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At The Bay

In July 2023 Troupe members, under the direction of Anne Manchester, helped create a short film. Click here to see this film Publicity 2023 Katherine Mansfield’s greatest story, At the Bay, is celebrated in a short photographic tribute, combining historical images and selected episodes from the story. The film is a new production by local photographer Simon Hoyle and includes actors from Eastbourne’s Butterfly Creek Theatre Group. Directed and narrated by Anne Manchester, it also draws on many contemporary images of the setting for At the Bay, chosen by local historian Alison Carew. The production is accompanied by music for cello and piano composed by

Man of the Moment

In November 2006 Barry Mawer directed Man of the Moment by Alan Ayckbourn. The set included a swimming pool! The play was well received by reviewers. Directed by Barry Mawer Vic Parks - Michael McDonald Trudy - Anne Manchester Cindy - Tessa/Molly McFarlane Sharon - Sarah-Rose Burke Ruy - Peter Hughson Marta - Janis Caddy Kenny Collins - Will Clanachan Jill Rillington - Holly Robinson Douglas Beechey - Don Quiring Ashley Barnes - Barry Mawer Shadow Cast: Ashley Bloomfield David Gledhill Bev Barclay Elspeth Harris Ian Freeguard Ed Hickey Carol Thompson Reviews

The Merchant of Venice

After failing to cast a full-scale performance of this play for Bard in the Yard the Troupe agreed to John Marwick’s proposal to present a two-night run of a staged reading in early April inside the school hall.  Unusually, the performance was presented in cabaret style using raised rostra on the floor of the hall while the audience sat at tables.  Florence Mcfarlane and Fran Baldock, as Salanio and Salarino (or was it the other way round!) sang brief jazz classics between scenes to Bill Wollerman’s piano accompaniment. The production was very well-received. Jerry Duckor was outstanding as Shylock. CAST Salanio Fran Baldock Jessica Amber Baldock Bassanio