TUESDAY JUNE 2 AT 7.15 PM
Stourbridge Theatre Company.
“12 hr Life” by Robert Scott.
Co-directors Michaela Revel-Maton and Dan Price
Technical Leads Tim French and Ken Gristwood
Dylan should be going to a conference but, after a chance encounter with Samantha and some forthright discussion, he’s playing truant and having the time of his life. Is it possible to live a life in one day?
Run time approximately 40 minutes.
Kineton Amateur Dramatic Society
“Village Fete” by Benjamin Keyser.
Director tba
Technical Lead tba
In the immediate aftermath of a disastrous village fete, the WI committee meet to discuss what might be done to cause less bloodshed next year.
Run time approximately 20 minutes.
Lighthorne Drama Group.
“Does My Bum Look Big In This?” by Johnny Grim
Director Steve Farr
Technical Lead Tom Willcock
Three middle-aged friends – Donna, Janice and Sharon – meet up before Janice is due to leave to attend her sister’s wedding. Then, unexpectedly, they hear that the ceremony has been called off. Romantic ideals clash with the brutal realities of life.
Run time approximately 25 minutes.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 3 AT 7.15 PM
Dandy Productions, Stratford.
“The Hairy Biker” by Angela Dandy
Director Angela Dandy
Technical Lead Dwayne Dawson
It’s Lizzie’s birthday and a day full of surprises, some welcome and some deeply unsettling. The Hairy Biker contests (contends) that, in a bewildering and often perilous modern world, human connection, kindness and shared laughter remain the deepest sources of reassurance.
Run time 25 minutes.
Clarke and Hunzinger Players, Warwickshire.
“Where I Lie” written and directed by Imogen Clarke and Elizabeth Huntzinger.
Technical Lead Oliver Clarke.
A close friendship group come together for their annual catch-up. Tainted by a tragedy, smiles soon drop as they each admit to not wanting to continue the tradition. The play explores the difficulty of maintaining a withering friendship.
Run time approximately 25 minutes.
Monkee Dubonnet , Stratford
“All an Act” by Lewis Hills
Director Benjamin Keyser
Technical Lead Benjamin Keyser
A washed-up director decides to stage Shakespeare in the village hall. A highly prestigious evening, can the cast pull off the best production of Hamlet the stage has ever seen?
Run time approximately 45 minutes
THURSDAY JUNE 4 AT 7.15 PM
Banbury Cross Players, Oxfordshire.
“A Handbag” by Anthony Horowitz
Director Chrissie Garrett
Production Manager Debby Andrews
Technical Lead Lucy Byford
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is being rehearsed in preparation for a first performance. As the actors tackle Wilde’s wit, manners and mistaken identities, comedy and reality collide.
Run time approximately 40 minutes.
Caramba Theatre Company, Gloucs.
“RITA” by Mollie Howell
Directed by Mollie Howell
Technical Lead Kate Guest, Tbc.
In a hidden bunker, a grieving father protects RITA – an AI created from the memories of his daughter. Programmed to learn empathy, the one human trait he believes could defeat violence and greed, RITA becomes both his refuge and his greatest risk. As enemies close in, their bond deepens, but the line between machine and child, love and survival, begins to blur.
Run time approximately 45 minutes.
Broadly Speaking, Warwickshire
“Mop and Bucket” by Benjamin Keyser
Director tba
Technical Lead tba
Mr Bucket’s business is failing. After the cleaner finds him sleeping in the office, can a conversation help reignite the workplace ?
Run time approximately 20 minutes.
FRIDAY JUNE 5 AT . 7.15 PM
Phoenix Players Stratford
“What Lies Before Us“ by Chloe McDonald
Director Karen McDonald
Technical Lead Callum McCormick
Have you ever wondered what faces you after your die? Will you meet your loved ones again? Or will you meet someone you never expected? Follow Margot as she navigates her first steps through heaven, learning how to appreciate what she had, rather than wishing for what she has lost.
Run time approximately 25 minutes
Heckington Players, Lincolnshire.
“Wise Men Nor Fools” by Kei Bailey.
Director Colette Buchanan-Gray
Technical Lead David Whipps
Comedy duo Roger Salt and Peter Pepper shot to fame in the 1970’s with their TV show, A Pinch of Salt and Pepper. But celebrity status and a gruelling schedule took their toll. We find them in 1989, in the dressing room of a rundown theatre. Where did it all go wrong?
Run time under 45 minutes
Lynden Players. Middleton Cheney, Northants.
“Rambles on Radio” by Robert Scott
Director Ben Tutt
Technical Lead Jo Bailey
During a live broadcast which gradually descends into chaos, Christopher is delighted to be performing his play on the radio, with his daughter in a starring role, but others are less content with the casting. And there’s more drama behind the microphone than is going out over the air.
Run time approximately 30 mins
SATURDAY JUNE 6 AT 7.15 PM
Rugby Theatre, Warwickshire
“Day Of Judgement” by Michael Lynch
Director Mark Rumsey
Technical Lead Steve Orton
In a modern day courtroom, a defendant is on trial and the prosecution must convince the audience of his guilt. Ultimately, after hearing the evidence, it is they who will decide whether he is guilty or not.
Run time approximately 25 minutes
Criterion Theatre, Coventry.
TBA
Free Spirit Productions, Stratford.
“Whisking Eggs” by Jackie Lines.
Director Jackie Lines
Producer Ian McLean
Technical Lead tba
A Vicar’s naive wife finds herself as a lodger to menopausal telephone Dominatrix, Doreen, whose clients include the clergy. Can the truth be hidden or will all be revealed by the outrageous and eccentric Lady Cartingdon Smythe? Mild sexual references.
Run time approximately 35 minutes.