One of America's great dramatists rocked the worlds of Broadway and Hollywood in this moving drama about a desperately self-destructive alcoholic actor and Georgie, his long-suffering wife. A searing, emotional play of love and redemption.
Ralph, in his seventies and terminally ill, has two final missions: to be reconciled to his long-abandoned son Michael, and, secretly, to ensure he is not a burden to his younger, devoted wife Anna as he goes "into that good night". But Ralph wrecks all hope of reconciliation when he picks a fight with Michael's girlfriend. Later, alone, Ralph receives the "Visitor" whose services he has hired to provide the painless ending. But the visitor plays a devastating trick.|2 women, 3 men
A woman with two grown-up sons and a daughter surprises her children on the eve of one of their marriage with the news that they are all illegitmate, each with a di erent father. After much ado, they decide to continue as before with the portrait of "Dear Charles" unknown father and patriarch, above the mantle, as 'father' to them all.
Set immediately after the Great War in 1918. Maugham called it "a farce in three acts". After the death of her husband, William, the spoilt and beautiful Victoria married his best friend, Frederick. When William comes back after the war alive after all, each man can hardly wait to surrender her to the other. However, Victoria seems to have another admirer waiting in the wings.-7 women, 5 men
Three sisters gather at their ailing mother's bedside; all have reason to hope her death will be soon. Jean needs some extra cash to start a new business; Fay's wildlife sanctuary could do with money; and the lonely, exhausted Margaret, who has nursed Mum, wants her freedom. Family tensions spill over into arguments and expressions of disappointment and regret.|4 women
Tony accepts the situation somewhat philosophically, but his American fiancee, June, has other ideas. When she learns that there is to be a by-election - Cleghorn having been raised to the peerage - she secretly puts up the deposit money and gets the butler nominated as the Conservative candidate. She also breaks her engagement to Tony, who has decided to contest the seat again, this time as a Socialist, and who turns to Bessie the pretty parlourmaid for consolation. Beecham wins the seat, and Tony announces his intended marriage to Bessie. As the new M.P., Beecham applies for the Chiltern Hundreds and happily resumes his job of butler, revealing his love for Bessie, who promises to be his wife.4 women, 4 men
Duncan and George feel far from comfortable attending a Weight Busters meeting, surrounded as they are by women. Waiting for the meeting to start, they meet an old flame of George''s - who bore him a child many years earlier - and Duncan strikes up an affecting romance with a sign language teacher. Line dancing and snatches of Gilbert and Sullivan enhance the jolly mood of this touching comedy-drama.|5 women, 3 men
The landlady of a Dorset inn is faced with blackmail from her dangerous cousin.|6 women, 1 man
Mr. Rattigan has given a mild wartime slant to his play. One the eve of his marriage, the young and wealthy Earl of Harpenden puts up an American Lieutenant for the night; and in the morning dates him up with a former girl friend. The American mistakes the earl's finance for the girl friend, and the two of them fall in love with each other before he discovers his mistake. What with a French officer also in the race, the girl friend very much in evidence, and the fiancee's father, a deadbeat duke, adding to the complications, an evening of hilarious fun is the result.-2 women, 5 men
A writer of children's stories is popular in his field by not at home, where he is a calculating sadist. His wife turns to another man for affection, and eventually the two of them devise a fool-proof plan to do away with the husband. Unfortunately, however, the writer's frustrated secretary learns of it and uses her information to trap the other man into marriage after he has killed the husband. They go away together and the police are led to believe that the husband drowned chasing a prowler. But some weeks later there is a surprise in store when the husband turns up hale and hearty - having been warned in time by his secretary.-2 women, 4 men
Young David Armstrong misses his mother. Following her death, he now lives alone in their North Country house, a devoted member of the Salvation Army. His estranged father Thomas, a coarse philanderer, reappears uninvited and unwanted. David meets an attractive barmaid Bess and persuaded by him to take a vacant room in the house, she becomes involved with Thomas as the volatile situation comes to a head.-2 women, 2 men
A novelist and his family are in poor straits; for Father has not managed to write anything in years. An American, named Simon, buys the novelist''s old castle and comes with his brother, Neil, to take possession.|7 women, 7 men
Mr Hanacott has recently passed on. His will aims to secure the future of his family and ensure his farm is managed efficiently. To this end he insists that his sister, Prudence, should bring her business acumen to the farm. However, running a farm is rather different from running a successful draper's shop and her methods are not always welcomed by the family, the farm staff or the villagers. A production of an amateur play leads to problems on the farm - including some sexual frissons. But how to get rid of her? Well - that's the question!6 women, 3 men
Glasgow, 1890. Andrew Baird calls upon Flora McNeil to settle a debt owed by her late husband. It is a bank holiday, however: no money! Baird is determined and refuses to leave; Flora has to resort to violence. Pistols are brought out for a duel; but first, Baird must teach her to shoot...1 woman, 2 men
A shorter, reworked version of "The House of Frankenstein". The Baron tries to counsel and cure a motley crew of monsters he has invited to his castle, immediately regretting his action. When the Baroness hits the bottle, his guests reveal their true colours.
Following their adventures in Utter Garbage, Dumpster, an idealistic young rat, and his sensible Uncle Binlid live happily in a clean city park, until the reappearance of Lord Vermin and his vile helpers. But Drumpster wants to look at the stars and soon the good rats are building a spaceship from rubbish. Propelled into space by the child-people in the audience, they meet Volga Ratskaya, a space laboratory rat. But they must battle with Lord Vermin before they can return safely.Large flexible cast
Edmund has escaped from his family into a lonely life. He returns home for his mother's funeral and finds himself involved in the same awful problems he left behind, together with some new ones. He also rediscovers the eternal family servant, the ever-changing "Italian girl".4 women, 3 men
Mary decides to spice up her life and join Alfredo Leache's Background Artistes Agency. But spending just a short time in the office Mary learns that being a walk-on artiste isn't all glamour.3 women, 2 men
Cuthbert Barnstable, an establishment type, learns he has only 18 months to live. At first he only tells his friend, Harry. But he's constantly tempted to divulge his secret and always disappointed by the reaction of his loved ones.4 women, 4 men
Cecily Harrington has led a staid and proper existence. After winning a large amount of money in a sweepstake she desperately yearns for a life of adventure. Enter Bruce Lovell, a handsome and charming stranger who sweeps her off her feet. In a whirlwind romance, she recklessly abandons her job, friends and fianc¿ to settle in the remote and blissful surroundings of a country cottage. However, her newfound "love from a stranger" is not what it seems and in an astonishingly tense final scene, Cecily discovers the ghastly truth of her new love. "The final act is sure of its effect. The suspense is maintained; each turn of the story is clear and striking; the terror-stricken self-control of the girl and the man's gross and abominable insanity are depicted with every refinement. A successful thriller."THE TIMES "There is authentic and tremendous suspense about the struggle between Bruce and his wife. One feels that, if any bird did nest near this cottage, it would be the croaking raven or the fatal owl." THE OBSERVER
When unexpected guests are inflicted on Barbara, she receives milk, comfort, and more from the milkman.-3 women, 3 men
In a tatty provincial theatre "Fecund" is being staged. This comedy introduces us to those involved: from the stage manager (with a blinding hangover); to the leading actors (from the bitter to the plain incompetent) and others. The second act focuses on the audience, an equally mixed group.
The story of a camp in Europe and after the war, where the dispossessed still live in a stateless and hopeless condition.-1 woman, 3 men
"Based on characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle"--Cover.
All the tragic majesty of Thomas Hardy's celebrated novel is captured in this arresting and theatrically exciting adaptation, narrated by a masked Chorus in the style of Greek tragedy (Hardy's favoured form of theatre) and using songs to counterpoint and underline the action. Michael Fry's adaptation provides a clear and thrilling experience and an enlightening and fascinating re-evaluation of a familiar text.Large flexible cast
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