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  Buggers

  Alistair Hall

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  'Somewhere beneath the diabolical tendencies of our love, there is another version of this. Of us.'
  London, 1963. When painter Francis Bacon meets petty criminal George Dyer, a hedonistic, sexually charged union takes hold.
  But as cracks in George's mental health begin to appear, and Francis's ego becomes volcanic, their passionate and sadomasochistic relationship descends into a black hole that only one of them will survive.
  Fearless and ferocious, BUGGERS is a haunting psychodrama which tracks the lovers' turbulent relationship from its lustful beginning to its shattering end. Alistair Hall's play premiered at Pleasance during the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, directed by Alice Wordsworth and produced by Patrick Bone Productions in association with Pleasance.

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  Selections From Through The...

  Lewis Carroll

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  A selection of poems by Lewis Carroll, as published by Macmillan and Co. 1972 in London. Includes popular poetry from the original publication such as Jabberwocky, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, and The Walrus and The Carpenter.

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  Mr Outside

  Caleb Klaces

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  During a time of restricted movement, the narrator of Mr Outside visits his reclusive father Thomas who is packing up to move into a care home. As father and son grapple with the task, long-buried conflicts resurface. Thomas, a poet and former radical priest, slips between affection and fear, while the narrator struggles to find the words he's been holding back. Yet amidst confusion and grief, moments of humour and connection emerge, as both men discover new ways to understand each other and let go.
  Told through a striking combination of text and image, Klaces' distilled novel explores the stories we tell about our lives, the limits of intimacy, and the fragile line between reality and delusion. Based on the life of his own father, Mr Outside is poignant, profound, and unexpectedly funny; a tender meditation on endings, the limits of understanding, and the act of letting go.

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  She Stoops to Conquer

  Oliver Goldsmith

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  She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith is a classic eighteenth-century comedy of manners that masterfully blends humor, romance, and social satire. First performed in 1773, the play remains one of the most enduring works of English theatre, celebrated for its wit, lively characters, and clever exploration of mistaken identity and social expectation.
  
  The story unfolds around a case of deliberate misunderstanding when a respectable young gentleman is misled into believing that a wealthy household is an inn. This confusion sets the stage for a series of humorous encounters, romantic entanglements, and escalating misunderstandings. At the center of the narrative is a young woman who, in order to win the affection of her suitor, adopts a more informal and unconventional persona, challenging the rigid social expectations of her time.
  
  As the plot develops, themes of class, courtship, and perception are explored with sharp humor and insight. Characters navigate a world where appearances are often deceptive, and true understanding requires looking beyond social conventions. The result is a comedy that not only entertains but also gently critiques the pretensions and artificiality of polite society.
  
  Goldsmith's writing is characterized by elegant dialogue, well-drawn characters, and a keen sense of timing. The play balances farcical situations with genuine emotional warmth, making its characters both amusing and relatable. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to combine lighthearted comedy with thoughtful social observation.
  
  She Stoops to Conquer remains a cornerstone of English theatrical tradition, offering readers and audiences a delightful exploration of love, identity, and the humorous complexities of human behavior within the constraints of social expectation.

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  Detour

  Terry Wilson

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  In Detour, there is an accident; a road train lies on its side blocking the highway. No one is killed, fortunately. The ambulances are standing around with nothing to do. Traffic is diverted off onto side roads. Journeys are interrupted. Everyone is late.
  
   
  
  So begins a series of observations and affections in this new collection about how we will be made to turn off the main road and what it's like to eventually get out of our cars and walk.

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  A Dream Play

  August Strindberg

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  In August Strindberg's "A Dream Play," the surreal landscape of dreams becomes the stage for a journey through the human experience. Set in a world where time and space are fluid, the play follows Agnes, the daughter of the Hindu god Indra, as she descends to Earth to understand the struggles of mortal life.   
  Come join me where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur--where the depths of the subconscious mind are just out of reach, and where we question the need for meaning, the nature of suffering, and the possibility of transcendence. 
  Through poetic language and striking imagery, "A Dream Play" offers a profound meditation on the human condition and invites audiences to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and introspection, where the boundaries between dreams and reality dissolve, and anything is possible.

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