Proscenophobia [Stage Fright]

A thriller written by Bettine Manktelow

Directed by Phillip Higginbottom

The action of this clever whodunit takes place in the dressing-room of a provincial theatre during a performance of a thriller. The star, Addie, is attempting a comeback, and is understudied by her best friend Millie. Their constant bickering backstage belies a long history of friendship – which includes each of them having been married to the same charming impresario, Ed Gibb, many years ago. Suspense builds when Addie begins to feel ill and, for the first time, Millie must take her place in the dramatic and violent last act of the play. In a startling twist, the violence becomes real – and Millie is dead! Was it suicide? Was it murder? Who put a real bullet in the gun she was using? With everyone a potential suspect, the tension doesn’t let up until the final revelation unveils not only the murderer but the same price some actors pay to practice their art.

Thursday 27th to Saturday 29th October 2011 - Curtain up at 7.30pm

Adults £5.00         Concession £3.50     (Refreshments included)

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