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Liz Spear

LIZ SPEAR  

 Nationality:    British
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Literary Agent:    Barry Perelman Agency  


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

 Checkmate         Chill Of The Night         It Happens In Films         Milly's Moments         Mockingbirds Don't Sing         Relative Disaster

Checkmate

Synopsis:
Ginnie and Geoff have reached the comfortable state in their marriage, a predictable routine until the arrival, in their household, of brilliant, French beauty, Simone Blondelle, who sets the marriage in turmoil, with Geoff enjoying Simone's attentions and Ginnie misreading events. The play opens with Ginnie and Geoff involved in a game of chess. Each take turns to address the audience whilst reliving their story but always return to the chess game. Finally, the real reason for Simone's attempted seduction of Geoff is revealed and Ginnie makes up with Geoff in a totally unpredictable way.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
Blacksell Arts Centre, New College Theatre    1999

Organisations:
Imago

1st Published:
New Theatre Publications (1998)   978-1840942156

Music:
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Genre:
Comedy One Act

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Chill Of The Night

Synopsis:
1948. An horrific attack leaves Estelle blind. Her other senses heightened, she becomes an acclaimed psychic. Hidden in Wales she feels safe. But strange things happen: ghostly music, furniture moved, things going missing. Is there a conspiracy to drive her mad? When the body of a missing schoolgirl is found in the grounds, Estelle is determined her daughter, Trudy, leaves for London to follow her dreams. A companion is hired. This fuels jealousy, especially over the young man Trudy so desperately loves and whom Estelle knows should never be her son-in-law. The final climax reveals all is not as it seems.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
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Organisations:
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1st Published:
New Theatre Publications (2003)   978-1840944396

Music:
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Genre:
Full Length Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  5            Other:  -

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It Happens In Films

Synopsis:
The storyline twists and turns and just when the audience think they have the piece sussed, it changes yet again. Sheila is married to Gerald years older than herself. Their house is broken into by Tom who has been paid to plant various items of evidence in the guise of a burglary but he is interrupted by Gerald, shot gun in hand and his wife, Sheila. Sheila recognises Tom as a former pupil and prevents Gerald from calling the police. Instead they sit down and have a cup of tea and a chat. What follows no one would expect.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
Landmark Theatre Ilfracombe    2000

Organisations:
Studio Theatre

1st Published:
New Theatre Publications (1998)   978-1840942163

Music:
-

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Genre:
Black Comedy Thriller One Act

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  1            Other:  + 2 extras

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Milly's Moments

Synopsis:
Psychic counsellor Milly and her husband Derek have been married for fourteen years when their lives are turned upside down by the arrival of Derek's ex mistress, his only lapse, Susie - who is more than keen to start another affair with the reluctant Derek who is intent on saving his marriage. Comedy moves into high farce when an unwitting RAC man Malcolm, spiritual guru Albert and Milly's spirit guide Chief Running Water become involved in the comedy capers.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
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Organisations:
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1st Published:
New Theatre Publications (2000)   978-1840942941

Music:
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Genre:
Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Mockingbirds Don't Sing

Synopsis:
Two sisters who haven't seen each other for years are reunited after their mother's death. Sally has been caring for her mother who was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Although she had a promising future mapped out for her she gave up everything for twelve years, devoting her time to Mum. Life has passed her by. Sadie has good reason to have ignored her mother's and Sally's cries for help. As the drama unfolds, horrific family secrets are revealed which explain Sadie's action. Mother appears throughout the play as a memory in the sisters' minds. Each take turn to speak for mother who can only sing 'The Mockingbird Song'. More secrets unfold and eventually the sisters part with Sally knowing she will not see her sister again.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
Plough Arts Centre    2003

Organisations:
New Writers' Theatre Company

1st Published:
New Theatre Publications (1999)   978-1840942514

Music:
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Genre:
Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Relative Disaster

Synopsis:
Debbie is settling down to a comfortable evening in when she is interrupted by the arrival of Claire, her bossy older sister who has invited herself to stay. Claire successfully alienates all of Debbie's friends and family during the course of the weekend which is leading up to an important press conference. Claire is to reveal secrets which will change history as we know it. The appearance of a body further complicates matters and comedy fast escalates into farce before the truth is revealed.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
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Organisations:
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1st Published:
New Theatre Publications (1999)   978-1840942521

Music:
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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  7            Female:  7            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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