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Sailor’s Return
8th July 2023

Sailor’s Return

In 19th century Northumberland, a fisher-lad is betrayed to a press-gang by his rival in love, but returns a year later hoping to reclaim his girl. Drama, one-act 1938 April 6 to 8 Previously produced in 1927 under the title

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The Pressed Man
5th July 2023

The Pressed Man

In 19th century Northumberland, a fisher-lad is betrayed to a press-gang by his rival in love, but returns a year later hoping to reclaim his girl. Drama, one-act 1927 December 8 to 10 Premiere performance.

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The Pitman’s Pay
4th July 2023

The Pitman’s Pay

In 1830s Tyneside, the leader of a fledgling miner’s union finds his efforts being sabotaged by an agent sent by the Government. Drama 1922 December (dates unknown) Premiere performance. 1923 March 17 1926 April 13 to 16 1937 April 14

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The Pennine Way
4th July 2023

The Pennine Way

A supernatural being challenges four hillwalkers to justify their reasons for living, but one of the four finds it difficult to come up with a satisfactory answer. Drama, one-act 1950 March 27 Premiere performance.   1950 September 19 to 23

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Our Lady With the Basket
4th July 2023

Our Lady With the Basket

Synopsis not available Drama, one-act 1947 February 21 and 22 Premiere performance British Drama League, Northumbrian Divisional Festival on February 21, followed by North Eastern Group Final on February 22.  

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The Hill Top
1st July 2023

The Hill Top

Synopsis not available Comedy 1924 (dates unknown) Premiere performance. 1931 April 15 to 17

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