Three One Act Plays

Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th APRIL 2025
Curtain 7:30pm
Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin

A Bench at the Edge - Also at:

MADF Easter Festival of Plays
Saturday 19th April 2025
Gaiety Theatre, Douglas

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Programme Notes

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We are pleased to present Three One Act Plays
An evening of Drama, Suspense & Humour

Such a Blessing by Liz Dobson

After 25 years of marriage Bert and Dora had lost all hope of having a family,
until their prayers were answered when they became parents to Carol.
Now an adult, Carol has been seriously ill in hospital but is recovering after treatment for her illness.
Bert and ever talkative Dora have been called in to speak to the Doctor and they assume it is to discuss Carol's recovery.
However, nothing could prepare them for the news which is about to destroy their lives.

Medical Drama with a Twist

Directed by	Catie Angus
Cast

Dr Massey	Julia Moon
Mr Lewis	Graham Roberts
Mrs Lewis	Sharon Roberts
Nurse Carter	James Holmes
DCI Williams	Brian Matthews

This amateur production of “Such a Blessing” is presented by arrangement with
Stagescripts Ltd

Interval

Late Entry by David Tristram

Late Entry is a send up of amateur drama festivals, which are challenging for all concerned.
Watching a favourite play being mangled by an incompetent actor would try the most patient of people,
but the Adjudicator is expected to be positive, helpful and courteous in all his comments,
that is until he meets the strangest production of his career!

Humour, some strong language

Directed by	Jack Verity
Cast

Actress	Danny Berry
Adjudicator	Jack Verity
Prompt, M.C.	Brian Matthews

This amateur production of “Late Entry” is presented by arrangement with
Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Interval

A Bench at the Edge by Luigi Jannuzzi

In a coma on life support, Person One lives out a fifteen-year existence on a bench at the edge of an abyss,
witnessing many people over the years jump into it.
When Person Two approaches the edge in a distraught state,
they begin an encounter that explores with humour and empathy for the human condition,
the pros and cons of life and death.

Thought Provoking Dark Comedy

Directed by	Sarah Lockyer
Cast

Person One	Robyn Hughes
Person Two	Ailsa Harrop

This amateur production of “A Bench at the Edge” is presented by arrangement with Concord
Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Backstage Crew
Costumes, Props	Adrienne Sanderson, The Casts
Prompts	TBA
Set	Ron Beswick
Stage Manager	TBA
Lights & Sound	Mike Lean, Ron Beswick
Poster & Programme	Ron Beswick
Front of House	Jack Verity
Special thanks for loan of the Bench	Bobby Murray, Port Erin