The Merchant of Venice

by William Shakespeare | directed by Ray ainsworth

February 26th - March 14th, 1998

Antonio, an antisemitic merchant, takes a loan from the Jew Shylock to help his friend to court Portia. Antonio can't repay the loan, and without mercy, Shylock demands a pound of his flesh. The heiress Portia, now the wife of Antonio's friend, dresses like a lawyer and saves Antonio.

CAST

Antonio - Raymond Dunstan
Bassanio - Stephen Francis
Lorenzo - Paul Knox
Grazinao - Stephen Shinkfield
Salerio - Hayden O’Brien
Solanio - Gene -Michael Stanley
Shylock - James Cahill
Jessica -Christine Amery
Tubal - Andrew Cowan
Launcelot - Dan Green
Gobbo - Bernard Schneiders
Portia - Charmaine Hart
Nerissa - Christina Costigan
Prince of Morocco - Andrew Cowan
Prince of Arragon - Ray Ainsworth
Duke of Venice - Richard Hutson
Servant, attendants, and townspeople - Gillian Mulholland & members of the company.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Stage Manager - Colleen Reilly
Lighting Design - Ray Ainsworth, Stephen Shinkfield & Marc Wigley
Lighting Operation - Alistair Mulholland
Sound Operation - Suzanne Jenner
Props - Glenda Hutchinson
Costumes - J C Westend
Scenic Artist - Dene Wood

Cash on Delivery

by michael cooney | directed by jeannie burgess

Eric Swan (aided by his Uncle George and unbeknown to his wife, Linda) has pocketed thousands of pounds through fraudulent DSS claims. When Norman Bassett (the lodger) opens the door to Mr. Jenkins, the DSS Inspector, deceptive mayhem follows — as do the undertaker, bereavement counselor, psychiatrist, Norman's fiance, a corpse, the ominous Ms. Cowper, and a rather rebellious washing machine!

CAST

Eric Swan - David Crothers
Linda Swan - Charmaine Hart
Norman Bassett - Norman McDonald
Mr. Jenkins - Graham Eddie
Uncle George - Derek Curd
Sally Chessington - Jo Okulski
Doctor Chapman - Ray Ainsworth
Mr. Forbright - Zoran Babic
His Assistant - Kieran Burgess
Ms Cowper - Jeannie Burgess
Miss Dixon - Michelle Davidson

Sisterly Feeling

by alan ayckbourn | directed by tom naughton

May 14th - 30th, 1998

This ingenious comedy is about two sisters and the choices they make (or have made for them) over a few months. There are four versions that can be done on different evenings, each stemming from one random and one deliberate choice. The story starts with a funeral at which Dorcas, Abigail and Simon solve a dilemma by tossing a coin: either Dorcas or Abigail wins the toss and goes with Simon. Later, at a picnic, Dorcas opts for either a camping adventure for Abigail or a day of sports for herself. The inevitable end of either choice is a wedding.

CAST

Abigail - Debbie Keyt
Dorcas - Angela Mercorella
Simon - Tom Condell
Patrick - Graham Eddie
Stafford - Derek Curd
Ralph - John Avery
Len - David Hutt
Rita - Kate Llewelyn
Melvyn - Hayden O’Brien
Brenda - Alice Barbieri
Murphy - Peter Dalby
Major Lidgett - Jim Franks

PRODUCTION TEAM

Stage Manager - Barbara Franks
Lighting Design - Alistair Mulholland
Lighting and Sound Operation - Emma Instrell - Walker
Scenic Artist - ‘Gags’ Moore

The Murder Room

by jack sharkey | directed by graham eddie

September 17th - October 3th, 1998

CAST

Edgar Hollister - Graham Eddie
Mavis Hollister - Joanne Okulski
Lottie Molloy - Janine Chugg
James Crandall - Michael Oldham
Abel Howard - Gary Spelving
Susan Hollister - Kate Hook
Barry Draper - Nicholas Charles

Not Just a Revue

directed by Derek curd & Jeannie burgess

November 1998

CAST

Sir Simon - Nick Charles
Lancelot - Michael Oldham
Potter - Graham Eddie
Cousin Lillian - Jeannie Burgess
Fanny - Jo Okulski
Nurse - Paula Callil
Little Dickie - Derek Curd
Cheer Girl - Gillian Mulholland
Pianist - David Crothers

PRODUCTION TEAM

Stage Manager - Lisa Curd
Lighting and Sound - Ric Arnold
Set Design - Kieran Burgess
Costumes - Edda Dawson
Musical Director - David Crothers