Hobson's Choice
11th - 13th May 2018
Henry Hobson a British widower, is the overbearing owner of a shoe shop. His three daughters -- Alice, Vicky and Maggie work for him and all are eager to get out from under his thumb. When the headstrong Maggie announces she intends to marry Henry's best employee, Will, father and daughter engage in an intense showdown. As Maggie works on launching a competing business, she also helps her sisters free themselves of their domineering father.
Cast
Hobson - Nick Grafton
Maggie - Eliza Welch
Willie - Luke Hickman
Alice - Fiona Woodward
Vicky - Danni Compton
Jim - Andy Ward
Albert Prosser - Ciaran Savage
Freddie Beenstock - Alex Grieson
Dr Mcfarland - Craig Benson
Mrs Hepworth - Zoe Tuxford
Ada Figgins - Laura Stothard
Directed by Carol Boweness
When did you last see your trousers
9th - 11th November 2018
This hilarious farce begins quietly enough with Howard and Penny asleep. A burglar climbs through the window and steals various items, including Howard's suit. Awakening, Howard announces his intention to get back to the wife! But how can he in only vest and underpants? Before you can say "jockey shorts" he is being chased around the flat by his Danish au pair, the Home Secretary and a randy constable who doubles as a flasher. Add to this a punk with rainbow colored hair, a gravelly voice Captain and a singing telegram Gorilla and you have the ingredients for a night of outrageous fun!
Cast
Howard - Craig Benson
Penny - Eliza Welch
Tove - Sally Ibbertson
Home Secretary - Nick Grafton
Constable - Steve Brundell
Burglar/Inspector - Ciaran Savage
Jimmy/Gorilla - Alex Grierson
Dierdre - Sue Baker
Captain Webber - Nathan Partington
Directed by Carol Boweness
Two
Friday 22nd - Saturday 24th March 2019
Two by Jim Cartwright. A sharp and touching slice of English life set in a Northern Pub owned by a savagely bickering husband and wife. Two is a series of short vignettes that skilfully combines pathos and humour. Traditionally all 14 characters are played by just 'two' actors - but in a delightful new take on the play a whole host of actors will be bringing this play to light.
Featuring, a bickering husband and wife who run the pub and the dozen regulars who pass through their pub in an evening each with their own story to tell. When a little boy is left behind by his father, a fragile reconciliation occurs as a dark tragedy is revealed.
A skill-full mix of both tragedy and comedy, it will have you both crying with laughter and sadness.
Cast
Landlord - Luke Hickman
Landlady - Eliza Welch
Old Woman - Sue Baker
Moth - Nathan Partington
Maudie - Laura Stothard
Old Man - Craig Benson
Mrs Igar - Linda Stewart
Mr Igar - Ciaran Savage
Lesley - Sally Ibbertson
Roy - Ciaran Savage
Fred - Steve Brundell
Alice - Sue Baker
Woman - Linda Stewart
Boy - Arron Raw
Directed by Nick Grafton