Charles Mander – författare

The river upon which this play is based in the Parret. The river rises in Dorset and flows into Bridgwater Bay on the Somerset coast. It is 36 miles long and is tidal for a good deal of its length. For generations fishermen have trapped and netted salmon in the dangerous tidal waters that surge and flood across the Somerset flats. But advancing civilisation has polluted the river, the fish are dying and t here are now only three licensed fishermen left.1 woman, 2 men

Are charity shops really there to help the Developing World or are they just a sop to the consciences of the middle-class people who run them? Easy to stage, thought-provoking and full of "characters" this is a very amusing play about the nature of charity.4 women, 1 man

A fast-paced comedy about an amateur dramatic society gathering for the technical rehearsal of a play by their producer Gordon. Minus the set, director and stage crew, new-recruit Val frantically tries to improvise. Matters become increasingly frenetic with the arrival of Gordon's dypsomaniac wife Ruth, and an assortment of people totally unconnected with the drama group!4 women, 3 men