her. A second blow transports him completely to the 1920's and the Wedding preparations go out of the window. Performed at Stanford Hall, Remptsone (more ...) I Thought I Heard a Rustling - Mar 1996 by Alan Plater directed by Ali Murray Ex-miner, Bill Robson, is appointed Writer in Residence at the Library, to the amusement and consternation of the Senior Librarian - Ellen Scott. But the library is to be demolished for a new supermarket. (more ...) Talking Heads - Jan 1996 by Alan Bennett A Lady of Letters, A Chip in the Sugar and Soldiering On (more ...) Woman in Mind - Nov 1995 by Alan Ayckbourn directed by Beth Hanna Susan has a blow to the head which has her hallucinating. How much of the story, love scene and visiting guests are real and how many in her mind. Performed at Stanford Hall, Rempstone (more ...)