"Curtain Call"

by Bettine Maktelow

Directed by Bill Platt

Thurlow Playhouse is in the running for an Arts Council Grant, and do they need it! The Chairman of the Board of Trustees - one Clarence Mason - perpetually squanders the Theatre Trust's money by hosting lavish parties, insisting on real horses for his wife's amateur productions, sacking the entire backstage staff on a whim and generally bullying everyone who attempts to oppose him - his wife in particular. Unfortunately he goes too far when he tries his domineering antics on Ms Murdstone - the Arts Council representative. However, fortified by the demon drink, his wife Doretta comes out with a few home truths, assisted by the chief usherette, Rita, and order is restored and everything ends happily. A day in the life of a regional theatre may not be strictly accurate, but it is enormous farcical fun.

For the Garrick:-

DesignerPeter Coatman
SoundRobin Watkinson
LightingGeoff Scullard

Cast members include:-


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