FEARSOME FEMALES BY RICHARD MELCHIOR

What’s in the mind of a serial widow? Is that nice old lady really safe? And what lurks, laughing in the shadows?

In the hall of Dr Hemlock’s country house, the guests decide to pass the night by telling tales of wicked women, fearful mothers and deadly widows.

Traditional story telling from local actors with an authentic sound effects table.

THE MARCH OF THE MORONS BY RICHARD MELCHIOR & GREG POWLES

Derek Wibbler wants to borrow a book from the library, but he doesn’t want to fill in a library card (because of the government and stuff). Having flown into a rage Mr Wibbler assembles a team of misfits to storm the library and ‘take back control’.

This darkly comic play from acclaimed writers Richard Melchior and Greg Powles pokes fun at populism, conspiracy and the dangers of stupid people in big groups.

Brought to the stag for the first time by Raconteur Theatre Company.

HALLOWEEN HORRORS BY RICHARD MELCHIOR

Who is stalking near the pumpkin patch? Can you trick the devil? Did you see that scarecrow move?

In the hall of Dr Hemlock’s country house, the guests decided to pass the night by telling tales of All Hallows Eve, monsters, ghosts, tricks and treats.

Traditional story telling from local actors with an authentic sound effects table.

THE LONG DROP BY ANNIE MARLER

Is it ever justifiable to take a life?

At HMP Holloway, five women are awaiting their execution on the rope of the famous hangman Mr Pierrepoint. How did these women end up in the condemned cell? Will their executions bring justice or revenge? And what toll does the process take on the executioner?

Set over a period of 50 years, 'The Long Drop' considers our attitudes to capital punishment, murder, and redemption.

FRANKENSTEIN BY MARY SHELLEY

Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant and ambitious young student, discovers the secret of creating life from the remains of the dead.

Horror replaces elation when he sees his grotesque creation. Abandoned by the one who made him, Frankenstein's Creature meets with cruelty wherever he turns, desperate and vengeful he is left to a world that fears and rejects him, soon his innocence turns to misery - and a murderous desire for revenge...

Adapted for the stage by Annie Marler.

HAMLET BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

Hamlet returns from university to discover the world-shattering news that, not only is his father dead, but that his mother has married his uncle, Claudius.

Late one night, the ghost of Hamlet's father appears to him, accusing Claudius of his murder and urging Hamlet to revenge. This sets in motion a train of events that destroys both family and state.

LITTLE WOMEN BY LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

In a world defined by gender and class and under the guidance of their beloved ‘marmee’, the four young March sisters struggle with the shadows of privation, illness, and sibling rivalry.

As Jo, Beth, Amy and Meg approach adulthood, each must balance her private ambitions with society’s expectations, as they strive to find their true selves during the American Civil War.

Adapted for the stage by Annie Marler

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