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Chester Dreadnought bluffs his way into the crumbling stately home of an impecunious aristocratic family, and even a trigger-happy belted Earl suffering from hallucinations cannot keep at bay the enterprising pair of jewel thieves who are pursuing their loot - not to mention Chester - round the castle. Suits of armour and secret doors, mistaken identities and dotty servants all help to provide the variety of fare that goes to the making of this wild goose chase.5 women, 5 men

The imaginary lines are the things we wish we could say, or had said usually to the opposite sex. Here, they are asides in the dialogue which provide amusing counterpoints to what the characters are really saying to each other. Will Sir Michael get Wanda to go off with him for a weekend frolic? Will Wanda decide who she wants? Will Howard win Wanda or get stuck with Carol? This witty, literate romantic comedy is sure to delight and amuse.3 women, 2 men

After receiving a letter from beyond the grave, Carla Crale believes her mother, who died in prison, was wrongly convicted of her father's murder. In a passionate attempt to clear her name, she persuades those present on the day of her father's death to return to the scene of the crime and "go back" 16 years to recount their version of events. An unusual take on the traditional murder mystery, the action of the play slips seamlessly from past to present, examining the danger of relying on personal testimony warped by time, prejudice and perception. By studying each suspect's testimony, and the various inconsistencies between them, the drama arrives at a disturbing and terrible truth."Demonstrates the author's uncanny skill. The answer to the riddle is brilliant." THE TIMES

Written by award-winning playwright Paddy Campbell (Wet House), Day of the Flymo looks at the lives of young people deemed to be chaotic, a brother and sister struggling to cover up the cracks and the mechanisms that swing into action when social services step in. Based on his own experience working in a children's home, Paddy Campbell's Day of the Flymo asks what do you do when the state decides it's going to take over from your Mam?

When the Catholic Church decides to close the tiny convent of St Gudrun and dispose of its assets, it unwittingly brings tragedy to the peaceful village of Redston.

Following their success with Dazzle, the authors have turned their attention to football (a.k.a. soccer) in this hilarious musical about a hapless city team out to win the World Cup Six a Side Championship. With a host of comic characters, this fun filled comedy is a sure winner. Rockasocka offers opportunities for flexible casting and can be played on a proscenium or thrust stage or in the round to create a football atmosphere.|6 women, 6 men

Period 1818 (Regency), 1843 (Early Victorian), 1940s. Vocal score on hire. Perusal material available.13 women, 10 men

The folk tale is embellished with fresh touches as the legend of the Sword in the Stone is reflected in Jack's methods, the Dame has a tremendous fight with the Giant's evil henchman and the original Vegetable Fairy displays her usual Power for Good (she is frequently overly optimistic and bungles her efforts). The climatic contest between Jack and the Giant is described in detail and special interpolations include an updated version of a famous Grimaldi comedy "baby bathing' scene.Large flexible cast

Dodie Smith's children's novel is brought to the stage by Glyn Robbins.

Recently widowed, Anna is visited by her three middle-aged children who have decided that the family house must be sold and Anna move either to a residential home or sheltered housing. In fact, anywhere so long as it's not with any of them.3 women, 1 man

In a hotel room in Azerbaijan, Howard wakes up with a hangover. Proffering English tea and sympathy is ministry official, Yellena. Slowly, it emerges that Howard, who is to referee an important international football match, has disgraced himself the previous evening at a dinner. Or has he?

A young man and woman meet in a wayside hotel during lunch hour to express their love. In order to be discreet, he has fabricated a story of marriage, children, distant home, to satisfy the concierge.The woman is confused when confronted with this fabrication, and as she unravels the matter in her mind the enchantment of love begins to fade. In brilliant dialogue by one of England's best writers.2 women, 1 man

Amelia, Rachel and Joanne, the wives of three rich men, meet regularly to continue their charity work for Save Our Starving. In order to increase their charity's turnover, Amelia thinks up a scheme to play the stock market, exploiting information gained from their husbands' business dealings.

What happens when two writers who have worked together for years start to hate each other? The team has won awards and made money. Harry Kent has saved and invested and now lives with his glamorous wife in a sun drenched luxury flat high above the Sussex coast, where the play is set. Paul Riggs has spent his fees on booze and birds, and he lives in dread of bookies' heavies. Harry wants to break the partnership that is Paul's lifeline, but Paul knows a sinister secret from Harry's past. They are therefore locked together in a dance from which murder seems the only escape and they have just plotted the perfect crime for their latest TV film.1 woman, 3 men

In a tiny, tatty room in a teachers' centre, Team B are up to their eyebrows in A Level English Literature marking. Elsewhere in the building, the dreaded Team A are coping far better. Doors slam, tempers are lost, and personalities crumble as the situation becomes ever more chaotic.

In this wry romantic comedy, Max and Kate tell the story of the marriage break-up in two chronological threads. When Kate, feeling under-appreciated, moves out, her father-in-law moves in with Max because he cannot bear his wife Jenny any longer. Then Jenny moves in with Kate.

A comedy which opens in the hours following the funeral of George Marlowe. The caterers have got the wake confused with a child's fifth birthday tea, and things go downhill with the green jelly. Then George's ghost arrives to show the three women in his life that life goes on.

The Affair is a 1962 play by Ronald Millar based on the novel by C.P. Snow. A group of professors at Cambridge University try to hire an old colleague back even though they all don't like him, they all agree he was dismissed unfairly.

World famous director Sebastian Rickter is holding open auditions for a new West End musical called Dream Street and is looking for undiscovered talent. Local kids are encouraged to audition so Jemima, Lily, Hugo and Charlie decide to go for it!|Large flexible cast

Set in the village of Pumpernickel, the Forest Fairy and Attrocia, the Witch, battle for the villagers. Attrocia builds the Gingerbread House to entice the children, Hansel and Gretel, but events stop short before they are eaten, although the witch gets her just desserts!

Lydia and her boyfriend Marcus rehearse the murder of Theo, Lydia's husband, which they are to commit that evening. When the victim and "perfect witness" arrive all goes according to plan except that Marcus kills Lydia. A ghastly mistake - or are there some deviations from the original plot? In reality Marcus is Theo's boyfriend and Lydia the intended victim all along.2 women, 2 men

When Student Alan moves into an attic flat, he does not expect to find it already inhabited by someone else. They mysterious Philip claims to be the son of an African chief with ten wives waiting for him back home, but his presence is the least of Alan's worries.-1 woman, 3 men

When Harold Spooks is sprung from prison in order to tell the gang where in the hotel he stashed the loot, it seems that everything is going to plan. Unfortunately, he's the wrong Harold Spooks and this Harold has no idea where the money is hidden. He's also a bit of an idiot and liable to give the game away at any moment.-3 women, 3 men

David Wood has adapted this fairy tale into a musical play rather than conventional pantomime. Comedy, adventure and lively original songs combine to make these unusual plays sure-fire hits with family audiences...5 women, 8 men

Penniless Dame Foxtrot doesn't know her old Grandfather Clock is a magical possession. Years ago the Fairy Queen locked into it the wicked Black Imp who menaced Fairyland. If the clock ever struck One the Imp would be freed, to the Queen took away the key. But the wicked Wizard steals the key, frees the Imp, and seeks to destroy Fairyland by using him to get the magic Jewel of Miracles.Large flexible cast

Mr Wilkins, an unpopular master of Jennings' boarding school, is rumoured to be leaving. When Mr Wilkins is asked to play the King in the end of term performance of Henry V, the result is near to chaos. However, the last-minute arrival of a "real" actor saves the day.-1 woman, 4 men, 3 girls, 4 boys

Set in Penang, Malaysia, and based on a true story, this powerful, gripping and unnervingly funny play focuses on two young Englishmen facing the death sentence for drug-trafficking. Their bewilderment and inadequacy in dealing with the experience, and their reactions to an alien culture, together with those of their families, only serve to make matters worse.4 women, 5 men

The translator of a popular version of Feydeau's A Flea in Her Ear scored another success with this acclaimed farce at the National Theatre of Great Britain. More slam bang experiences in mistaken identities and sexual peccadillos, this hilarious story begins with M. Pinglet's efforts to have a fling with Mme. Paillardin, who is terminally bored with her husband. The lovers book a room in a very out of the way hotel which quickly becomes a destination for practically everyone they know.Large cast

Adapted from the story by Hans Christian Andersen, "The Snow Queen" is the story of Gerda, a little girl who searches for her friend Kai when she is bewitched and imprisoned by the Snow Queen.

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay." Romans 12:19 This book also includes two short stories - San Sebastian and Noche de Sangre - which expand the world of the plays.