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Civic Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon

2005

Falcon Productions

Stratford Playscripts

2005

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Musical

4

5

10c, 16 animals. Mostly doubled

Notes: Book, lyrics & music by Reg Mitchell. Based on characters and events from Alice in Wonderland

Synopsis: Alice and her sister are resting by the river bank when a white rabbit appears in a disturbed manner. The Queen of Hearts is due at any moment with her full entourage. The procession enters and the Queen announces a head-rolling festival and croquet match, before moving off. White rabbit runs off down a rabbit hole, followed by Alice anxious not to miss the croquet game. Adventures with various birds, animals and members of the Royal Family of Hearts culminate in court where the Knave of Hearts is accused of stealing the Queens tarts

Unperformed (undergoing revision)

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Stratford Playscripts

2002

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Period drama

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5

5

9 other - with doubling 4m, 4f

Notes: -

Synopsis: When Charlotte came across Emily's poems she got the idea of publishing a selection of their poems, which they did under the pen name of the Bell Brothers. Although a failure, their subsequent three novels became instant successes, taking the literary scene by storm. But success was mixed with controversy, followed by tragedy with the death of Emily from tuberculosis. Anne also fell to the disease a few months later leaving Charlotte the only surviving child of the Rev Patrick. Her affairs with her publisher was doomed to failure. On the rebound, against her father's wishes, she married his curate

Civic Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon

2003

Falcon Productions

Stratford Playscripts

2002

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comedy

One Act

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2

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Notes: -

Synopsis: Middle-aged people who haven't grown old, and who still seek friendship and a little excitement in the twilight years of life, still have their past to overcome

Unperformed

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Stratford Playscripts

2004

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Modern comedy mystery

Comedy

4

4

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Notes: -

Synopsis: It's Jill and Jack's turn to host Christmas. Their daughter is due to have her baby and their son-in-law's parents arrive for the holiday. Jill's close friend, the actor Laura, and her dipsomaniac husband, Harry, are also guests. Jill is surprised to learn that Laura's marriage is not all it seems, but when, in her haste to answer the phone, early on Christmas morning to hear of the imminent arrival of her grand-daughter, Jill falls down the stairs, she manages to break both her legs. An eventful Christmas continues with the arrival on Christmas day, of her blood-stained friend who announces that she has just killed her husband. The plot ducks and weaves to the surprise ending

Levi Fox Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon

2000

Bird of Prey Theatre Company

Stratford Playscripts

2001

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Period comedy

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13

6

9c doubling possible

Notes: Commissioned by the Millennium Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations Committee

Synopsis: The Queen has commanded Will Shakespeare to write a play about her favourite character, Sir John Falstaff, in love. The catch is that it is to be performed in two weeks time following the great feast of the Garter Ceremony - which happens to coincide with Will's 34th birthday. As Will panics at the news, Ben Jonson arrives to lend a hand, but when every boy actor in the company goes down with the measles, all seems lost. A lost bear, the stage-struck wife of a jealous husband, a hen-pecked friend, a vocal Mistress, and many more add to the chaos

Unperformed

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Stratford Playscripts

2004

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comedy

One Act

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2

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Notes: -

Synopsis: James, his wife Pamela and their children are nearing the end of their activity holiday in the Welsh borders. James, now a Minister of State, recognises a lady with whom he had a chance encounter in London some fifteen years earlier. She is Guinevere, better known as Jenna, a widow and companion of a wealthy lady. They recall their earlier meeting at which she read his palm, and James discovers more about his future than he could ever have imagined.

Unperformed

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Stratford Playscripts

2001

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bawdy musical romp

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9

5

small parts + chorus

Notes: Book, lyrics & music by Reg Mitchell. adapted from Vanbrughs The Relapse

Synopsis: Tom Fashion returns penniless to England with his servant, Lory. Tom's older brother has recently inherited their father's estate, bought a title, and is now Lord Foppington, who fancies himself as an irresistible beau with the ladies. When Tom is refused any of the inheritance, he conspires with the marriage broker, Coupler, to steal Foppington's bride-to-be. Hoyden is a lusty young virgin, eager to lose that condition. She is the wealthy heiress of Sir Tunbelly Clumsy, a country Squire. The parties have never met, so Tom has no difficulty passing himself off as his brother. He is received with open arms! Unknown to her father, however, Tom manages to persuade Hoyden to marry him immediately, in secret, with the collusion of her nurse. But, no sooner has the event taken place, than Lord Foppington arrives unexpectedly. In the confusion Tom escapes back to London, without his bride. Meanwhile, two rakes of the town, Worthy and Loveless, each unknown to the other, are scheming to seduce the other's desirable mate, Berinthia and Amanda. Elaborate assignations are made, but the women join forces to turn the scheme to their own benefit by a deft switch of identities at the moment of intended deceit. But all ends happily ever after - for the time being at least!

Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

1998

Wilson Roberts Productions

New Theatre Publications

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Musical

17

14

6c, Many parts doubled

Notes: Traditional carols and original songs by Reg Mitchell

Synopsis: A Victorian musical of the famous tale. Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his old partner, Jacob Marley, warning him of the terrible fate he faces in the after-life if he doesn't mend his miserly ways. The Spirits of Christmas appear to him. One reveals him in the past, one in the present and one in the future unless he changes his ways. His nephew, Fred, and his clerk, Bob Cratchitt insist on keeping respect for Scrooge, in spite of his tight-fisted unpleasantness. Scrooge is converted to generosity, so saving the life of Tiny Tim and all his family.

Civic Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon

2004

Falcon Productions

Stratford Playscripts

2004

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Musical

8

6

3c + mixed chorus

Notes: Book, lyrics & music by Reg Mitchell

Synopsis: Tinselbottom town is about to become the location for a new TV serial. But without a fast-food joint, it's unlikely to be acceptable as a venue which will attract tourists. The local shoemaker, Wilfred Vogue's shop, is in the ideal position for such a joint, and the landlord, Sir Jasper, always on the make, cooks up a plan to get the Vogues out! But he reckons without the fairies - who decide otherwise. A fast moving musical adaptation of Grimm's famous story is given a new twist in this musical version of the story written for children. Lots of original songs and music.

Other Place Theatre, Stratford, UK >>>

2003

Stratford Playwrights

Stratford Playscripts

2002

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comedy

One Act

1

1

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Notes: -

Synopsis: Meeting for the first time since their separation, the parents of a young man whom they have just buried, reminisce on their past relationship with each other and with their son. With wry humour and much soul searching, they realise they have nothing in common left - not even a son

Waterside Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

1995

Second Thoughts Drama Group

Stratford Playscripts

2002

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Adaptation

8

5

4c playing 53 parts

Notes: from novel by Charles Dickens

Synopsis: An action-packed, fast-moving adaptation of Charles Dickens' great adventure story which tells of the good fortune bestowed on the young orphan, Phillip Pirrip - better known as Pip - by a mysterious benefactor, and of his undying devotion to the haughty young Estella, brought up Miss Havisham to wreak vengeance on the male race. We meet the London lawyer, Jaggers and his clerk, Wemmick; the criminal Magwich, his enemy Compeyson; the pompous Uncle Pumblechook, simple Joe Gargery, his shrewish wife Mrs Joe, and the lovable orphan Biddy. Pip's good friend, Herbert Pocket and his grasping relations - and a whole galaxy of other characters - fill the story.

Stratford-upon-Avon

1998

Bird of Prey Theatre Company

New Theatre Publications

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Play/Drama

3

3

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Notes: -

Synopsis: By 1894, three women dominate Anton's life - his admirer Lika, his sister Masha and his wife-to-be, the exuberant leading actress Olga. Advanced tuberculosis forces him into exile in the warm South, away from his social life in his beloved Moscow. He continues his affairs in exchanges of letters, which expose feelings of loneliness, despair and bitter frustration. His secret marriage to Olga, her high social life, her depressions, her miscarriage, create much distress. Against his will, Anton is cajoled to continue writing for the stage. His last four plays, written despite his increasing suffering, are great successes.

Unperformed

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Stratford Playscripts

2004

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murder mystery

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2

4

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Notes: -

Synopsis: Off-duty Detective Inspector Claire North has dinner, and spends the night with the charming Estate Agent, Charles Johnson. The following morning she is called to the Royal Hotel where a body has been found in a bath. It is that of Charles' estranged wife, Alex, who had arranged an assignation with a man she met on the Internet, calling himself Iron Duke. When the family arrive later that day for Alex's fortieth birthday party they find themselves possible suspects of the murder - each has things to hide, though Alex's e-mail box contains much incriminating evidence against them all. When a second body is found, Claire has to decide who is the Iron Duke and who administered a date-rape drug to the victim, before dumping the body in a bath. An old-fashioned whodunit with many twists and turns.

Unperformed

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Stratford Playscripts

2005

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time' play

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1

3

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Synopsis: An experimental play exploring relationships between generations. Three tables, each with chair, in three separate locations in three different decades of the twentieth century, spanning some eighty years. At each table, a character recalls events which have shaped their lives and relationships with other members of the family. All live lonely existences. A young man of around thirty passes between them, linking the action and forming bridges between characters and events.

Other Place Theatre, Stratford, UK >>>

2004

Falcon Productions

Stratford Playscripts

2001

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Period drama

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5

6

doubling possible

Notes: , a one-act version in the RSC's Fringe Festival of 1997

Synopsis: The match between Judith Shakespeare and Thomas Quiney was arranged in the hope of providing the ailing poet with a grandson to inherit the estate on his death. However, Thomas's servant, Margaret Wheeler, confessed to him that she was pregnant with his child. Attempts to lose the baby failed and Thomas decided to tell Judith so that she could call off the wedding. Judith, however, had no such intention. She was determined to marry, come what may

Unperformed (undergoing revision)

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Stratford Playscripts

2002

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Period drama

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4

4

after doubling

Notes: -

Synopsis: Anne, the youngest of the family, became Governess to the daughters of a wealthy family. Two years later, Branwell joined her as tutor to the young son, but became besotted with the mistress, seventeen years his senior. They had a three-year affair before Branwell was dismissed by her husband. Anne resigned her post, writing that she had 'some very unpleasant and undreamt-of experiences of human nature' during that time. Branwell took to drugs and drink, eventually dying of TB, at the age of thirty-one.

Crucible Studio Theatre, Sheffield >>>

1992

Commissioned for the Sheffield Festival

Stratford Playscripts

2003

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Victorian medley

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3

3

singer & pianist

Notes: devised by Kay Massey & Reg Mitchell

Synopsis: A collection of extracts from the Journal of Queen Victoria and from the works of those artists mentioned in them. This was a period of great entertainers in the concert hall and the theatre. Oscar Wilde, Sir Henry Irving & Dame Ellen Terry, Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Tosti and Dame Melba, the Brontë sisters, Gilbert & Sullivan, and many more. The Queen met very many of these famous artists who performed at her Royal Command. Six actors, a singer and a pianist perform this fast-moving celebration of the reign of Victoria from her coronation to her funeral.

Crucible Theatre Foyer, Sheffield >>>

1992

Studio Productions

Stratford Playscripts

2003

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full length play, or five 1 Act plays

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13

9

doubling

Notes: These adaptations may be performed singly as one act plays or in total as a full-length play. They are published together in one volume as a full-length version. The Creation - a drama (4m, 4f). Noah - a comedy (4m, 4f). The Second Shepherds' Play - a com

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