Air hostess Maggie, who lives in a converted windmill, has invited Ann and Terry, her latest pilot, to celebrate her birthday. Maggie has some peculiar tastes, including taping the most private intimacies between herself and her lovers. This indulgence causes consternation among the visitors, which include her neighbor Jenny and Jenny's husband, and culminates in the death of Ann's fiance. A second horrific climax reveals that Maggie has been murdered. Ann, who was very much affected by a recent accident, is distraught when apparently threatened by Jenny. In the last moments following Jenny's disappearance a final twist proves the relevance of the play's title.|3 women, 4 men
Lindsey, a successful novelist who is widowed and childless, allows herself to be persuaded into boarding students for the university. She is determined not to get involved in their problems, but she does. Solid, practical Chris gives her little trouble; febrile, father hating, guitar playing Dickon causes upheavals but wins her heart with his warmth and sympathy. The boorish 'Blitz' is another matter and his appalling girlfriend who attempts to smash up the cottage brings matters to a head. When she is finally free from them all, another student appears and it looks as if she will be starting all over again.|6 women, 4 men
Dolly and Clara arrive at Castle Drackenberg, unaware that danger lurks behind every corner, for the castle's owner, Count Drackenberg is a vampire. Nick Warburton combines elements of the vampire horror genre - including a sinister henchman, surly villagers and doughty vampire expert.
In The Importance of Being Earnest Jack Worthing discovers every obstacle has been removed from marriage to Gwendolen. Or so he believes. Gwendolen's mother, Lady Bracknell, confesses her own bizarre family history, revealing she is not Gwendolen's mother, she is her father! Paul Doust has produced a perfect simulation of Wilde's characteristically epigrammatic wit in this splendid role for an actress - or actor!1 woman, 1 man
A flood in the fen country has trapped two prison officials and their prisoner, Sarat Carn, who is on her way to the gallows for the murder of her brother. But Sister Mary Bonaventure is convinced of her innocence and just before the police launch arrives, a confession is forced from the real murderer.8 women, 3 men
As the New York Post outlines: "It is set in a real Rome. A Rome you really miss...It is set there because a young, conservative, slightly stuffy American businessman has come to retrieve the body of his father, who was killed in an automobile accident...what it adds up to is grown-up entertainment...so well done and so basically diverting that it can only be taken for the pleasurable thing it is."-2 women, 7 men
Spoiled and cossetted over the years by her devoted mother, Cuckoo's future is thrown into crisis by the death of Mam. But it's not just Cuckoo's future which then bcomes doubtful ¿ what of sister Lydia's plans to marry wealthy Jerome, and those of her aunt Madam, and the physically disabled Uncle Powell?|4 women, 3 men
Frank Vickery's poignant, yet humorous study of the destructive power of an obsessive maternal love was presented at the Duke of York's Theatre, London in 1989. Iris is fussy, houseproud and dictatorial. To add to her own, and her family's problems, she also nurtures an intensely possessive love for her only child Simon, a medical student. Impatiently awaiting his arrival for a weekend visit, Iris frets, worries and berates her ever-patient husband Ron whose calmness only serves to fuel her irritation. When Simon does come, unexpectedly accompanied by a girlfriend, Deryn, Iris's joy quickly turns to jealousy and suspicion and despite Deryn's determined effort to get on with Iris, it isn't long before the two are at loggerheads.|2 women, 2 men
In Vienna of 1777, a gifted young pianist is sent to Doctor Mesmer in the hope that his unorthodox methods will cure her blindness. Mesmer's treatment is based on transferring a spiritual fluid that restores physical and mental harmony. To the disquiet of her parents, he insists that Maria stay in his house during treatment. Maria's sight is restored, but gossips read more into the relationship than that of doctor and patient. The treatment ends in scandal with most of Vienna convinced that Mesmer is a charlatan. Unable to see once again, Maria returns to her parents and resumes her career as the blind pianist. Mesmer leaves for Paris, still deeply committed to the his miraculous healing powers.|5 women, 3 men
Rose has been fighting cancer over a long period of time, and - on the advice of her councellor - comes to a lonely cottage where she will live alone for a week. Remembering and re-living her life via tape recorder, she meets Ralph - a very unusual odd-job man.
Here is a hilarious look at the artistic pretensions of the young and the rich that charts a decade in the life of a London family transplanted to an idyllic country setting. A literary agent and his wife buy a Devon cottage where she can write, children will be happy, and they can relax. Into their world walks the local vicar a classically comic character who tends their magnificent garden and their emotional if not spiritual needs as the outside world intrudes with failure and disillusionment.|3 women, 5 men
It is 1989; Czechoslovakia is struggling with its new-found freedom. In London, Pavlicek and Tomas, two Czechoslovakian émigrés, become involved in the tangled relationship between Diana and Adrian Harrington, who purvey British culture across the globe via the World Service. Betrayals - of friends, loves, countries and ideals - abound in this emotionally exacting and politically stringent comedy.|1 woman, 3 men
The egocentric and eccentric heroine of this play by the author of Rose is principal of a teachers' college in England. She fights with every fiber of her being against mediocrity in public education and in the world in general. Her world is falling apart: the Directors plan to merge the school with the local Polytechnic, giving her a faculty chair but no authority. Prin is also on shaky grounds with her lover, a shy, quiet woman who wants to marry the science teacher. While Prin lords it over one and all, one and all are making plans to be free from her. Prin emerges as a character whose noble ideals are doomed by her arrogant insensitivity.|3 women, 3 men
Armstrong Armstrong, struggling to become a writer, is convinced that he is ugly and scarred - her only forms of escape are the cinema and her absent fathers' collection of records. This surreal, dream-like, black comedy-drama is written by the author of "Straight and Narrow".
Hoping to revive their flagging marriage, and celebrate twenty-five years together, Dougie takes Lorna back to their honeymoon hotel in Majorca. The hotel is still managed by the same couple and Lorna is reminded of her liaison with Miguel, the hotel owner and local Romeo. Out of the memories of Lorna, Miguel and his 'wife', Regietta, step their younger selves to re-enact the events of twenty-five years ago and we eavesdrop on earlier decisions with the knowledge of what happens later!-4 women, 3 men
Come Out To Play is a play for five women. Emily has been brought up by her Aunt Helen in a strict belief in the wickedness of time-wasting amusements and the necessity for constant "good-works" and ceaseless committees for the improvement of everybody. Above all, her long-dead father has been held before her as a shining example of rigorous puritanism. Dutifully, Emily follows Aunt Helen's teachings, even if she reads Marie Corelli novels in secret. The unexpected arrival of Connie Clayton-flamboyant ex-Gaiety girl and one-time close friend of Emily's father, however, reveals a different picture of him and precipitates a crisis.|5 women
Three modern-day children suddenly find themselves dressed in Edwardian costume. It seems that Father Time has been kidnapped and the world is out of time. Together with Hickory Dickory Dock and Rekelen, a moth-eaten raven, and with the help of dandelion clocks, the children set off to rescue Father Time. They meet with many varied and interesting characters and situations before they are finally succesful in their quest.|Large flexible cast
Horrible Harold, an oversized 'baby' with disgusting habits and a liking for Guinness and heavy rock music, falls prey to Mr Slickerbotham. After a near miss with the Dry Cleaning Emporium he is saved by his mum and reunited with his long-lost father. Plenty of audience participation combined with hilarious properties and easy staging make this an appealing play for children of all ages, especially when dirt triumphs over cleanliness.|5 women, 4 men
Herod sends his soldiers to slaughter the innocents and Rachel's son is slain. Finding an officer in the stable she determines to kill him. Then a soldier enters. Revolted by his orders, he had mutinously attacked the officer. His rough, kindly wisdom overcomes Rachel's hysteria. Wearily she leans against the manger and suddenly all bitterness is drained from her, and in its place is charity.|1 woman, 3 men
Set in the room in the house in which the Last Supper took place, this play relates the events surrounding the Easter passion. The story begins with news of the arrest of Jesus on Holy Thursday, and continues through to the final scene on Easter morning.|4 women, 3 men
The Story of Jack and the Beanstalk was first presented at Nottingham Playhouse on 23rd December 1953.|5 women, 7 men, 2 boys
Alan Brown's pantomimes recreate those of Victorian times, blending traditional elements - including Harlequin interludes and suggestions for period songs - with subtle updatings to suit modern young audiences.Large flexible cast
Dream Date is a teenage comic-strip magazine which crams its pages, and the heads of some of those who read it, with glamorous fantasies of romance, pop stars and boyfriends. Contrasted with this is the central character, Kathy, a sixteen year old who has turn her back on her own life and friends in search of a fantastic Mr. Right, as personified in the feature articles of Dream Date.Large flexible cast
Michael Pertwee is one of today's foremost comedy writers. He is responsible for a number of Brian Rix successes, including She's Done It Again! and Don't Just Lie There Say Something! He wrote his first West End play, aged twenty-one, with Guy Beauchamp entitled Death on The Table which was presented at the Strand and in New York in 1938. Among other plays he wrote The Paragon with his father, Roland Pertwee. He wrote the book of the musical The Four Musketeers with Harry Secombe at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The French play, Birds o f Paradise, was adapted by him and enjoyed a successful run at the Garrick Theatre with Moira Lister in 1974.|2 women, 3 men
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