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Brian Langtry

BRIAN LANGTRY  

 Nationality:    British
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Brian began 'performance life' in the heady Sixties when he played and sang with various aspiring pop groups travelling the length and breadth of the UK and occasionally the autobahns of Europe. alas these excursions into music were to remain as they commenced - aspiring - and after one too many freezing nights parked somewhere near to Dresden the lure of a regular income demanded a change of direction. Thus a career in social work was to follow the music interest to become a regular part-time indulgence whilst spawned the ever popular Black Country band 'Giggetty.' From 1972 to 1998 'Giggetty' produced 9 albums, wrote several advertising jingles, similarly a number of local T.V. theme intros, contributed to T.V. documentary soundtracks, appeared on national and local T.V. in excess of 80 times, hosted their own local radio programme for 2 years and gigged in excess of 100 performances per year. Following a serious illness the live work became largely untenable and a further change of direction was called for. Thus, stemming from a lifelong passion with the theatre, the playwright was born. In addition to writing there followed the forming of a small touring theatre 'Beesknees Touring Theatre', the establishing of 2 net based publishing companies which aim to represent new and innovative writings and a rush of 'music biogs' which form the basis of much of Brian's current output.

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

 Billie Holiday Story, The         Blame It On The Bourbons         Boyle Family, The         Branded Together         Clara         Cupful Of Sugar         Faceful Of Flannel         Funny Things Genes         Hello I'm Johnny Cash         Mack's Place         Maggie, Me Mary And Bob Dylan         Menopause Monologues         Mid-Air Murders         Middle Of Nowhere, The         Over The Rainbow - The Eva Cassidy Story         Pina Coladas In The Orangerie         Rainy Day In Cromer, A         Romeo And Juliet         Sammy's Snacks         Second Spot         Second Spot         Speed Dating         Watercolour Weekend

Billie Holiday Story, The

Synopsis:
a biting and uncompromisingly honest dramatic portrait of Lady Day who many still describe as the greatest jazz singer ever. 21 of her best loved songs and a dramatic excursion into 3 decades of this idol's self determined lifestyle.

Notes:
written by Brian Langtry And Len Holden

1st Produced:
tour    2006

Organisations:
via Theatre Productions Ltd

1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  4            Other:  -

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Blame It On The Bourbons

Synopsis:
a retirement home for genteel ladies of royal lineage has to move in to the 21 century in order to stave off bankruptcy. a new resident sets off a chain of events which threatens to undermine the very substance of the philosophies which have been developed under the auspices of 'The Countess' a founder resident. Secrets, regrets and rejuvenation form the basis of this hilarious and touching comedy.

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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

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Genre:
play One act

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  4            Other:  -

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Boyle Family, The

Synopsis:
a dysfunctional family at home and on holiday brings to light all those nuances and idiosyncrasies with we which we are all so familiar. Things are not going well initially with grandmother becoming ever more confused and daughter heavily pregnant by someone father (Pop) considers to have the intellect of a mollusc. Mothers suggestion of a holiday is not universally perceived as welcome but they do relocate to Llandudno in Wales for a week of English sand and sun! Further comic content unravels as the family see out their final day before returning home.

Notes:
written by Brian Langtry And William Fisher

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Organisations:
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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  3            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Branded Together

Synopsis:
Banded Together is the story of the Whitwick Pit Disaster of 1898 in which 35 Leicestershire miners lost their lives, using live music, audio dialogue and photograph

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Genre:
One act

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Clara

Synopsis:
a wonderful new 'Virtual Reality' full-length musical suitable for adult, youth or school production. Danny steps through his computer screen and finds himself on a journey into the Virtual World. There he meets Clara, the girl of his dreams, and many adventures follow before he can find his way back , eventually, to the right side of his computer again. Great new songs in this fresh, modern musical. Superb reviews!

Notes:
written by Brian Langtry And Steve Andrews. An original score composed by Brian Langtry

1st Produced:
short tours    -

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1-902837-58-4

Music:
-

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  5            Other:  -

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Cupful Of Sugar

Synopsis:
a feel good musical set in the late 1950's which uses an original 1950's inspired score composed by Brian Langtry. It is a love story of two neighbouring families where the course of true love unearths some difficult and traumatic past events which, if the marriage is going to take place, need to be confronted. an uplifting, sensitive and often humorous story.

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Organisations:
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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  5            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Faceful Of Flannel

Synopsis:
2 young Essex women meet up at their weekly attendance at the posh gym where they mostly indulge in verbal rather than actual exercise. The arrival of a 'fit hunk' throws them a little of balance but not for long. a stand alone comedy or full length work when combined with 'Pina Coladas in the Orangerie'.

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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
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Genre:
play One act

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Funny Things Genes

Synopsis:
a middle aged man sits in the lounge of a northern club. His thoughts drift back to his upbringing and his ruminations illustrate how our childhood experiences, usually dormant, can unwittingly pose unanswerable questions when dragged from the memory banks many years later. an amusing and thought provoking experience.

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1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Monologue Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Hello I'm Johnny Cash

Synopsis:
a musical life story of Johnny Cash. a 'no holds barred' life story of this timeless American blue-collar hero which includes 23 songs and dramatic narration to depict the elation and despair of America's finest troubadour

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Organisations:
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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  1            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Mack's Place

Synopsis:
The story of a failing 1950's cafe whose trade has been dessimated by the opening of a new by pass. a group of youngsters hatch a plot to forestall the impending closure. The plot ultimately is to be guided by a mysterious stranger, possessing an array of strange powers, who suddenly appears from nowhere as the saviour of the day. Beware though of the price to be paid for such assistance! appropriate 1950's music is suggested.

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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  6            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Maggie, Me Mary And Bob Dylan

Synopsis:
Rusty, a long distance truck driver, takes Maggie out for her birthday - a fishing expedition on the banks of the local canal! Throughout the afternoon secrets of their relationship unfold which culminate in the unmasking of the subversive charades which each partner is in reality immersed in. an engaging comedy with, if desired, live music.

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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
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Genre:
play One act

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  1            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Menopause Monologues

Synopsis:
3 comic monologues exploring the why's and wherefores of this male and female 'delicate period.'

Notes:
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1st Produced:
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Organisations:
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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
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Genre:
Monologues

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Mid-Air Murders

Synopsis:
Trapped on board an aircraft owned by an ex-KGB agent turned arch criminal is no fun, especially when the passengers are being bumped off one by one.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
-    -

Organisations:
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1st Published:
Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1-904416-25-X

Music:
-

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Genre:
Play - Full Length, Murder Mystery

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  5            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Middle Of Nowhere, The

Synopsis:
a musical life story of Dusty Springfield

Notes:
winner of the 'Best Musical' Award At The Buxton Fringe Festival 2002 - the play has undertaken several small scale tours since this inaugural performance.

1st Produced:
Buxton Fringe Festival    2002

Organisations:
Beesknees Touring Theatre

1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  4            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Over The Rainbow - The Eva Cassidy Story

Synopsis:
The story of iconic songster Eva Cassidy brought to the stage initially in 2003 and in 2006 undertaking it's 4th UK, Ireland and European Tour. It is the first musical play to be performed at the Madinat-Jumeriah Theatre in Dubai.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
-    -

Organisations:
Theatre Productions Ltd

1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  3            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Pina Coladas In The Orangerie

Synopsis:
a decade on from the time of 'a Faceful of Flannel' the gym is now renamed The Orangerie and has moved even more upmarket. Our two intrepid fitness fanatics are back. But how has life and circumstance changed them and their environments? amid the hilarity and comic dialogue lurk dark secrets which are exorcised in a dramatic and touching way to shed fresh light upon the shaping of the personalities. See also 'a Faceful of Flannel.'

Notes:
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Organisations:
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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
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Genre:
play One act

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  3            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Rainy Day In Cromer, A

Synopsis:
arnold is a Local authority accountant. He is dying but has one final compulsion which is to discover the current location and situation of his ex accountancy pupil Gaynor with who arnold had shared a riotous sexual liaison years before. He makes a video recording of his quest which is uncovered by two young people who discover the cassette at the back of a wardrobe in the caravan which they have hired for a holiday - the caravan arnold had purchased in order to achieve closure on this momentously important chapter in his life. a comic, sad yet strangely uplifting story.

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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
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Genre:
Monologue Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Romeo And Juliet

Synopsis:
This is a modern rock version of the Shakespeare classic love story which is set in today's clubland where Romeo is a DJ and Juliet a ballet dancer. The play uses an edited version of the original Shakespeare text enshrined within a modern original score composed by Brian Langtry to provide myriad opportunities for innovative direction, staging, costuming and artistic interpretation.

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Organisations:
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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  6            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Sammy's Snacks

Synopsis:
Sammy, an articulate and worldly wise ex Glaswegian now runs a late night snack bar 'South of the River!' His clientele is 'diverse' and via a series of interlinked vignettes the trials, anxieties, neuroses, frustrations and customers provide for a map cap comic interlude as they interrelate with the wily Sammy.

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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
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Genre:
play One act

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  3            Other:  minimum

Further Reference:
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Second Spot

Synopsis:
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Notes:
For further detail see under 'Second Spot' musical section. The play can be staged either As A musical with original music or A straight comedy.

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Organisations:
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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Second Spot

Synopsis:
This play can also be staged as a straight comedy. a small time club comedian dies much to the despair of the club committee, midway through his act. The comic, Charlie, however has no intention of simply abandoning unfinished business and successfully negotiates a temporary return to Earth in order to sort matters out to his satisfaction. He is of course invisible and does not have the power of touch but sees these limitations merely as a challenge. The play is a hilarious and touching love story using an original score by Brian Langtry

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1st Published:
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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Speed Dating

Synopsis:
an interlinked series of vignettes glimpsed at the inaugural Frumpton Speed Dating event. Zany characters with bizarre stories

Notes:
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Organisations:
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1st Published:
www.leglessproductions.co.uk,    -

Music:
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Genre:
play One act

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  3            Other:  minimum

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Watercolour Weekend

Synopsis:
Full-length comedy. a genteel painting weekend turns out to be something quite different with the arrival of a phony instructor, art smugglers, undercover agents, and the police hot on everyone's trail.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
-    -

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1-904416-00-4

Music:
-

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Genre:
Play - Full Length, Comedy

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  5            Other:  -

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