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A Bunch of Amateurs

Described as a “love letter to amateur dramatics”, this comedy is about a small town trying to save their theatre from developers.

A Bunch of Amateurs

About A Bunch of Amateurs

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s comedy play about a small town coming together to save their local theatre features a local cast in their local theatre. Described as a “love letter to amateur dramatics”, this comedy is packed with killer comic dialogue from the pen of Ian Hislop (Private Eye, Have I got News for You) with plenty of twists and turns.

This amateur production of A Bunch of Amateurs (Hislop/Newman) is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD.

Running time: 2h 15m including interval

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