A Handful of Plays

Performances 11-13th May at Betchworth Memorial Hall (matinee only on Saturday)

Director: Diane Mayall
Sound and Lighting: David Ames

A selection of short pieces presented as rehearsed and staged readings

Carnival by Nicholas Richards

Two couples meet for a party, but what is the occasion ?

Moby Neil Mayall
Jill Julie Bickerdike
Duval Stephen Tickell
Corinna Linda Slater

Imperfect Speakers by Wally Smith

A political thriller set in the interpreters' room at an international conference

Nigel John Bryant
Andy Ian Stone
 Ingrid  Julie Bickerdike
Gibson David Ames

Hunting Death by Nicholas Richards

A retelling of Chaucer's 'The Pardoner's Tale' in modern verse

Narrators John Bryant and Linda Slater
Gula Neil Mayall
Superbus Tracey Hulf
Cupid Julie Bickerdike

When the Hurly Burly's done by Gill Medway

Three hags on a blasted heath - there to meet with....Macbeth ?

Tracey Hulf, Jane Seymour and Linda Slater

The Tortoise and the Hare by Vikram Seth

A whimsical poetry setting of the classic fable, from the collection Beastly Tales from here and there

Performed by the company