Bücher der Reihe Acting Edition S.

On a sunny afternoon, Grantham, a retired army officer, cleans his service revolver. Jessica, his younger wife, arrives with tea. But this normal scene changes when the subject of divorce arises and Jessica shoots Grantham. Dotty Aunt Herbacia happily plans the funeral and when Amelia arrives from America she reassures Jessica. But Herbacia has her own plans...3 women, 2 men

Two elderly gentlemen stroll on to an almost bare terrace. They discuss various subjects - the past, schooldays, climate, the sea, moustaches, the war, families, etc., etc. It is not until the following scene when we meet two women that we realize we are actually in the grounds of a mental hospital, and that these people are patients. Although with no plot at all in the conventional sense and sparse dialogue, by the end of the afternoon we have been moved to compassion and respect.2 women, 3 men

Seven guests sit and chat, gradually discovering that each has been invited for a totally different reason. Peter analyses the reasons for their presence: each is guilty of one of the seven deadly sins. Salvation arrives for four of them as the coach comes to take everyone home.5 women, 2 men

Sequel to Sailor Beware. A couple await their wedding day amidst surprise telegrams and misunderstandings.|5 women, 4 men

When Ferris reluctantly agreed to look after his sister''s seedy country inn while she''s on vacation, he did not anticipate all the wild comings-and-goings involving her affairs! Over the course of his house-sitting, Ferris becomes engulfed in lies, confusions, and bewilderments as he tries prevent the inevitable meetings of husbands, wives, and lovers in assorted compromising situations.|2 women, 3 men

Harold Makepiece, a redundant Civil Servant, while taking a quiet holiday at the seaside, gets into conversation with Joyce, whose main preoccupation is feeding sparrows, in whose welfare she seems to take a somewhat exaggerated interest. What starts as an odd but moderately reasonable exchange gradually turns into a nightmare as Harold becomes involved also with a freakish Edward and the seaweed-eating Sandra. It turns out that all three are planning to bomb a large power station nearly because of the pollution it causes. They try and rope in Harold as an accessory, until events are taken out of all their hands in a totally unexpected way.-2 women, 2 men

Mr and Mrs Hudd are celebrating their wedding anniversary at Elaine and Bob's house. Friends and family are invited along to share the caviar and to toast this odd-ball couple with champagne. However a creaking floorboard, a leaking pipe and the odd behaviour of the party members makes the day most memorable - for all the wrong reasons.-3 women, 3 men

A story of elopement in eighteenth century London, Lock Up Your Daughters! was a London hit that has enjoyed a successful revival. Co-written by the award-winning lyricist of the classic OLIVER!4 women, 15 men

The first act tells of Alice's adventures in Wonderland, of the people she meets there, including the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter and March Hare, and of her escape into the Looking Glass land of the second act, where she finds the rest of Lewis Carroll's well-loved people.13 women, 13 men

Philip Ashley travels to Italy to find his cousin Ambrose has died suddenly and Rachel, Ambrose's wife, has gone. Philip returns to England convinced Rachel was responsible for Ambrose's death, hoping to inherit his possessions. When Rachel arrives in England Philip falls in love with her. One small event after another causes a kind of see-saw of belief and disbelief. Is Rachel a scheming murderess or a grossly maligned woman?2 women, 5 men

With the capable and experienced Celia Johns growing more and more frustrated by staying aimlessly at home and her husband Rupert proving more and more inefficient as a businessman, it seems a good idea - though Rupert is shocked at first - that they should change places: and indeed Celia soon starts Rupert's firm on a profit-making course, while Rupert runs the house with equal efficiency and enthusiasm.-4 women, 4 men

On her return from a celebration party Gillian finds she has been sent a copy of her own novel The Lady Is Dead. The series of accidents that follow convince her that someone is trying to murder her by one of the methods described in her book.-5 women

The usual high jinks are promised at the Christmas party at Harrison Hosiery. However events take a downward spiral when Julia appears with a black eye and Barbara, hiding a pregnancy, is discovered in a pool of her blood. But a helping hand is extended from a most unexpected quarter.5 women

Haddleton is in Munich on an important business project, which he has every hope of bringing to a successful conclusion with his German associate, Dietl.|1 woman, 5 men

In a suburban bedroom three boys Don, Bryn and Shaun, are "immersed in a world of fantasy, a world where good and evil meet in battle across a landscape of the imagination". Mean-while, on Wuldor, a parallel world, King Fruma is having a spot of bother with his wicked brother Snithan, and instructs his wizard, Dwimor, to protect his son, Prince Erfa.Large flexible cast

Dolly and Clara arrive at Castle Drackenberg, unaware that danger lurks behind every corner, for the castle's owner, Count Drackenberg is a vampire. Nick Warburton combines elements of the vampire horror genre - including a sinister henchman, surly villagers and doughty vampire expert.

In The Importance of Being Earnest Jack Worthing discovers every obstacle has been removed from marriage to Gwendolen. Or so he believes. Gwendolen's mother, Lady Bracknell, confesses her own bizarre family history, revealing she is not Gwendolen's mother, she is her father! Paul Doust has produced a perfect simulation of Wilde's characteristically epigrammatic wit in this splendid role for an actress - or actor!1 woman, 1 man

A flood in the fen country has trapped two prison officials and their prisoner, Sarat Carn, who is on her way to the gallows for the murder of her brother. But Sister Mary Bonaventure is convinced of her innocence and just before the police launch arrives, a confession is forced from the real murderer.8 women, 3 men

As the New York Post outlines: "It is set in a real Rome. A Rome you really miss...It is set there because a young, conservative, slightly stuffy American businessman has come to retrieve the body of his father, who was killed in an automobile accident...what it adds up to is grown-up entertainment...so well done and so basically diverting that it can only be taken for the pleasurable thing it is."-2 women, 7 men

Armstrong Armstrong, struggling to become a writer, is convinced that he is ugly and scarred - her only forms of escape are the cinema and her absent fathers' collection of records. This surreal, dream-like, black comedy-drama is written by the author of "Straight and Narrow".

Hoping to revive their flagging marriage, and celebrate twenty-five years together, Dougie takes Lorna back to their honeymoon hotel in Majorca. The hotel is still managed by the same couple and Lorna is reminded of her liaison with Miguel, the hotel owner and local Romeo. Out of the memories of Lorna, Miguel and his 'wife', Regietta, step their younger selves to re-enact the events of twenty-five years ago and we eavesdrop on earlier decisions with the knowledge of what happens later!-4 women, 3 men

Come Out To Play is a play for five women. Emily has been brought up by her Aunt Helen in a strict belief in the wickedness of time-wasting amusements and the necessity for constant "good-works" and ceaseless committees for the improvement of everybody. Above all, her long-dead father has been held before her as a shining example of rigorous puritanism. Dutifully, Emily follows Aunt Helen's teachings, even if she reads Marie Corelli novels in secret. The unexpected arrival of Connie Clayton-flamboyant ex-Gaiety girl and one-time close friend of Emily's father, however, reveals a different picture of him and precipitates a crisis.|5 women

Herod sends his soldiers to slaughter the innocents and Rachel's son is slain. Finding an officer in the stable she determines to kill him. Then a soldier enters. Revolted by his orders, he had mutinously attacked the officer. His rough, kindly wisdom overcomes Rachel's hysteria. Wearily she leans against the manger and suddenly all bitterness is drained from her, and in its place is charity.|1 woman, 3 men

Set in the room in the house in which the Last Supper took place, this play relates the events surrounding the Easter passion. The story begins with news of the arrest of Jesus on Holy Thursday, and continues through to the final scene on Easter morning.|4 women, 3 men

Alan Brown's pantomimes recreate those of Victorian times, blending traditional elements - including Harlequin interludes and suggestions for period songs - with subtle updatings to suit modern young audiences.Large flexible cast

Dream Date is a teenage comic-strip magazine which crams its pages, and the heads of some of those who read it, with glamorous fantasies of romance, pop stars and boyfriends. Contrasted with this is the central character, Kathy, a sixteen year old who has turn her back on her own life and friends in search of a fantastic Mr. Right, as personified in the feature articles of Dream Date.Large flexible cast

John's Bowen's adapation of THE BACHAE by Euripides.7 women, 6 men

Helen has happily remarried, her first husband being reported dead by the French police. Her daughter, Susan, distrusts her stepfather and thinks he only married Helen for her money. Michael, Susan's boyfriend, receives a blackmailing phone call which is followed up by two anonymous letters. After the mysterious Mr. Watson has received several visitors, it appears that certain people know more about the affair than they're prepared to talk about.5 women, 4 men

A wicked young squire Edward seduces then murders a beautiful werewolf Xenia, who bites him then dies. He then seduces Victoria and her maidservant. When Victoria goes into childbirth, Edward's illegitimate progeny is revealed to be a werewolf...With seven murders, three seductions and numerous bite marks, this exhausting melodrama is a campy evening's delight, perfect for Halloween entertainment.6 women, 3 men, 1 boy or girl

Panic grips West Lynstead when a famous dress designer is raped and strangled. Andrew Wingate, headmaster of the local school, sets up his own "neighbourhood watch" and, disguised as a woman, walks the woods at night, laying himself open as bait for the killer. Suspense builds in this exciting play as Andrew is accused by an anonymous caller of attempted rape and a schoolgirl is lured into the hands of the killer...3 women, 4 men