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"Meet A Body"

Somebody's out to murder politician Sir Gregory Upshott? Why? Well, if you want to know the answer to that question you're going to have to see Nelson Repertory's first production of 1966, ffmet a Body". What's that? You will miss tele? Take a tip from us— there are scenes in this play that far out-Avenger the original. Produced by Alma Barlow, this farcical thriller is guaranteed to provide you with all the laughs and thrills you want.

The cast is: Reginald (John Holmes), Montague (George Shing), William Blake (Jack Holmes), Ann Vincent (Gloria Longley), Mr Hawkins (Gerry Stewart), Sergeant Basset (Neville Carson), Winifred (Annette Wilson), Charles Bought-flower (Ron Parkin), Landlord (Bill Sirrm), Lily the barmaid (Heather Cameron), Sir Gregory Upshott (Halkett Millar), Joan Wood (Jean Peter).

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Outraged innocence from Mr Hawkins when William Blake gets the drop on him produces different reactions from the landlord, Charles Boughtflower, Lily, Joan and Sir Gregory.

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What started out as a practical demonstration by William on Joan had unexpected repercussions (especially for Reggie).

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Mr Hawkins

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The disposal of the body by Montague presents no problems for the sinister Mr Hawkins.

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Ann is caught underwears (sorry, unawares) by an inquisitive William.

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William is reaching for the bottle, not a drink, as he battles with Montague in front of Reggie and Ann

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Sir Gregory's advances are not appreciated by Joan

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An unsuspecting Montague, holding William and Ann at bay while he chloroforms Winifred, is about to be clobbered by Sergeant Basset.

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What is the secret of the aspidistra?