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Bitches' Ball, The
Synopsis:
Inspired by the life of 18th-century celebrity Mary Robinson, high-flying courtesan and acclaimed poet. It's League of Gentlemen does 'Liasions Dangereuses' - ripped corsets, opium nightmares, surreal gothic characters.
Notes:
devised by Penny Dreadful And Scamp theatre
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Organisations:
Penny Dreadful and Scamp Theatre
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Genre:
Play/Drama
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: -
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Pirate Gran
Synopsis:
Gran bakes cakes, knits and has a crocodile under her bed. And she is a pirate
Notes:
Based on the book "Pirate Gran" by Geraldine Durrant
1st Produced:
U K Tour
2014
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Genre:
Adaptation
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Male: - Female: - Other: -
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Private Peaceful
Synopsis:
The night before his execution by firing squad Private Benjamin Peaceful looks back on his short life. School, the accident in the forest that killed his father. His sweetheart Molly. And the reasons that led him to where he is now
Notes:
Based on the book "Private Peaceful" by Michael Morpurgo
1st Produced:
UK tour
2018
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Genre:
Adaptation
Parts:
Male: 1 Female: - Other: -
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Scarecrow's Wedding, The
Synopsis:
Harry O'Hay and Betty O'Barley are going to get married. But Harry gets taken away. The devilish Reginald Rake sees his chance with Betty
Notes:
Based on the book "The Scarecrow's Wedding" by Julia Donaldson
1st Produced:
UK tour
2019
Organisations:
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To Buy This Play:
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Booksellers:
Genre:
Adaptation
Parts:
Male: 2 Female: 1 Other: -
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Stick Man
Synopsis:
Stick man lives in the family tree with his stick lady love and their stick children three.' Julia Donaldson's fabulous book brought vividly to life by a trio of top actors. The world is a dangerous place for stick man. A dog wants to play with him. A swan builds a nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree? Packed full of puppetry, catchy songs, live music and funky moves, it's more fun than you can shake a stick at!
Notes:
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
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Genre:
Youth Audience
Parts:
Male: 2 Female: 1 Other: with doubling
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Tiddler And Other Terrific Tales, The
Synopsis:
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Notes:
Based on the books "Tiddler", "Monkey Puzzle", "the Smartest Giant In Town" and "A Squash And A Squeeze" by Julia Donaldson
1st Produced:
Uk Tour
2013
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To Buy This Play:
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Genre:
Childrens play
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: -
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