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Wareside Entertainers presents
MILK, TWO SUGARS by Emma Martin

Terrible days, bad luck and no dress sense become a thing of the past when you take matters out of your own hands, right? Lucy, E and Nicole take a drunken decision that enough’s enough. But actions lead to consequences, even if you’re not the one calling the shots.

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Oadby Drama presents
A KIND OF ALASKA by Harold Pinter

Pinter's compelling play, based on Oliver Sachs's 'Awakenings', exploring the extraordinary situation of a woman who has spent three decades in a catatonic state - in 'a kind of Alaska' - and how she tries to come to terms with waking in the present. Despite its haunting quality, it is a curiously positive and life-enhancing piece.

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Woodhouse Players presents
TRUE FM by Andy Harker

Monday 11th June

TrueFM explores the lives and relationships of two late night radio DJ's caught up in the modern world of bad music, hyper producers and obnoxious guests.

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All Actors are Psychotic presents
EMPIRE OF DIRT by Ian Jordan

Friday 15th June

As Pastor Clay Jones ends another day at the Mega Church, New Faith, in Bible-belt USA, he is visited by Jerry Summer, an ageing member of his congregation, proclaiming a revelation with profound implications.

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Company B presents
THE 2012 OVERTURE by Jane Fookes

Wednesday 13th June

Keen to prove herself and gain promotion a young reporter brings her editor a terrifying scoop unaware of the horrors the story could unleash.

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Players' Theatre (Wales) presents
TO WATCH OVER ME by Ross Burgess

Friday 15th June

Griffith T.Williams was once ‘somebody’! An actor of note, now with a disability, he shares his life with two people, Trevor, who ‘Cares’ and his Agent and friend Peter. What, if anything, does life hold for Griffith?

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Breakaway Theatre presents
SOFA STORY by Pete Hawes

Monday 11th June

A comedic and touching tale of finding love in the strangest of places... even down the back of a sofa.

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Breakaway Theatre presents
BED by Jim Cartwright

Wednesday 13th June

A surreal peek at the dreams of a group of people forced to spend the night time hours together in an enormous bed under the malevolent view of a bitter and resentful bed head.

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Settlement Players presents
THE WISE MAN KNOWS by Ivan Phillips

Tuesday 12th June

Artist/writer Wyndham Lewis meets a London-based member of the Nazi Party in 1931 - a thought-provoking and witty exploration of greatness, nationalism, politics, creativity and history.

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Clavering Players presents
THE DIFFICULT SECOND ALBUM
by Keith Phillips

Thursday 14th June

We meet Tamara, her parents, bodyguard and journalist in her dressing room after a ‘live’ performance – but is everything what it seems?

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BAWDS in association with Cavalier Theatre Company presents
Falstaff's Folly or The Merry Wives' Tale
adapted by Richard Peroni from Shakespeare

Thursday 14th June

Falstaff has no qualms in trying to seduce two women at the same time. When the Wives realise this, they set out to teach Sir John a lesson he won’t forget.

COMEDY–DRAMA-TRAGEDY-FANTASY

A highlight of the festival year, the 78th Welwyn Drama Festival presents 13 one-act plays by teams from around the UK, at the Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City from 11th – 16th June.

This year brings a delicious mix of comedy, love story, horror and thought-provoking history including 8 brand new plays.

Book your tickets now for just £10 per evening or enjoy a whole week of drama for just £36 (when booking a season ticket before 21st May)

Book online at The Hawthorne Theatre or telephone 01707 357117

Take a look at the full exciting programme.