GMDF Member Societies’ Acting Auditions, Plays, Musicals and Pantomimes

 

 

Fresh Voices is a celebration of new writing. From 13 to 15 April 2023 and over two performances, we will be premiering four one act plays and two monologues written by members of our own Wordsmiths INK writers’ group.

 

GET STUFFED by Andrew Connolly

Directed by John Cocks-Evans

A Tale of Life, Love and Taxidermy . Taxidermist Ted's long-suffering assistant D'reen has organised evening classes to bring in much needed extra income. Will Rupert, Anne, Steve and David master the art of taxidermy? Why is Ted obsessed with his cellar? Will Ted reciprocate D'reen's feelings? Who is Oswald?  A black comedy, not for the faint-hearted.

 

FEUD FOR LIFE by Sophie Marie

Directed by Sophie Marie

Cecilia wants an abortion. Tim does not. In a future where they must agree or go through the courts, the unhappy couple find themselves in front of a judge and jury (the audience) to decide the fate of the foetus.

 

OVERLOOKED by Jane Martin

Directed by Quina Chapman

On the surface Audrey and Jack are poles apart, dig a bit deeper and they're not so very different, but can they overcome their preconceptions to forge a genuine friendship?

This 45 minute play uses dialogue and performance poetry to cast a spotlight on issues of disability and homelessness.

Overlooked is premiering at GBT prior to appearing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.

 

THE INK RUNS DRY by TV McKaren

Directed by Jane Martin

The action follows the life and loves of actress Gloria Birch from her first leading role until the end of her long and illustrious career.

 

GUTTERS by Anna Foden

Directed by TBC

A dryly humorous monologue about the overwhelming responsibility of owning a property.

 

THE COLD WITHIN by Tony Tibbenham

Directed by TBC

The chilling monologue of a girl who is escaping from captivity.