SKEGNESS PLAYGOERS 64TH ANNUAL SPRING PLAY FESTIVAL
(Monday 21st May to Saturday 26th May inclusive)
CRAZY HORSE SALOON THEATRE
BUTLINS (Day Visitor Entrance)
ROMAN BANK
SKEGNESS
Here is this year's programme
MONDAY 21st May 2012
"Seaside Dreams" written by Laura Hickin and Moira Love
Performed by Tennyson Players, Mablethorpe
Tennyson Players present the comedy “Seaside Dreams”, their modern language adaptation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Come with us to 1953 Mablethorpe, where befuddled lovers wander the dunes (or are they the dunes?), a stage hypnotist creates chaos, a showbiz couple scrap over a child prodigy and inept workmen present a play for the dodgy mayor’s banquet. What happens when the tide goes out?
TUESDAY 22nd May 2012
"Off The Hook" written by Derek Benfield
Performed by Skegness Playgoers
Fred Baxter and Charlie Mullins, a pair of dubious villains, break Harold Spook out of prison to retrieve a bag containing stolen money which has been hidden in the Hook House hotel under the noses of the proprietor, the retired Major Catchpole, his wife and her sister. There's just one snag, who would have known there would be two Harold Spooks in the same prison?
Join a colourful cast of characters to find out who will end up with the money in this farcical comedy
WEDNESDAY 23rd May 2012
"Outside Edge" written by Richard Harris
Performed by Horncastle Theatre Company
Roger is having trouble getting a team together for the afternoon's fixture against the British Railways Maintenance Division, Yeading East, but this proves to be the least of anyone's worries. There are good secrets and not so good secrets that come to light during the course of the day. Roger is the ultimate captain rallying his troops whilst ignoring his greatest strength, Miriam, who makes the 'fantastic' teas with or without the 'non-compulsory' help. The day builds to a climax where it seems that everything must change forever. But will it?
THURSDAY 24th May 2012
"Someone Who'll Watch Over Me" written by Frank McGuinness
Performed by Halifax Thespians
Inspired by the experiences of Brian Keenan and Terry Waite, Frank McGuinness explores the difficult relationships among an Irishman, an American and an Englishman taken hostage in Lebanon during the early 1990s.
Sometimes hilarious, often moving, always compelling, Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me is a celebration of the resilience of the human spirit.
FRIDAY 25th May 2012
One Act Play Evening
"Paul" written by Kay Mellor----performed by Just Happy To Be There (Halifax)
"A Nice Cup Of Tea" written by Joss Biggs ----Amici Touring Theatre, Lincoln
SATURDAY 26th May 2012
"Our Promise" written by Kim Newby
Performed by Gainsborough Theatre
Our Promise is a touching tale and tells of happy schoolday exploits and aspirations on the part of loyal friends, tempered by the often less welcome reality of subsequent years and events.
Woven into the story is a fascinating blend of humour, pathos and tragedy
Followed by final adjudication from Marie O’Sullivan and presentation of trophies
Tickets priced at £6 all adults and £3 children. Season tickets will be available on the Monday night. Cash only as no card machine available
Doors open at 7pm and curtain up at 7-30pm. Free parking nearby.
There is also a regular bus service to and from Butlins along Roman Bank.
Check out new pictures from the recent production of 'Murdered to Death'Click on Gallery to the left.
