Broadclyst Theatre Group: Improbable Fiction

Event Date: 
26/09/2014 - 7:30pm to 27/09/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Broadclyst VIctory Hall

It's comedy time as Broadclyst Theatre Group presents a wild romp of a show called Improbable Fiction by Alan Ayckbourn.

We all need cheering up in these gloomy times so come along to the Broadclyst VIctory Hall, settle down with a glass of wine or beer and enjoy!

Improbable Fiction is about a hapless group of wannabe writers who are considerably better at talking about their books than writing them.

The first half of the show is all about the characters they write about, the plots and the challenges each of them must overcome to get pen to connect with paper....

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Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/19/2014 - 11:13am

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Jonathan Lathey was reported missing from his home in Paignton just before 8am this morning, Friday 19 September.

He is regarded as vulnerable and police are becoming concerned for his welfare.

Jonathan is described as being 32, a white man, 5 ft 11in high with black hair in a pony tail.

If you see Jonathan or have any information regarding his whereabouts please contact police on 101 quoting police reference 156 190914.

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Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 09/19/2014 - 10:46am

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The children...

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Authored by Everys
Posted: Fri, 09/19/2014 - 9:01am

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