| Novelist Charles Condomine invites
Madame Arcati, an eminent local medium, to his home in
order to obtain an insight into the world of the
supernatural for his latest work. However, with his wife
Ruth and guests George and Violet Bradman present, the
séance conducted by Madame Arcati moves from being an
exciting and entertaining evening to one of strange and
ghostly happenings. 
Shenley Leisure Centre
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 October 2002 |
© unknown
| Edith, a
maid |
Margaret Harper |
| Ruth Condomine |
Libby Hawthorn |
| Charles Condomine |
Micky Brown |
| Dr. George Bradman |
Barry Hardwick |
| Violet Bradman |
Julie McPheat |
| Madame Arcati |
Jean Stratford |
| Daphne |
Amy Brown |
| Elvira |
Shirley Jones |
| Pianist |
Geoff
Long |
| Guitarist |
Tony
Preedy |
| Front
of House |
Frank
Walker
Joanne Pennant |
| Lighting |
Geoffrey
Wheeler |
| Costume |
Group
Wardrobe |
| Refreshments |
Joanne
Pennant
Frank Walker |
| Prompt |
Valerie
Brown |
| Producer |
Joan
Walker |
The group
also produced Blithe Spirit in 1977 and 1984.
"We've been looking forward to it. I really feel
quite excited." - George and Violet Bradman arrive
at the Condomines' home.
"I'm afraid I'm rather late,
but I had a sudden presentment that I was going to get a
puncture, so I went back to get my pump. Then of course,
I didn't get a puncture after all."
Madame Arcati makes her entrance.
"Just knack again.
Down with your head and up with your heart!" -
Madame Arcati informs Violet of her approach to cycling
up steep inclines..
"I'll be loving
you...always"
Madame Arcati prepares for the séance by playing a
record.
"Is there anyone
there?"
"There is someone there who
wishes to speak to you, Mr. Condomine." - "Tell
them to leave a message."
"Wake up Madame
Arcati. 'Little Tommy Tucker', Madame Arcati!" -
"Steady on, old man."
- Madame Arcati falls over in a trance.
"Good evening, Charles."
Charles' deceased first wife, Elvira, returns.
"How's cook?" - "I
don't know, sir."
- "You should begin every day by asking everyone how
they are. It oils the wheels." - Charles is bright
the morning after meeting Elvira again.
"Did you know my husband was
married before?"
- "Yes, I have heard it mentioned."
- Ruth tells Madame Arcati that her séance had a better
than expected result.
"You never told me
you were going to ask Madame Arcati to tea." -
"You never told me you were going to ask Elvira to
live with us."
"You can drive the car if you
promise to go very slowly and carefully. Your gear change
is on the right, isn't it?" - "Yes." -
"Well, use your left hand as little as
possible."
Dr. Bradman gives Charles some medical advice after his
accident.
"Just a moment, I almost have contact. I can sense
the vibrations. Yes, yes. Again! Again!" - Madame
Arcati enjoys an ectoplasmic manifestation.
"She's in one of her trances again, and I'm here as
much as ever I was." - Madame Arcati's attempt to
send Elvira back has not succeeded.
"We've endured five seances,
we've watched her fling herself in and out of trances
'til we're dizzy and at the end of it all, we find
ourselves exactly where we were at the beginning."
- Elvria tampered with Charles' car, thinking that he
would have an accident and join her in the spirit world.
However, it was Ruth who went out in the car - now
Charles has two ghosts to deal with!
"Look at me, Edith. Are you sorry for having been so
mischievous?" - "Ooh yes, Madam."
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