Stewarton Drama Group perform on the stage of Kilmarnock's Palace Theatre, competing in the Ayrshire round of the annual Scottish Community Drama Association's One Act Play Festival alongside drama teams from across Ayrshire, for a place at the West of Scotland Final of the competition to be held in the Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock at the end of March.

"THE NIGHT I DANCED WITH CYD CHARISSE" will be performed at The Palace Theatre on Wednesday 24TH February, with "BECOMING MAGGIE""Becoming Maggie" being performed the following evening on Thursday 25TH February.

These two original one-act plays were written and directed by group member, Nancy McPherson

Set in the 1940s, "BECOMING MAGGIE". The action of the play takes place on a beach on the Ayrshire coast, which has provided an interesting challenge for the set builders! Two experienced actors, John Allardice who plays ‘Robert' and Laura McPherson who plays ‘Maggie', are sure to delight audiences with their sensitive portrayal of the story of two young people caught up in dramatic events of the period.

"THE NIGHT I DANCED WITH CYD CHARISSE" includes some hilarious comic moments as the five characters get through a day of surprises in their workplace - a garage workshop. A strong cast is lined up for this play, each portraying engaging characters, sure to be a hit with audiences. Alison Barr who is expert at delivering a comedy line, is well cast as ‘Betty', and Linda Wilson gives a sensitive performance as ‘Miley' the attractive office assistant. The three mechanics add up to a formidable team on stage - Walter Findlay brings his magic to the role of ‘Wilson', the senior fitter, while David Robertson, as ever, shows his versatility and gives a convincing performance as ‘McBride'. Finally, Jim Goldie puts in an excellent, very funny performance as the apprentice mechanic, ‘Lennox'.

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