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Natural Causes by Eric Chappell

2nd - 9th June 2001

Lucky Sods programme cover

Cast:

VINCENT , Andy Worley

WALTER BRYCE , Paul Russell

ANGIE , Tracy Sheldon

CELIA BRYCE , Samantha Gessy

WITHERS , Bruce O'Neil

 

An O.R.P Production directed by Adrian Winfindale.

 

Crew:

SET DESIGN : Ross Ashley, Peter Turton

LIGHTING DESIGN : Alan Wood

STAGE MANAGER : John Upton

SET CONSTRUCTION : Danny Hulse, Ray Lockey, John Upton, Ross Ashley, Peter Turton

SOUND : Jo Mason

PROPS : Charlotte Lee, Gemma Tansell

PROMPT : Gemma Tansell

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT : Scott Vanes

The action takes place in the study of Walter Bryce - a not very successful writer.

ACT I

SCENE I: A morning in late Spring
SCENE II: Mid-day

Interval 15 minutes

ACT II

SCENE I: Mid afternoon
SCENE II: Late afternoon

Time - the present

The Play:

Vincent has an unusual occupation. His discovery of an odourless, tasteless, all natural poison, which causes a painless death, has turned him into a professional suicide merchant.

He is contacted by Walter Bryce and what happens next is, as they say, History.

But why were all Walters wives suicide letters unsigned and will the local Samaritan really agree that is is a 'Wonderful World'?

Cast Profiles

Bruce O'Neil first appeared on the Oldbury Rep stage aged nine as pickpocket Oliver. The role of Withers marks his eagerly awaited return after a mere 21 years.

Tracey Sheldon cannot enter a shop in Langley without being recognised following her starring role in Rebecca. She is now part of the Tividale Champagne set.

Samantha Gessey is an aspiring ingenue, shy and retiring by nature, she has played numerous leading roles in recent years but doesn't like to talk about them - unless you ask her.

Paul Russell professional shopper and chief Buyer for Poundland makes a long awaited return to the Oldbury stage following the collapse of Marks and Spencer.

Andy Worley international financier and adviser to the MCC, breaks from his recent roles of helping people and attempts to kill a few instead.

Programmes for 2000/01 Season

Blithe Spirit : A Chorus of Disaproval : Natural Causes