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2000-01 Season. Our 61st!

Blood Brothers (click here)

Blood Brothers

by Willy Russell

A return by popular demand of our sell out production of Blood Brothers begins our 61st season.
The original version of Willy Russells play and hit musical.
The story of twin brothers who are separated at birth, but through a twist of fate become childhood friends, remaining so throughout their eventful lives, never realising that they are truly Blood Brothers.

A modern classic not to be missed.

Sept 23-30

Rebecca

Rebecca

by Daphne Du Maurier

Max de Winter brings his first shy young bride to Manderley his great house in Cornwall.
Here she senses the overpowering presence of Rebecca, Max's first wife who died in mysterious circumstances and encounters Mrs Danvers, the grim faced housekeeper who resents her presence.
A classic drama of love and evil.

4-11 November

Sinbad the Panto

Sinbad the Panto

by Richard Thompson

This years pantomime presents the exciting adventures of Sinbad as he sets sail to find fame and fortune in old Baghdad, battling the evil Caliph and falling in love with the beautiful princess.
A spectacular seasonal show for all the family.

6-20 January

Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit

by Noël Coward

When Charles and Ruth Condomine decide to organise an evening of innocent dabbling into the occult, with the mysterious Madame Arcarte, they are unprepared for the deliciously disastrous results or for the return of Charles' first wife the mischievous Elvira.

Coward at his brightest and wittiest best.
An out of this world Treat

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24 February - 3 March

Shadowlands

Shadowlands

by William Nicholson

This Award Winning play is based on the true story of C. S. Lewis, author of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and his unlikely romance with the American poet Joy Davidman.
From tentative beginnings their friendship develops into a deep abiding love that forces Lewis to re-evaluate his life and faith.
A brilliant and deeply moving play.

21-28 April

Natural Causes

Natural Causes

by Eric Chappell

When Vincent discovers an odourless, tasteless, all natural poison, he decides to become a professional suicide consultant.
He is contacted by Walter Bryce but is unsure whether the poison is intended for Walter or Walter's wife Celia?
A Comedy Thriller of mistaken identities, hilarious consequences and great laughs.

Programme

9 - 17 July

A Chorus of Dissaproval

A Chorus of Dissaproval

by Alan Ayckbourn

Ayckbourn at his comedy best as he takes us behind the scenes of an amateur dramatic society preparing for their latest production The Beggars Opera.
When new member Guy joins the company there are tantrums a plenty on and off the stage in this sparkling finale to our season.

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14-21 July

Studio Production Two

Studio Production Two

by Jim Cartwright

During the course of one evening in a public house, owned by a savagely bickering husband and wife, assorted customers pass through and all human life is there.
All the heartfelt love, all the dreams and desires of men and women, have their place among the glasses and drip trays in this award winning bittersweet comedy.

20-24 March

Fame

Fame

We are please to present Birmingham's Festival of Acting and Musical Entertainment's, a week of competition for one act plays from drama groups throughout the West Midlands.
Culminating in the awards ceremony on Saturday, 17th march 2001

11-17 March