Was I In That One?  A huge influx of new talent and the biggest cast we've ever had. In fact over half of those involved were people who had been with the group less than a year and three - Keith, Alison and Emily - had never been on stage before! It just goes to show that if new members are given a chance to shine then they will! (And they showed everyone else up when it came to learning their lines!)

Quote, Unquote  It was skilful acting that gave us the Courtesan, nothing to do with typecasting Jane
Not only did I have the great pleasure of playing someone with no redeeming features whatsoever, but the audiences got all the jokes as well! Andy
I loved playing a bloke, different from ANYTHING I've ever done before. Most memorable bit? Being viciously tied up by Alison, who got more brutal every night Ailsa
It gave us an opportunity to be a bit different and learn a whole new language which I can't seem to shake off. I got hit over the head again but I still had a great time Brian
I couldn't believe that I was given such a great part for my first role - a bible thumping fornicator! It was extremely tiring servicing Mistress Harebrain three nights running - I still have the injuries Keith

Director's Commentary  A memorable play, methinks. My first shot at directing, under the careful guidance of "The Master", but it really was a team effort, with many a new star being born. Most memorable moments? Too many to mention really, but here are just a few: Keith and Emily's remarkably authentic groans of ecstasy, Jane pretending to be a coy virgin,  Brian's limp.... I could go on (but I shan't). Suffice it to say that I really enjoyed the experience Miranda
Sharon looked really good in the policeman's uniform David

Roll Over Bill Shakespeare  And tell Thomas Middleton the news! I've wanted to work with one of Shakey's less obvious contemporaries for some time and A Mad World, My Masters was just the ticket. Apart from being killingly funny, it's a manageable two hours long (after we cut the obscure stuff). I couldn't have done it without Miranda's input (the last act was almost entirely hers) and the new members performed as if they'd always been with us. A great way to round off a consistently good year. (Unhappily Sharon had to give the policeman's uniform back!) David