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Paul Robeson Knew My Father 1999, 2000 & 04 written by Greg Cullen, directed by Greg Cullen.

Gethyn reflects on his childhood growing up in the South Wales Valleys. He remembers his search for his father, against the backdrop of the 1950's. Where he retreated into a world dominated by Robeson's films and music, away from the secrets and lies that surround his identity!

All The Sundays In May 1998 written and directed by Firenza Guidi.

A powerful and tragic story of desire, hypocrisy, incest and insanity.
'There is a time when time stops and the wolves stride and all is still and peaceful. There is a time at night when the path is deserted before the breath of mankind blows again. There is a time…..'

Dangerous Acquaintences 1997 written by Laurence Allan, directed by Alison Hindell.

A musical fantasy set in a ‘brief history of time’. Paul has loved Marianne Faithfull for 30 years, but is it love or is it an obsession? Or, one of those things that makes you sell your car, leave your wife, set fire to your house and book a room in the Chelsea Hotel? Who is Marianne Faithfull and who are the three women who meet ‘in thunder, lightning or in rain’ in the Chelsea Hotel waiting to meet the man who’s written to them 1000 times?

The Dove Maiden 1996 written by Charles Way, directed by Jamie Garven.

A thrilling tale based on Russian folklore. A journey deep into a brooding forest, a bargain with Death, a life changing encounter with a magical dove and Baba Yaga - the hapless soldier's Mother-In-Law -all lead to an inescapable, tragic fate.

Stairway To Heaven 1995 written by Laurence Allan, directed by Jamie Garven.

The play takes place over 24 hours or does it? About a pilot and Led Zeppelin and Layla. After a local-hero pilot is found dead on the floor of a local hospital toilet, he reappears as a genie to grant one wish, that something in the past could be changed.

Ill Met By Moonlight 1994 & 2001 written by Charles Way, directed by Les Miller.
Set on the border of Wales and England at a time, not so long ago, when country people believed in fairie-folk. A descendant of Puck still roams the countryside causing mayhem and madness wherever he goes. By his shape-changing interference he attempts to thwart the course of true love between two country folk. The results of his malicious meddling are often hilarious and sometimes tragic.

One for Sorrow 1992 written by Jane Buckler from an idea by Philip Thomas, directed by Rosamunde Hutt.

Set in 1929 three sisters delve deep into the past as they pack up the home of their childhood. A journey of joyful memories and deeply hidden secrets unfolds, and there is a mystery to be solved. Their romantic picture of childhood is shattered into a thousand fragments. Will they pick up the pieces and look at them afresh? Will they dare to face the truth or will they walk away?

The House at the Edge of the World 1991 devised by the company, directed by Rosamunde Hutt.

A brother and sister live in an isolated cottage where time has stood still and cobwebs grow.

In The Bleak Midwinter 1990 & 93 written by Charles Way directed by Rosamunde Hutt.

A black comedy with funny and challenging themes surrounding sexual politics, violence, morals and psychology, set in a changing room.

Paradise Drive 1989 devised by the company, directed by Rosamunde Hutt.

A story of one family during the first ten years of Thatcher’s Britain. A family, just like any other, with its ordinary days and its extra-special days. We join them as they start to celebrate an 18th birthday.... it is the eve of the General Election 1979.

Whisper Who Dares 1987 devised by the company, directed by Rosamunde Hutt.

The play is about the disappeared in Argentina, and their loved ones left behind, forever searching, forever walking with photos and with hope.