May 15th-18th 2024

Spirit Level by Pam Valentine
Directed by Chris Shinn

Famous crime writer Jack Cameron (Chas Barclay) and his wife Susie (Marcelle Olivier) drown in a boating accident. Jack is refused entry into heaven because he is a card carrying atheist, so he and Susie return to the country cottage where they had lived. It's a dull life and their only pleasure is to haunt the estate agent Mark (Paul Lockwood) and frighten away any would-be tenants. Things change, however, when Susie persuades Jack to allow a young couple, Simon, (Tom Bonser) an aspiring writer, and Felicity, (Vicki Hingley) his pregnant wife, to move in. Inevitably, Susie and Jack become drawn into their lives, and whilst Simon has writer's block, Marcia, (Rosie Wilson) Felicity's monstrous mother, is doing her best to separate them. Until, that is, Suzie calls upon the services of her Guardian Angel (Tina Seeley) who does not turn out to be quite what they expect. Add these ingredients together and we have a recipe for a fun evening.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International on behalf of Josef Weinberger Ltd. www.mtishows.co.uk | www.josef-weinberger.com.

November 13th-16th 2024

Ladies Day by Amanda Whittington
Directed by Julie Petrucci and Chris Shinn

In the summer of 2005, for one year only, Royal Ascot moved north! This is the backdrop for Amanda Whittington's exuberant comedy drama about four female fish factory filleters from Hull who decide to take a celebratory day trip to the races.

Work, love and life seem mundane for Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda, or are they? The four decide to celebrate the imminent early retirement of their co-worker, Pearl, and get all dolled up and head off to the races. We all know that having a little flutter on the horses is more a game of chance and good luck, and that is what the girls have as they arrive without tickets. But as fate would have it, Linda finds a purse with entry tickets in it, and they use them. As the day goes on and the champagne is consumed, each discloses that little piece of their lives that they have kept hidden. They also come across a variety of characters, from an arrogant TV pundit to a sensitive jockey. Choosing random horses named after Tony Christie hits, the four ladies place an accumulator bet, and if their luck holds, they just might hit the jackpot! Place your bets to find out!

Julie Petrucci and Chris Shinn direct this entertaining comedy. Open auditions will take place at Tillage Hall on Sunday 9th June from 2pm - full details can be found here.