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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 and again 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

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

LOVE BEGINS AT FIFTY has been a great success. As well as a record - breaking season as a summer show at Torquay, it has been performed by amateur companies throughout the country.

Raymond Hopkins  LOVE BEGINS AT FIFTY  M3 F6 £6-95
Matrimonial mix-up in the funniest farce we have ever published. Featured in the 'Play Produced' feature in Amateur Stage. Over 150 performances to date. H185205 229 5

Four years later we published IT MUST BE LOVE. This new farce was booked for another summer show.

Raymond Hopkins  IT MUST BE LOVE  6m 4w £ 6-95
The plot twists and turns in a frantic manner right up to the surprise ending. 185205 257 0

Raymond Hopkins  THE LOVE NEST   M2 F7 £6-95
A third farcical comedy by the author of the LOVE BEGINS AT FIFTY. Set in a seaside guest house where misfortune follows misfortune - but 'all's well that ends well'. Or is it? H185205 258 9

Brian J. Burton  LADY AUDLEY'S SECRET   M4 F5 £6-95 Background music £13-95
A Victorian melodrama full of high drama. F 085197 036 2

Brian J. Burton   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

Brian J. Burton  FOILED AGAIN   Total cast M7 F9 £5-95
Three more mini-melodramas. Music for Sold to the Gypsies £4-50 F 185205 054 3

Brian J. Burton   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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