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Theresa Hedges

THERESA HEDGES

  
Nationality:    British
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writes strong roles for women, observational comedy and realistic dialogue

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below is a list of Theresa Hedges's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Abc         Alice's Adventures In Wonderland         Big Chicken, The         Big Day, The         Loves On the Line         Man In Question, The         Miss         Sphinx Without A Secret

Abc

Synopsis:
a tale of love, betrayal, friendship and murder - told backwards. Michelle, Lois and adam are friends. Michelle loves adam. Lois is dating adam on the sly. adam hasn't a clue what he's doing. What is the catalyst that sets in motion a chain of events resulting in adam's death?

Notes:
Won the Award for originality At the Guildford Drama Festival. the two lead Actresses shared the Best Actress Award in the same festival.

1st Produced:
Electric Theatre, Guildford     2005

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Genre:
Black Comedy One act

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Alice's Adventures In Wonderland

Synopsis:
a faithful adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic. This production combines the original text with songs, puppetry and mime, making it ideal for all companies, including schools and outdoor productions

Notes:
Doubling up can occur with the minor characters. the first production was performed with A company of 13 performers, including puppeteers

1st Produced:
Castle Grounds, Guildford     2008

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Genre:
2 act Traditional/Family/Comedy

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  5            Other:  birds/animals -15. puppeteers - 4

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Big Chicken, The

Synopsis:
Dark dealings are afoot at Club Fufu. When the foxy Stephanie Sweetex turns up at Private eye Dick Parsley's office asking him to find her missing fiance, he soon finds himself up to his neck in intrigue, South American artifacts, and nobody is what they first appear to be!

Notes:
Does require one Actress to sing! But only the one song. Won Best Supporting Actress Award in the Guildford Drama Festival, 2003

1st Produced:
Electric Theatre, Guildford     2003

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Genre:
Comedy/Spoof noir One act

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Big Day, The

Synopsis:
If anything can go wrong with this wedding, it will! From a bride who's got a crush on the best man, to roadworks outside the church, a host of secrets and an incontinent granny!

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1st Produced:
Electric Theatre, Guildford     2002

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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  5            Other:  -

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Loves On the Line

Synopsis:
a bored couple attempt to alleviate their marital problems by each secretly contacting telephone chatlines. Crossed lines and confusion follow, but they both end up with exactly what they need - each other! Performed as a 'visual radio play', this is the core story. But while the main performers are attempting to tell their tale, a different kind of chaos ensues with an unruly pair of sound effects artists who each blame the other for not bringing any equipment. as they fight and improvise sounds effects, it's the task of the poor floor manager to keep everyone under control!

Notes:
as long As the main performers Are male/female, the other three can be Any reasonable mix

1st Produced:
Guilfest, Guildford     2007

Organisations:
StickyBiscuit

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Genre:
Physical Comedy One act

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Man In Question, The

Synopsis:
a newly qualified criminal psychologist interviews a presumed serial killer. But he's not what he appears - nor is the apparently harmless old man who seems to have lost his way. and how are the three of them linked?

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1st Produced:
Centenary Hall, Guildford     1997

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Genre:
Black Comedy One act

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Miss

Synopsis:
Three women in their mid thirties hope that meeting their first teacher will give them perspective on their individual problems. Little do they realise that 'miss' is nothing like they remember her!

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1st Produced:
Electric Theatre, Guildford     2004

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Genre:
Comedy/Drama Comedy

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  5            Other:  some doubling

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Sphinx Without A Secret

Synopsis:
Loosely based on the Oscar Wilde short story. Nicole, Cameron and Renee, the Ladies Who Launch, are keen to inaugurate young angelina into their circle. But they despair at the lack of excitement in her life. So when angelina begins to act suspiciously their hopes rise for some tasty gossip. But of course, all is not what it seems to be!

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1st Produced:
Guilfest, Guildford     2008

Organisations:
StickyBiscuit

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Genre:
Physical Comedy One act

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  4            Other:  -

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