Play reading
We are an enthusiastic, friendly group of people who gather together to read plays, some of them by great writers, others by less well-known authors. The plays are normally selected by the leader of the group but suggestions from other members are always welcome.
If you enjoy creating an atmosphere akin to that created on the radio why not join us? You will receive a very warm welcome.
Please contact the group convenor, Pat, for further information (see below).
Our programme for 2026
We will post here shortly details of our plays for the New Year.
Our recent readings have included…
Fish out of Water by Derek Benfield
A comedy set in the Italian Riviera with all the ingredients of a package holiday
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
A change of genre, about an American writer corresponding with a British bookseller – you may remember the film!
Blythe Spirit by Noel Coward
A very familiar play, billed as an improbable farce
Carambas Revenge by William Norfolk
An ingenious black comedy which tells the story of a household of sweet elderly ladies who are anything but sweet
A Shred of Evidence by R.C. Sheriff
A cyclist is killed in a road accident – was Richard Medway driving home drunk responsible for his death?
A Letter from the General by Maurice McLoughlin
It is 1950 and revolution has swept a country and now reaches a Mission Station which cares for children
We have also in the past read plays by John Osborne, Terence Rattigan, Michael Frayn, Mike Harding and Alan Ayckbourn.
We are very grateful to Ian at Winton Library for his help in obtaining plays for us. It is not always easy and his resourcefulness is much appreciated.
Venue
Time
Alternate Fridays at 1:30-3 pm
Fee
There is a small charge (£2.50 per person) for each session to cover the cost of room hire and refreshments
Convenor
Pat Edge
For more information please email salfordu3a@gmail.com marking the subject line of your email ‘FAO: Pat Edge’.
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