A play by one of Britain's best-selling writers, "Bazaar and Rummage" brings together a neurotic do-gooder, a trainee social worker and three agoraphobics who have been persuaded to venture out of their homes to run a jumble sale. "As a study of agoraphobia, Bazaar and Rummage is written with great verve, style and wit." - (Benedict Nightingale).
Although originally set in the 80's we decided to set this play in the present time with references to todays popular culture and politicians! Gerard with the help of Fliss, arranges a rummage sale in the name of charity and as a therapy session for 3 women (Bell-Bell, Katrina & Margaret) who have agoraphobia. It soon becomes clear that Gerard has been hindering instead of helping their problems and using them for his own age
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nda. By the end of the day, the 3 women, Fliss and a WPC (who wanders in of the street looking for support and found it) are able to talk through their problems and make a huge step forward to overcoming them.
With four new members, two of which were not only a debut with Bourne Players but to the stage as well, Director Maggie Porter had her work cut out.
But after alot of hard work and much hilarity we managed to put together an excellent production. But the drama didnt end there.......
After we had to cancel the initial run at the corn exchange, due to one of our cast members becoming ill. we eventually got to perform the show as a one of special performance for friends and family. We are very grateful to Stamford Arts Centre for the permission to use their stage for this very special performance and a huge thank you to all those involved and all those who came to see it.
The Cast (in order of appearance)
Gerard - Richard Byron-White
Fliss - Emma Oglesbee
Katrina - Jane Sims
Bell-Bell - Ann Harding
Margaret - Nicola Dickie
WPC - Lucy Williams.