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J W JAMES
Nationality: British
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J W James's plays including biography, theatres, agent, synopses, cast sizes, production and published dates
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Analysts, The Curious History Of Seneschal Epipsychidion Mcgrew, The Investigation Love And Chance Marriage Of Figaro, The Sense Of Loss, A Shadow Of Life Something To Die ForAnalysts, The
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1st Produced:
Drama Department, Bristol University 1956
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Top of PageCurious History Of Seneschal Epipsychidion Mcgrew, The
Synopsis:
the sad - but hilarious - consequences of being given an unusual name.
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1st Produced:
Century Theatre, Keswick 1960
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Genre:
comedy One act
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Top of PageInvestigation
Synopsis:
a family of displaced persons are visited and questioned by two strange inspectors. Secrets and problems emerge, but who are the Inspectors and what are their intentions?
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Original Playwright - Ugo Betti (Ispezione )
1st Produced:
Bristol and London, St George's Hall 1957
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Bristol University Dramsoc for the NUS Drama Festival
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Genre:
3 act Translation
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Male: 6 Female: 4 Other: -
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Top of PageLove And Chance
Synopsis:
a young aristocrat decides to get a view of his bride-to-be by changing places with his servant. the bride-to-be has the same idea . . .
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Original Playwright - Marivaux (Le Jeu De L'amour et Du Hasard )
1st Produced:
Scarborough 1958
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Sephen Joseph's Theatre in the Round
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Genre:
2 act Comedy
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Male: 4 Female: 2 Other: -
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Top of PageMarriage Of Figaro, The
Synopsis:
This celebrated and humane comedy by Beaumarchais takes place on one mad day when the valet Figaro keeps trying to marry the maid Suzanne despite all obstacles. This is one of the great plays of the 18th Century and of course the basis for Mozart's opera.
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Original Playwright - Beaumarchais
1st Produced:
Bristol 1958
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Bristol University Dramsoc for the NUS Drama Festival
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Genre:
5 act Comedy
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Male: 8 Female: 5 Other: -
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Top of PageSense Of Loss, A
Synopsis:
a young man complicates his emotions and relationships by being too analytical about them
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1st Produced:
Library Theatre, Scarborough 1958
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Sephen Joseph's Theatre in the Round
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Genre:
2 act Drama Play/Drama
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Male: 2 Female: 2 Other: -
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Top of PageShadow Of Life
Synopsis:
Released after a long prison sentece for attempted murder, Robert Fraser visits the home of his victim and her family. What does he want from them?
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1st Produced:
Bristol 1957
Organisations:
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
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3 act Play/Drama
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Top of PageSomething To Die For
Synopsis:
a Prime Minister confronts and questions his would-be assassin; Hidden,a young man listens
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1st Produced:
Welwyn Drama Festival 1957
Organisations:
Regent Street Polytechnic
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Genre:
Drama One act
Parts:
Male: 6 Female: - Other: -
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