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| SIGN OF THE TIMES - 2009 |
- Written by Tim Firth
- Directed by Peter Wilson
- Designed by Morgan Large
- Starring, Stephen Tompkinson and Tom Shaw
"Brilliant. A real treat. Not to be missed"
Frank Tollit puts up giant
letters on the sides of buildings.
From a forty foot 'IKEA' to a five foot 'Comet', Frank's been
the master for thirty years. But in his heart, he always yearned
to work with slightly smaller letters...novels. Spy novels, in
fact. Stories of espionage, treachery, unexpected encounters
in dangerous places, disasters, explosions and daring rescues.
Problem is, they never felt authentic. That is, until the day
Frank turned up for work and found all those things starting
to happen for real. A comedy about a fifty-seven year old man
of letters learning the greatest lesson in life - how to live
happily ever after.
SIGN OF THE TIMES is a comedy that has undergone considerable transformation. Previously it was titled Absolutely Frank, and that began as a one act play A Man Of Letters which was commissioned by Alan Ayckbourn and performed at
the Stephen Joseph in 1991.
 Stephen Tompkinson talks to the Liverpool Echo about Tim's writing and Sign of the Times prior to it's opening at the Playhouse.
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| CALENDAR
GIRLS - 2008 / 2009 / 2010 |
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 Lynda Bellingham, Patricia Hodge, Sian Phillips, Gaynor Faye, Brigit Forsyth, Julia Hills and Elaine C Smith star in CALENDAR GIRLS - Written by Tim Firth
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“The stage version of CALENDAR GIRLS achieves the rare & pleasing feat of outstripping the film both in terms of heart & humour. One of the most enjoyable evenings recent theatre has produced” - Evening Standard
- At first glance it should
look like your classic WI calendar. Jams, cakes, sewing and all
that. Except for one tiny thing...the ladies are not naked, they’re
nude.
 A group of extraordinary women, members of a very ordinary
WI, persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with
a difference.
Puzzling their husbands, mortifying their children and riding
the wrath of the outraged WI, they achieve their goal of raising
money for charity, but inadvertently spark a global phenomenon.
- Adapted by Tim Firth from
his smash-hit film of the same name, Calendar Girls is quirky,
poignant and hilarious.
What's On Stage Award for Best New Comedy 2010
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ON' page for dates and
venues
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| OUR
HOUSE - 2003 & 2008 |
 Written
by Tim Firth
- Music by MADNESS
- Directed by Matthew Warchus
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"Stunning,
nutty and brilliant"
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The Sun
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"Brilliant
entertainment"
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The Telegraph
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"An
original musical triumph"
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Evening Standard
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- Olivier Award for Best
New Musical
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| THE
FLINT STREET NATIVITY - 2006 |
- Written by Tim Firth
- Directed by Matthew Lloyd
Designed by Robin Don
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The 2006 & 2007 Christmas show at the Liverpool Playhouse. -
- Natalie Casey (Hollyoaks, Two Pints of Lager and
a Packet of Crisps) will be donning a tea-towel as our Shepherd
while Neil Caple (Brookside), who was last seen at Liverpool
in Unprotected, will be playing both Herod
and Joseph. Due to a bout of chicken pox at the school, Neil
is not the only child to play two roles as Nick Bagnall will be both the Star and the Ass. Flint Street’s Angel
will be played by Rina Mahoney (Casualty) and Anabelle
Dowler, who also last appeared in Liverpool in The Mayor
of Zalamea, will come bearing gifts as a Wise Man.
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| ABSOLUTELY
FRANK - 2006 |
- Written by Tim Firth
- Directed by Richard Derrington
- Produced by Stephen Joseph
Theatre, Scarborough
- Starring, Michael Bertenshaw
and Michael Imerson
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- Frank Tollit puts up giant
letters on the sides of buildings.
From a forty foot 'IKEA' to a five foot 'Comet', Frank's been
the master for thirty years. But in his heart, he always yearned
to work with slightly smaller letters...novels. Spy novels, in
fact. Stories of espionage, treachery, unexpected encounters
in dangerous places, disasters, explosions and daring rescues.
Problem is, they never felt authentic. That is, until the day
Frank turned up for work and found all those things starting
to happen for real. A comedy about a fifty-seven year old man
of letters learning the greatest lesson in life - how to live
happily ever after.
Absolutely Frank began as a one act play A Man Of Letters which was commissioned by Alan Ayckbourn and performed at
the Stephen Joseph in 1991.
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| OUR
HOUSE - 2003 |
- Written by Tim Firth
- Music by MADNESS
- Directed by Matthew Warchus
- This musical set in Camden,
is a fast moving romantic comedy, which tells the story of Joe
Casey, his mates, his girlfriend Sarah and the night he commits
a petty crime to impress her. Following the two courses his life
would have taken had he stayed to face the music when the police
appear on the scene or bunked the law and made a run for it.
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- Olivier Award for Best New Musical
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| THE
SAFARI PARTY -2005 |
- Written by Tim Firth
- Directed by Alan Ayckbourn
- Produced by Stephen Joseph
Theatre, Scarborough
- Transferred to Hampstead Theatre,
London.
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| LOVE
SONGS FOR SHOPKEEPERS -1998 |
- Written by Tim Firth
- Directed by Alan Ayckbourn
- Produced by Stephen Joseph
Theatre, Scarborough.
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| THE
END OF THE FOOD CHAIN -1994 |
- Written by Tim Firth
- Directed by Connal Orton
Produced by the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.
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| NEVILLE'S
ISLAND -1992 |
- Written by Tim Firth
- Originally produced by Stephen
Joseph Theatre, June 1992.
- Also produced at Nottingham
Playhouse and Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue.
- Foreign productions have taken
place in New Zealand, South Africa, Germany, Australia, Canada,
America, Norway, Spain and Poland and Slovenia.
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- Nominated for Laurence Olivier Award
for Best Comedy
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| A
MAN OF LETTERS -1991 |
- Written by Tim Firth
- One Act play produced by Stephen
Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.
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