Paines Plough at 40

An evening of new drama to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the touring theatre company. James Grieve and George Perrin, joint artistic directors, introduce three short plays recorded in front of an audience at the BBC Radio Theatre.

All three are performed by the same core ensemble - Susan Brown, Karl Johnson, Clare Corbett and Bryan Dick, with additional support from Roslyn Hill and Monty d'Inverno.

The first, Nick Payne's Happiness, focuses on married couple Karen and Richard as they attempt to remedy their respective unhappiness with a variety of far-flung undertakings. But can they find a solution closer to home?

In the strange universe of Robin French's Silver Drills, the fortunes of Humbolt Zoo are about to be turned around by the arrival of mysterious and endangered animals - the Silver Drills.

In the final work, Katie Douglas's Reunion, Gary has invited his family around for lunch. However, the reunion turns out to be a far cry from what he was expecting.

Cast:

Marla/Ursula/Rita .........Susan Brown

Voice/Professor/Lou .........Karl Johnson

Karen/Louise/Rose .........Clare Corbett

Richard/George/Gary .........Bryan Dick

Graham/Nathan .........Monty d'Inverno

Melisa .........Roslyn Hill

 

Directed by James Grieve, George Perrin & Sasha Yevtushenko

 

Produced by Sasha Yevtushenko

 

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  • Thanks, William.  Love the one cast-3 plays approach.  Will be a study in character adaptability.

  • William, thanks for all the postings! Nice to have something to listen to while we're all isolated!!! Keep well!

    Abby

  • Thanks

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