There’s a lot to be said for English humour!
Pat Treleaven
Shirley Swallow
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“Alphabetical Order” proved to be a comical and engaging play for the May Play Readers. Set in the library office of an English provincial newspaper, this play by Michael Frayn explores what happens when an young efficient assistant is employed to help the disorganised manageress and assorted office workers who work in a state of permenant and utter mess and confusion. The easy and warm atmosphere of the chaotic office is soon transformed, the key words now being “ordered” and “soulless”. The problem is somewhat resolved when the office takes over the running of the newspaper but not before we have met some memorable and entertaining characters. There’s a lot to be said for English humour! Pat Treleaven Our play for June will be “Morning Sacrifice” by Dymphna Cusack, set in the staff room of a Girls’ High School just before the 2nd World War.
Shirley Swallow
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About the Play Reading group
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1st Wednesday
9.30 to 12 noon U3A Meeting Room 1, Fawckner Drive Convening team membersConvenor - Joy Shirley
0417 065 351 Shirley Swallow
Pat Treleaven
Thank you, JennyIn late 2022 Jenny McKenna stepped down from her convening roles in the Play Reading group after almost five years.
In February 2018 Jenny took over the co-convening 'admin support role' involving liaising with the Victorian Drama League to access our chosen plays. This involved ordering and returning plays, and collecting weekly contributions towards costs. Then, as Keith Rogers scaled down his role as convenor and 'creative director', Jenny stepped up to write newsletter reports, gradually taking on the role. Jenny continued in the role of convenor for over two years with the support of a small team in helping to choose the plays. Thank you so much for your passion for play reading and the energies you put into ensuring the ongoing presence of Play Reading in the U3A Program, Jenny. ResourcesCourse Information/
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