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THE KING'S ORPHAN: During the Great War, 116 young men who had attended Blackburn Orphanage in Lancashire, went to war. 15 of them never returned; one of them was only recorded by his name. ?The King?s Orphan? is a unique, touching and very special story of how a generation of ordinary men did an extraordinary thing. But it also illustrates how some men went to war to fight for something bigger. For a family they had never known.
GYMNOPEDIES: A Los Angeles theatre, an unexpected invitation to a reading, three actresses reunited for the first time in 30 years. As they rehearse the play that first brought them together, old friendships, buried memories and unresolved truths resurface. Reconciliation is never simple when the past refuses to stay on the stage. The past is a big place when you need somewhere to hide, but not when you're hiding from yourself.
FLOWERS NEVER LIE: Once a year, retired doctor Lionel returns to the holiday house and garden he helped create. He comes not simply to tend flowers, but to revisit the memories they hold: of life, of love and a past that still shapes him. For some, leaving a place never means leaving it behind. This weekend, Lionel discovers that while gardens preserve old memories, they can also grow unexpected new ones.
"Excellent! A strong cast and plot. Impressive characterisation maintained throughout. Dialogue pacey and the interactions between characters were enthralling. Lighter moments brought laughter amongst the fiery scenes which were filled with emotion. A modern play with a relevant theme."
“Absorbing. Hallowtide stands out for its emotional depth, powerful storytelling. Filled with unpredictable twists and remains deeply engaging throughout. There’s an undercurrent of dark, ancient magic at play ... truly impressed.” CB July 2025. (Darkness Visible) “Very impressed with the suspense and intrigue it commands”, “Powerful writing”, “What a piece of writing ... simply superb”, “Tightly woven, compelling, gripping, chilling, unexpected.”
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