Scaramouche Jones by Justin Butcher
presented by White Cobra Productions
Scaramouche Jones tells the epic story of one man's extraordinary life which spans the twentieth century, from the day his mother gave birth in a Trinidadian brothel to his final performance in the circus ring on the last night of the millennium.
The play toured with the late Pete Postlethwaite in the title role, a part he loved, describing the script as "a phenomenal piece of writing and to do it justice is extraordinary".
This production of Justin Butcher's epic script was first presented as part of Northampton's Masque Theatre's 80th anniversary season. Such was the reception it received, director Kate Billingham and actor Richard Jordan continued touring the show.
Amy's View by David Hare
presented by The Company Of Players
1979, Esme Allen is a well-known West End actress at just the moment when the West End is ceasing to offer actors a regular way of life. The visit of her daughter Amy, with a new boyfriend sets in train a series of events which only find their shape sixteen years later.
Amy's View mixes love, death and the theatre in a heady and original way. A modern tragedy vibrating with passion both public and private, both moving and funny.
Into The Woods by Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine
presented by The Barn Theatre Club
When a baker and his wife learn they have been cursed with childlessness by the witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to, and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk).
Everyone's wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results.
Awarded the Mercury Challenge Cup for Winner
Martha, Josie and The Chinese Elvis by Charlotte Jones
presented by Heath Players
In modern life counselling appears to benefit us all from time to time, although the counselling Josie practices would be of doubtful benefit in the long term.
As a single parent faced with the financial problems of today she has kept together by the best means at her disposal. Alas there is a price to be paid which she has to confront on her 40th birthday.
This story with its humour, generosity of human spirit and diverse characters will bring tears of laughter and sorrow from the audience. Will truth be the explosive that blows the family apart or be the cement that draws them together. I give you Martha, Josie and The Chinese Elvis.
Awarded the Roy Seamen Hart for Stage Presentation
Talking Heads by Alan Bennett
presented by Hertford Dramatic & Operatic Society
Bed among the Lentils
Alcoholic Susan is a failure at jam making and flower arranging and is not at all certain about God! Which is a shame as her patronising husband is a popular and upwardly mobile vicar! Her life changes when she has an affair with grocer Ramesh Ramesh 111.
A woman of no importance
Miss Schofield, self described office linchpin, finds her world crumbles when her strict regime is disrupted. Her health deteriorates and she is spirited away to hospital. She attempts to reconstruct her office routine by organising staff and patients but when co-workers don't visit, it is revealed she is not as popular or significant as she thought.
Awarded the Tony Bentley Tankard for Adjudicators Award
The Lockerbie Bomber by Kenneth N.Ross
presented by Tryst Theatre
The bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie in December 1988 killed 270 people and was the worst terrorist atrocity in the UK. Now, for the first time, the appalling tragedy is brought to the stage in this powerful new play which dramatises the search for the truth about the outrage.
A mixture of fact and fiction, it's set in the present day (from autumn 2011 to spring 2012) and looks at the bombing from three different perspectives - the victims' families, journalists investigating the case and the UK and US security services engaged in covering up what happened.
The play contains strong language and some disturbing scenes.
Awarded the Ted Harden Rose Bowl for Runner-Up
Awarded the Freston Salver for Audience Award
In extreme circumstances this programme may be subject to change without notice. Refunds on tickets will only be given if there is no performance.
