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The Doctor’s Dilemma
29th June 2023

The Doctor’s Dilemma

An eminent doctor must choose between treating a morally bankrupt but incredibly talented artist or a poor, honest but slightly dull doctor friend. Drama 1927 November 3 to 5 1947 March 18 to 22

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Captain Brassbound’s Conversion
29th June 2023

Captain Brassbound’s Conversion

A pirate captain plies his trade under the protection of a friendly sheik, but is brought to book by the sister-in-law of an English judge. Comedy 1922 (dates unknown) 1930 October 15 to 17

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Arms and the Man
27th June 2023

Arms and the Man

During the 1885 Serbo-Bulgarian War, a young Serb soldier is given sanctuary by the beautiful daughter of a rich Bulgarian family. Comedy 1921 July (dates unknown) 1923 (dates unknown) 1938 February 9 to 11 1971 December 14 to 18 1991

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Candida
24th June 2023

Candida

A clergyman’s wife returns from a three-week holiday accompanied by a sensitive 18-year-old poet, who then declares his love for her. Drama 1920 May (dates unknown) 1921 January (dates unknown)

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How He Lied To Her Husband
24th June 2023

How He Lied To Her Husband

In 1900s London, a woman is worried that some stolen love poems will reveal her affair to her husband, so the lovers decide to confess. Comedy, one-act 1920 April (dates unknown) 1990 June 15 and 16 Progressive Players 70th Birthday

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The Man of Destiny
15th June 2023

The Man of Destiny

Fresh from another victory on the battlefield, a young Napoleon Bonaparte’s leadership abilities are called into question by a formidable, enigmatic young woman. Comedy, one-act 1920 January (dates unknown) This was the first play ever produced by the Progressive Players.

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