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Agatha Crusty (pronounced Croosty) is a crime novelist. She’s also pretty adept at solving crimes. And when her sister-in-law Alice invites her to spend a few days with her in the village of Chortleby, it’s not long before she gets caught up in a series of murders which seem directed at members of the All […]

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Flyer for Wildest Dreams by Breakaway Theatre Company

We have to admit that our production of Wildest Dreams by Alan Ayckbourn, was a real leap of faith. This is one of Ayckbourn’s least-known plays and most definitely one of his darkest. Yes, there are some comedy moments, but plenty of awkward ones too, which left some of the audience wondering if they should

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BREAKAWAY NEWS!  Our AGM was held on Tuesday, 12th September 2023. Minutes will be published, but here are the most relevant points. The Chair’s report summarised the successful shows we have had this year, and the social events and workshops which many have enjoyed. The financial report confirmed that Breakaway is in a very healthy

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Leaflet for Breakaway Theatre Company's production of Merry Regiment of Women

  CAST Nurse: Lesley Cowland Juliet: Lucy Angela Desdemona: Margie Skinner Lady Macbeth: Shelley Healy Cleopatra: Abi Giles Kate: Clare Waller Henry V: Simon Ellis Romeo: Jon Baker Petruchio: Steve Deaville Director: Steph Cotter MERRY REGIMENT OF WOMEN The show was performed on 22nd & 29th April 2016 at The Maltings Theatre, St Albans as

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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ by William Shakespeare, performed 5th – 8th June 2002 at St Albans Boys’ School.  Much Ado About Nothing was our 2002 Summer Shakespeare. Our guest director was June Farmer of Redbourn Players and, despite the weather, it was a fun production for all involved!        

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