Nine Poles of England
When a young mother tries to claim her ‘nine poles of England’, she finds that prejudice on the allotments has deeper roots than dock leaves. (3m, 1f)
Dream the Impossible Dream by John M Jennings
A man, happy in his work and home life. A truly happy man? Yes, but one who aspires to something else: an impossible dream. (5m)
Bubbly Blonde by Reg Mitchell
Middle-aged people who haven’t grown old, and who still seek friendship and a little excitement in the twilight years of life, still have their past to overcome.(1m, 2f)
‘...full of fun and surprises with excellent script writing.’
ISBN: 1-904232-34-5
Bubbly Blonde:
Two sisters in their sixties meet in the park cafe, where the younger one, Barbara, has arranged to meet a gentleman who has replied to her advertisement in a ‘lonely hearts’ column. But the appearance of the gentleman comes as a surprise to them both.
(1m, 2f - playing time approx 35 mins)
Performed in the Civic Hall
Stratford-upon-Avon
A Chance Encounter:
James, his wife Pamela and their children are nearing the end of their activity holiday in the Welsh borders. James, now a Minister of State, recognises a lady with whom he had a chance encounter in London some fifteen years earlier. They recall their earlier meeting at which she read his palm, and James discovers there was more to it than he had believed possible.
Garden of Remembrance:
After the funeral of their son, an elderly couple exchange bitter memories of their younger years. Recriminations mix with accusations.
(1m,1f - playing time approx 18 mins)
Performed in The Other Place of the Royal Shakespeare Company
