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"...ever in demand for festival productions..." (Amateur Stage) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ACCIDENT OF CIRCUMSTANCE 3m 2f 1m/f can play 3m 4f 6m/f - John, Ellen, Doctor, G.P., Head Teacher, Old Woman, First Nurse, Second Nurse, Father-in-law, Patient, Man in Wheelchair, Mother, Jane. Can be played with a minimum cast of 3m 2f 1m/f as many characters make one short appearance only - for example, the GP, Old Woman, 1st Nurse, Mother and Jane can be played by one f; Head-teacher, Father-in-law, 2nd Nurse, Patient, and the Man in wheelchair can be played by one m. Other variations in casting are possible. performed on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2001 John is diagnosed as schizophrenic. His doctor seems baffled by his illness, he suffers torment in hospital, and his relationship with his wife deteriorates. Only his death can bring release from his pain. An ideal festival play. New Theatre Publications ISBN 1 84094 276 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHAIRS 5m 2f - Annie, Gordon, Mike, Kath, Neil, Mr Douglas, Principal An enthusiastic lecturer decides to improve communication among staff and enlists the help of a collegue to re-arrange the chairs in the staff-room - with unforeseen consequences. New Theatre Publications ISBN 1 84094 302 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOING HOME 4m 5f - Jack, Doyle, Helen, Janet, Sharon, Craig, Leanne, Tracey, Darren *Writing Award Winner* - runner-up in the Open Section of the 2002 Scottish Community Drama Association Play on Words playwriting competition "...a tragic tale...emotionally engaging..." (Scene) "...an engaging play which should appeal to amateur groups throughout the UK...we have no hesitation in commending this fine piece of theatre to those who look for a play with a 'bit more meat on the bone'. (Amateur Stage) *Festival Awards* Glanmire Macra: 2008 Macra na Feirme Cork winners; Macra na Feirme All-Ireland Semi-Final winners, Best Supporting Actress (Orla Ryng) & Best Supporting Actor (Killian Woods); 2008 Macra na Feirme All-Ireland Final. It's the end of term and Mr Mac just wants to go home - but his department head demands he consider early retirement, a colleague asks him to alter examination results, he misunderstands the motives of one of his students, and is assaulted in his class-room. New Theatre Publications ISBN 1 84094 473 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIMROSE WAY 3f - Primrose, Young Primrose, Mother "A beautifully written, poignant drama with ideal festival potential" (Scene) Primrose Way, an ageing bag lady, was once a professional actress. She reminisces about her enthusiastic youthful self and retraces her career in the theatre, remembering her ambitious mother, herself a professional actress, who delights in playing a number of other characters who drift through Primrose's recollections. This poignant drama is an ideal festival play for three women of varying ages. *Festival Awards* McGavin Drama Club:- 2013 Ayrshire District Festival Second Place & Best Lighting. Samuel French Ltd ISBN 978 0 573 1298 8 Order your copy from Amazon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- TWO SHERLOCK HOLMES DRAMAS '"The Mazarin Stone" and "The Man Who Collected Women" combine the virtues of effective drama and fidelity to their sources' (The District Messenger - the newsletter of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London) THE MAN WHO COLLECTED WOMEN 5m 2f - Holmes, Watson, Damery, Gruner, Shinwell, Kitty, Violet "The adaptation could not be in safer hands than those of Ron Nicol…” (Amateur Stage) An adaptation of "The Illustrious Client" from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes.’ When the unscrupulous Baron Gruner persuades impressionable heiress Violet de Merville to marry him, Sir James Damery approaches Sherlock Holmes and his colleague Doctor Watson for help. With the assistance of his underworld contact Shinwell Johnson and the Baron's discarded mistress Kitty Winter, Holmes comes up trumps. Despite being assaulted and left for dead, he steals Gruner's diary of conquests and prevents the Baron adding to his collection of betrayed women - while Kitty takes her own drastic revenge. New Theatre Publications ISBN 1 84094 319 X THE MAZARIN STONE 5m 1f - Holmes, Watson, Mrs Hudson, Sylvius, Sam, Cantlemere "...a cracking yarn..." (Amateur Stage) From 'The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes'. When master criminal Count Sylvius steals a fabulous diamond, Holmes is determined to recover the jewel. New Theatre Publications ISBN 1 84094 335 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WAITING FOR THE WHALE 3m 3f 1m/f 1n/s - Alec, Jonah, Janet, Mike, Senga, Jez, Adviser, Client Jonah feels that life is treating him harshly and decides to speak out. He acquires a gun and makes a stand in his local Jobcentre, hoping to attract attention and somehow change his life. His attempt is a total disaster, simply confirming that Jonah is condemned to be one of life's perpetual losers. Spotlight Publications ISBN: 978 0 9560209 05 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
