Progressive Players Gateshead - All The Plays

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21 - 22 February 1947
Our Lady With The Basket
Ruth Dodds
Synopsis not available
PP 168, LT 30, Play 137
Drama, 1-Act. First Performance Of A New Play.
British Drama League, Northumbrian Divisional Festival (21 Feb) followed by North Eastern Group Final (22 Feb).

18 - 22 March 1947
The Doctor's Dilemma
George Bernard Shaw
An eminent doctor must choose between treating a morally bankrupt but incredibly talented artist or a poor, honest but slightly dull doctor friend.
PP 169, LT 31 (Previously produced in 1927)
Drama.

13 - 17 May 1947
The Little Foxes
Lillian Hellman
Wealthy brothers plan to build a textile mill, but their sister's husband refuses to put up money to ensure family control over the business.
PP 170, LT 32, Play 138
Drama.

15 - 19 July 1947
The Silver Cord
Sidney Howard
A domineering matriarch sets about wrecking her eldest son's marriage and sabotaging her younger son's engagement.
PP 171, LT 33, Play 139
Drama.

22 - 23 July 1947
The Intelligent Toymaker
Marjorie Laws
A master toymaker, able to construct living toys, comes up with a special creation that has the power to grant a wish.
PP 172, LT 34, Play 140
Drama, 1-Act.
"Three Plays For Young People".

22 - 23 July 1947
Maid To Order
Marjorie Laws
A magician creates a perfect woman for one of his customers, but finds that even perfection can become boring after a while.
PP 173, LT 35, Play 141
Drama, 1-Act.
"Three Plays For Young People".

22 - 23 July 1947
The Prince's Page
Marjorie Laws
A wayward princess returns to take her place at court to the surprise of all, not least the rebellious prince who wants to be a farmer.
PP 174, LT 36, Play 142
Drama, 1-Act.
"Three Plays For Young People".

23 - 27 September 1947
This Happy Breed
Noel Coward
A working-class family in Clapham handles marriage, separation and sorrow in the years between 1919 and the Second World War.
PP 175, LT 37, Play 143
Comedy.

4 - 8 November 1947
The Day Of Glory
Herbert Ernest Bates
An RAF squadron leader is lauded for his achievements during World War II, but tragedy hits when he is killed in action over Germany.
PP 176, LT 38, Play 144
Drama.

16 20 December 1947
My Neighbour
Alida L Richardson
In a small-town meeting room, a group of citizens discuss the importance for people to have mutual respect for one another.
PP 177, LT 39, Play 145
Drama, First Performance Of A New Play.

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