That's Life

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Originally slated as Stage-Door's 35th show, That's Life got pushed back to the summer by The Unexpected Guest. That's life is a play filled with comedy capers, set in an old folks home. It was written by Sylvia Walker and directed by Micki Darbyshire.

A message from the director
"Tranquility Towers is a home for retired, elderly people and life moves very slowly for the residents, Sheila, Alice, Leonard, Albert, Ivy and Mary. There's plenty of scrabble, keep fit and gossip to keep them occupied but change is in the air. Why does matron stay in her office all day? Where is Lotte, Leonard's wife, and what really happened to Muriel? Is the rumour about the trade in body parts true? And where did all the hot chocolate and Horlicks go? Slowly all will be revealed and I hope you enjoy the play as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you.

That's life, written by Sylvia Walker, a delightful lady who lives in Cukinfield Cheshire, is one of the funniest plays I have read. It totally captures the trials and tribulations of growing old with warmth and great humour and I am pleased to announce that no eldery person was harmed in the production of this play!!" - Micki Darbyshire.

Cast
Sheila Barton - Stevie Bennett

Alice Etchells - Brenda Hargraves

Dot - Roz Halsey

Leonard Newton - Tony Makey

Albert Sidebottom - Marcus Carlisle

Trish - Justine Richardson

Icy Hutchinson - Elizabeth Prince

Mary Waterhouse - Maureen Ayres

Robin - Jamie Griffiths

Ruth Hartley - Melanie Baker

Announcer - Sam Homer

Crew
Director - Micki Darbyshire

Assistant Director - Fiona Humphrey

Stage Manager - Gary Boniface

Backstage Crew - Ricky Davey, Mike Gearing and Company

Lighting and Sound - Inspire Leisure

Phonics for "That's Life" - Len Holloway

Props - Chris Moss

Wardrobe - Sandra Booker

Set Design/Construction - Ricky Davey, Mike Gearing, Tony Makey, Gary Boniface and company

Publicity - Micki Darbyshire

Posters and Program Design - Joy Covey

Posters and Programs Printed by - Peter Davey (Worthing college)

Awards
Stage-door Best Performance Award went to Maureen Ayres for her role as Mary Waterhouse.