Russell Players: 'Funeral Tea' & 'The Reunion'
Friday 12th October
Saturday 13th October
Sunday 14th October
Doors open 7pm
Supper 7.15pm
Performance 8pm
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Swallowfield Parish Hall, Swallowfield Street, Swallowfield RG7 1QX
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Russell Players: 'Funeral Tea' & 'The Reunion'
The Russell Players present
'Funeral Tea' and 'The Reunion', two one-act comedies by Pat Wilson.
Funeral Tea
Following Uncle Jacob's cremation the attendees arrive for the funeral tea provided by the
conscientious caterer, Mrs Ellis. As the four settle down for a cup of tea it becomes apparent that the urn
containing Uncle Jacob's ashes is missing. When Miss Starkie the deceased's niece, suggests the tea tastes odd and
they discover the tea jar is locked in the cupboard, they face an unthinkable possibility.
The Reunion
The discovery of a note written by Uncle Jacob, insisting attendees of his funeral come
to the reading of his Will and partake in the drinking of his home made wine, has the ladies assembled again.
As they preside over what they hope are his ashes, it becomes apparent they will receive some compensation for "reluctantly"
providing for him. All they have to do is find the money. Unfortunately they have difficulty reading his Will.
This is partly due to its poor condition and partly due to the potency of Uncle Jacob's wine. It looks
doubtful they will find anything and they begin to wonder if a seance could be the answer.
Tickets: adult £10, including light supper,
are available from Swallowfield Stores
or our ticket office on 07555073597
or online from www.ticketsource.co.uk/russellplayers (Booking fee applies)
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The Russell Players were founded in November 1977 by a group of Swallowfield Parishioners having performed
informally together in 1976. We have had a long held tradition of staging pantomimes at the end of January / beginning
of February each year.
More information: russellplayers.co.uk.
