Party Piece - May 2004

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Written by Richard Harris

Directed by Jack Homewood

Cast List
Michael Smethurst Steve Berry
Mrs Hinson Brenda Pearson
Roma Smethurst Kathy West
David Hinson Pat Sanders
Jennifer Hinson Vicky Mummery
Toby Hancock Kevin Lane
Sandy Lloyd-Meredith Jeni Boyns

Michael and Roma are preparing for their cross-dressing house-warming garden party. Next door, David Hinson is trying to persuade his elderly parent to leave home. Needless to say things don't go to plan on either side of the fence - guests are thin on the ground (with some tenuous excuses) and Mrs Hinson digs her heels in.

This production received three nominations in the Kent Drama Festival. The Society won two awards - for 'Best Technical Achievement' and 'Best Use of a Small Stage' - and Kathy West was runner-up in the 'Best Actress' category.

A special mention must go to the stage crew for constructing a pond with real water on stage, and also for figuring out how to get Michael's wig to smoke safely!

Lump of custard anybody?

David investigates the properties
of his mother's custard

The troublesome Zimmer frame

Give me that Zimmer frame!


The guests arrive

Toby and Sandy get acquainted


Getting hot under the collar (or wig)

Michael having a quick smoke!

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