Disposing of the Body

Our next production, Disposing of the Body by Hugh Whitemore is now well into rehearsals and we are taking bookings for tickets.

When life starts to fade into a summery drowsy twilight, one should be taking things a little easier&hellip But for Henry Preece, embarking on early retirement with his wife, Angela, things start to go seriously wrong. "All my life," he says, "I’ve either been looking back at happy times that have gone or looking forward to the happiness to come."

In Hugh Whitemore’s elegant and tantalising play, the mystery and excitement of an unexpected passion is given full reign, until Henry realises that the door he’s just flung open should have remained tightly shut.

You will be able to see Disposing of the Body at the Public Hall, Witham, from the 19th to the 22nd November. To book tickes for this fascinating play vist the Box Office.

Our Last Play

Losing Louis

Graeme Parrett as Louis and Kerrie Masters as Bella.

It was never going to be a huge box office success - a virtually unknown play by a similarly obscure author - but Losing Louis by Simon Mendes da Costa was felt to be a sufficiently good play to be worth taking a risk on. In the event those who turned out to see it were full of praise for both the play and the production of it.

The seven strong cast turned in some excellent performances with Tracy Skingley getting the most laughs in the part of Sheila. Her husband, Tony, was played with great compassion by Peter Fishwick, while Viv Carey and Peter Anderson were suitably aloof as Elizabeth and Reggie. In the eponymous role of Louis was Graeme Parrett making only his second stage appearance but coming across as a seasoned actor. The two women in his life, wife Bobbie and mistress Bella, were played by Kris Knox-Crichton and Kerrie Masters respectively, both of them giving very convincing yet quite different portrayals.

Tracy Skingley as Sheila and Peter Fishwick as Tony.

Looking Ahead

In March 2009 we will be presenting 'Nightmare' by Norman Robbins. This gripping play is about Marion, an elderly writer who is dying. An inexperienced nurse arrives to take care of her. A series of mysterious phone calls and the appearance of Marion's rapacious nephew, Raymond, set off a nightmare situation. Deceit, suspicion, blackmail and incriminations are subtly woven into a web of crime culminating in a dramatic confrontation and an unexpected twist.

We welcome new members interested in taking part or helping backstage. For more information email your details to info@withamdramatic.co.uk Audition dates will be announce shortly.

Then in June we will be presenting Dennis Potter's ever popular 'Blue Remembered Hills'. More about this nearer the time.