The Grayshott Stagers next production is the comedy 'Improbable Fiction' by Alan Aykbourn. Six aspiring authors meet on a winter evening to discuss their work. Among them are writers of historical romances and children's literature who are finding it difficult to start writing and a crime writer who can't stop. A creator of extremely complicated science fiction, a librettist without a musical partner and the Writer's Circle chairman, who produces instruction booklets, make up the rest of the team. The chairman, Arnold, attempts to get the rest of the group out of a rut by suggesting they collaborate on a piece of writing, an idea that is received with-out enthusiasm. However, as Arnold is clearing up after the meeting there is a clap of thunder, a black-out - and then the story that would have resulted from the collaboration takes place before his very eyes.

Sharp comedy and affectionate satire characterise this zany and imaginative play.

The strong cast includes established Stagers Jane Clayton, Adam Coyte, John Dowsett, June Hegarty and Laura Musco along with welcome newcomers Mike Pennick and Sara Rowe. The play is directed by Brezetta Thonger.

Performances will be at the Grayshott Village Hall on Thursday Friday and Saturday 19th, 20th and 21st November at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm). Tickets, priced at £8.00, will be available from Grayshott Books from Monday 9th November.

The Nepalese restaurant, The Gurkha Durbar, has joined forces with The Grayshott Stagers to offer those buying tickets in advance a £5.00 discount on a meal for two at this highly rated Nepalese restaurant on the Headley Road in Grayshott.

Sudha Rai said "We are very pleased to be able to support The Grayshott Stagers in this way. The discount voucher can be used for a discount from Sunday to Thursday, when supported by a valid Grayshott Stagers' show ticket stub."

Those wishing to take part in this offer can buy their tickets for the shows from Grayshott Books (01428 604798) from Monday 9th November. Tickets are always available on the door, but theatre goers will not be able to benefit from this offer unless the tickets are purchased in advance.

In other news

The actress Joely Richardson lives in Grayshott and often shops locally with her mother Vanessa Redgrave. After some informal discussion with Kevin Kaighin during visits to his shop, followed by an invitation from the committee, Miss Redgrave has kindly agreed to become an Honorary Patron of the Society. It is a great honour and privilege for the Stagers to be associated with one of the world's leading theatrical families, and extend to her a very warm welcome.

Last year's musical was 'Spend, Spend, Spend'. The Stagers were delighted to learn that the show had been awarded a regional Accolade of Excellence by NODA (The National Operatic and Dramatic Association, which is the major representative body for amateur theatre in the UK). This is the first such award they have won for a production for a number of years. Awards for the South-East Region were presented at the NODA Area Conference in Lewes on July 11th when Tony Creasey, the Director and Doreen Wylde, the Musical Director traveled down to receive it. Congratulations to Tony, Doreen and everyone involved.

About The Gurkha Durbar

The Gurkha Durbar Nepalese restaurant has become an integral part of Grayshott and the owners, Mani and Sudha Rai, have long supported events in the village. The restaurant, on the Headley Road is open 7 days a week, both at lunchtime and in the evenings. Advance booking is recommended, so call 01428 605855 or 607272 to make your reservation.