Disposing of the Body - November 2022

Synopsis

The action takes place at various locations, both indoors and outdoors, mainly in England but occasionally in America.  The year is 1999.

Henry and Angela Preece take early retirement and move from London to the Cotswolds.   Angela is happy to continue in her role as homemaker, but Henry is finding it harder to settle.  They meet their neighbours, Alexander and Joanna Barley, and the friendship that develops is promising, if a little strained. When Joanna begins to take on secretarial duties for Henry, it’s not long before the two begin an affair which ultimately proves to be the unravelling of Henry. Then Angela disappears.  Their daughter, Debbie, returns from California to find out what has happened to her mother.

Cast

Henry Preece - John East

Angela Preece - Sue Woods

Alexander Barley - Peter Damesick

Joanna Barley - Carole Lane

Kate Preece, Henry's sister - Mary-Rose Goodliffe

Debbie Preece, Henry's daughter - Faye Hook

Mrs Bassett - Joyce Wells

Detective-Inspector Poole - David Sanders

Crew

Director - John Shepherd

Production Assistant - Theo Spring

Stage Manager - Rosemary Stern

Set Design - Phil Rathbone

Set Construction - Phil Rathbone assisted by Ian Mess

Props - Phil Wright assisted by Rick Roberts

Lighting and Sound - Steve North and Paul Flook

Wardrobe - Linda Currion

Prompt - Chrissy Bright

Make up - Madeline Reeve

Box Office - Janet Brimble

Front of House - Claire Connery and members

Bar - Ian Spring and members

Publicity - Linda Currion  and Theo Spring

Rehearsal Photography - Anthony Drayson

Programme - Theo Spring