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As they settle into their new premises, the Stage Left Theatre Collective are faced with some unpalatable choices, which lead to a clash of egos and ideals.

A four-part drama following the fortunes of a left-wing theatre company, written by acclaimed dramatist Doug Lucie.

We meet the Stage Left Theatre Collective in 1985: founder members Emma (artistic manager) and Robert (literary manager), director Saul, playwright Alan, and finance manager, Frank.

Stage Left follows the fate of the company over the course of the past four decades, catching up with the characters as they negotiate the cultural and economic climate in which they find themselves. There are clashing ideals, conflicting egos, personal grievances, differing tastes and petty quarrels, but at the heart of the drama is the story of a group of idealistic friends who see their vision refined, altered, dented, rebuilt and corroded by the wider artistic and cultural landscape.

A sharp, satirical drama starring Ewan Bailey, Alex Jennings, Richard Lumsden, Anna Madeley, Gerard McDermot and Tracy Wiles.

Written by ..... Doug Lucie
Produced & Directed by ..... Heather Larmour.

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Mon 8 Feb 2016 14:15

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Credits

Role Contributor
Emma Anna Madeley
Robert Richard Lumsden
Frank Alex Jennings
Saul Gerard McDermott
Alan Ewan Bailey
Kelly Tracy Wiles
Sue Jane Slavin
Bob Brian Protheroe
Alice Jane Slavin
Ken Doug Lucie
Actor 1 George Watkins
Actor 2 Brian Protheroe
Writer Doug Lucie
Director Heather Larmour
Producer Heather Larmour

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  • Mon 8 Feb 2016 14:15

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