CADOS SCRATCH NIGHT
A medley of short scenes and pieces by local writers, read by CADOS actors. Compiled and Directed by Jack Vardy
A new evening in which actors perform a selection of works which might be part of works-in-progress plays are complete pieces in their own right. With minimal production the emphasis is on new writing for the stage in front of a supportive audience.
Tonight’s line-up is:
“Tasting the Wind” by Allan Meyer
In 1987, a group of mental health workers navigate the difficult but rewarding transition from a large ‘Mental handicap hospitals’ to Community Care initiative.
“Talk and Teas” by Marianne McGhee
A pair of pensioners decide to try their hand at being influencers with amusing results.
“Our Swedish Friend” by Kevin McFarlane
A man invents a terminally ill friend to get out of work for the day, but the lie gets away from him and sets in motion an increasingly wacky chain of events.
“The Chatbot” by Sinead Baldwin and John Lamb
Comedy in which a Chorley graphic design company enlists an AI to help around the office, but integrating it into the workforce causes a PR scandal that gets the whole town talking.
“Clubland Twilight” by Paul Birchall
Staff and performers in crumbling working men’s club struggle to come to terms with changing times and the slow demise of their club.
“Double Bookings” by Anna Spencer
A booking error at a hotel leads to a slightly awkward reunion.
“Big Talk” by Nick Cox
The straight talking owner of a 1950s themed barber shop doesn’t do ‘small talk’ with his clients.
