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    Lady Bracknell's Confinement or, The Bunburyist
    Cold comfort farm
    Amphibious Spangulatos or Newt on Your Nellie! - A Farce
    • Cherry Hellin'sworth navigates the chaos of her Community Service as the Functions Manager at a Village Hall, where her organizational skills are put to the test. She inadvertently books multiple events on the same night, including the Village Drama Society, a Cricket team, a Singing Telegram, and a Country and Western group named the Southern Fried Chickens. The ensuing mix-up leads to a comedic clash of personalities and unexpected situations, highlighting Cherry's struggles and the vibrant community around her.

      Amphibious Spangulatos or Newt on Your Nellie! - A Farce
    • Cold comfort farm

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      The farm lies in the shadow of a hill, and the farmyard rarely sees the sun, even in summer, when the flowering sukebind hangs heavy in the branches. Here live the Starkadders - Aunt Ada Doom, Judith, Amos, Seth, Reuben, Elfine . . . They lead messy, untidy lives, full of dark thoughts, moodysilences, and sudden noisy quarrels. That is, until their attractive young cousin arrives from London. Neat, sensible, efficient, Flora Poste cannot bear messes (they are so uncivilized). She begins to tidy up the Starkadders' lives at once . . .

      Cold comfort farm
    • The plot centers on Jack Worthing's pursuit of marriage to Gwendolen, seemingly free of obstacles until Lady Bracknell unveils a shocking family secret that complicates matters. This adaptation showcases Oscar Wilde's signature wit through clever dialogue and unexpected twists, presenting a unique opportunity for a talented performer, whether male or female, to embody these iconic characters. The play cleverly explores themes of identity and societal norms in a comedic context.

      Lady Bracknell's Confinement or, The Bunburyist