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The Revlon Girl by Neil Anthony Docking
Eight months after the Aberfan Disaster of 1966, in which 144 people were killed (116 of them children), a group of bereaved mothers meet weekly above a local hotel to talk, cry and even laugh without feeling guilty. At one of their previous meetings, the women looked at each other and admitted how much they felt they had let themselves go. Afraid that people will think them frivolous, theyve secretly arranged for a representative from Revlon to come and give a talk on beauty tips. What follows is a funny, heart wrenching story. A real life drama that is both entertaining and very moving. Powerfully written by Neil Anthony Docking, The Revlon Girl was nominated for an Olivier Award, but received the Best New Play Award at the Off-West End Awards in 2018.
House Guest by Francis Durbridge

House Guest by Francis Durbridge

8 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Renowned Hollywood actors Robert and Stella Drury live on the outskirts of London. Their glamorous life is disrupted when Robert returns from Italy with the alarming news that their son, Mike, has been kidnapped. Curiously, no ransom is demanded. Instead, the kidnapper arrives at their home, requesting to stay as their guest for the next forty-eight hours. As the Drury's grapple with this unusual situation, they encounter a series of mysterious events and visitors whose true intentions are shrouded in secrecy. Francis Durbridge, celebrated for his detective serials for BBC radio and television, masterfully intertwines elements of mystery and suspense, prompting audiences to ponder not just "whodunit," but "whydunit."
Invincible by Torben Betts

Invincible by Torben Betts

6 Sept 2025 - 13 Sept 2025

In the wake of the recession, Emily and Oliver have decided to downsize and shift their middle class London lifestyle to a small town in the north of England. They want to live, work and raise their two your children in a friendly community, along with what Emily terms real people, away from the cold anonymity of the city. These left leaning, well educated people have invited over two of the neighbours in an attempt to break the ice. Tonight Alan & Dawn will be offered olives and anchovies and introduced to Karl Marx and abstract art. As classes and outlooks collide, the scene is set for a rendezvous with consequences as hilarious as they are tragic.
The King's Speech

The King's Speech

17 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026

The Kings Speech details the unlikely relationship that unfolds between a young royal and a tough aussie speech therapist, Lionel Logue. The stammering future King grapples with the ability to speak to and for the nation. Based on the Academy Award winning film starring Colin Firth, this is the story of how King George VI overcame his fear of public speaking. The 2010 film version received massive critical success. However, screenwriter David Seidler had already received the story as a stage play and was brought to the stage, as originally intended, in the West End in 2012.
The Swearing Jar by Kate Hewlett

The Swearing Jar by Kate Hewlett

14 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2026

Meet Carey and Simon an otherwise-perfect married couple with a bit of a swearing problem. They're determined to kick the habit by the time their baby is born. Too bad that's not their only problem. Simon has a secret. And Carey has a new friend - a musician named Owen that she met at a bookstore. With quirky characters music and gentle humor this lovely and intricately-constructed story is about meeting challenges head-on and finding hope.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Dale Wasserman
McMurphy has a criminal past and has once again got himself into trouble and is sentenced by the court. To escape labour duties in prison McMurphy pleads insanity and is sent to a ward for the mentally unstable. Once there McMurphy both endures and stands witness to the abuse and degradation by oppressive Nurse Ratched who gains superiority and power through the flaws of other inmates. McMurphy and the other inmates band together to make a rebellious stance against the dictatorial nurse. The 1975 film version of this play, starring Jack Nicholson, won several Academy Awards and remains a classic to this day.

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