Ifield Barn Theatre (DEV)

Blithe Spirit

By Noël Coward
Directed by Janine Robins

Cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, whose first wife Elvira has been dead for seven years, has been reasonably happy with second wife Ruth, but finds himself haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife, Elvira.

After Charles invites the eccentric and flighty Madame Arcati to conduct a séance at their home. The clever, insistent and well aware of Charles’ shortcomings Elvira, returns from the dead.

Determined to get Charles to herself forever she arranged an accident which culminated with Ruth’s accidental death, and her joining Elvira.

Now plagued by two jealous squabbling spirits he bids both farewell leaving them trapped in the house, petulantly squabbling forever.

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

Dracula the Panto

This ‘ISOSCELES’ production opened at the Yvonne Arnaud Mill Studio in Guildford in June 2004; it has proved to be a highly energetic success and is hugely popular with all ages. Being a spoof on the Dracula story, done in panto style, there is definitely something for everyone. With just a cast of two playing all the parts, that gives a clue as to how light-hearted the show is; and there are some great songs too!

Beauty and the Beast

Panto

Calendar Girls

By Tim Firth
Directed by Joy Buchan

Based on the Miramax motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth.

When Annie’s husband John dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow WI members to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence. The news of the women’s charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-found fame.

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

‘Allo ‘Allo

By Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft
Directed by Janine Robins

‘Allo ‘Allo! is set in the occupied portion of France during World War II and tells the story of a French café owner, René Artois, who resides in the village of Nouvion. René wants, but never achieves the quiet life.
Caught between the French Resistance, two bumbling British Airmen, the German Army, the Gestapo, the Italians and his need to keep secret from his wife his long-running affairs with his two waitresses, or risk losing his cherished café. René never gets a moments peace.

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

Aladdin

By Barrie Ward
Directed by Barrie Ward and Stewart Lock

Ifield Barn’s panto this year is the magical story of Aladdin.
With Wizards, Genies and a flying carpet on stage, this promises to be a great Christmas treat for all the family!

Hound of the Baskervilles

By Tim Kelly
Directed by Janine Robins

Sir Charles Baskerville has suffered an unusual death, causing some to say he was yet another victim of the dreaded family curse, which warns of a fabled hellhound haunting the Moors.

Is the heir to the estate bound for the same demise?

Can Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the riddle in time to save Sir Henry?

This amateur production of “Hound of The Baskervilles” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. On behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk.

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

By Bryan Clark
Directed by Joy Buchan

A brilliant battle of wits takes place in this extraordinary play, which is both thought provoking and funny. Ken Harrison, a successful sculptor, is paralysed in a car accident, and is kept alive by support systems in a hospital. Outwardly cheerful, and often very funny, he is becoming overwhelmed, by the fact that he has lost control of his life.

As the play begins, Ken is coming to the decision that if he cannot live as a man, he does not want to exist as a medical achievement. His doctor however, is determined to preserve Ken’s life, regardless of his view. Finally, despite pleas from his doctor, medical staff, and others. Ken invokes the law of Habeas Corpus, and a judge joins the battle to determine Whose Life is it Anyway?

This amateur production of “Whose Life Is It Anyway” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk.

Don’t Get Your Vicars in a Twist

By Lesley Bown and Ann Gawthorpe
Directed by Janine Robins

This hilarious comedy is a fast paced ‘farce’ from start to finish.

Will the Vicar find out what’s going on? Will the real Bishop stand up?
Will George ever be able to pay for his daughter’s Wedding?

To find out, book your tickets right now!

THE MAN WHO LEFT THE TITANIC

By Isosceles in association with Useful Idiots

SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL…SHE WAS UNSINKABLE….SHE WAS DOOMED…

On April 15th 1912, the Titanic, the greatest ship in the world, slipped below the frigid waters of the Atlantic.

Yet J. Bruce Ismay, managing director of the White Star Line, stepped into a lifeboat and sailed away from the stricken ship, sailed away from his passengers, sailed away from the cries and screams and tears.

‘The Man Who Left The Titanic’ evokes that terrible voyage and asks whether Bruce Ismay only did what any of us might have done in the same circumstances, or should his actions that night consign his name to infamy?

Was he a coward, or merely human?

This play has toured throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales for a number of years to enormous acclaim.