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Some of Our Favourite Past Plays
The Hound of the Baskervilles
December 2025
December 2025
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Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and adapted for stage by Steven Canny and John Nicolson
Directed by Allison Potter-Drake A NADS production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books About the play A wildly inventive and fast-paced spoof, The Hound of the Baskervilles brought the classic Sherlock Holmes mystery to life with a riot of theatrical ingenuity and comedy. With a small cast playing a multitude of eccentric characters, the story hurtled across Dartmoor through clever staging, quick costume changes, and plenty of tongue-in-cheek humour. Audiences enjoyed larger-than-life performances, playful storytelling, and a delightfully absurd take on one of literature’s most famous detective tales. Cast Nick Parnell - Sir Charles Baskerville & Sir Henry Baskerville Ben Burwood - Holmes, Stapleton & Cecile Stapleton Bronja Whitlock - Dr Watson David Bennett - Dr Mortimer & Yokel 1 Bev Connor - Cabbie, Railway Guard, Yokel 2, Slasher Seldon, Barrymore & Mrs Barrymore Photographs Tony Bailey and Steve Eckhardt and Peter Tracey of Uckfield Camera Club |
The Diamond Necklace
December 2024
December 2024
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Written by Juliet Bagnell
Directed by David Read About the play An engaging production in the style of the vintage BBC series Paul Temple, The Diamond Necklace delighted audiences with its blend of wit, intrigue and period charm. With colourful characters and a cleverly unfolding story, the production offered plenty of humour and gentle twists, making for an entertaining and memorable evening of theatre. The cast Terry Bone - Radio Announcer & Alfredo Borso Linda Bradley - Louise Maudsley David Hayes - Charles Maudsley Carol Hart - Dorothy Wilkes John Philpott - George Lambton David Mathews - Howard Lambton Patsy Bailey - Betty Green Flo Wolfe-Jones - Virginia Fleming & Maria David Bennett - Chief Supt Treadwell Meet Deshani - Inspector Croft Jenny Walton - Marjorie Lambton Barbara Bone & Bev Connor - on stage sound effects Photographs Tony Bailey |
Nobody's Perfect
December 2023
December 2023
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Written by Simon Williams
Directed by David Read About the play A warm and witty comedy, Nobody’s Perfect charmed audiences with its clever twists and endearing characters. Full of humour, heart and gentle surprises, the production delivered plenty of laughs while celebrating love, identity and the joy of being true to yourself. The Cast Nick Parnell - Leoard Loftus Bev Connor - Harriet David Hayes - Gus Sophie Connor - Dee Dee Photographs Tony Bailey |
Run for Your Wife
May 2023
May 2023
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Written by Ray Cooney
Directed by Bronja Whitlock About the play A fast-paced and brilliantly farcical comedy, Run for Your Wife had audiences in stitches as the chaos spiralled out of control. With mistaken identities, frantic cover-ups and frankly badly timed entrances and exits, the production delivered a whirlwind of laughter from start to finish. Cast Bronja Whitlock - Mary Smith Tom Whitlock - John Smith Allison Potter-Drake - Barbara Smith Ben Burwood - Stanley Gardner Bev Connor - DS Troughton Johnathan Fenton-Vince - DS Porterhouse John Philpott - Bobby Franklyn Morgan Whitlock - a newspaper reporter Photographs Tony Bailey |
'The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery'
December 2021
December 2021
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Written by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr
Directed by Tom Whitlock About the play A gloriously chaotic comedy, The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery had audiences laughing as everything that could go wrong on stage did. With mishaps, missed lines and collapsing scenery, the production was a joyful celebration of amateur dramatics at its most delightfully disastrous. Cast Bronja Whitlock - Mrs Reece (playing Clarissa Rook, Regine, the French maid, Patricia Bishop, Letitia Bishop and Mr Goodboy) Sara McKinney-Green - Felicity (playing Pawn and Colonel King) Allison Potter-Drake - Audrey (playing Lady Doreen Bishop, Violet Bishop, Mrs King and Joan Bishop) Deborah Trevatt - Thelma (playing Daphne Bishop and Rose Bishop Sandra Haynes - Sylvia (playing Inspector O'Reilly) Photographs Tony Bailey |
In at the Deep End
December 2019
December 2019
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Written by Derek Benfield
Directed by Ciaran Kiely About the Play A lively and fast-moving comedy, In at the Deep End kept audiences entertained with its witty dialogue and engaging characters. Full of humour, warmth and a touch of chaos, the production delivered plenty of laughs while celebrating the fun and unpredictability of everyday life. Cast Doug Webb – Gerald Tom Whitlock – Rodney Ciaran Kiely – Potter Sarah McKinney - Green – Linda Bronja Whitlock - Sandra Sandra Haynes – Marion Photographs Tony Bailey |
Gaslight
May 2019
May 2019
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Written by Patrick Hamilton
Directed by Ciaran Kiely About the play A tense and atmospheric thriller, Gaslight captivated audiences with its slow-building suspense and psychological intrigue. As the story unfolded, a chilling sense of unease grew, leading to a gripping and dramatic conclusion that kept audiences absorbed. Cast Loz Jackson - Mrs Manningham Ciaran Kiely - Mr Manningham Jenny Walton - Elizabeth Sarah McKinney-Green - Nancy Photographs Tony Bailey |
Chase me up Farndale Avenue Si'l vous Plait
December 2018
December 2018
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Written by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr
Directed by Allison Potter-Drake About the play A riotous Farndale comedy, Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue, S’il Vous Plaît had audiences in fits of laughter as the enthusiastic but accident-prone Townswomen’s Guild attempted their take on a French farce. With missed cues, mangled accents and escalating onstage chaos, the production was a celebration of everything that can go hilariously wrong in amateur theatre. Cast Sandra Haynes - Mrs Reece (playing Frank & Mary Carrott) Loz Jackson - Thelma (playing Brigitte Charot, Jack & Norah Garrett) Sophie Dubber - Felicity (playing Constance Barrett, Fifi & Jojo) Barbara Bone - Minnie (playing Roger Parrot & Jacques Charot) David Jennings - Gordon (playing George Barrett & Virginia Parrot) Photographs Tony Bailey |
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