London Suite by Neil Simon

16^th – 19^th September 2009

This comedy drama follows the visits of four different guests during their stay in a deluxe suite in a small but comfortable hotel in London. Settling Accounts features a struggling author resolving a dispute with his financial advisor in an appropriately creative way. Going Home tells of a widowed mother accompanied by her daughter who tries to persuade her to agree to a blind date. Sidney and Diana are the third visitors - a fading actress meets her estranged husband, only to receive news she isn’t expecting. Finally The Man on the Floor, as the title suggests, has more physical comedy as an American couple lose their Wimbledon tickets and a desperate hunt ensues.

Mr Wonderful by James Robson

11^th – 14^th November 2009

Norma Green, 45, is a factory-worker who spends her time looking after her bedridden mother Phoebe and dreams of her Mr Wonderful – searching unsuccessfully through a dating agency. Phoebe spends her day eating liquorice allsorts and lapsing into her Queen Mother impression at inopportune moments as Norma meets a series of unlikely suitors. Along comes Geoff Lazenby, a former teacher with a classic motor car and every inch the gentleman. Could he be the one? This heart-warming play is full of lovely moments and all too near the truth comments on the challenges of life, love and relationships.

Dick Whittington by Graham Barraclough

14^th – 17^th and 21^st – 23^rd January 2010

Our traditional family pantomime by Graham Barraclough. Dick travels from Gloucester with his cat to find his fortune in London. He meets Alice Fitzwarren who persuades her father to give Dick a job. All is well until something goes missing and Dick gets the blame and is dismissed in disgrace. Determined to prove his innocence Dick joins a voyage to the Barbary Coast, where his adventures really begin! The evil King Rat and the all-powerful Sheik Anvac are set to ruin Dick’s chances of happiness – will he ever get back to England? Will he be able to prove his innocence? All the usual fun and frolics of traditional pantomime make this great family entertainment - not to be missed!

Killing Time by Richard Stockwell

3^rd – 6^th March 2010

A chance meeting brings together Rick and Jane and within hours Jane is at Rick’s house recounting details of her unhappy marriage and violent husband. Rick also has a story to tell and surprisingly seems to know Jane’s husband and has plans for him. The two characters gradually reveal more about themselves and their true thoughts and the balance of power constantly shifts between them. This challenging thriller twists and turns towards its gripping conclusion: who will be the ultimate predator and who is the prey?

Life Begins At Seventy by David Muncaster

21^st – 24^th April 2010

This is a light-hearted and touching story about four older – but certainly not over the hill – people which proves that you are never too old to fall in love. Betty and Dorothy have known each other all their lives and their constant bickering belies a deep friendship and shared tragedy. Straight-laced Tom has recently moved into the area and is friends with the ageing rogue Bill, whose half-forgotten reputation for womanising is soon to be a key factor in the future happiness of all four characters. This premiere production is a lovely illustration of how to keep a youthful outlook on life regardless of age – to which we all aspire!

Good Grief by Keith Waterhouse

16^th – 19^th June 2010

This is a beautifully sensitive and touching play with many humorous moments. It centres on the widow of the editor of a national tabloid. In his final days Sam urged his wife June to keep a diary after his death to help her through her bereavement. She decides to keep a verbal diary in the form of private conversations with the late Sam that only the audience can hear. Her stepdaughter Pauline is determined to “look after” her and Sam’s former colleague Eric turns up with some interesting news from the office. June befriends Duggie, a stranger with whom she can share her feelings of loneliness and finds some comfort. But Duggie, like Eric and Pauline has his own agenda and as June uncovers some unsavoury details from the past she gains courage and strength to go forward. A wonderfully moving and uplifting play.

Junior Production

8^th – 11^th July 2010

Our annual production featuring our talented junior chorus. Watch out for details nearer the time.