past shows

 

2008

 

Who Cares Wins 

19-21 June 2008, Peterborough High School, 
Thorpe Road, Peterborough. 8pm

 

'Who Cares Wins', comprised of two one-act comedy plays with a medical care theme: 'Bye Bye Mr. Heim' by Tony Layton and 'Blue Suede Blues' by Diana Raffle. We received another great review from our NODA Eastern Area rep, which can be read at the bottom of this page. Directed by James Cuthbert.

Photos: Bye Bye Mr. Heim | Blue Suede Blues | Backstage

 

 

 

'Bye Bye Mr. Heim' Walter Heim is a mysterious car-accident victim who has left his doctor and nurse wondering what he's been up-to. Lying in a hospital bed, he is visited by various women that he has duped - and a messenger from the Mob. Who can Walter turn to for help? 
(
Produced by arrangement with Plays And Musicals)

CAST:

Dr Reed...........................

KEVIN HUGHES

Nurse..............................

MADELEINE LILLYWHITE

Walter #1........................

MICHAEL SKINNER

Linda...............................

TRACEY LOMAX

Gloria..............................

NATASHA O'CALLAGHAN

Alex................................ ANDREW UPTON
Andrea............................ CALLI ROBERTSON-DUPONT
Radio DJ.......................... KEV LAWRENCE from 102.7 Hereward FM
Woman In Black............... GISELE RAWLINS
Walter #2........................ MAURICE ARNOLD
Lucy................................ ZOE HOPKINS
Sister.............................. JULIE JORDAN
Waiter............................. ANA VIANNA

 

'Blue Suede Blues' Grace and Lily reside in a nursing home with little to do but witness the senile capers of other residents. Grey-haired and wrinkled Grace may be, but she's determined to add a dash of spice to her life to break the tedium...  
(Produced by arrangement with Samuel French)

CAST:

 
Grace Armstrong.............. JULIE JORDAN
Lily Bamber..................... GISELE RAWLINS

Pansy.............................

PAMELA WREN

Mrs. Green...................... 

MADELEINE LILLYWHITE

Derek Columbo...............

ANTHONY CARD

PC Withers...................... MAURICE ARNOLD
Mr. Hedges...................... KEVIN HUGHES

 


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The following review for 'Who Cares Wins' has been submitted by our NODA Eastern Area rep Michael Williamson for the Autumn 2008 edition of 'NODA Eastern Area News':

"Described as two one-act comedies with a medical care theme, this was a fund-raising project in aid of Sue Ryder Care which involved most of the HATS regulars. This is a relatively new group from the township which combines drama, social activities and fund-raising in a very positive and successful way and the enthusiasm shines through. Both plays were very funny and there were some excellent individual performances. The first, which took place in a hospital setting, displayed an impressive array of props, equipment and effects which added considerably to the atmosphere. Strong performances from Madeleine Lillywhite, Tracey Lomax, Gisele Rawlins and Kevin Hughes but Michael Skinner deserves particular praise for his expressive role as the vulnerable patient, using little more than his eyes! The second play moved at a faster pace to a hilarious conclusion and Julie Jordan and Gisele Rawlins were especially well paired in the central roles. This was a great team effort and included some splendid silent, and not so silent, byplay from Kevin Hughes. Both productions were a great credit to the company."

Local newspaper reports: 'Rave Reviews for Dramatic Show', 'HATS the Way To Put On A Show' and 'Drama Group Take Centre Stage

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