East Bridgford Drama Group's next production is 'Gaslight' a thriller by Patrick Hamilton. The play runs from Tues 18th to Sat 22nd May in the Village Hall at 7.30pm each evening.

Tickets are £6 (concessions £5 Tues and Wed only) available from Michael Clarke (01949 20682), E.B. Post Office, E.B. News or any member of the group.

The Play is directed by David Valentine with the following cast:

Mrs Manningham- Jackie Valentine

Mr Manningham -Michael Clarke

Rough- Len Jackson

Elizabeth (the cook)- Brenda Youngs

Nancy- Ailsa Pearce

Bella Manningham suffers from what she believes are the early stages of insanity, a disease from which her mother died.

Her husband, Jack Manningham, struggles to help her, and spends his evenings out on the town in order to cope. Or so he makes her believe.

Bella evidently misplaces items from time to time, some of which are gifts from her husband. Because she cannot remember moving or misplacing these items, she thinks she is going mad.

It becomes clear, however, that her husband is behind these petty inconsistencies in order to slowly drive her insane and torture her into believing they are her fault.

But what of the dimming lights and footsteps heard within the house while her husband is away? Are these simply a figment of her delusional mind?

Then late one evening, a stranger, former detective Rough, comes to the house while Jack is out and explains he is there to help Mrs. Manningham. Who is this man and what secrets does he know?

Why is Jack tormenting his wife? Is Bella truly going mad? This Victorian thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as you discover the mysteries of the Manningham home.