Written by Peter Whittle, Directed by Ken Swan (TP)
Nigel is living with his girlfriend. They are discussing where they are going to spend Christmas when his mother comes around to their flat and springs a surprise on the both of them. Christmas, a secret and Mother. What possibly could go wrong!
Love me Tender
Written by Roger Woodcock and directed by Jackie Wesley-Harkcom (3TC)
After the local pit closed, Josie and Jim’s fish and chip shop has begun to fail, but their lives are cheered by their Elvis-song-singing, ‘spud peeler’ Billy. Billy, still at school, has responsibility for his mum. She is unwell and he has cared for her since his Dad died in a pit disaster.
Young Billy’s solace is his friend Olga – a cheerful young student, but with her own torments. For the four protagonists, rumours of a Japanese car factory coming to the town make their life prospects very different, but a few hours’ events make a huge difference to their lives. Poignant moments of light and shade interlaced with gentle humour mark this fitting companion to ‘Darra’s Coffin’ as another masterly piece from playwright Roger Woodcock
