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The Witch of Eye
9th July 2023

The Witch of Eye

While buying a love-potion, a 15th Century English duchess walks into a trap laid by her husband’s political enemies. Drama, one-act 1951 November (dates unknown) National Festival of Community Drama – Northumbrian County Final.

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The White Cockade
9th July 2023

The White Cockade

Synopsis not available Drama, one-act 1946 June 6 Drama Festival, Tyneside Association for Music, Drama and the Arts.   1946 July 3 North East Central Drama Festival.  

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Traveller’s Pride
9th July 2023

Traveller’s Pride

The routine of a peaceful Northumbrian farmhouse is enlivened by the arrival of evacuees and Land Girls during the Second World War. Drama 1944 May 31 to June 3 Premiere performance.  

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My Neighbour
4th July 2023

My Neighbour

In a small-town meeting room, a group of citizens discuss the importance for people to have mutual respect for one another. Drama 1947 December 16 to 20 Premiere performance.  

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The Foeman
30th June 2023

The Foeman

In 1700, a Northumbrian farming family shelters a stranger during a blizzard, only to find he is from a Scots family with whom they are in a bitter feud. Drama, one-act 1944 May (date unknown) Tyneside Association For Music, Drama

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Crab-Apple Harvest
29th June 2023

Crab-Apple Harvest

An orphan girl goes into domestic service for a hard-hearted man to repay her father’s debts, but the relationship between them takes a surprising twist. Comedy 1950 July 11 to 15

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