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C R McDonald

C R MCDONALD

  (1983 - )
Nationality:    British
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A keen writer since childhood, CR McDonald attended the Birmingham University Masters Degree in Playwriting in 2006 under David Edgar and Sarah Woods. Writer of plays, novels and musicals , as well as working as a corporate script writer.

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below is a list of C R McDonald's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Hush, Little Baby         Jane Eyre and the Secrets of Thornfield Manor         Never Land         Once More With Feeling         Water Is No Place To Play, The
Hush, Little Baby

Synopsis:
When StElla Bright arrives in the remote Inn, the Wolf's Arms, to collect her estranged husband Ralph, she encounters the most unusual Ghastendoome family, who wish she would stay the night. As Cousin Johnny emplores her from the wall to which he is chained, "Come by, enjoy a drink, stay a while. . ."

Notes:
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1st Produced:
The Canal Cafe Theatre     01 Mar 2009

Organisations:
Through the Window Theatre

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Horror / Comedy

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  3            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Jane Eyre and the Secrets of Thornfield Manor

Synopsis:
An adaptation of John Courtney's 1848 play manuscript of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
The Chapel, Haworth     01 Jun 2008

Organisations:
the Bronte Society

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Adaptation of Classic Text

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Never Land

Synopsis:
A classic retelling of the JM Barrie novel Peter Pan - the adventures of Peter and Wendy who fly to Never Land and encounter pirates, crocodiles, fairies and mermaids. . .

Notes:
Could be played with A much larger cast by doubling less roles.

1st Produced:
The Colourhouse Theatre, Abbeyfest.     01 Jul 2008

Organisations:
Through the Window Theatre

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  8            Other:  -

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Once More With Feeling

Synopsis:
Grace and Luke await the results of their IVF treatment.

Notes:
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1st Produced:

Organisations:
Bitesize Theatre Company

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Water Is No Place To Play, The

Synopsis:
Lil has come to the beach with friends to mourn the passing of her first love and celebrate his life on the very beach where he drowned. the night takes an unexpected turn when he arrives.

Notes:
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1st Produced:

Organisations:
Bitesize Theatre Company

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Thriller

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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