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Armchair TheatreWe’re delighted that you have joined us for this new venture for the Linlithgow Players. We’re also excited to know that producing an online event has meant that family and friends who live further afield can be part of the audience and we will have some international viewers as a result! For those who don’t know us, we are a community theatre in Linlithgow, providing opportunities for anyone in the town who wants to get involved in drama – onstage or backstage. Regular supporters of the Players will know that our usual programme over the Autumn and Winter months consists of our Plays and Wine event in October and the pantomime in January. At the heart of both of these events is the opportunity for all of our members to take part. Over the last 9 months, the group has continued to meet online, keeping folk connected and having fun with drama. Our online sessions have included monologue mash-ups, quiz nights, stars in their eyes and workshops run by the Scottish Community Drama Association. |
Early in the summer, we decided that an online event with an emphasis on monologues was the way to go for our next production given the restrictions. We have a few writers in the group and we guessed that maybe there were a few other writers out there who were stuck at home looking for a challenge! And so the Armchair Theatre monologue writing competition was born. We did not expect to receive so many entries (more than 50!). Thank you to all our entrants for your efforts and for giving our adjudicator, Malcolm McGonigle, such a difficult task.
Our intention was to perform the winning monologues and then offer some small cast sketches but new restrictions in terms of numbers that could meet meant that sketches became largely impossible. So, as well as some published works, we looked to other competition entries and selected a further 2 pieces that worked well with our programme.
Our intention was to perform the winning monologues and then offer some small cast sketches but new restrictions in terms of numbers that could meet meant that sketches became largely impossible. So, as well as some published works, we looked to other competition entries and selected a further 2 pieces that worked well with our programme.
Thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy the show!
Please click here for technical information on how to access the event, and to book tickets!
Please buy your tickets early so we can process your ticket sale and send the zoom link in advance of the show. Ticket sales will close at 7 pm on the night of each performance . If you purchase a ticket within 24 hours of a performance we will send the link prior to 7 pm, in time for the show.
Please buy your tickets early so we can process your ticket sale and send the zoom link in advance of the show. Ticket sales will close at 7 pm on the night of each performance . If you purchase a ticket within 24 hours of a performance we will send the link prior to 7 pm, in time for the show.
Some pieces contain strong language, and so we suggest the event would be suitable for ages 12 and over. All were rehearsed and recorded in line with COVID-19 guidance applicable at the time.
Please note that recording of the event is not permitted.
Please note that recording of the event is not permitted.
The Programme
Alasdair Maciver and Mark Eggeling are your live compères and will introduce the show and keep you entertained throughout the evening!
Our competition-winning pieces:
Mr Crumble and Lady GagaWritten by Ian Stewart Directed by Serena Casburn Jones Performed by Ian Stewart |
Seline's Christmas
Written by Eric MacFarlane Directed by Sandra Moar Performed by Sue Vizard |
Death is a
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Ah, Mr Bond
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Drama QueenWritten by Marie-Therese Kielty Directed by Sue Vizard Performed by Francesca Smart |
Losing FaithWritten by Liz Drewett Directed by Liz Drewett Performed by Thérèse Gallacher |
5 Minute Interval
(with favourite monologue voting and some photos!)
(with favourite monologue voting and some photos!)
Sketches:
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Written by Kellie Powell
Directed by Thérèse Gallacher Performed by Liz Drewett and Richard Payne |
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Written by Phil Mansell
Directed by Sue Vizard Performed by Alasdair Maciver |
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Written by Len Morley
Directed by Sandra Moar Performed by Judy Barker |
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Written by Morag Mayland
Directed by Liz Drewett Performed by Karen Gallie |
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Written by Rachel De-Lahay
Directed by Thérèse Gallacher Performed by Suzanne Hogg by arrangement with Nick Hern Books |
The winner of the audience vote will then be announced
and Malcolm McGonigle will announce his overall winner!
and Malcolm McGonigle will announce his overall winner!
Production Team
Production team: Liz Drewett, Thérèse Gallacher, Alasdair Maciver and John Barker (with thanks to Karen Gallie and Gillian McLean)
Tickets: Les Fulton
Posters: Sue Spencer
Website: Lewis Eggeling
Tickets: Les Fulton
Posters: Sue Spencer
Website: Lewis Eggeling
