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Behind Closed Doors
Synopsis:
He does not know the difference between "no" and "yes". She gets her revenge forcing him to eat dog food, drink urine and eat human body parts
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1st Produced:
Contact, Manchester
Nov 2001
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Genre:
Drama
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Peter Pan
Synopsis:
Join the Octagon theatre on a magical adventure next year as we take you on a festive journey to Neverland with the classic story of Peter Pan. the adventures of Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinkerbell and the villainous Captain Hook will be brought to you as never seen before - a marvellous new version of J.M. Barrie's timeless story that has been loved by children and adults for more than one hundred years. In this enchanting story of the boy who refuses to grow up, Peter Pan and the Lost Boys introduce Wendy Darling and her brothers to a magical world of adventure in Neverland - where children stay young forever and are free from adult rules. This fantastical land is home to mermAIDS, fairies and crocodiles, as well as swashbuckling pirates whose bloodthirsty swordplay will have you on the edge of your seat! With original music performed live by a cast of talented actor-musicians, a cast of local young performers and just a sprinkling of fairy dust, the Octagon will take you on the festive adventure of a lifetime!
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from book by J M Barrie, adapted by Anna Clarkson, Julia Hogan, Chris Hoyle, Terry Hughes, Mark Murphy, eve Steele, Jill Stephenson and Jennifer Tuckett, music by Barbara Hockaday
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Genre:
adaptation
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Male: 3 Female: 4 Other: -
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Piece, The
Synopsis:
When Blanche and Dawn are reunited after twenty years there's no question who's been the more successful. But are things really as they appear on the surface or is there trouble simmering beneath in this dark comedy by Edinburgh Fringe First winning playwright Terry Hughes about the struggle to maintain optimism and originality in a seemingly oblivious, insensitive and indifferent world.
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Hit and Run Theatre Company
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Genre:
Play/Drama
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Male: - Female: 2 Other: -
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Wonderful Wizard Of Oz, The
Synopsis:
Follow the magical yellow brick road to the Octagon theatre this Christmas to experience the enchanting story of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. the land of Oz will be brought vividly to life as you have never seen before in this captivating new version of L. Frank Baums timeless story that has charmed and entranced children and adults alike for more than one hundred years. Lost in a strange and astonishing land, inhabited by wizards, munchkins, flying monkeys and witches, Dorothy and her faithful dog Toto need to find their way back home to Bolton. Heading for the emerald City, with the help of her new friends; Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the cowardly Lion, Dorothy sets out along the yellow brick road to find the Great Oz - a Wizard with the power to make all of their dreams come true.
Notes:
adapted from the book by L Frank Baum by Anna Clarkson, Julia Hogan, Chris Hoyle, Terry Hughes, Mark Murphy, eve Steele, Jill Stephenson And Jennifer Tuckett, music by Barbara Hockaday
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Genre:
Pantomime
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Male: - Female: - Other: -
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