Progressive Players Gateshead - All The Plays

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2 - 6 February 1960
Witness For The Prosecution
Agatha Christie
A man on trial for murder appears innocent, in spite of the damning evidence. Then his wife is called to give compelling testimony against him.
PP 312, LT 174, Play 266
Thriller.

22 - 26 March 1960
Breath Of Spring
Peter Coke
A group of elderly ladies, led with military precision by a retired army colonel, steal fur coats to sell, donating the money to charity.
PP 313, LT 175, Play 267
Comedy.

10 - 14 May 1960
O Valiant Heart
Evelyn Millard
The sister of a London hospital's nurse training ward juggles awkward patients, bickering staff and visiting VIP's with tact and diplomacy.
PP 314, LT 176, Play 268
Drama.

5 - 9 July 1960
The Beaux Strategem
George Farquhar
In early 18th Century England, two gentlemen who have fallen on hard times entrap heiresses, steal their money, and move on. Then one falls in love.
PP 315, LT 177, Play 269
Comedy.

6 - 10 September 1960
The Shop At Sly Corner
Edward Percy
An antiques dealer, who makes his living from selling stolen goods, is blackmailed by his shop assistant.
PP 316, LT 178, Play 270
Thriller.

20 September 1960
Still Water
Delsie Darke
Synopsis not available
PP 317, LT 179, Play 271
Unknown Type, 1-Act.
"Presentation Of Three One-Act Plays" (included "Hobson's Choice" Act 1).

20 September 1960
The Pool By The Dragon Gate
E G Andrews
Synopsis not available
PP 318, LT 180, Play 272
Unknown Type, 1-Act.
"Presentation Of Three One-Act Plays" (included "Hobson's Choice" Act 1).

25 - 29 October 1960
Waiting For Gillian
Ronald Millar
When a businessman learns his wife - and her lover - have killed someone, he reluctantly agrees to help them cover up the crime from the police.
PP 319, LT 181, Play 273
Drama.
Adapted from the novel "A Way Through The Wood" by Nigel Balchin.

13 - 17 December 1960
The Black Eye
James Bridie
Synopsis not available
PP 320, LT 182, Play 274
Comedy.

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