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'Cloughie'
Exactly 20 years on from his death at the age of 69 in September 2004, it’s fair to say that they still don’t make ‘em like Brian Clough anymore. After a successful playing career cut short by injury, straight-talking Clough took over Derby County in 1967. Under his guidance the Rams returned to the top-flight as Second Division champions in 1969 and went on to win the First Division title in 1972. Clough delivered two European Cups to Nottingham Forest after first taking the Reds to the top of English football - with an ill-fated spell at Leeds United in between.
But it wasn’t just Clough’s achievements on the pitch that set him apart from his peers. His no-nonsense style with players, fans, and the media only enhanced his aura as one of English football’s greatest-ever managers. Naturally quick-witted, Clough was always good value during interviews and came out with some sensational one-liners over his career. Here are a few samples of that wit.
“I wouldn't say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one.”
“I only ever hit Roy the once. He got up so I couldn't have hit him very hard.”
“That Seaman is a handsome young man but he spends too much time looking in his mirror, rather than at the ball. You can't keep goal with hair like that.”
“The River Trent is lovely, I know because I have walked on it for 18 years.”
“When I go, God's going to have to give up his favourite chair.”
“Good managers make good sides. There’s no such thing as a side making a manager.”
“Players lose you games, not tactics. There's so much crap talked about tactics by people who barely know how to win at dominoes.”
“We talk about it for 20 minutes and then we decide I was right.”
“Rome wasn't built in a day. But I wasn't on that particular job.”
Two Roles on offer
Brian Clough at age 60
John Motson at age 50
Send a CV and headshot to: cast@cloughie.live
But it wasn’t just Clough’s achievements on the pitch that set him apart from his peers. His no-nonsense style with players, fans, and the media only enhanced his aura as one of English football’s greatest-ever managers. Naturally quick-witted, Clough was always good value during interviews and came out with some sensational one-liners over his career. Here are a few samples of that wit.
“I wouldn't say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one.”
“I only ever hit Roy the once. He got up so I couldn't have hit him very hard.”
“That Seaman is a handsome young man but he spends too much time looking in his mirror, rather than at the ball. You can't keep goal with hair like that.”
“The River Trent is lovely, I know because I have walked on it for 18 years.”
“When I go, God's going to have to give up his favourite chair.”
“Good managers make good sides. There’s no such thing as a side making a manager.”
“Players lose you games, not tactics. There's so much crap talked about tactics by people who barely know how to win at dominoes.”
“We talk about it for 20 minutes and then we decide I was right.”
“Rome wasn't built in a day. But I wasn't on that particular job.”
Two Roles on offer
Brian Clough at age 60
John Motson at age 50
Send a CV and headshot to: cast@cloughie.live
Chris Needs - Like it Is' :
The World Premiere of ‘Chris Needs -Like It Is‘, based on the life of legendary broadcaster and charity fundraiser Chris Needs, staged at The Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea, June 20th – 22nd, 2024 and starred the multi talented Lloyd Davies as 'Chris'. The play traces Chris’s life story from Cwmafan through significant moments, his performance and broadcasting career to his extraordinary charity work notably for Diabetes Wales. The script is based upon Chris’ three volume autobiography and private audio tape recordings with his long time friend the writer PT Rose
Production website link
Production website link
An Ashington Story
Female input to the development of football as the national game has been a long and proud one. Elizabeth "Cissie" Charlton, mother of the World Cup winning brothers, Jack and Bobby was a miner's wife from Ashington, in the North East of England. From early on she encouraged her lads to 'get out there' and play. In 'An Ashington Story' by PT Rose, Cissie will be the focus in this production. Four of her brothers, George, Jimmy, John and Stan Milburn, were professional footballers, while her cousin, Jackie Milburn, played for Newcastle United and England in the 1950s. In 1966 she was present at Wembley to see her sons, Jack and Bobby, share in England's only triumph in the World Cup.
CAST:
Cissie : Age approx 60 yrs Mother of Jack and Bobby
Jack : Soccer legend Age approx 60
Bobby : Soccer legend Age approx 60
Alf : Soccer legend Age approx 60
CAST:
Cissie : Age approx 60 yrs Mother of Jack and Bobby
Jack : Soccer legend Age approx 60
Bobby : Soccer legend Age approx 60
Alf : Soccer legend Age approx 60
Marlon, Me & The Trial of Martin Balsam
Setting the scene:
The script by PT Rose features a group of actors and wannabes with greatly differing perspectives. We trawl through their hopes, beliefs and experiences of the entertainment industry. Almost an autopsy of where things went awry. Some are clearly jaded by their experiences and damaged by the recollection of why, who and what the business did to them. Martin hopes to be a contender as an actor but the only thing he knows for certain is he doesn’t have this month’s rent to pay his cynical ex showgirl landlady Jean. He is wearing a string vest and boxer shorts and appears to be impersonating a number of actors spouting recognizably famous lines…
www.marlonandme.show
The script by PT Rose features a group of actors and wannabes with greatly differing perspectives. We trawl through their hopes, beliefs and experiences of the entertainment industry. Almost an autopsy of where things went awry. Some are clearly jaded by their experiences and damaged by the recollection of why, who and what the business did to them. Martin hopes to be a contender as an actor but the only thing he knows for certain is he doesn’t have this month’s rent to pay his cynical ex showgirl landlady Jean. He is wearing a string vest and boxer shorts and appears to be impersonating a number of actors spouting recognizably famous lines…
www.marlonandme.show
3 knights, 2 Welshmen & A Dame
CAST:
Richard Burton : Stage and screen legend
Dylan Thomas : Poet and writing legend
Sir John Gielgud : Stage and screen legend
Sir Ralph Richardson : Stage and screen legend
Lord Olivier : Stage and screen legend
Elizabeth Taylor : Screen legend
Setting the scene:
Stage right, the main door into the suite. Centrally at the rear a balcony. Stage left a bed chamber door. Stage right to one side of the balcony is the bathroom door. Down Stage right a drinks cabinet adjacent the main door. Central will be a 3 seater sofa and an old large trunk occupies the middle of the set with a couple of arm chairs located centrally. A hands free phone is situated on an occasional table near the balcony. There is a large TV in a wood cabinet with louvre doors, set to one side – the screen visible. At the front of the stage to the very right is a comfortable 2 seater sofa typical of an expensive apartment. Sat on the sofa is a woman in a large sun hat wearing a pair of large sunglasses. She is sipping coffee. To her left on a small stand is a classic trim phone. This area is in darkness but will be lit when appropriate. The script is by PT Rose.
www.3knightsand2welshmen.com
Richard Burton : Stage and screen legend
Dylan Thomas : Poet and writing legend
Sir John Gielgud : Stage and screen legend
Sir Ralph Richardson : Stage and screen legend
Lord Olivier : Stage and screen legend
Elizabeth Taylor : Screen legend
Setting the scene:
Stage right, the main door into the suite. Centrally at the rear a balcony. Stage left a bed chamber door. Stage right to one side of the balcony is the bathroom door. Down Stage right a drinks cabinet adjacent the main door. Central will be a 3 seater sofa and an old large trunk occupies the middle of the set with a couple of arm chairs located centrally. A hands free phone is situated on an occasional table near the balcony. There is a large TV in a wood cabinet with louvre doors, set to one side – the screen visible. At the front of the stage to the very right is a comfortable 2 seater sofa typical of an expensive apartment. Sat on the sofa is a woman in a large sun hat wearing a pair of large sunglasses. She is sipping coffee. To her left on a small stand is a classic trim phone. This area is in darkness but will be lit when appropriate. The script is by PT Rose.
www.3knightsand2welshmen.com
CAST:
Marilyn Monroe 1 : 30 years +
Marilyn Monroe 2 : 20 - 30 years
Norma Jeane : 16 - 20 years
Jim : 20 - 25 years Male
Ida : 50 years +
Gladys : 50 years +
Grace : 50 years +
Uncle Marion : 30 years + Male
Orderly Fletcher : 25 years + Male, Black sensitive nature
Dr McCarthy : 40 years + Male English RP accent
Joe DiMaggio : 40 years + American baseball hero
Stanley : 50 years + Male
Orderly 1 : 30 years + Male
Arthur Miller : 40 years + American writer
Setting the scene:
Dark set. The room resembles a padded cell. Moonlight shines through the single window opening through bars. A female wearing a hospital is sitting on a single bed, head bowed. She raises her head to stare at the audience. A spotlight opens on her face. The following voice over commences as she continues to stare up at the crowd. As the words are spoken by the narrator characters emerge from the dark background and parade infront of Marilyn. The entire imagined’ cast pass in front of Marilyn and look at her directly. She notices each one individually, but no words are exchanged. The final character to emerge looks just like the classic iconic Marilyn. The Marilyn’s exchange a glance and a ‘nod’. This second Marilyn (MM 2) remains in the room.
The script is by PT Rose.
www.onenightwithmarilyn.com
Marilyn Monroe 1 : 30 years +
Marilyn Monroe 2 : 20 - 30 years
Norma Jeane : 16 - 20 years
Jim : 20 - 25 years Male
Ida : 50 years +
Gladys : 50 years +
Grace : 50 years +
Uncle Marion : 30 years + Male
Orderly Fletcher : 25 years + Male, Black sensitive nature
Dr McCarthy : 40 years + Male English RP accent
Joe DiMaggio : 40 years + American baseball hero
Stanley : 50 years + Male
Orderly 1 : 30 years + Male
Arthur Miller : 40 years + American writer
Setting the scene:
Dark set. The room resembles a padded cell. Moonlight shines through the single window opening through bars. A female wearing a hospital is sitting on a single bed, head bowed. She raises her head to stare at the audience. A spotlight opens on her face. The following voice over commences as she continues to stare up at the crowd. As the words are spoken by the narrator characters emerge from the dark background and parade infront of Marilyn. The entire imagined’ cast pass in front of Marilyn and look at her directly. She notices each one individually, but no words are exchanged. The final character to emerge looks just like the classic iconic Marilyn. The Marilyn’s exchange a glance and a ‘nod’. This second Marilyn (MM 2) remains in the room.
The script is by PT Rose.
www.onenightwithmarilyn.com
My Wife Fell in Love with a Life Size Cardboard Cutout of Ronan Keating
CAST:
SALLY: 35 yrs -ish. Ronan Keating fan. A medium tan would be ideal
DOREEN: Sally’s mum 55 ish. David Bowie fan. Elements of mixed heritage
PEARL: Doreen’s mum 75 ish. Presley fan. Ideally of far Eastern heritage
CLOWN: Sally’s partner 40’s dressed in full clown make up – think Ron McD
ELVIS: A convincing Elvis impersonator
PHIL (Phillipa): Sally’s child around 16 / 18 years. Trans female to male Buddhist
JOE: Black / Asian /has a heavy tan. Regional UK accent essential.
Setting the scene:
Kitchen layout with a sink, kitchen window, dining table and 3 chairs and a bar stool. On the right of the stage is an upright tall fridge freezer. A full size cardboard cutout of Ronan Keating is positioned centrally adjacent the sink. COMPLETE Dark – then a spotlight on RKs face. The spot gradually grows larger to encompass the stage as the voice over begins.
The script is by PT Rose.
www.rkplay.net
SALLY: 35 yrs -ish. Ronan Keating fan. A medium tan would be ideal
DOREEN: Sally’s mum 55 ish. David Bowie fan. Elements of mixed heritage
PEARL: Doreen’s mum 75 ish. Presley fan. Ideally of far Eastern heritage
CLOWN: Sally’s partner 40’s dressed in full clown make up – think Ron McD
ELVIS: A convincing Elvis impersonator
PHIL (Phillipa): Sally’s child around 16 / 18 years. Trans female to male Buddhist
JOE: Black / Asian /has a heavy tan. Regional UK accent essential.
Setting the scene:
Kitchen layout with a sink, kitchen window, dining table and 3 chairs and a bar stool. On the right of the stage is an upright tall fridge freezer. A full size cardboard cutout of Ronan Keating is positioned centrally adjacent the sink. COMPLETE Dark – then a spotlight on RKs face. The spot gradually grows larger to encompass the stage as the voice over begins.
The script is by PT Rose.
www.rkplay.net
HollyWoodLand
CAST:
Ensemble: All 1920’s characters
The Director : 1920’s Movie director
Gareth Hughes : 65+ Silent film acting legend.
Hedda Hopper : Hollywood icon and gossip queen.
Jack : 30’s very masculine
Mary : Young woman early 20’s
Harry : 60ish. Obese former friend of Gareth’s
Setting the scene:
Pre Show: Musicians in Silhouette play behind a scrim 1920’s music. Sax, Trombone, trumpet, Clarinet. Scene opens in a quaint cottage in the grounds of the world re-known ‘Actors Retirement Home’ in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. It’s spring, early 1960’s. The script is by PT Rose.
www.hollywoodlandshow.com
Ensemble: All 1920’s characters
The Director : 1920’s Movie director
Gareth Hughes : 65+ Silent film acting legend.
Hedda Hopper : Hollywood icon and gossip queen.
Jack : 30’s very masculine
Mary : Young woman early 20’s
Harry : 60ish. Obese former friend of Gareth’s
Setting the scene:
Pre Show: Musicians in Silhouette play behind a scrim 1920’s music. Sax, Trombone, trumpet, Clarinet. Scene opens in a quaint cottage in the grounds of the world re-known ‘Actors Retirement Home’ in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. It’s spring, early 1960’s. The script is by PT Rose.
www.hollywoodlandshow.com
The FAB 4 - casting now
CAST:
Ringo Starr
George Harrison
Paul McCartney
John Lennon
Brian Epstein
Alison from Apple
Linda McCartney
Allen Klein
Setting the scene: Stage Set: A white room. A green carpet. A door on the left used as the entrance. A door on the right marked EXIT. One window on the right above a drinks cabinet full of a selection of bottles. A large table with 4 chairs. 2 on the rear edge and one at each side. In the center of the table is a bowl of green apples. Hand drawn caricature portraits hang left to right on the rear wall, at head height, of John, Paul, George & Ringo. This is a one act play without an interval.
(Darkness. We hear repeated crowd chants from the streets below of). The script is by PT Rose.
www.fab4play.com
Ringo Starr
George Harrison
Paul McCartney
John Lennon
Brian Epstein
Alison from Apple
Linda McCartney
Allen Klein
Setting the scene: Stage Set: A white room. A green carpet. A door on the left used as the entrance. A door on the right marked EXIT. One window on the right above a drinks cabinet full of a selection of bottles. A large table with 4 chairs. 2 on the rear edge and one at each side. In the center of the table is a bowl of green apples. Hand drawn caricature portraits hang left to right on the rear wall, at head height, of John, Paul, George & Ringo. This is a one act play without an interval.
(Darkness. We hear repeated crowd chants from the streets below of). The script is by PT Rose.
www.fab4play.com
CREAM : casting now
CAST:
BELLA : late Mid 40ish clever and laid back…
ANGIE : 40ish and feisty …
CHRIS : 40ish. Clever and camp … (pref black Afro/Caribb)
BARRY : late 20ish. Good Looking …
DAWN : Mid 30’s. Quiet but confident … (mixed race)
EDWARD : Around 50ish Fastidious & boring. Landlord…
DOROTHY : Around 60+ Sheepish fearful woman
Setting the scene:
Angie & Bella are friends. Both unmarried, they share a flat. Scene opens to reveal Bella sat at a computer wearing a headset and speaking in a very ‘phone’ voice, she is mid conversation…
What is the script about? :
Cream 'investigates' the dilemma faced by childless women who crave the patter of tiny feet. That patter becomes an increasingly faint prospect as time passes and the menopause threatens. With IVF prohibitively expensive and the ideal partner nowhere on the horizon, what can an aging hen do?
BELLA : late Mid 40ish clever and laid back…
ANGIE : 40ish and feisty …
CHRIS : 40ish. Clever and camp … (pref black Afro/Caribb)
BARRY : late 20ish. Good Looking …
DAWN : Mid 30’s. Quiet but confident … (mixed race)
EDWARD : Around 50ish Fastidious & boring. Landlord…
DOROTHY : Around 60+ Sheepish fearful woman
Setting the scene:
Angie & Bella are friends. Both unmarried, they share a flat. Scene opens to reveal Bella sat at a computer wearing a headset and speaking in a very ‘phone’ voice, she is mid conversation…
What is the script about? :
Cream 'investigates' the dilemma faced by childless women who crave the patter of tiny feet. That patter becomes an increasingly faint prospect as time passes and the menopause threatens. With IVF prohibitively expensive and the ideal partner nowhere on the horizon, what can an aging hen do?
GhostTalker
CAST:
DAVE : Mid to late 40ish clever and laid back…
MAXINE : 30ish …an enthusiastic radio producer
VOICES : Various
Setting the scene:
An absolutely riveting story about a radio presenter able to summon up long dead individuals as guests. The discussions include phoned-in questions from listeners. In an era where many historical characters are judged by contemporary standards it's interesting to hear 'their' story from their perspective.
DAVE : Mid to late 40ish clever and laid back…
MAXINE : 30ish …an enthusiastic radio producer
VOICES : Various
Setting the scene:
An absolutely riveting story about a radio presenter able to summon up long dead individuals as guests. The discussions include phoned-in questions from listeners. In an era where many historical characters are judged by contemporary standards it's interesting to hear 'their' story from their perspective.
Archie The Piano Man :
ARCHIE Davies:
He is a retired bachelor. Sophisticated and stylish. ARCHIE plays the piano in the style of Liberace at musical evenings in damp village halls for diminishing numbers of blue rinsed widows. Being slightly camp, people have often ‘speculated ’ about him and his ‘tastes’. He does however add a bit of glamour to a dull, deprived valley town. Throughout his life he has put up with the slander and bigotry that can be endemic in a small ignorant community.
IRIS Thomas
Trusting and responsible Iris has known ARCHIE all her life. They are great friends and have supported one another emotionally across the decades. She tragically lost her only daughter Lindy and has raised her grandchildren single handed. She helps ARCHIE with his stage clothing and act. After receiving yet another dose of tragic news she realizes she might now be able to fulfill a long held hope.
TRACEY Thomas
23 year old granddaughter. She has major issues over her gran’s friendship with ARCHIE. She distrusts him intensely. She feels that ARCHIE is manipulating IRIS and that he is taking advantage. She isn't homophobic but does feel that ARCHIE is bad news for her family - she doesn't like him as a person.
JORDAN Thomas
IRIS' 17 year old grandson and half brother to TRACEY. He doesn't know the identity of his father. His mum Lindy, died when JORDAN was just a small baby. He is thin but good looking and has an interest in sound recording equipment. He has a solid relationship with his gran and is far more dependent upon her than is his sister. He has few friends of his own, however he does, unfortunately, ‘look’ toward WAYNE as a role model.
WAYNE King
28 year old boy friend of TRACEY. Likes beer, smoking dope, works for cash on building sites. No real ambition to work but does enjoy sex and clubbing. His father and Tommy Thomas (IRIS's hubby) were firm friends. He has a sway over JORDAN – as a result JORDAN has emerging racist and homophobic leanings.
SARAH
Attractive confident girl of around 17 years
Setting the scene:
The main set : Living Room of IRIS' Terraced House. A large lounge through dining room is the main vehicle for stage action. The front door leads directly into the lounge from the street. Opposite the front door is an open plan staircase. Rear wall of the lounge / diner (stage right) has a window with view into the backyard. Next to the window is the entrance to the kitchen. A beaded curtain hangs in the door frame.
He is a retired bachelor. Sophisticated and stylish. ARCHIE plays the piano in the style of Liberace at musical evenings in damp village halls for diminishing numbers of blue rinsed widows. Being slightly camp, people have often ‘speculated ’ about him and his ‘tastes’. He does however add a bit of glamour to a dull, deprived valley town. Throughout his life he has put up with the slander and bigotry that can be endemic in a small ignorant community.
IRIS Thomas
Trusting and responsible Iris has known ARCHIE all her life. They are great friends and have supported one another emotionally across the decades. She tragically lost her only daughter Lindy and has raised her grandchildren single handed. She helps ARCHIE with his stage clothing and act. After receiving yet another dose of tragic news she realizes she might now be able to fulfill a long held hope.
TRACEY Thomas
23 year old granddaughter. She has major issues over her gran’s friendship with ARCHIE. She distrusts him intensely. She feels that ARCHIE is manipulating IRIS and that he is taking advantage. She isn't homophobic but does feel that ARCHIE is bad news for her family - she doesn't like him as a person.
JORDAN Thomas
IRIS' 17 year old grandson and half brother to TRACEY. He doesn't know the identity of his father. His mum Lindy, died when JORDAN was just a small baby. He is thin but good looking and has an interest in sound recording equipment. He has a solid relationship with his gran and is far more dependent upon her than is his sister. He has few friends of his own, however he does, unfortunately, ‘look’ toward WAYNE as a role model.
WAYNE King
28 year old boy friend of TRACEY. Likes beer, smoking dope, works for cash on building sites. No real ambition to work but does enjoy sex and clubbing. His father and Tommy Thomas (IRIS's hubby) were firm friends. He has a sway over JORDAN – as a result JORDAN has emerging racist and homophobic leanings.
SARAH
Attractive confident girl of around 17 years
Setting the scene:
The main set : Living Room of IRIS' Terraced House. A large lounge through dining room is the main vehicle for stage action. The front door leads directly into the lounge from the street. Opposite the front door is an open plan staircase. Rear wall of the lounge / diner (stage right) has a window with view into the backyard. Next to the window is the entrance to the kitchen. A beaded curtain hangs in the door frame.
FAKEUP
SUZIE: 30's combative single mum of two. Never married and distrusts ALL men except the one she might be having an affair with at the time! She is very good at her job but her bitterness comes out easily and prevents her from moving forward.
CATHY: Mid 30’s to early 40’s separated with two school age kids. She has to work since her ex-husband is being difficult over supporting his kids. She and Suzie are very good chums and spend much of the daydreaming they were elsewhere rather than working for commission on the cosmetics counter of the Mega Store.
Mr QUENTIN – Early to mid 30’s dapper department manager. A very smart but sizeable man. The kind of guy who will get ahead. Un-liked by the floor workers. He has recently been promoted and likes to remind the girls of his superior status. A bit camp.
GEMMA CEE – Reality TV celebrity looks mid 30‘s but well over 40. Attractive with a sinister streak.
COLIN – smooth, good looking chap around 30
BLO JO - Early 20’s, rotund, a typical run of the mill local lass with a dreadful dating history
CHARMAINE - very brassy, botoxed Kardashian clone
LADY SHONA - Classy 55+, very nice woman.
MRS SCHUMAKER - Pensioner in a wheel chair.
DAVE - Tall handsome husband of Gemma
Monsieur Bo Bo – 40ish French gentleman. Sophisticated.
ZOE- Big boobs, size 8 model and wanna be celebrity
PARIS - Very, very handsome male model
Setting the scene:
A typical large department store, in any town, anywhere. We join Suzie and Cathy, two single mums who work for commission on the cosmetics counter of this busy city centre shop.
Daily they encounter the widest range of customers from the bumbling plain Jane convinced the make-up ladies can transform her into an irresistible beauty, the incontinent widowed pensioner looking for company, the battered 'Lady' who can't understand why her husband no longer shows her affection to reality TV stars who happen to be flavour of the month.
Add to the mix an assorted mob of adulterous males, lies, fading hopes of any lasting happiness and all lorded over by an ‘Acidic Queen’ and that is the gift wrapped mixture called ‘Fake-up’ a show of and for our times. The script is by PT Rose.
CATHY: Mid 30’s to early 40’s separated with two school age kids. She has to work since her ex-husband is being difficult over supporting his kids. She and Suzie are very good chums and spend much of the daydreaming they were elsewhere rather than working for commission on the cosmetics counter of the Mega Store.
Mr QUENTIN – Early to mid 30’s dapper department manager. A very smart but sizeable man. The kind of guy who will get ahead. Un-liked by the floor workers. He has recently been promoted and likes to remind the girls of his superior status. A bit camp.
GEMMA CEE – Reality TV celebrity looks mid 30‘s but well over 40. Attractive with a sinister streak.
COLIN – smooth, good looking chap around 30
BLO JO - Early 20’s, rotund, a typical run of the mill local lass with a dreadful dating history
CHARMAINE - very brassy, botoxed Kardashian clone
LADY SHONA - Classy 55+, very nice woman.
MRS SCHUMAKER - Pensioner in a wheel chair.
DAVE - Tall handsome husband of Gemma
Monsieur Bo Bo – 40ish French gentleman. Sophisticated.
ZOE- Big boobs, size 8 model and wanna be celebrity
PARIS - Very, very handsome male model
Setting the scene:
A typical large department store, in any town, anywhere. We join Suzie and Cathy, two single mums who work for commission on the cosmetics counter of this busy city centre shop.
Daily they encounter the widest range of customers from the bumbling plain Jane convinced the make-up ladies can transform her into an irresistible beauty, the incontinent widowed pensioner looking for company, the battered 'Lady' who can't understand why her husband no longer shows her affection to reality TV stars who happen to be flavour of the month.
Add to the mix an assorted mob of adulterous males, lies, fading hopes of any lasting happiness and all lorded over by an ‘Acidic Queen’ and that is the gift wrapped mixture called ‘Fake-up’ a show of and for our times. The script is by PT Rose.
STRANDED :
PAT – just over 60, mixed race, retired and living on a narrow boat. She weaves quilts. Respects her chosen life partner Danielle (Dan). She was married to Charlie but they divorced and Pat chose to be with Dan when the decision to move on with her life was made. A minor complication is that Charlie and Dan used to be a ‘Variety Act’. After the divorce and as a foursome Pat, Dan, Faith & Hope travelled the country – until the girls grew up. Now Pat and Dan live on the barge moored on a muddy river bank.
DANIELLE - Early 60’s - retired entertainer. She sang a bit, told a few gags. Great as an MC at ‘alternative’ events or the rude comic at stag/hen nights. Could have been ‘big’ had she stayed in the double act with Charlie. A white Catholic and a black Jew were unique. Much more in love with Pat than Pat is with her. Cuts a bit of a sad figure.
FAITH – late 30’s – Pat’s eldest daughter and has always had a strained relationship with her absent father and ambivalent toward her mums partner Dan. Very much a mummy’s girl she inherited the ‘entertainer’ genes and has also married well and has a booming business running a stage school.
HOPE – 30 today - the youngster and beautiful. Less talented than her older sister and somewhat spoilt. She is her dad’s number one fan. All she can remember of Charlie is warm hugs & smiles. Unlike Faith, she never witnessed the rows that led to the split. She and Dan also get along as the best of friends. Dan is only too happy to give Hope her love and attention since Faith isn’t interested.
CHARLIE – in his late 60’s – a typical 1970’s light entertainment dinosaur and ex hubby of Pat. He made a success of his career after the split of the act with Dan and never looked back. He even had his own BBC TV show for a short time. He has kept his career alive through and cameos and opening supermarkets. Dan has always had a bit of a grudge against Charlie since she could not follow her career path and become a star as she had wanted because of the limitations that came with being female, taking on Pat and the two young girls.
BOB – Rotund jolly man in his 50’s. A Master Baker
DORIAN – mid 30’s : Chinese and a close friend of Hope
Setting the scene:
Opens inside a narrow boat. There is a long cabin side bench which runs the length of one side and there is a window running parallel. Two table are in front of the bench with a narrow access between the two, allowing people to get off from the bench. There are beautiful quilts dotted around. To the left, the galley with stairs up to the deck. The entrance to the lounge section is partly covered by a quilt. To the right another quilt covers the entrance to a bedroom. Lots of show biz shots around the place.
The script is by PT Rose.
DANIELLE - Early 60’s - retired entertainer. She sang a bit, told a few gags. Great as an MC at ‘alternative’ events or the rude comic at stag/hen nights. Could have been ‘big’ had she stayed in the double act with Charlie. A white Catholic and a black Jew were unique. Much more in love with Pat than Pat is with her. Cuts a bit of a sad figure.
FAITH – late 30’s – Pat’s eldest daughter and has always had a strained relationship with her absent father and ambivalent toward her mums partner Dan. Very much a mummy’s girl she inherited the ‘entertainer’ genes and has also married well and has a booming business running a stage school.
HOPE – 30 today - the youngster and beautiful. Less talented than her older sister and somewhat spoilt. She is her dad’s number one fan. All she can remember of Charlie is warm hugs & smiles. Unlike Faith, she never witnessed the rows that led to the split. She and Dan also get along as the best of friends. Dan is only too happy to give Hope her love and attention since Faith isn’t interested.
CHARLIE – in his late 60’s – a typical 1970’s light entertainment dinosaur and ex hubby of Pat. He made a success of his career after the split of the act with Dan and never looked back. He even had his own BBC TV show for a short time. He has kept his career alive through and cameos and opening supermarkets. Dan has always had a bit of a grudge against Charlie since she could not follow her career path and become a star as she had wanted because of the limitations that came with being female, taking on Pat and the two young girls.
BOB – Rotund jolly man in his 50’s. A Master Baker
DORIAN – mid 30’s : Chinese and a close friend of Hope
Setting the scene:
Opens inside a narrow boat. There is a long cabin side bench which runs the length of one side and there is a window running parallel. Two table are in front of the bench with a narrow access between the two, allowing people to get off from the bench. There are beautiful quilts dotted around. To the left, the galley with stairs up to the deck. The entrance to the lounge section is partly covered by a quilt. To the right another quilt covers the entrance to a bedroom. Lots of show biz shots around the place.
The script is by PT Rose.
The Queen's Wrist
Its showbiz – but not as we’d like it….
Cast
Joanna: Early 20’s, bright, bubbly, wearing multi-coloured leggings, a woolen skirt, fleece and bobble hat. She recently graduated from drama school and is very keen. When she isn’t acting or auditioning she works in telesales. She has ambitions to be in a West End show. She has brought several changes of clothing.
Gerald: 70ish : Gerald is a classically trained actor. A real one. He regales any crowd and often with stories of who he’s worked with – Gerald’s closest friend is a famous actor.
Rhodda Codd: No discernible performing skills. She calls herself the Actor/Manager of the renown Queens Wrist Players. When she speaks it is full of anger and bile. On committee of the local Actors Guild.
Gloria and Ashley Hole: A retired show biz couple. They once thrilled the nation with their performing poodles. Ashley was also a hypnotist of note. Gloria (formerly Gareth) is a male to female transgender. They now run a guest house in Battersea offering cheap actor rates.
Melodi: late 30’s. A dim glamour model who wants to be famous. She won a Miss wet t-shirt competition and was signed by a local agent. She is an innocent being exploited by ruthless people. First acting job.
Mr Mammon: Pub landlord
William Weatherfield: Ex actor now successful producer
Hope Rhyder: A new and inexperienced writer
Tilly: A simpleton assistant
Jack: Famous film star
Setting the scene:
It’s a cold Autumn morning and a group of actors meet for the first time in the back room of a London pub. The Queens Wrist Theatre Pub once had a glowing reputation for breaking brand new writing and acting talent – but those days are long gone and storm clouds are gathering. Will the venue survive or are its days numbered…
It’s the first reading of a new play by a brand new writer. A Calor gas heater in the room gives an anemic heat. To the left side there is a trestle table with water urn, half empty plastic container of milk and a box of biscuits. There is a mirror on the rear wall with an arrangement of lights around it – like a classic ‘actors’ dressing table mirror. Also an old 3 seater settee sofa. 5 chairs are dotted around the room. There are 2 entrance/exit doors on either side / or front back. ‘Tilly’ enters. She pokes her head around the room nervously. She arrives at the mirror. Sighs at her reflection and says in a timid voice:
The script is by PT Rose.
Cast
Joanna: Early 20’s, bright, bubbly, wearing multi-coloured leggings, a woolen skirt, fleece and bobble hat. She recently graduated from drama school and is very keen. When she isn’t acting or auditioning she works in telesales. She has ambitions to be in a West End show. She has brought several changes of clothing.
Gerald: 70ish : Gerald is a classically trained actor. A real one. He regales any crowd and often with stories of who he’s worked with – Gerald’s closest friend is a famous actor.
Rhodda Codd: No discernible performing skills. She calls herself the Actor/Manager of the renown Queens Wrist Players. When she speaks it is full of anger and bile. On committee of the local Actors Guild.
Gloria and Ashley Hole: A retired show biz couple. They once thrilled the nation with their performing poodles. Ashley was also a hypnotist of note. Gloria (formerly Gareth) is a male to female transgender. They now run a guest house in Battersea offering cheap actor rates.
Melodi: late 30’s. A dim glamour model who wants to be famous. She won a Miss wet t-shirt competition and was signed by a local agent. She is an innocent being exploited by ruthless people. First acting job.
Mr Mammon: Pub landlord
William Weatherfield: Ex actor now successful producer
Hope Rhyder: A new and inexperienced writer
Tilly: A simpleton assistant
Jack: Famous film star
Setting the scene:
It’s a cold Autumn morning and a group of actors meet for the first time in the back room of a London pub. The Queens Wrist Theatre Pub once had a glowing reputation for breaking brand new writing and acting talent – but those days are long gone and storm clouds are gathering. Will the venue survive or are its days numbered…
It’s the first reading of a new play by a brand new writer. A Calor gas heater in the room gives an anemic heat. To the left side there is a trestle table with water urn, half empty plastic container of milk and a box of biscuits. There is a mirror on the rear wall with an arrangement of lights around it – like a classic ‘actors’ dressing table mirror. Also an old 3 seater settee sofa. 5 chairs are dotted around the room. There are 2 entrance/exit doors on either side / or front back. ‘Tilly’ enters. She pokes her head around the room nervously. She arrives at the mirror. Sighs at her reflection and says in a timid voice:
The script is by PT Rose.
I WAS A SHADOW DANCER FOR THE DC5
CAST:
PAM 60+
SHADOW DANCER early 20s
DOTTY 60+
TAB 60+
SUZY 60+
TREVOR 30s
Setting the scene:
Darkness. Lights slowly up. We hear 60s pop music classics (Glad All Over etc etc) A bare stage but for a narrow, vertical, white screen on the left. Behind the screen is a bar stool. This is visible as a shadow. Behind the back-lit white screen a female shadow appears. An obviously trim looking young dancer in a skin-tight cat suit. We see her shadow only. She is dancing to the songs… From the right a man wearing green council home-help attire pushes a wheelchair onto stage. In the wheelchair is an old lady…She is focused on the shadow dancer….Sound volume is turned down…The old lady The man is about to leave when the old woman beckons him back and hands him a piece of paper. He accepts it, shakes his head, shrugs and walks away.
PAM 60+
SHADOW DANCER early 20s
DOTTY 60+
TAB 60+
SUZY 60+
TREVOR 30s
Setting the scene:
Darkness. Lights slowly up. We hear 60s pop music classics (Glad All Over etc etc) A bare stage but for a narrow, vertical, white screen on the left. Behind the screen is a bar stool. This is visible as a shadow. Behind the back-lit white screen a female shadow appears. An obviously trim looking young dancer in a skin-tight cat suit. We see her shadow only. She is dancing to the songs… From the right a man wearing green council home-help attire pushes a wheelchair onto stage. In the wheelchair is an old lady…She is focused on the shadow dancer….Sound volume is turned down…The old lady The man is about to leave when the old woman beckons him back and hands him a piece of paper. He accepts it, shakes his head, shrugs and walks away.
Wittgenstein's Barber
'Wittgenstein's Barber' is a quirky title and involves the very grandest of ideas discussed in the simplest of surroundings and inspired by true events: During the 1940s the preeminent 20th century philosopher, Ludwig Wittgenstein, was a regular visitor to Swansea. Of his days in Swansea he told a friend, “I know quite a number of people here whom I like. I seem to find it more easy to get along with them here than in England. I feel much more often like smiling'. Wittgenstein lodged at 10, Langland Road, Mumbles and just around the corner at 44, Queens Road, George Glick had a barber's shop. The script is by PT Rose.
CAST:
GEORGE 50+
WITTGENSTE|IN 40+
ETHEL 50+
MARY 20+
CAST:
GEORGE 50+
WITTGENSTE|IN 40+
ETHEL 50+
MARY 20+
Tinsel Town Trilogy
