Yuletide Cheer and Festive Tales
December 2011, Sharpe's Pottery Museum, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire
Step into Christmas and join Wild Orchid Theatre as it presents its festive feast of yuletide cheer. Enjoy a selection of short plays written by writers from around the region and performed script in hand.
From Ghostly goings on and Christmases from bygone years, to rampaging reindeer and miserable elves, not to mention and appearance from Santa himself, there is sure to be something for everyone.
A Short Lecture on Festive Logistics by Simon Elson, Bravely Green in Wintertime by Jeannie Alderdice, Santa's Little Helper by Richard Layton, The Organist by Nigel Pocknell, On the Edge by Dee Johnson, Christmas at Cherrington Manor by Catherine Roth, The Christmas Goat by Judy Upton
Yuletide Cheer and Festive Tales
December 2011, Gothic Warehouse, Gothic Wharf, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire
Step into Christmas and join Wild Orchid Theatre as it presents its festive feast of yuletide cheer. Enjoy a selection of short plays written by writers from around the region and performed script in hand.
From Ghostly goings on and Christmases from bygone years, to rampaging reindeer and miserable elves, not to mention and appearance from Santa himself, there is sure to be something for everyone.
A Short Lecture on Festive Logistics by Simon Elson, Bravely Green in Wintertime by Jeannie Alderdice, Santa's Little Helper by Richard Layton, The Organist by Nigel Pocknell, On the Edge by Dee Johnson, Christmas at Cherrington Manor by Catherine Roth, The Christmas Goat by Judy Upton
A Yarnful of Tales
June 2011, Gothic Warehouse, Gothic Wharf, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire
From the time when Sir Richard Arkwright ruled his cotton empire, to unexpected visitors, a cursed bond shared by twins, and a frog asking for a bank loan, Wild Orchid Theatre weaves its yarnful of tales.
The Bells, The Bells by Richard Layton, How to Get a Bank Loan by Peter Williams, Finding Vicki by Catherine Roth, Powersurge by Thelma Knowlson, God Knows by Joy Luderman, Ruthless Ruth by Simon Elson, Ffffffffff! by Nigel Pocknell, Cromford by Nigel Pocknell
A Stockingful of Tales
December 2010, Town Hall, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire
From ghostly tales of intrigue and government cutbacks to accommodating innkeepers and worried Santas, Wild Orchid's evening of entertainment features successful entries from its annual playwriting competition.
No Room by Liz John, It Was a Cheesy Do by Jeremy Duffield, Wishing on a Star by Richard Layton, Christmas Spirits by Catherine Roth, Saturday December 11th by Nigel Pocknell, It Came Upon the Mid-Nuclear by Tony Keeton, Christmas Farm by Richard Layton, Christmas at Renishaw by Catherine Roth, Saints and Sinners by Colin Buchan, God Rest Ye Merry by Nigel Pocknell
Wallpapered Tales
August 2010, 44 Sadler Gate, Derby
Dramatic new writing inspired by the work of local artist, Diana Shepherd and part of Derby City Council's "Art in the City" project, bringing art to empty shops.
Peace at Last by Thelma Knowlson, I Hate Washing Day by Tracey Hammett, Drawing Streets of Empty Shops by Malcolm Dewhirst, Girl in a Green Gown by Nigel Pocknell, Arty Party Night by Jeremy Duffield, RE: lationships by Tracy Harris, At Great Aunt Bella's by Catherine Roth, Camera by Jeremy Duffield, Hall of the Fair Star by Tina Hook, On a Bench by David Guy.
Tales in the Gothic Warehouse
June 2010, Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Wharf, Matlock, Derbyshire
A Fete Accompli by Lynn Ludditt, Up in Smoke by Catherine Roth, Blue Yonder by Nigel Pocknell, Neighbourlyhood Watchdogs by Thelma Knowlson, Winter Canaries by Dee Johnson, Half Hearted by Catherine Roth, The Trip of a Lifetime by Jo Smith, Bakewell Slice by Sue Casson, The Organ Fund by Jeremy Duffield.
Christmas in the Kiln
December 2009, Sharpe's Pottery Museum, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire
A seasonal celebration of new writing featuring winning entries from Wild Orchid's playwriting competition. From talking reindeer and misbehaving angels to devious Santas and dramatic escapes, this is drama sure to warm a cold winter's night.
Spend, Spend, Spend by Liz John, Santa Wars by Richard Layton, Elsie and Ed's Christmas by Matthew Pegg, One Christmas Eve by Nigel Pocknell, Fallen Angels by Catherine Roth, Home for Christmas by Carol Sheppard, Let Nothing You Dismay by Rosie Orr
A Summer Medley of Plays in the Kiln
June 2009, Sharpe's Pottery Museum, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire
An entertaining evening of short plays filled with the drama of blind dates, abseiling clergy, discord on allotments and ghostly unrest in a graveyard - not to mention a few other surprises.
Seeing the Light by Catherine Roth, Found Wanting by Doreen Gray, Right on Queue by Thelma Knowlson, Losing the Plot by Graham Sellors, Weaving His Mark by Catherine Roth, The Organ Fund by Jeremy Duffield.
December 2008, Sharpe's Pottery Museum, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire
A festive collection of scripts in which we see Santa going on strike, an angel and a fairy fighting for the top spot on the Christmas tree, three wise men from Bootle and a bowlful of bickering cake ingredients.
The Christmas Committee by Catherine Roth, The Mixing Bowl by Malcolm Dewhirst, The Top Spot by Catherine Roth, Christmas Booking by Jeremy Duffield, All That Glitters by Dea Costelloe, Herod Can Wait by Thelma Knowlson