“Between Mouthfuls”
Written by Alan Ayckbourn
Directed by Julie Taylor

“Between Mouthfuls” is one of a series of One Act Plays published in Ayckbourn’s collection “Confusions”. A contemporary comedy, the action takes place in a hotel restaurant. Two couples are separately attempting to enjoy a “romantic” dinner, yet their lives are inextricably linked in a number of ways. Is it mere coincidence that two of the diners have just returned from a three week holiday/business trip? Only the waiter seems to be able to add two and two correctly …

This well written, entertaining piece showcases five strong performances. “Between Mouthfuls” is directed by Julie Taylor. Julie has over twenty years experience as a Speech and Drama teacher, performing arts adjudicator, director and actor.

Cast:

Waiter	played by Bryce Jones
Donald Pearce	played by Aaron Rimmer
Emma Pearce	played by Rachel Dunning
Polly Chalmers	played by Bella Graham
Martin Chalmers	played by Simon Johnson

“The Posskill Brief”
Written by Robin and Bryan Nicholson
Directed by Bryan Nicholson

A political farce set in the near future–a cabinet minister struggles with the pressures of office …

Robin and Bryan Nicholson have been members of Dolphin for many years, both as actors and backstage crew, and Bryan has even had a go as President back in the dim, dark past – so politics is no stretch!

Cast:

Hubert Forbes	played by Barrie Graham
Basil Tonks	played by Matt Poole
Jessica Belcher	played by Diane Ruela
Rose Holden	played by Christina MacKenzie
Stu Pottinger	played by Alistair Frank

“Swan Song”
Written by Anton Chekhov
Directed by Gordon Thompson

“Swan Song” is on the stage of a provincial theatre, at night after a performance. Svetlovidov, in his stage costume, comes out of a dressing room carrying a candle, roars with laughter, explains his predicament and philosophises on his past and future. Nikita enters, frightening Svetlovidov, and discussion ensues, part reminiscence, part pathos, part bathos and lots of classical quotations, mutual back slapping, tears and remorse.

Gordon is a familiar face at Dolphin, having most recently been seen on stage as the Captain and First Officer in “Twelfth Night”.

Cast:

Vasily Svetlovidov	played by John Kelleher
Nikita Ivanitch	played by Peter Goodier

“Indian Dating”
Written by Anagha Kawley
Directed by Robyn Bull

Neela, a young woman newly arrived from India, wants to meet a nice young man and settle down. With the help of her friend Rita, a third generation New Zealand Indian, she embarks on a speed dating course. Her father wants her to come back to India and settle down in an arranged marriage. A culture clash of epic proportions, “Indian Dating” is great fun for all.

Cast:

Neela	played by Namrata Mankame
Rita	played by Jasmeen Makan
Nick	played by Simon Johnson
Mark	played by Kieran Maskell
Hari	played by Paul Fagamalo
Sunil	played by Prashanth Gunasekaran
Father	played by Tom Morarji
Mr Patel	played by Shreekant  Mahajan
Mrs Patel	played by Anagha Kawley