THE FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMEN'S
GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY'S PRODUCTION OF MACBETH

by David McGillivray & Walter Zerlin Jnr
Produced by Anne Smith with The Abbey Theatre Youth Group

Wednesday, July 02, 2008 to Saturday, July 05, 2008

Tickets go on sale: Monday, June 16, 2008

MAYHEM & MADNESS AT THE ABBEY THEATRE...

The ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society, along with some fellas, are taking part in the first round of the Townswomen's Guild Drama Festival Area Finals.

Not everything goes according to plan, in fact very little is as rehearsed but they continue undaunted much to the amusement of the audience and the amazement of the adjudicator who is quite a turn in himself.

Anyone who has seen one of the ladies' productions before will know what a treat they are in for.

The original version was first presented in 1976 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This revised version was then presented at the fringe in 1983 with both playwrights taking part.

Dead Man's Hand

by Seymour Matthews
Produced by Alan Johnston

Monday, June 16, 2008 to Saturday, June 28, 2008

Tickets go on sale: Monday, June 02, 2008

All is not as it seems in the Abbey Theatre ...

In the remote Villa Romana, all is not as it seems. For Kate, Martin, Derek and Angela it will be a night they will never forget. Employed to act out a stage show for a mysterious man, whom none of them has met, the actors start asking questions when one by one they die in suspicious circumstances.

But who is responsible, is there a murderer in the old Italian house hiding somewhere, or could it be one of them? Increasingly, they begin to suspect each other. Who could it be? And why were they murdered?

These are some of the questions answered as this captivating thriller, "DEAD MAN'S HAND" by Seymour Matthews, unravels. They wonder to themselves If there is a reason they haven't thought of for the deaths, which envelopes all of those involved? But does each know more than they are telling?

It is not until the end that we discover an intriguing twist in the story which reveals the real reason for the whole night's charade.'

Cast: Hilary Tasker, Alan Christison, Steve Proctor, Geoff Bray, Caroline Pennant-Jones, Pat McInroy

Humble Boy

by Charlotte Jones
Produced by Anne Smith

Monday, April 14, 2008 to Saturday, April 26, 2008

Tickets go on sale: Monday, March 31, 2008

“Jones’ play is a beautiful, intricately layered creation that simultaneously captivates the head and the heart.” It is also very funny. Among other awards it received it was the winner of the People’s Choice of Best New Play 2002.

It's Never Too Late

by Ron Aldridge
Produced by Brian Bruce

Monday, February 04, 2008 to Saturday, February 16, 2008

Tickets go on sale: Monday, January 21, 2008

AT THE ABBEY THEATRE IT’S NEVER TOO LATE …

What happens when your husband leaves you for a younger woman? How do you kick-start your life when you've never had to work? How do you cope with the realisation that time is not on your side?

Susan Shaw, in her fifties, finds herself in exactly this position. She's run the home, brought up her daughter and had a very busy life involved with charities and village-hall committees. What does she do now?

Fellow committee members offer all kinds of advice: think selfishly? Resurrect an old flame? Get a job, get fit, get a toy-boy. . .

Susan decides to take action, and this very funny and, at times, very tender play, follows Susan as she attempts a new start in life in the belief that 'it's never too late', and finds herself presented with a most surprising choice to make.

Fast and funny, “It’s Never Too Late” by Ron Aldridge will have you fighting back the tears as you accompany Susan on her journey from abandoned housewife to liberated woman.

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Old Macdonald had a Panto

by Alan Christison
Produced by Alan Christison

Saturday, December 08, 2007 to Saturday, December 15, 2007

Tickets go on sale: Monday, November 19, 2007

EI…EI…OOOOOOOOOH!…

This wacky pantomime features nursery rhyme favourite Old Macdonald as you have never seen him before or probably ever will again!

This is the third panto to be penned by Alan Christison after his hilarious take on the Flash Gordon and Tarzan legends!

Look out for even more fun and mayhem, custard pies and silliness. Follow Old Macdonald and his friends as they do battle with the evil Cruella Campbell to discover the secret hidden on the farm – and surely you’ve seen those two crazy auld wifies before!

Will good triumph over bad? Will Cinders get her man (sorry wrong panto) and will you find out WHO is BEHIND YOU? This cannot be missed. Book NOW!

Matinees Sunday the 9th and Saturday the 15th December.
Evening Performance Sunday the 9th December.

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