Bücher der Reihe Acting Edition S.

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

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

Isabel Merryweather runs an antique shop with her Rear-admiral father. One of her eccentric customers leaves a baby in the shop and Isabel's strong maternal feelings are aroused.Assisted by her most eccentric visitor of all she sets about an unconventional adoption plan.The unexpected results are astonishingly successful, affecting not least the Rear-admiral.6 women, 4 men

In a neglected graveyard we encounter both the quick and the dead. Deceased Harry is waiting for his wife, Beth, to join him. Unable to be seen, or to communicate with the living, Harry can only watch helplessly as his daughter Angie wheels the deaf and ailing Beth to his graveside.

In a hospital housed in an old palazzo, two Englishmen recovering consciousness both see the ward ceiling, covered by a huge painting of Heaven, and imagine they have 'passed on'. In conversation it transpires that Fletcher, a rather rough type, has led the sort of Byronic life that scholarly Luby has only written about.|2 women, 5 men

Frank and Mary Shaw have a child after twelve years of interesting but unfulfilled marriage. Through their poignant soliloquies, and scenes replayed from Andrew's, their son's, formative years, it is revealed how he becomes the centre of their separate worlds. Without wanting to leave Mary, it suits Frank to have a longrunning affair. When Mary finds out she smothers her own hurt so that Andrew remains emotionally secure.|5 women, 4 men

This adaptation of the Pied Piper tale centres on the figure of Blankenfeld, the one member of the Town Council to feel a moral obligation towards the Piper once he has rid the town of rats. He alone is exempt from the doom the town brings upon itself by ignoring the Piper?s demands for his payment.|2 women, 13 men

Father has raised Alan and Emily single-handedly. Now Father has left for a new life in America and Alan is at a loss as to what to do. Should he sell the house - and help pregnant Emily who needs money - or marry Rita and stay where he is?|3 women, 2 men, 1 girl, 1 boy

Leah discovers her author husband Gordon is having an affair with Ursula. Meanwhile, Gordon remembers Umjana Land, the childhood dream world he inhabited with his sister Agnes, and determines to write. When Agnes appears, having written a Booker Prize-nominated book about Umjana Land, Gordon is left strangely alone as his daughter Leah, Ursula and Agnes find a common bond.|4 women, 3 men