Diamond Lights  This was actually our 60th production but no-one seemed to notice at the time so it wasn't commemorated in any way. Oh well, roll on number 75!

Director's Commentary  I've been wanting to put on a performance of this play for about three years. Now it has finally happened it was well worth waiting for. The important thing to me was making sure that we put on a show that entertained the audience without losing sight of the issues in the play. I think we succeeded in the end.
Everybody put in a lot of hard work although I never realised before how popular October is for taking holidays. The rehearsals were a lot of fun (mostly) and we put up with the rehearsal space getting smaller as the props list got bigger. Jane got to scream again, Alison got to shout at someone, Ailsa got to dust something, Miranda got to wear a uniform, Mary got the Lord and Emily got her legs back. In time honoured tradition we managed to get a new member of the group involved even if Hannah did have to settle for props. It's possibly the only play where the audience only come to see if they can spot the things they lent us.
I owe everyone a big thank you for taking part, whether on or off stage. The cast brought it to life and had a good time into the bargain. The stage crew just had a good time. I just had a drink Brian

Quote, Unquote  Quite an enjoyable play, though rather a lot of shouting (my eardrums have yet to recover). I think it's fair to say we peaked just at the right time, and the audience really seemed to enjoy themselves. Shame I have to give the police uniform back - it's amazing what a bit of heavy fabric can do for your posture! Miranda
Huge fun to do. It's always interesting playing someone who's not very nice. I was dead chuffed with my hairdo - one tin of hairspray lasted for all three performances (just)! Everyone was great as ever, a pleasure to work with, and I can't speak highly enough of Mark, Jen and Hannah keeping track of all the props (we had a full Bazaar and Rummage at each rehearsal!) and keeping us to the script - we got different things wrong at every rehearsal and once we wiped out three-quarters of the second act!! And Brian - what can I say! It's just so good to feel appreciated and encouraged - you done well mate! I'm only sorry that promises that I would be unbuttoning my blouse didn't encourage more of my friends and colleagues to show up (no, I didn't tell them about the Barry Manilow t-shirt underneath) but that's their loss! Jane
Very funny and entertaining. I enjoyed being Margaret, which was the biggest and most demanding role I have undertaken. There were times when I wondered if it was a bit too much, but by the performance I was raring to get out there and throw myself into it - at some points literally! My friends thoroughly enjoyed it and were pleased they had made the effort to go out on a freezing night Emily
I have never, ever worked with so many props, and sincerely hope that I will never, EVER have to do so again!! I thought I’d never get the hang of what I was supposed to take on stage, where I was supposed to put it once I got it there, and how I was supposed to get it off stage again!! Respect to Jen, Mark and Hannah who managed all that for us, and to Brian for having faith in us in the first place! Emily’s "Big Spender" moves were one of the more memorable parts, and I loved the way Mary played Gwenda. The challenge for me was to get my head round having to clean everything all the time - so not my natural style Ailsa

Was I In That One?  We had Hannah join us after seeing THIS VERY WEBSITE. Sadly she arrived just too late to be cast so had to busy herself handling the huge amount of props.