THE OLDLAND PLAYERS
Founded in 1967 the Oldland Players are a group in the Bristol area, who've been creating quality community theatre for over 50 years.
'Fawlty Towers'
by John Cleese and Connie Booth
November 2010
Synopsis
Basil the Rat
Basil and the rest of the staff are in deep trouble when the health inspector turns up and delivers an enormous list of problems with the hotel. Things become even worse when Manuel's rat gets loose in the hotel.
Communication Problems
When Mrs. Richards, a demanding woman who is hard of hearing, checks into the hotel, Basil, Sybil and Polly find themselves with a very difficult customer. Meanwhile, Basil bets on a horse that is sure to win, however he must not let Sybil find out.
 "Yes, dear?" |  Fawlty Towers 2010 |
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 "What have you got there?" |  "I know....I know...." |
 "What's on the menu?" |  "Vermin!" |
 "Can I help you?" |  "I beg your pardon" |
 Fawlty Towers: Full cast |
Cast
Basil the Rat
Basil Fawlty (Matt Cotton); Sybil Fawlty (Lisa Stapleton); Manuel (Daniel Johnson); Polly (Steph Armer); Major Gowen (Paul Dyson); Terry (Kathryn Hedger); Miss Tibbs (Gill Lewisohn); Miss Gatsby (Mandi Bailey-Turner); Mrs. Carnegie (Christine Haggar); Ronald (Chris Marks); Quentina (Natalie Brown); Mr. Taylor (John Mills); Mrs. Taylor (Christine Cooke)
Communication Problems
Basil Fawlty (Matt Cotton); Sybil Fawlty (Lisa Stapleton); Manuel (Daniel Johnson); Polly (Steph Armer); Mrs. Alice Richards (Mandi Bailey-Turner); Major Gowen (Paul Dyson); Terry (Kathryn Hedger); Miss Tibbs (Gill Lewisohn); Miss Gatsby (Fran Kirwan); Mr. Thurston (Natalie Brown); Mr. Firkin (Chris Marks); Mrs. Mackintosh (Christine Cooke); Mr. Kerr (Andrew Muffett); Mrs. Yardley (Kit Muffett)
Director: Kit Johnson
Communication Problems was entered into the One Act Festivals in the spring of 2011, with a slightly altered cast; the main change was Kevin Kirwan taking over the role of Basil. It came away with a number of awards including:
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West Town Workshop Theatre for Youth Performer - Steph Armer
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Priory Plate (Best Actress) - Mandi Bailey-Turner
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Richard Brayshaw Cup (Technical Award) - Oldland Players
The adjudication for this show, as well as those for many others, is available in the members’ section of the site