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Sat 11th - Sat 18th Apr 2002

In 1945 people were faced not so much with their future but by an immediate past that would take a lifetime to assimilate. That year also saw a rapturous reception meted out to The Glass Menagerie, in which Tom Wingfield urgently needs to exorcise the ghosts of his own recent, and similarly terrible, past. He introduces us to his mother and sister — the extraordinary Amanda and Laura — and tells a deceptively simple tale about the fateful visit of the Gentleman Caller. However, Tom finds out that strange things happen when you call up the past...

A major theatrical turning point, The Glass Menagerie weaves street-talk and dream poetry together to speak unforgettably of the torn world that Williams's characters inhabit.

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Fri 26th - Sat 27th Apr 2002

This exciting new production, put together by parents and staff at Brighton College, met with such a rapturous reception at its recent run that further bookings were inevitable! We are delighted to welcome the play to the New Venture Theatre.

Curtain at 7:30pm, tickets £6. If you come to the Saturday performance, please join us afterwards for supper and cabaret in the South Hall. 1930's dress is encouraged — call Masquerade on 01273 699944 for a discount on costume hire. Tickets for this event are an additional £10.

Fri 7th - Sat 8th Jun 2002

Pinter's trademark exploration of underlying menace and irrational violence, in a classic of barely repressed sexuality. A doctor of philosophy brings his enigmatic new wife home to visit his family — his father and two latently sadistic brothers. She soon becomes the focus of fascination for all three. They have plans for her, but who is the manipulator and who is the manipulated?

Tue 18th - Sat 22nd Jun 2002

HotBed presents an evening of five completely original new plays from the cream of Brighton's new writers. Hot off the press and hand-picked for potential!

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Sat 6th - Sat 13th Jul 2002

A new translation by Martin Crimp. Alceste is a playwright who cannot bear the flagrant hypocrisy and mutual flattery which surrounds him in literary London. His savage contempt for all forms of deception and pretence eventually leads him to ruthlessly attack Jennifer, the woman he truly loves. Is his determination to tell the truth at whatever cost more destructive than other people's need to avoid it?

"The writing is cool, sharp and ferociously funny ...
a thrillingly sophisticated version of a classical play." Sunday Times

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Mon 15th Jul - Sun 4th Aug 2002

A motel 6 motel room, Lansing, Michigan. Three friends are re-united in this powerful juxtapose of friendship, frailty and intense sexual jealousy.

Starring James Lance (Book Group, Teachers, Late Night Shopping), Lee Ross (Dockers, Secrets & Lies, Playing the Field) and rising star, Alexandra Barker. Directed by Joanne McInnes (Playing the Field).

More about A.P.E and Tape
The Guardian recommends Tape in The Guide

"Belber has expert fun torturing the characters with the things that never get said, yet the language is uniquely telling and the underlying grief shines through.
Terrific play...it's something to see." The New Yorker

Sat 27th Jul 2002

Before he leaves for the golden beaches of the Aegean, Toby Collins would like to invite old and new friends alike to a new performance of musical and comedy gems. Starring, of course, the incomparable Kinny Gardner.

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