Plays by BRIAN J. BURTON
Henrik Ibsen A DOLL'S HOUSE 3m 4f £7-75 ISBN 185205 2651
Brian J. Burton's entirely new English version of the classic drama which was first performed at the Swan Theatre in Worcester in 2003 and illustrated with photographs of that production. It follows the story of the original text but the intention is not to provide a more literal translation but an attempt to present it in a style more acceptable to modem audiences. It was described by the press as
"Being vividly brought to life from the beginning to the pull-no-punches ending - a gem" This is a full acting edition with sound, lighting and property plots
LADY AUDLEY'S SECRET M4 F5 £6-95 Background music £13.95
A Victorian melodrama full of high drama. F 085197 036 2
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THE MURDER OF MARIA MARTEN or THE RED BARN M5 8W
H 185205 049 7 £6-95 Piano Score £16-00
This has been performed thousands of times all over the world and was a recommended text for schools for several years, and now in 2004. In this version, a band of strolling players takes the stage and acts out the story in such a manner that very little scenery is required. There are several simple songs. The piano score includes mood music.
Jane Austen PRIDE AND PREJUDICE adapted by Brian J. Burton M5 F10 £6-95
An extremely popular new version. Staged at Minack in 2002.Some press opinions: Brian Burton shows his craftsman's skill to the full in this fast-moving, carefully constructed version of the well-loved story .... 185205 182 5
A TALE OF TWO CITIES Flexible 20 £6-95
Staged in the courtyard of Warwick Castle for two weeks as promenade theatre. A sell-out. 'Drama on a grand scale - exciting high drama - a version for our time' H 185205 078 0
WILL POWER M1 £5-95
A Shakespearian adventure for performance by one actor. Also for schools. H185205 180 9
THE WOODPILE M3 F3 £4-95
When Mark tries to sell his house to a black family, the neighbours erupt. H 185205 045 4
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ONE-ACT PLAYS
A BEAR WITH A SORE HEAD M2 F1 £4-95
A sparkling new version of the famous Chekhov farce. Fast and furious. H 185205 077 2
DRINK TO ME ONLY M1 F1 £4-95
A revised version of the popular two-hander thriller. P 185205 249X
FINAL EDITION M2 £4-95
An exchange of confidences on a train brings catastrophic results. H185205 216 3
FROM THREE TO FOUR M1 F2 £4-95
Set in a hospital ward, but simple to stage - 'Absolutely hilarious' H 185205 146 9
THE LAST LAUGH M2 F2 £4-95
A backstage play which was described as 'smelling of greasepaint'. H 185205 090 X
FACE THE QUEEN F8 £4-95
The producer wants to play the leading role. Does she win? Festival winner H 0907926 12 6
THE FINAL MOVEMENT F5 £4-95
Victoria screams during a concert, and meets a ghost. Festival winner. H 185205 076 4
GHOST OF A CHANCE F5 £4-95
A Victorian tragedy is re-enacted in a haunted house. Festival winner. F 0907926 47 9
LADIES ONLY Book One Total F11 £4-50
Four short sketches (5-8 minutes) - easily staged - no sets - sma ïll casts. H 185205 121 3
LADIES ONLY Book Four Total F 25 £4-50
Four more sketches, with casts ranging from 3 to 11. No scenery required. H 185205 183 3
NINE WOMEN - NO MEN F9 £4-95
Nine women - all over 60 - meet to choose the play for the Drama Festival. H 185205 072 1
A QUESTION OF PROFIT F7 £4-95
Theft in a department store. 'A striking play in an unusual setting'. H 0907926 89 4
SUDDEN DEATH F9 £4-95
A resident of a nursing home dies suddenly. Was it murder? Good roles. H 0907926 11 8
TEA WITH JASON F5 £4-95
Why are the children invisible when friends meet for tea in California? H 0907926 07 X
VISITING TIME F9 £4-95
Female version of the popular From Three to Four. Simply set in a hospital. H 185205 058 6
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MELODRAMAS
FULL LENGTH MELODRAMA
Brian J. Burton THE MURDER OF MARIA MARTEN or THE RED BARN M5 8W
H 185205 049 7 £6-95 Piano Score £16-00
This has been performed thousands of times all over the world and has been a recommended text for schools for several years. In this version, a band of strolling players takes the stage and acts out the story in such a manner that very little scenery is required. There are several simple songs. The piano score includes mood music.
OTHER FULL LENGTH MUSICAL MELODRAMAS BY Brian J. Burton
* SWEENEY TODD THE BARBER M10 F6 F 057311 405 6 £8-25
* THE DRUNKARD or DOWN WITH DEMON DRINK M7 F8 F 057301 625 9 £8-25
* EAST LYNNE or NEVER CALLED ME MOTHER! M4 F5 F 057301 191 X £7-25
* performing rights from Samuel French
ONE-ACT MELODRAMAS
CHEERS, TEARS AND SCREAMERS! Total cast M12 F6 £5-95
Three melodramas, each about 15 minutes. Ideal for 'Old Tyme Music Hall' F 0907926 90 8
FOILED AGAIN Total cast M7 F9 £5-95
Three more mini-melodramas. Music for Sold to the Gypsies £2-95 F 185205 054 3
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Or SAVED FROM THE COLD, COLD SNOW! M3 F3 £4-95
Impoverished elderly couple, innocent child, wicked woman, errant son - even Father Christmas! All the stock characters. H1852052341
THREE HISSES FOR VILLAINY!!! £6-95
The three plays in this volume can be performed, together with ballads, to form an evening's entertainment or in Music Hall. Total cast M10 F8 F 085197 050 8
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