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Deckchairs is an evening of four playlets by Jean McConnell will an all female cast. The four plays are set on an ocean liner, seaside promenade and in a garden, with surprising twists. It features colourful and animated characters and delicate observations on life that are sometimes humorous, sometimes touching and always compassionate.
Running from Wednesday 25 to Saturday 28 March 2026 at The Harbour Theatre, Hope Street.
Directed by Tracey Baker and Assisted by Antoinette Richards

One Down… will be performed as part of the All England Theatre Festival on Saturday 21 March
3 old guys attending their lifelong friend’s wake. They reminisce about how they met, their lives, questioning the role of religion, the meaning of life, framed by their northern humour.
For tickets please email pggorsuch@gmail.com
Current & Upcoming Shows
Deckchairs
Jean McConnell
Deckchairs is an evening of four playlets by Jean McConnell will an all female cast. The four plays are set on an ocean liner, seaside promenade and in a garden, with surprising twists. It features colourful and animated characters and delicate observations on life that are sometimes humorous, sometimes touching and always compassionate.
Running from Wednesday 25 to Saturday 28 March 2026 at The Harbour Theatre, Hope Street.
Directed by Tracey Baker and Assisted by Antoinette Richards
Wednesday March 25th 2026 7:30 pm
Saturday March 28th 2026 7:30 pm
Cupboard Love
Peggy – Rachel Turberville-Smith
Jane – Sarah Hughes
Cruise Missile
Janet – Sarah Large
Goldie – Deborah Walton
Last Post
Mary – Lola-Eva Symonds
Felicity – Sarah Hughes
Theatrical digs
Maggie – Julie Knight
Pascaline – Deborah Walton
One Down
Paul Gorsuch
One Down… will be performed as part of the All England Theatre Festival on Saturday 21 March
3 old guys attending their lifelong friend’s wake. They reminisce about how they met, their lives, questioning the role of religion, the meaning of life, framed by their northern humour.
For tickets please email pggorsuch@gmail.com
Geoff – John Bower
Des – Rob Tripp
Larry – Chris Walker
Kate – Mel Mauger
Past Productions
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