November 2012: The Big Killing
The Big Killing
by Philip MackieWednesday 14th November – Saturday 17th November 2012
What motivates people to murder? Revenge, love, money … a bet?
Former racing driver Peter Ashbury lives for excitement. To him, nothing is worth doing unless it is a gamble, and the higher the odds, the better, but would he really risk the hangman’s noose for a bet? Buckle up for a intriguing game of cat and mouse…
Philip Mackie was a British stage, film and television screenwriter. Along with ‘The Big Killing’, he also wrote the acclaimed 1968 ITV historical drama series ‘The Caesars’ and the television adaptation of ‘The Naked Civil Servant’.
Performing from Wednesday 14th November to Saturday 17th November 2012 at Roundhill School in Beeston. Doors will open from 7.00pm, performances will begin at 7.30pm.
Tickets £6 (Concessions £5).
Spring 2012: Over My Dead Body
Over My Dead Body
by Derek BenfieldWednesday 16th May – Saturday 19th May 2012
Following the death of his wife Helen, Gerald hopes to spend the rest of his days comfortably alone with his memories; doing his best to avoid the cooking of his daughter Shirley, and patiently endure the awkwardness of his son-in-law Mark. However, unbeknownst to him, Helen had other ideas…
As women start turning up unexpectedly from past and present, it soon becomes clear that his late wife had gone to great lengths to ensure he would not be alone in his retiring years. With the situation spiralling out of control, and his independance under grave threat, he, Shirley and Mark will have to come up with a plan and quick before things get out of hand!
The Beeston Players’ latest play – in association with Samuel French Limited – is a delightfully amusing comedy by Derek Benfield. He also wrote Bedside Manners; Wild Goose Chase and Look Who’s Talking.
Performing at Roundhill School, Beeston at 7.30pm between Wednesday 16th May – Saturday 19th May.
November 2011: Ladies Day
Performed 7.30pm between Wednesday 16th – Saturday 19th November.
Work, love and life are one hard slog for the fish-filleting foursome Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda. Their luck changes when Linda finds tickets to Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot in York.
Out go the hairnets, overalls and wellies as the four ditch work, do themselves up to the nines and head off to the races for a drink, a flirt and a flutter. As the day unfolds, the champagne flows, secrets spill out and their horses keep winning. If their luck holds, they could hit the jackpot – and more besides…
See photos from the performance.
About the Writer:
Local girl Amanda Whittington was born in Nottingham in 1968. After leaving school, she worked as a freelance journalist for a variety of publications, and was a coulmnist for the Nottingham Evening Post. Her other plays include Be My Baby, Satin ‘n’ Steel, Bollywood Jane and The Wills Girls.
Spring 2011: The Hollow
The Hollow
by Agatha ChristieWednesday 11th May – Saturday 14th May 2011
An unhappy game of romantic ‘Follow my Leader’ explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell.
When Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny arrive on the scene, they discover that nearly everyone has both motive and opportunity, but can they catch the killer before he or she strikes again?’
Performed between Wed 11th and Sat 14th May at Roundhill School.
November 2010: Confusions
Confusions
five short plays by Alan Ayckbourn
17th-20th November 2010
Lucy spends so much time at home with the kids, that she’s started to treat everyone – even the next-door neighbours – like children. Her errant salesman husband, Harry, is miles away in an hotel, and has other things on his mind – namely, the charms of Paula and Bernice. Their waiter also has other concerns – the rapidly deteriorating relationships of diners Polly and Martin, and Mr and Mrs Pearce, for instance. Mrs Pearce is invited to open a village fete – but can’t possibly have any inkling of the mayhem which is about to ensue. Finally, five people meet on four park benches and wind each other up with tales of woe.
Ayckbourn is on top form with a cavalcade of sharply-drawn characters and hilarious situation comedy. Possibly the Beeston Players’ biggest production yet, performed in the round and up close, this is one not to miss!