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Halesworth and District

Play Reading

Status: Active, full but can join waiting list
Group Coordinator:
When: Monthly on Monday mornings
3rd Monday of the Month, am.
Venue: Members' Homes

AIMS: Enjoyment of play reading skills.

ACTIVITIES: The plays we read are varied and usually take two hours to get through. We have read a selection of comedies, a murder and a number of short plays.

The playwrights have included Alan Ayckbourn, Noel Coward and Richard Harris.

CHARGES: None. Members bring their own food and drink to share.

Sorry no vacancies at present but please add your name to the waiting list.

For further information, please contact the Play Reading Group Leader.

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