Programme notes from Alys.

As Director I have the honour of welcoming you to Mortimer Dramatic Society’s latest production, “Always Listen To Your Nose”. We all hope you will have a very enjoyable evening.

You may have seen on the poster that this play is a sequel to ‘Murder By the Book’, and sees the return of Chief Inspector Grim – I am delighted that Tom Shorrock is reprising his role as the shrewd but genial detective. Tom – as long suffering as Grim himself! – has made many contributions to the production, from script suggestions to set design, and without his support and encouragement the play would very likely not have been finished, let alone performed.

Any dramatic production is very much a group effort, and since this is the first play I have directed I have been very grateful to have been able to work with such a talented group of experienced performers, who have been backed up by a small but exceptionally hardworking crew.

It’s a heady experience for any dramatist to see their characters spring to life, and I feel very privileged to have had both of my first two plays put on by MDS. Apparently the Society has been active in Mortimer for the best part of 80 years, and as I discovered when I joined three years ago it is a lively organisation, very welcoming to newcomers, and offering all kinds of creative opportunities. If you enjoy live theatre, I hope you will consider coming along and getting involved yourself – it really is great fun!