Medstead Players - 'Laying the Ghost' - November 2008


Written by the Simon Williams
Directed by Lesley Rae



This fast moving comedy is set in Yew Tree House, a retirement home for a group of eccentric, charming and 'growing old outrageously' theatricals.

The plot revolves around an ex-actress, Margot Buchanan, who does not want to be reminded that it is her birthday. Unfortunately for her, most of the residents around her are keen on celebrating it. Especially her psychic friend Freda, who is in touch with ghosts while endeavouring to finish her jigsaw puzzle of The Full Monty! Added to Margot's great displeasure, she receives three birthday visitors: her ex-husband Sir Leo Buchanan a well known actor and philanderer, his second wife and his current mistress.

Thus the scene is set for much chaos and hilarity, but where does the ghost fit in to this you may ask? All is revealed in the second act!



Cast:
Freda - Sue Ovell
Mrs Kidd - Jude Runnalls
Margot - Carol Beddingfield
Sadie Croft - Claire Meaden
Judy Buchanan - Jane Dale
Leo Buchanan - David Rae
Superman - Stuart Laidlaw



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