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Author: Benedick West

Archive listings for Gertrude's Secret

Work type: Play.

T1039384275

Everything is perfect in Maureen’s relationship - or is it? What exactly is Gertrude’s terrible secret? These and other questions are answered in this hilarious yet unnerving show that transports you to an absorbing world of both comic and sad characters. Recent casts have included Angela Griffin, Natalie Cassidy and Prunella Scales.Director Andrew Loudon. Performer Prunella Scales (Darlington / Bracknell).
12 Oct 09South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre, Bracknell :: V731
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6 Jul 09Mercury Theatre, Colchester :: V37
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13 Jun 09Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds :: V76
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12 Mar 09 to 14 Mar 09Darlington Hippodrome (formerly Civic Theatre), Darlington :: V562
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T1715690971

An evening of frequently hilarious yet often terrifying stories vividly brought to life by a distinguished cast including one of Britain's best-loved actresses, [Prunella Scales]. What exactly is Gertrude's terrible secret? And what is the dreadful fate of 10-year-old Emily, stranded alone in a seedy Amsterdam hotel room?Director Andrew Loudon. Performer Prunella Scales. Performer Helen Fraser. Performer Angela Griffin. Performer Angela Lonsdale.
22 Sep 08Wyvern Theatre, Swindon :: V928
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8 Sep 08Gala Theatre, Durham :: V0146218420
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5 Aug 08 to 9 Aug 08Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803
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22 Jul 08 to 26 Jul 08Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds :: V975
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25 Jun 08 to 28 Jun 08Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702
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6 Jun 08 to 7 Jun 08Theatre Royal, Winchester :: V782
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11 Apr 08 to 12 Apr 08Arts Theatre, West End :: V167
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17 Jan 08 to 18 Jan 08Greenwich Theatre, Outer London :: V308
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T0242603421

An absorbing world of bizarre, comic and sad characters. Their engrossing short stories create a very different and totally unique show. Just what exactly is Gertrude's terrible secret? And what is the dreadful fate of 10 year old Emily, stranded alone in a seedy Amsterdam hotel room? Everything is perfect in Maureen's relationships - or is it? These and other questions are answered in Gertrude's Secret.Director Andrew Loudon. Performer Prunella Scales. Performer Angela Lonsdale. Performer Anne Bird.
18 Sep 08Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham :: V90
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14 Sep 08Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham :: V140
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T1033192186

Experience the raw emotional honesty of the lonely Gertrude waiting for a call on her birthday; for a 10 year old girl stranded in an Amsterdam hotel room as she is exposed to a frightening adult world; and lose yourself in the romantic world of Maureen's perfect relationship. These exquisite characters will deliver moving monologues to a captivated audience gradually unveiling the truth behind Gertrude's terrible secret.Producer Pure Bedlam Productions. Director Andrew Loudon. Lighting Leigh Porter. Performer Prunella Scales. Performer Ann Micklethwaite. Performer Christopher Knott. Performer Peter Whitfield.
15 Sep 08 to 16 Sep 08Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield :: V972
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T0353535440

Running time 2 hours including intervalProducer Pure Bedlam Productions. Director Andrew Loudon. Lighting Leigh Porter. Performer Prunella Scales. Performer Jack Ellis.
13 Sep 08Playhouse, Norwich :: V69
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T948947643

A series of nine monologues featuring frequently hilarious yet often terrifying stories vividly brought to life by a distinguished cast. Gertrude's Secret transports you to an absorbing world of bizarre, comic and sad characters. Their engrossing short stories create a show like none you have seen before. What exactly is Gertrude's terrible secret? And what is the dreadful fate of 10-year-old Emily, stranded alone in a seedy Amsterdam hotel room? Everything is perfect in Maureen's relationship - or is it? These and other questions are answered in Gertrude's Secret. Contains some strong language.
10 Sep 08Playhouse, Alnwick :: V1176
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T0607511987

A series of engrossing short stories acclaimed by the Daily Mail as ‘Impressive... and finely acted’.Performer James Alexandrou. Performer Natalie Cassidy. Performer Helen Fraser.
18 Aug 08Trafalgar Theatre, West End :: V420
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T1848839298

Lonely Gertrude waits for her daughter to call on her birthday but there is shocking revelation to come; Maureen's promising relationship is certainly not all it seems; ludicrous Desmond reveals his plans to own the best sex shop this side of Birmingham; frightfully posh Candida's life is transformed by her new Lithuanian au-pair; Tina relates her experiences of working in a tampon factory and losing her virginity in the station toilets.Producer Pure Bedlam Productions. Director Andrew Loudon. Performer Prunella Scales. Performer Richard Leaf. Performer Felicity Duncan. Performer Christopher Knott. Performer Jerusha West.
11 Nov 07Trinity Theatre and Arts Centre, Tunbridge Wells :: V691
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13 Apr 07 to 14 Apr 07Blackheath Halls, Outer London :: V1490866190
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2 Jan 07 to 11 Feb 07New End Theatre, Inner London :: V215
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T630607226

A series of bite-sized lunchtime monologues.Director Robert Demeger. Performer Prunella Scales. Performer Frank Bourne. Performer Rose Keegan. Performer Charlie Norfolk. Performer Jerusha West. Performer Christopher Knott. Performer Richard Leaf.
27 Sep 06 to 15 Oct 06The King's Head Theatre, Inner London :: V235
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24 Feb 09The Hexagon, Reading :: V734
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