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by Jimmie Chinn directed by Jeff Heys
Synopsis:
It has only taken him ten years, but Gordon has finally plucked up the courage to ask his girlfriend Sylvia for her hand in marriage. As is often the case, the problems
lie with the people around them. Gordon's parents, Stanley and Myrtle, think their son is marrying far beneath them, while on Sylvia's side, Vic and Joyce consider
their counterparts to be unbearable snobs.
Will hostilities be suspended to allow the big day to run smoothly? Will Sheila's best friend Yvonne ever keep her comments to herself?
Our second excursion into Jimmie Chinn territory (the first one was “Straight and Narrow” in 1995) is this warm hearted and ultimately very moving comedy of family life.
Characters:
2 younger people in twenties; 4 older parents; female next door neighbour.
The ages of the characters is very general as parents have to look old enough to have a son/daughter of marriagable age.
The next door neighbour, Yvonne, is older than Sylvia but still in her thirties
Casting details:
First read through Wednesday September 1st at 7.30pm in the theatre.
Play dates: Saturday January 22nd to Saturday January 29th 2011
For more information ring Jeff Heys on 01706 215012
by Thomas Hardy directed by Lynda Birch
Synopsis:
The Day After the Fair by Frank Harvey is based on a story by Thomas Hardy
Anna, a servant girl from the country, meets an attractive stranger from London at the annual town fair .
Illiterate Anna persuades her mistress to carry on a correspondence with him on her behalf. In writing her servant’s love letters,
and reading out his replies, the mistress herself falls in love with Charles and he with her. Charles, innocent of the deception,
proposes marriage to Anna. Only when it is too late does he discover the real writer of the letters .
The play ends with the “unhappy” couple setting off for London, leaving Edith, whose own marriage is hardly blissful, desolate. Period: late 19th century.
Characters;
Edith Harnham-the mistress:-late twenties/early thirties
Arthur Harnham:-obviously older than his wife(supporting role)
Letty Harnham:- Arthur’s older sister (mature,supporting role)
Anna;- a young servant girl/late teens
Charles Bradford:- trainee barrister-twenties.
Sarah :young servant (very small part)
Casting details:
First read through: Tuesday September 7th at 7.30pm in the theatre
Casting Night : Tuesday September 14th at 7.30pm in the theatre
Play dates Saturday March 26th to Saturday March 31st 2011
For more information ring Lynda on 01706 213560
There will be no Play Reading in August.The meetings will resume on Thursday September 9th and the play will be "The Beauty Queen of Lenane" by Martin McDonagh