Proscenophobia
(Stagefright)

by Bettine Manktelow

 

 

The play in which: The action takes place in the dressing-room of a provincial theatre during the performance of a thriller. Suspense builds when Addie, the star of the show, begins to feel unwell and for the first time her understudy takes her place for the dramatic and violent last act of the play.
When a shot rings out in the theatre during the performance one of the cast lays dead. Was it suicide? Was it murder? Who had access to the deadly stage prop and replaced the bullet with a real one. With everyone a suspect the final revelation unveils not only the murderer but the price some actors pay to practice their art.

Directed By Christine Harrington

 

 Cast List
(in order of appearance)
 
Millie
Nicky Clay
Justin
Keith McCaughtrie
Judy
Susannah Foley
Addie
Margeret King
Pearl
Lynda Bennett
Ed
Bill Colombi