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PENTABUS COLLECTION

CONTENTS

8872/1 Business records

8872/2 Show records

8872/3 General publicity leaflets

8872/4 Press, reviews and surveys

8872/5 Additional scripts

8872/6 Additional photographs

8872/7 Additional publications

8872/8 Slides

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PENTABUS COLLECTION

1973-2014

Records of the Pentabus Theatre Company.

Pentabus was set up by West Midlands Arts in 1974 as a touring theatre company and community arts project to serve the rural communities of the West Midlands.

It became incorporated as a private limited company in 1983, under the name of Pentabus Arts Limited. It continues to be know as the Pentabus Theatre Company or simply Pentabus.

Business records

8872/1/1 Incorporation 1983

8872/1/1/1 Memorandum of association of Pentabus Arts Limited 19 July 1983

8872/1/1/2 Articles of association of Pentabus Arts Limited 19 July 1983

8872/1/1/3 Certificate of incorporation of Pentabus Arts Limited 19 Aug 1983

8872/1/2 Minutes

8872/1/2/1 Minutes of board meetingsCovering 1991-1992, 1998-2014

1991-2014

8872/1/2/2 Minutes of annual general meetingsExcludes 22nd AGM (2005) and 23rd AGM (2006).

1998-2013

8872/1/3 Reports and plansSee also reports included in minutes and annual accounts.

8872/1/3/1 Report on Investigation into Touring Theatre Provision For The Rural Areas of the West Midlandsresearched and written by Sue Dunderdale for the West Midlands Arts Association. [Typescript]

Feb 1974

8872/1/3/2 A Touring Company of the West Midlands by Valerie RogersUndergraduate study based on Pentabus including notes on their establishment, first hand account of three separate days spent with them during their first tour, Aug - Nov 1974 and assessment of grass roots work, Dec 1974 - Mar 1975.

1974-1975

Includes:

Printed programmes for Lost in London and Working Out the End.Pentabus Programme (typed sheets) for first tour, 20 Aug - 2 Nov 1974 and second tour with Charlie Chaplin Show 28 Apr - 24 May [1975].

Two photographs of Lost in London stage ''environment'', 1974

''Partnership in Practice: the Work of the Regional Arts Associations'' published by the Standing Conference of the Regional Arts Associations 1973 [printed pamphlet].

Valerie Rogers was a drama student at Hereford College of Education where Pentabus visited to perform in 1974 and she subsequently based this study on them for her course.

[See also 8872/1/3/1 for copy of ''Report on Investigation into Touring Theatre Provision For The Rural Areas of the West Midlands'' by Sue Dunderdale 1974 originally included with the study.]

8872/1/3/3 Pentabus Experiment: Report and Assessment''Pentabus Experiment: Report and Assessment of Period 1st April 1974 - 12th December 1975. Plans for 1st April 1976 - 31st March 1977.''

Contents:Historical Background by John Murphy (Research and Acceptance of Pentabus Concept; The First Year)Assessment of the Pentabus Experiment by Sue Dunderdale (The First Tour July - Nov 1974; Grass Roots Period Nov 1974 - Mar 1975; Spring Tour July - Aug 1975; Autumn Tour, Sept - Dec 1975)Pentabus 1976-1977 (General Objectives and Chronological Structure).Appendix 1 Interim ReportAppendix 2 Touring Director's Report (Sue Dunderdale 15 Oct 1974)Appendix 3 Drama Officer's Report (Patric Gilchrist 11 Oct 1974)Appendix 4 Grass Roots Period Nov 1974 - Mar 1975 (Sue Dunderdale)Appendix 5 Hereford and Worcester Grass Roots Work 1975Appendix 6: Report and Assessment of Summer Period in Shropshire (Jonathan Cross 19 Dec 1975)

1975

Two copies:Copy 1 has title and contents page.Copy 2 has additional Appendix 7: Report on Work in Progress in Shropshire, Apr - Jun 1974 (Jonathan Cross 17 June 1975)

8872/1/3/4 Pentabus: The first eight years of a rural community theatre and arts project in the West MidlandsReport by Jonathan Cross, Pentabus Project Director.

Based on six-monthly reports to West Midlands Arts 1977-1982 to prepare for impending move to independence scheduled to take place 1983-1984. Includes Pentabus facts and figures with key dates, 1973-1982.

[Typescript, 16 pages].

Oct 1982

8872/1/3/5 Report of the West Midlands Arts Appraisal Group of Pentabus Arts Limited

1988

8872/1/3/6 Annual report 1989

8872/1/3/7 Making Friends and Influencing PeopleA report by Arts Consortium to Pentabus Arts Limited

Mar 1989

8872/1/3/8 Dispelling Myths, Creating Legends Report by Pentabus Theatre Company of the way forward, 1993 on.

Oct 1992

8872/1/3/9 Appraisal of Pentabus Theatre CompanyReport and associated papers, including:Letter from Alun Bond, Director, Performing and Combined Arts, West Midlands Arts re forthcoming appraisalNotes on the history of PentabusStrategies, statements of purpose, audience data, budget detailsFull list of schools visited and to be visited by Theatre in Education programmes in 1996 (226 performances) - covers Mad Blood Stirring, Greeks and The Box from the Sea.

1996

8872/1/3/10 Pentabus Theatre 3 Year Plan 2001-2004 Sep 2000

8872/1/3/11 Pentabus Theatre 2 Year Plan 2004-2006 Apr 2004

8872/1/3/12 Pentabus Theatre 2 Year Plan 2006-2008 Feb 2006

8872/1/3/13 Pentabus Theatre Business Plan 2013-2016 2013

8872/1/3/14 Pentabus Theatre Company Revised Business Plan 2014-2015

2014

8872/1/4 Finance

Annual accounts and summaries 1988-2011

8872/1/4/1/1 Annual accounts 1988-1995

8872/1/4/1/2 Annual accounts 2001-2013

8872/1/4/1/3 Financial summaries 1991-1995

8872/1/4/1/4 File of finance and budget papers 1993-1994

8872/1/4/1/5 File of finance and budget papers 1994-1997

8872/1/4/1/6 Financial summaries 2000-2011

Cash books 1991-1993

8872/1/4/2/1 Cash book 1991-1992

8872/1/4/2/2 Cash book 1992-1993

Invoices 1989-2006

8872/1/4/3/1 File of invoices 1989-1991

8872/1/4/3/2 File of invoices 1991

8872/1/4/3/3 File of invoices 1991-1993

8872/1/4/3/4 File of invoices 1992

8872/1/4/3/5 File of invoices 1993-1994

8872/1/4/3/6 File of invoices 1994-1995

8872/1/4/3/7 File of invoices 1997-1998

8872/1/4/3/8 File of invoices 1999-2000

8872/1/4/3/9 File of invoices 2000-2001

8872/1/4/3/10 File of invoices 2001-2002

8872/1/4/3/11 File of invoices and related papers 1993-2006

Staff salaries and wages 1989-2002

8872/1/4/4/1 File of papers re wages, including names of employees

1989-1992

8872/1/4/4/2 File of papers re wages, including names of 1999-2002

employees

Equipment 1996-1999

8872/1/4/5/1 Equipment orders and National Lottery grant payments

1996-1999

8872/1/5 Funding

8872/1/5/1 West Midlands Arts funding agreementsSubmissions, agreements and correspondence.

1995-2013

8872/1/5/2 Appeal for funding for purchase of a project van 1981

8872/1/5/3 Contracts and agreementsIncluding with performers, writers and promoters.

1991-1998

8872/1/5/4 Shropshire County Council revenue contract 2008-2009

2008

8872/1/5/5 Shropshire County Council revenue grant agreement 2012-2014

July 2012

8872/1/6 BuildingRecords relating to the conversion and lease of The Old School, Bromfield as the new headquarters for the company.

8872/1/6/1 Bromfield school conversion projectBackground notes and appeal for the project to convert the building for use as a base for Pentabus, currently housed at Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire (theatre company) and Leominster, Herefordshire (community arts project).

[1986]

8872/1/6/2 Appeals for funding for conversion of The Old School, BromfieldLetters to Leominster District Council and Hereford and Worcester County Counil appealing for a contribution to costs to modify and repair The Old School at Bromfield for use as Pentabus' new headquarters.

Nov 1986

8872/1/6/3 Lease of The Old School, Bromfield Lease by the Trustess of Plymouth Settled Estates to Pentabus Arts Limited of The Old School, Bromfield from Sep 1987 under the terms of a five yearly lease.[Copy]

10 Aug 1990

8872/1/6/4 Correpondence with the Earl of Plymouth estate office re the lease

1990-2007

8872/1/7 Friends 1992

8872/1/7/1 File of papers re Friends schemeFile of papers including press cutting and applications for membership of the scheme.[Access subject to Data Protection Act]

1992

8872/1/8 Branding and publicity

8872/1/8/1 Review of publicity styleIntial thoughts on ''What we should say about ourselves'' and copy of statement of purpose.

2002

8872/1/8/2 Notes and correspondence re new Pentabus logo 2002

8872/1/9 Other administrative records

8872/1/9/1/1-3 Accident bookWith two inserts.

1979-2007

8872/1/9/2 Letters from HM Custon and Excise re liability of suppliesRefers to letter ''regarding the implication of the London Zoo decision''.

2004

Show records

Records relating to individual shows, including scripts, publicity, programmes and photographs.

8872/2/1 Magic Map, Lost in London and Working Out the EndThe first tour of five counties, with the company based for a week at each centre. The Magic Map, a new play for children was performed during the day and Lost in London, a melodrama, in the evening. A self-contained arena or ''environment'' was set up at each venue. [See 8872/1/3/3 and 4]No separate records [see 8872/1/3/2 for printed programmes for Lost in London and Working Out the End and for lists of tour dates].

Aug - Nov 1974

8872/2/2 The Charlie Chaplin Show and Bloomers with The Terry Bull CircusThe Charlie Chaplin show, a new musical play, initially toured April to June 1975 followed by The Terry Bull Circus and Side Show during July and August. Then September to December 1975 The Charlie Chaplin Show continued to tour along with Bloomers [see 8872/1/3/3 and 4].See also 8872/1/3/2 for list of spring tour dates.

Apr - Dec 1975

8872/2/2/1 The Charlie Chaplin Show: programmeProgramme for The Charlie Chaplin Show and Bloomers with the Terry Bull Circus, Terry Bull Sideshow and Pentabus Touring Cinema by Pentabus Touring Theatre Company of West Midlands Arts.

1975

8872/2/2/2 Terry Bull Circus: photographSmall black and white photograph of outside performance, showing performers and part of audience with ''Pentabus Theatre Side Show'' banner and jeep shown in background.See also slides (8872/8)

1975

8872/2/2/3 The Charlie Chaplin Show: photographs[Selection shown]See also slides (8872/8)

1975

8872/2/2/4 Bloomers: photographs[Selection shown]See also slides (8872/8)

1975

8872/2/3 A Cottage in the Country, Heads and TalesWritten by Joyce Cheeseman and directed by Sue Dunderdale.

1976

8872/2/3/1 A Cottage in the Country, Heads and Tales: information sheet

1976

Includes details about people involved with the show, including Joyce Cheeseman, Sue Dunderdale, Stuart Brisden (Stage Manager) and the actors Alun Bond, Jo Cameron Brown, Clare Travers-Deacon, Ken Robertson and Ian Heywood.

8872/2/3/2 A Cottage in the Country: photographs[Selection shown]

1976

8872/2/3/3 Heads and Tales: photographs[Selection shown]In 1976 the original project area was reduced from 5 counties to 3 (Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire). The company based itself at Old School Arts Centre, Kidderminster at invitation of Wyre Forest District Council.

A Cottage in the Country was a documentary about rural life taken on tour in the Autumn. [8872/1/3/4 ''Pentabus: The first eight years'']

1976

8872/2/4 Dr Klaw's Amazing Medicine Show and Komic KutsOpen-air show with ''Komic Kuts'' playscheme participation programme [8872/1/3/4 ''Pentabus: The first eight years'']See ''Summer Programme 1977'' flyer - but this does not name the shows [see under section 8872/3].

1977

8872/2/4/1 Dr Klaws: photographs [Selection shown]See also slides (8872/8)

1977

8872/2/5 Babes in the WoodAdapted by Pentabus from the original Grimm tale.Directed by Jonathan Cross.Assistant director Alun Bond.The company was increased to five performers for this, the first Christmas Show [8872/1/3/4 ''Pentabus: The first eight years'']. The show was available from 10 December 1977 until the beginning of Febuary [see poster 8872/2/5/2].

Dec 1977- Feb 1978

8872/2/5/1 Babes in the Wood: scriptTypescript, [60 pages] with handwritten words for closing song [photocopy].Written on front page is ''Copyright Pentabus Theatre Company, December 1980''

Dec 1977

8872/2/5/2 Babes in the Wood: poster Dec 1977

8872/2/5/3 Babes in the Wood: programme Dec 1977

8872/2/5/4 Babes in the Wood: photographs[Selection shown]See also slides (8872/8)

Dec 1977- Feb 1978

8872/2/6 Schools OutFirst Pentabus Youth Club show [see 8872/1/3/4 ''Pentabus: The first eight years'']

Sep - Oct 1978

8872/2/6/1 Schools Out: final script 1978

8872/2/6/2 Schools Out: publicity poster 1978

8872/2/6/3 Schools Out: programme 1978

8872/2/6/4 Schools Out: photographs[Selection shown]

1978

8872/2/7 Rubbisch yn LatwegiaOpen-air show [see 8872/1/3/4 ''Pentabus: The first eight years'']

1978

8872/2/7/1 Rubbisch yn Latwegia: programme 1978

8872/2/7/2 Rubbisch yn Latwegia: photographs[Selection shown]

1978

8872/2/8 The Knave of HeartsDirector: Jonathan CrossChristmas show [see 88872/1/3/4 ''Pentabus: The first eight years'']

Dec 1978 - Feb 1979

8872/2/8/1 The Knave of Hearts: script

8872/2/8/2 The Knave of Hearts: poster Dec 1978

8872/2/8/3 The Knave of Hearts: publicity flyer Dec 1978

8872/2/8/4 The Knave of Hearts: programmeIncludes list of Pentabus members with background information.

Dec 1978

8872/2/8/5 The Knave of Hearts: photographs[Selection shown]See also slides (8872/8)

1978 - 1979

8872/2/9 One Over the EightPub show.

1979

8872/2/9/1 One Over the Eight: publicity flyer 1979

8872/2/9/2 One Over the Eight: photographs[Selection shown]

1979

8872/2/10 The Last Straw ShowOpen-air show.

1979

8872/2/10/1 The Last Straw Show: publicity flyer 1979

8872/2/10/2 The Last Straw Show: photographs[Selection shown]See also slides (8872/8)

1979

8872/2/11 Professor Pickles' Dream MachinePart of summer playscheme programme, along with ''Puppet Show and Workshop'' [88872/1/3/4]

1979

8872/2/11/1 Professor Pickles' Dream Machine: scriptAnnotated ''Copyright Pentabus Theatre Company July 1979''[Typescript, 32 pages]

1979

8872/2/11/2 Professor Pickles' Dream Machine: photographs[Selection shown]

1979

8872/2/12 Jack and the BeanstalkChristmas Show.

Dec 1979

8872/2/12/1 Jack and the Beanstalk: scriptNote on cover ''have we copyrighted this'' [Typescript, 110 pages]

Dec 1979

8872/2/12/2 Jack and the Beanstalk: publicity flyer Dec 1979

8872/2/12/3 Jack and the Beanstalk: programmeIncludes list of Pentabus members with background information. Also general information about Pentabus, community projects and West Midlands Arts ''The Arts in Danger'' campaign.

Dec 1979

8872/2/12/4 Jack and the Beanstalk: photographs[Selection shown]

1979

8872/2/13 The Last CottageWriter: Andy AndrewsDirector: Alun BondThe company received a grant from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation under their Community Theatre Writers' Scheme to enable them to engage a writer for this new play. During its second tour, in 1980, the show was filmed by ATV for a documentary on the work of the Andy Andrews.[See show publicity and 88872/1/3/4 ''Pentabus: The first eight years''].

1979-1980

8872/2/13/1 The Last Cottage: publicity flyer 1979-1980

8872/2/13/2 The Last Cottage: programme/1 Programme, including list of Pentabus members with background information. /2 ''The Arts in Danger'' leaflet published by West Midlands Arts [inserted in programme]

1979-1980

8872/2/13/3 The Last Cottage: photographs[Selection shown]

1979-1980

8872/2/14 The Greatest Show on Earth and Pentabus RoadshowOpen-air show and roadshow.Two summer playscheme programmes were also being run at this time, one performance based and one project based.[See 88872/1/3/4 ''Pentabus: The first eight years''].

1980

8872/2/14/1 Pentabus Roadshow: publicity posters3 copies (each on different coloured paper).

1980

8872/2/14/2 The Greatest Show on Earth: photographsSummer Show, Bromyard Gala[Selection shown]

1980

8872/2/15 Country Fayre 1980-1981

8872/2/15/1 Country Fayre: scriptTypescript.Annotated: ''Copyright Pentabus Theatre Company October 1980''

1980

8872/2/15/2 Country Fayre: publicity flyerPhotocopy of typescript with handrawn illustration (bird on stile)

Oct 1980

8872/2/15/3 Country Fayre: publicity flyerPrinted text and illustration (cart and horse).Show available for March and April [1981]. Also publicised in Red Riding Hood programme (8872/3/16/2)

1981

8872/2/15/4 Country Fayre: programmeIncluding list of people involved, with background information.

1981

8872/2/15/5 Country Fayre: photographs[Selection shown]

1980 - 1981

8872/2/16 Red Riding HoodChristmas pantomime.

Dec 1980 - 1981

8872/2/16/1 Red Riding Hood: scriptAnnotated: Copyright Pentabus Theatre Company December 1980.

1980

8872/2/16/2 Red Riding Hood: programmeDesigned to be cut out to make a model Pentabus theatre.

1980

8872/2/16/3 Red Riding Hood: photographs[Selection shown]

1980

8872/2/17 Come on in, it's lovely! and RhubarbOpen-air show (Come on in, it's lovely!), summer evening show (Rhubarb), 2 playscheme programmes (Sir Enid and worshop-based circus skills session).[See 88872/1/3/4 “Pentabus: the first eight years”].

1981

8872/2/17/1 Come on in, it's lovely!: photographs[Selection shown]

1981

8872/2/17/2 Rhubarb: photographs[Selection shown]

1981

8872/2/18 Hanging AboutDirected by Andy Andrews.Second youth club show.[See 88872/1/3/4 “Pentabus: the first eight years”].

Oct 1981

8872/2/18/1 Hanging About: script 1981

8872/2/18/2 Hanging About: publicity poster 1981

8872/2/18/3 Hanging About: programme 1981

8872/2/18/4 Hanging About: photographs[Selection shown]

1981

8872/2/19 Simple SimonChristmas show.[See 88872/1/3/4 “Pentabus: the first eight years”].

Dec 1981- Feb 1982

8872/2/19/1 Simple Simon: scriptTypescript [79 pages].Annotated: Copyright Pentabus Theatre Company, 15th December 1981.

Dec 1981

8872/2/19/2 Simple Simon: programme Dec 1981

8872/2/19/3 Simple Simon: photographs[Selection shown]See also slides (8872/8)

1981

8872/2/20 Late of this ParishWritten by Andy AndrewsSecond new play under the Gulbenkian Scheme[See 88872/1/3/4 “Pentabus: the first eight years”]

Apr - May 1982

8872/2/20/1 Late of this Parish, A Village Farce: scriptTypescript [80 pages]Copyright Andy Andrews, 1982.

1982

8872/2/20/2 Late of this Parish: publicity poster 1982

8872/2/20/3 Late of this Parish: programmeProgramme presented as ''Hartley Parish Magazine''.Includes list of forthcoming events at the parish hall, advertisement for a Morris 1000 Traveller and spares wanted for a 1955 MG ZA Magnette (for Andy Peters).Including list of people involved, with background information and introduction by Andy Andrews.

1982

8872/2/20/4 Late of this Parish: photographs[Selection shown]

1982

8872/2/21 HarlequinadeSummer open-air show (Harlequinade) and summer evening show[See 88872/1/3/4 “Pentabus: the first eight years”].

1982

8872/2/21/1 Harlequinade: photographs[Selection shown]

1982

8872/2/22 An Evening with Travato and PhibbsPart of an experiment to divide the performance group to create two shows to run simultaneously (Spring Road Safety Programme for schools and Autumn tour of ''An Evening with Travolto and Phibbs'').[See 88872/1/3/4 “Pentabus: the first eight years”].

1982

8872/2/22/1 An Evening with Travato and Phibbs: publicity flyer 1982

8872/2/22/2 An Evening with Travato and Phibbs: photographs[Selection shown]

1982

8872/2/23 Dick TurpinChristmas pantomime.

Dec 1982 - Feb 1983

8872/2/23/1 Dick Turpin: scriptTypescript

1982

8872/2/23/2 Dick Turpin: programmeIncludes resume of the members of the company, cast list, information about Pentabus, acknowledgements, Pentabus news (including reference to Jonathan Cross's accident) and a list of venues and dates of the

Dec 1982

tour (2 Dec 1982 - 26 Feb 1983).

8872/2/23/3 Dick Turpin: photographs[Selection shown]

1982 - 1983

8872/2/23/4 Dick Turpin: poster

8872/2/24 Gussett's Illuminating Histories [1983]

8872/2/24/1 Gussett's Illuminating Histories: programmeSee also photographs (dated).

[1983]

8872/2/24/2 Gussett's Illuminating Histories: photographs[Selection shown]See also slides (8872/8)

1983

8872/2/25 Beauty and the Beast Christmas pantomime.Directed by Jonathan Cross.

1983-1984

8872/2/25/1 Beauty and the Beast; final scriptTypescript [68 pages].Noted on front: Copyright Pentabus Theatre Company December 1983.

Dec 1983

8872/2/25/2 Beauty and the Beast: programmeNotes that in March Andy Andrews will be rejoining them for a run of his one-man show, ''One Man went to Mow'' and that they will be performing ''The Black Quarter'' during April 1984.

Dec 1983

8872/2/25/3 Beauty and the Beast: book of photographsBook produced by Piers Calascione of a selection of photographs of Pentabus, including performances, audience, the Pentabus van etc.

1984

8872/2/25/4 Beauty and the Beast: photographs[Selection shown]

1983 - 1984

8872/2/25/5 Beauty and the Beast: posterWith details for Stanton Village Hall performance.

1983

8872/2/26 One Man Went to MowWritten by Andy Andrews and directed by Jonathan Cross.Referred to in the programme for Beauty and the Beast.

Mar 1984

8872/2/26/1 One Man Went to Mow: publicity flyerDonated by Jonathan Cross.

[1984]

8872/2/26/2 One Man Went to Mow: programme [1984]

8872/2/26/3 One Man Went to Mow: photographs[Selection shown]

1984

8872/2/27 The Shivered GlassDrama about the life of Mary Webb.Directed by Peter Cann.Broadcast as a radio drama by Radio Shropshire, Oct 1987 [see newspaper cuttings 8872/4/1/2].

1984

8872/2/27/1 The Shivered Glass: publicity flyer [1984]

8872/2/27/2 The Shivered Glass: programme [1984]

8872/2/27/3 The Shivered Glass: photographs[Selection shown]

1984

8872/2/28 The Black QuarterDirected by Peter Cann.Noted in article dated Autumn 1984 [8872/4/1/2] and programme for Beauty and the Beast [8872/2/25/2].

April 1984

8872/2/28/1 The Black Quarter: publicity flyer [1984]

8872/2/28/2 The Black Quarter: programme [1984]

8872/2/28/3 The Black Quarter: photographs[Selection shown]See also slides (8872/8)

1984

8872/2/29 Tales from the Wobbley RoadDirected by Peter Cann.A cabaret-style play with music, for village halls, pubs and clubs.Programme for Goldilocks and the Three Bears previews a tour of this show planned for July-Aug 1987.

Jul - Aug 1984

8872/2/29/1 Tales from the Wobbley Road: scriptTypescript [39 pages].

1984

8872/2/29/2 Tales from the Wobbley Road: publicity flyer 1984

8872/2/29/3 Tales from the Wobbley Road: programme 1984

8872/2/29/4 Tales from the Wobbley Road: posterWith details for Stanton Village Hall performance.

[1984]

8872/2/30 A Concert PartyTenth anniversary season show, described as ''an evening of elegant entertainment evoking the spirit of the 40's, with saucy skits and melodious music.... Especially suitable for Harvest Suppers and events with an informal atmosphere.''

Autumn 1984

Bookable from 11th October to 3rd November.

8872/2/30/1 A Concert Party: publicity flyer 1984

8872/2/30/2 A Concert Party: programmeThe Ronnie Revels present...

1984

8872/2/30/3 A Concert Party: photographs[Selection shown]

1984

8872/2/31 Malice in WonderlandWritten by Andy Andrews and directed by Jonathan Cross.

Winter 1984

8872/2/31/1 Malice in Wonderland: scriptCopyright recorded as Pentabus Arts Ltd. November 1984.

1984

8872/2/31/2 Malice in Wonderland: programme Dec 1984

8872/2/31/3 Malice in Wonderland: photographs[Selection shown]

1984

8872/2/31/4 Malice in Wonderland: posterTwo copies, one with details for Stanton Village Hall performance.

1984

8872/2/32 Knock after DarkWritten and directed by Peter Cann.Rehearsals for this play, written by Peter Cann, is referred to in the programme for the Autumn show, Acting Suspiciously [8872/2/34/2]. It is also referred to in press cuttings, including performance at Kinver in March [8872/4/1/2].

Mar-Apr 1985

8872/2/32/1 Knock after Dark: programme 1985

8872/2/32/2 Knock after Dark: photographs[Selection shown]

1985

8872/2/32/3 Knock after Dark: posterWith details for Stanton Village Hall performance.

[1985]

8872/2/33 The Red Barrows and MacbethSee press cutting, Bridgnorth Journal, 7 Jun 1985 [8872/4/1/2].

Summer 1985

8872/2/33/1 Macbeth: script 1985

8872/2/33/2 The Red Barrows: photographs[Selection shown]

1985

8872/2/33/3 Macbeth: photographs 1985

[Selection shown]

8872/2/34 Acting SuspiciouslyWritten by Andy Andrews.Directed by Jonathan Cross.Re-toured in Spring 1986 as plans for a new show were dropped due to Pentabus' funding by Shropshire County Council being cut.See newspaper cuttings [8872/4/1/2].

Oct 1985 - Apr 1986

8872/2/34/1 Acting Suspiciously: scriptCopyright noted as Andy Andrews 1985.

1985

8872/2/34/2 Acting Suspiciously: programmeIncludes account by Andy Andrews of incident with a pistol during rehearsals for Pentabus' last play ''Knock After Dark''.

Oct 1985

8872/2/34/3 Acting Suspiciously: photographs[Selection shown]

1985

8872/2/34/4/1-2 Acting Suspiciously: posterTwo copies - one with details for Stanton Village Hall performance.

[1985]

8872/2/35 The Singing StoneWritten by Peter Cann.See newspaper cuttings Dec 1985 [8872/4/1/2].

Dec 1985 - Feb 1986

8872/2/35/1 The Singing Stone: programme

8872/2/35/2 The Singing Stone: photographs[Selection shown]

1985 - 1986

8872/2/35/3 The Singing Stone: posterWith details for Stanton Village Hall performance.

[1985]

8872/2/36 The Complete WorksSee newspaper cuttings Mar and May 1986 [8872/4/1/2]. The show is to be taken to Humberside and Lincolnshire after a local tour.

Spring 1986

8872/2/36/1 The Complete Works: publicity information

8872/2/36/2 The Complete Works: photographs[Selection shown]

1986

8872/2/36/3 The Complete Works: posterWith details for Stanton Village Hall performance.

[1986]

8872/2/37 Bone HarvestWritten by Penny O'Connor.

Autumn 1986

Directed by Peter Cann.See newspaper cuttings [8872/4/1/2].

8872/2/37/1 Bone Harvest: programme 1986

8872/2/37/2 Bone Harvest: photographs[Selection shown]

1986

8872/2/38 Goldilocks and the Three BearsAdapted and directed by Peter Cann.Adaptation by Peter Cann of traditional pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears, to tour Dec 1986 to Feb 1987. See newspaper cuttings [8872/4/1/2].

Winter 1986

8872/2/38/1 Goldilocks and the Three Bears: programme 1986

8872/2/38/2 Goldilocks and the Three Bears: photographs[Selection shown]

1986

8872/2/39 All Quiet on the Western FrontA one-man play adapted and directed by Peter Cann.Performed locally 1987.Performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Aug 1988.''Following this first visit to the festival Pentabus are now recognised as one of the country's leading producers of new theatre.'' The Shuttle, 15 Sep 1988.Toured locally Autumn 1988, Autumn 1989 and Spring 1990 (also performed at Birmingham Repertory Theatre Studio, Oct 1988).See annual reports and newspaper cuttings [8872/4/1/2].

1987-1990

8872/2/39/1 All Quiet on the Western Front: programme (1)Red design showing soldier in trench.Refers to future plans of Pentabus, hoping to move to new premises at Bromfield ''during early spring next year''.

[1987]

8872/2/39/2 All Quiet on the Western Front: flyer (1)With design used for Edinburgh Fringe performances.Two copies, one printed with ''Theatre West End, St. John's Church, Princes Street, 22 Aug - 3 Sept 5pm'' [Edinburgh, 1989].

1989

8872/2/39/3 All Quiet on the Western Front: programme (2)With silhouette of soldier and quote from The Guardian (''powerfully moving'').

[1989]

8872/2/39/4 All Quiet on the Western Front: flyer (2)With silhouette of soldier and quote from The

1989

Guardian (''powerfully moving'').Address now given as The Old School, Bromfield, Nr. Ludlow. Publicises Spring 1990 National Tour of ''Becca's Children''.

8872/2/39/5 All Quiet on the Western Front: photographs[Selection shown]

[1987 - 1990]

8872/2/39/6/1-2 All Quiet on the Western Front: postersTwo versions (one with details for Stanton Village Hall performance).

[1987]

8872/2/39/7/1-2 All Quiet on the Western Front: postcardsTwo designs, each showing a different photograph from the show.

8872/2/40 Return of the Pied PiperWriter: Peter Cann.Director: Jonathan Cross.

Winter 1987

8872/2/40/1 Return of the Pied Piper: scripts/1 Script [typescript]/2 Script: working copy with props setting list, notes and annotations added[The script has been incorrectly annotated with 1979 - see newspaper cuttings in 8872/4/1/2 for confirmation of date]

1987

8872/2/40/2 Return of the Pied Piper: programmeWith cast list and acknowledgements.

1987

8872/2/40/3 Return of the Pied Piper: posterTwo copies, one with details for Stanton Village Hall performance.

[1987]

8872/2/41 Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be CowboysWritten and directed by Peter Cann.

1988

8872/2/41/1 Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys: scriptBy Peter Cann.Typescript with pencil annotations.

1988

8872/2/41/2 Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys: programmeIncludes some general information about Pentabus.

1988

8872/2/41/3/1-2 Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys: posterTwo copies.

[1988]

8872/2/42 The Ballad of Johnny ReeceBy Nick Fisher

1988

8872/2/42/1 The Ballad of Johnny Reece: scriptsTwo versions:/1 Typescript, 38 pages./2 Typescript, 75 pages with additional notes including list of venues, props and contact.(Incorrectly marked as 1986.)

1988

8872/2/42/2 The Ballad of Johnny Reece: photographs[Selection shown]

1988

8872/2/42/3 The Ballad of Johnny Reece: posterWith details for Stanton Village Hall performance.

[1988]

8872/2/43 Keeper's BitterWritten by John Mash and directed by Peter Cann.

Oct-Nov 1988

8872/2/43/1/1-2 Keeper's Bitter: scriptsTwo copies, annotated.

1988

8872/2/43/2/1-2 Keeper's Bitter: posterTwo copies, one with details for Stanton Village Hall performance.

[1988]

8872/2/44 Sleeping BeautyAdaptation by Peter Cann

Winter 1988

8872/2/44/1 Sleeping Beauty: scriptTypescript, 53 pages, with additional notes re stage set up and props list. Also list of company contact names and addresses.

1988

8872/2/44/2 Sleeping Beauty: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/45 Becca's ChildrenToured locally spring 1989 followed by national tour spring 1990.

Spring 1989-Spring 1990

8872/2/45/1 Becca's Children: script 1989

8872/2/45/2/1-3 Becca's Children: flyersThree different versions.

1989

8872/2/45/3 Becca's Children: programme (1) [1989-1990]

8872/2/45/4 Becca's Children: programme (2) [1989-1990]

8872/2/45/5 Becca's Children: photographs[Selection shown]

[1989-1990]

8872/2/46 Ninety Four''An irreverent comedy with original music on the

Summer 1989

theme of George Orwell's famous book, 1984''.See newspaper cuttings [8872/4/1/2].

8872/2/46/1 Ninety Four: poster [1989]

8872/2/46/2 Ninety Four: programmeDonated by Jonathan Cross.

[1989]

8872/2/47 The Ballad of Robin HoodWritten by Peter Terson.

Winter 1989

8872/2/47/1 The Ballad of Robin Hood: scriptMarked as 1984 but Annual Report 1989-1990 notes that it toured Winter 1989 [8872/1/3/6].

[1989]

8872/2/48 Still LivesThe show toured locally Spring 1989 and nationally Autumn 1990.[See programme for Becca's Children 8872/2/45/3]Part of Pentabus's work with special needs groups, "the production visited several special needs centres among its sixteen performances" [8872/1/3/6 Annual Report 1989].

1989-1990

8872/2/48/1 Still Lives: scriptMarked as 1987 but recorded as touring 1989 [8872/1/3/6].

[1989]

8872/2/48/2 Still Lives: flyer [1989]

8872/2/48/3 Still Lives: photographs[Selection shown]

[1989 - 1990]

8872/2/49 Mr Corbett's GhostAdapted by Stephan Dinsdale.

1990-1991

8872/2/49/1 Mr Corbett's Ghost: scriptScript with covering letter from Steve Dinsdale, Sept 1990.

1990

8872/2/49/2 Mr Corbett's Ghost: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/50 Different DrumsWritten by Peter Cann and directed by Steve Johnstone.

1991

8872/2/50/1/1-2 Different Drums: scriptTwo copies, one with annotations.

1990

8872/2/50/2 Different Drums: poster

8872/2/50/3 Different Drums: programme

8872/2/50/4 Different Drums: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/51 Not GuiltyDevised by Sheila Young. Scripted by Peter Cann and Therese Collins. Directed by Marian Lawrence. All parts played by Sheila Young.

1991

8872/2/51/1 Not Guilty: scriptTypescript, 38 pages.Two copies, one with technical notes.

8872/2/51/2 Not Guilty: programme

8872/2/51/3 Not Guilty: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/52 The Happy PrinceWritten by Oscar Wilde, adapted by Peter Cann.Programme and script.Toured the West Midlands, Nov 1991-Feb 1992 (dates given on programme for Different Drums).

Winter 1991

8872/2/52/1 The Happy Prince: script

8872/2/52/2 The Happy Prince: publicity flyer

8872/2/52/3 The Happy Prince: programme

8872/2/52/4 The Happy Prince: poster

8872/2/53 For the Crack 1992

8872/2/53/1 For the Crack: scriptTypescript, 28 pages.

8872/2/53/2 For the Crack: photographs[Selection shown]

1992

8872/2/54 Vaughan the TerribleWritten by Therese Collins and Peter Cann. Directed by Steve Johnstone.

Winter 1992

8872/2/54/1 Vaughan the Terrible: publicity flyer

8872/2/54/2 Vaughan the Terrible: programme

8872/2/54/3 Vaughan the Terrible: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/54/4 Vaughan the Terrible: mask of the hound.Print of mask ready to cut out and make.

8872/2/55 The WildPerformed at Stokesay Castle.Noted as 1992 but dates on programme indicate 1993.

Summer 1993

8872/2/55/1/1-5 The Wild: notes and script

8872/2/55/2 The Wild: poster

8872/2/55/3 The Wild: publicity flyer July 1993

8872/2/55/4 The Wild: photographs [1993]

8872/2/56 Tongues of FireWritten by David Calcott.Directed by Steve Johnstone''Presented by Pentabus Theatre Company, Lichfield Youth Theatre and the young people of Lichfield''

1993

8872/2/56/1 Tongues of Fire: script 1993

8872/2/56/2/1-2 Tongues of Fire: poster Printed plus photocopied version.

1993

8872/2/56/3 Tongues of Fire: photographs[Selection shown]

1993

8872/2/57 Against the WindWritten by Therese Collins.Toured Autumn 1993 and Spring 1995.Toured again in Spring 1995

1993-1995

8872/2/57/1/1-2 Against the Wind: scriptWith some annotation.

8872/2/57/2/1-3 Against the Wind: flyer (1)4 versions.

8872/2/57/3 Against the Wind: flyer (2)

8872/2/57/4 Against the Wind: poster

8872/2/57/5 Against the Wind: monitoring forms (5)

8872/2/57/6 Against the Wind: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/58 Secret, Black and MidnightWritten by Peter Cann and Therese Collins.

Winter 1993

8872/2/58/1 Secret, Black and Midnight: script51 pages.

8872/2/58/2 Secret, Black and Midnight: flyerTouring Nov 1993 - Feb 1994.

8872/2/58/3 Secret, Black and Midnight: poster[Black and white version of image shown]

8872/2/58/4 Secret, Black and Midnight: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/59 Dragon's TeethWritten by Peter Cann and directed by Steve Johnstone.

Sep 1994 - Jan 1995

8872/2/59/1 Dragon's Teeth: provisional plot outline

8872/2/59/2 Dragon's Teeth: script

8872/2/59/3 Dragon's Teeth: publicity flyer

8872/2/59/4 Dragon's Teeth: poster

8872/2/59/5 Dragon's Teeth: programme

8872/2/59/6 Dragon's Teeth: provisional tour dates

8872/2/59/7 Dragon's Teeth: booker's packIncluding information on funding, publicity, plot synopsis, reviews of past shows and previews of future shows, venue list.

8872/2/59/8 Dragon's Teeth: feature page of past shows and reviews

8872/2/59/9 Dragon's Teeth: monitoring form

8872/2/59/10 Dragon's Teeth: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/60 The Fall of the Roman Empire''The fate of a civilisation at a village fete - classical street theatre''Also mentions The Greeks.Donated by Jonathan Cross.

[early 1990s]

8872/2/60/1 The Fall of the Roman Empire: flyer

8872/2/60/2 The Fall of the Roman Empire: photographs

8872/2/61 The GreeksShow for schools.

[1994-1997]

8872/2/61/1/1-2 The Greeks: scriptsOutline for The Greeks as at 1996; ''a sort of script'' and chorus

8872/2/61/2 The Greeks: flyerWith reviews from 1995

8872/2/61/3/1-3 The Greeks: original artworkSketch and prints

8872/2/61/4 The Greeks: template and instructions for Antigone Mask, from teachers workpack

8872/2/61/5 The Greeks: teacher's evaluation forms4 forms

8872/2/61/6 The Greeks: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/62 Daylight RobberyWritten by Sarah Woods and directed by Steve Johnstone.

Winter 1994

8872/2/62/1 Daylight Robbery: flyerTouring Nov 1994 to Feb 1995

8872/2/62/2 Daylight Robbery: venue list

8872/2/62/3 Daylight Robbery: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/62/4 Daylight Robbery: monitoring forms (2)

8872/2/63 Lobo WolfWritten by Abel Neves and Therese Collins.A collaboration between Pentabus and Teatro Regional da Serra do Montemuro (T.R.S.M.), a company which tours the mountains of central Portugal. Bi-lingual, two man show.See also The Wright Stuff programme 1999 [8872/2/77/4]

1995

8872/2/63/1 Lobo Wolf: script (''Lobo'')

8872/2/63/2 Lobo Wolf: flyer for show

8872/2/63/3 Lobo Wolf: publicity flyer for website, featuring scene from ''Lobo-Wolf''2 versions

8872/2/63/4 Lobo Wolf: monitoring form

8872/2/63/5 Lobo Wolf: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/64 PossessionWritten by Peter Cann and young writers workshop group.Directed by Steve Johnstone.Performed at Witley Court, Great Witley, Worcestershire.

July 1995

8872/2/64/1 Possession: project outline

8872/2/64/2 Possession: script

8872/2/64/3 Possession: flyer

8872/2/64/4 Possession: programme

8872/2/64/5 Possession: monitoring forms (6)

8872/2/64/6 Possession: photographsSee also slides (8872/8)

8872/2/65 Map of MarvelsWritten by David Calcutt and directed by Steve Johnstone

Winter 1995

8872/2/65/1/1-3 Map of Marvels: script3 copies - annotated

8872/2/65/2 Map of Marvels: flyer

8872/2/65/3 Map of Marvels: poster

8872/2/65/4 Map of Marvels: programme

8872/2/65/5 Map of Marvels: monitoring forms (3)

8872/2/65/6 Map of Marvels: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/66 Dancing with the DevilWritten by Peter Cann and directed by Steve Johnstone.Previewed in The Map of Marvels programme - touring from Feb 1996.

1996

8872/2/66/1 Dancing with the Devil: script

8872/2/66/2 Dancing with the Devil: flyer

8872/2/66/3 Dancing with the Devil: poster

8872/2/66/4 Dancing with the Devil: programme

8872/2/66/5 Dancing with the Devil: bookers' pack

8872/2/66/6 Dancing with the Devil: press pack

8872/2/66/7 Dancing with the Devil: monitoring formsFeb 1996 and Apr 1997

8872/2/66/8 Dancing with the Devil: evaluation formConcord College

8872/2/66/9 Dancing with the Devil: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/67 Bewdley PiratesWritten by Therese Collins and directed by Steve Johnstone.

Oct-Dec 1996

8872/2/67/1 Bewdley Pirates: script

8872/2/67/2 Bewdley Pirates: flyerTouring from Oct 1996

8872/2/67/3 Bewdley Pirates: poster

8872/2/67/4 Bewdley Pirates: press pack

8872/2/67/5 Bewdley Pirates: monitoring form

8872/2/67/6 Bewdley Pirates: photocopy of press cutting

8872/2/67/7 Bewdley Pirates: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/68 Mad Blood StirringDirected by Andrew Bannerman and Steve Johnstone.

1997

8872/2/68/1/1-2 Mad Blood Stirring: draft scenario/script

8872/2/68/2 Mad Blood Stirring: script

8872/2/68/3 Mad Blood Stirring: monitoring formMar 1997

8872/2/68/4 Mad Blood Stirring: teacher's evaluation forms (2)

8872/2/68/5 Mad Blood Stirring: photographsTwo photographs showing masked performer for Mad Blood Stirring, ''Shakespeare for KS3''.

8872/2/69 Ringing Down the ShutThe Shropshire Drama Centre’s summer production.

July 1997

Written by Peter Cann.Directed by Steve Johnstone, Peter Cann and Andrew Bannerman.

8872/2/69/1 Ringing Down the Shut: scriptannotated

8872/2/69/2 Ringing Down the Shut: flyer

8872/2/69/3 Ringing Down the Shut: programme

8872/2/69/4 Ringing Down the Shut: postcard

8872/2/69/5 Ringing Down the Shut: press release

8872/2/69/6 Ringing Down the Shut: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/69/7 Ringing Down the Shut: poster

8872/2/70 The Biker KingWritten by Christine Watkins and directed by Steve Johnstone.

1997-1998

8872/2/70/1 The Biker King: contractIncluding production brief, between Pentabus Theatre Company and Christine Watkins, to write the play provisionally titled ''The Biker King'' (April 1991)

8872/2/70/2/1-3 The Biker King: script1st draft, May 1997 and 3rd draft Sep 1997.

8872/2/70/3 The Biker King: draft notes and scores for music

8872/2/70/4 The Biker King: note of props

8872/2/70/5 The Biker King: original artwork (alternative design)Original artwork by Kate Hawkins, Kinnersley Castle Studio, with covering letter re its submission for use in publicity.

1997

8872/2/70/6 The Biker King: original artwork (selected design)

8872/2/70/7 The Biker King: poster

8872/2/70/8 The Biker King: programme

8872/2/70/9 The Biker King: promoter comments

8872/2/70/10 The Biker King: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/70/11 The Biker King: tour schedule

8872/2/71 Box from the SeaEducational show for primary schools (''solo T.I.E. programme'').

1998

8872/2/71/1 Box from the Sea: advisor's show report.Mentions Pentabus' other Theatre in Education (T.I.E.) show for older children, The Greeks.

8872/2/71/2 Box from the Sea: teacher's pack.

8872/2/71/3 Box from the Sea: teacher's Evaluation Forms (3)

8872/2/71/4 Box from the Sea: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/72 ComusAdapted by Peter Cann and directed by Steve Johnstone.Youth residency show, performed at Ludlow Castle.

July 1998

8872/2/72/1/1-2 Comus: script2 copies (different versions?)

8872/2/72/2 Comus: original artwork

8872/2/72/3 Comus: flyer

8872/2/72/4 Comus: programme

8872/2/72/5 Comus: ticket

8872/2/72/6 Comus: information and photographs for the residency

8872/2/72/7/1-2 Comus: reviews

8872/2/72/8 Comus: copy of letter from Kate Organ, West Midlands Arts.

8872/2/72/9 Comus: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/73 Secrets of the TombWritten by Andrew Bannerman.

1998 [Sep]

8872/2/73/1 Secrets of the Tomb: scriptincluding annotations, drafts and revised versions July 1997 and Sep 1997

8872/2/73/2 Secrets of the Tomb: monitoring formSep 1998

8872/2/73/3 Secrets of the Tomb: teachers’ information pack

8872/2/74 The Heart of the WoodWritten by Alex Jones.

Oct - Dec 1998

8872/2/74/1 The Heart of the Wood: scriptfinal draft, July 1998

8872/2/74/2 The Heart of the Wood: poster

8872/2/74/3 The Heart of the Wood: programme

8872/2/74/4 The Heart of the Wood: information sheet and promoters' comments

8872/2/74/5 The Heart of the Wood: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/74/6 The Heart of the Wood: original artworkPainting depicting a carved wooden spoon with a heart on - possibly unused artwork for Heart of the Wood.

8872/2/75 Rocka and the AngelWritten and directed by Rikki Tarascas.

Feb - Mar 1999

8872/2/75/1 Rocka and the Angel: flyer

8872/2/75/2 Rocka and the Angel: poster

8872/2/75/3 Rocka and the Angel: programme

8872/2/75/4 Rocka and the Angel: monitoring forms (2)

8872/2/75/5 Rocka and the Angel: copies of press cuttings

8872/2/75/6 Rocka and the Angel: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/75/7 Rocka and the Angel: publicity sheetIncluding audience response statistics.

8872/2/76 Dream MachineCo-produced by About Face and Pentabus.Performed at Burgess Street Chapel, Leominter.

May 1999

8872/2/76/1 Dream Machine: script / production booklet

8872/2/76/2 Dream Machine: information for display

8872/2/76/3 Dream Machine: press cutting (copy)

8872/2/77 The Wright StuffWritten by Peter Cann and directed by Steve

1999

Johnstone.

8872/2/77/1/1-2 The Wright Stuff: script2 copies

8872/2/77/2 The Wright Stuff: flyer

8872/2/77/3 The Wright Stuff: poster

8872/2/77/4 The Wright Stuff: programmeIncludes notes by Peter Cann about Pentabus work with Teatro Regional Da Sierra Da Montemura in Portugal.

8872/2/77/5 The Wright Stuff: tour schedule

8872/2/77/6 The Wright Stuff: monitoring form

July 1997

8872/2/77/7 The Wright Stuff: promoters' comments

8872/2/77/8 The Wright Stuff: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/78 The BridgeWritten by Alex Jones and directed by Theresa Heskins.Theresa Heskins’ first production for Pentabus since becoming Artistic Director earlier in the year (from programme).

1999

8872/2/78/1 The Bridge: poster

8872/2/78/2 The Bridge: programme

8872/2/78/3 The Bridge: press cuttings

8872/2/78/4 The Bridge: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/79 Magic Sky, Magic EarthWritten by Lorna Laidlow.Touring December and January (from programme for the Bridge 8872/2/78/2).

Winter 1999

8872/2/79/1 Magic Sky, Magic Earth: scriptsecond draft

8872/2/79/2 Magic Sky, Magic Earth: flyer

8872/2/79/3 Magic Sky, Magic Earth: poster

8872/2/79/4 Magic Sky, Magic Earth: programme

8872/2/79/5 Magic Sky, Magic Earth: monitoring forms (2)

8872/2/79/6 Magic Sky, Magic Earth: letter of thanks from Abberley Pre-prep and Nursery

8872/2/79/7 Magic Sky, Magic Earth: photographs[Selection shown]See also slides (8872/8)

8872/2/80 On the SlateWritten by Janice Connolly.Touring March and April 2000 (from The Bridge programme).

Spring 2000

8872/2/80/1 On the Slate: flyer

8872/2/80/2 On the Slate: poster

8872/2/80/3 On the Slate: programme

8872/2/80/4 On the Slate: press cutting and review

8872/2/80/5 On the Slate: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/81 Shot Through the HeartPerformed at Ludlow Castle.Written by Bryony Lavery.

21-23 July 2000

8872/2/81/1 Shot Through the Heart: scriptSecond draft May 2000

2000

8872/2/81/2 Shot Through the Heart: flyer 2000

8872/2/81/3 Shot Through the Heart: poster 2000

8872/2/81/4 Shot Through the Heart: programme 2000

8872/2/81/5 Shot Through the Heart: analysis of questionnaire returns

2000

8872/2/81/6 Shot Through the Heart: photographs[Selection shown]

8872/2/81/7 The Millennium Project: postcardPostcard for the Millenium Project, Ludlow Castle Summer 2000 asking people aged 14-25 to get involved.

[1999]

8872/2/82 CrossingWritten by Reza de Wet and directed by Theresa

Mar - May 2001

Heskins.

8872/2/82/1 Crossing: scripts of Missing, Crossing and Miracle by Reza de WetPublished by Oberon Books, London, 2000

8872/2/82/2 Crossing: poster (A5)

8872/2/82/3 Crossing: flyerWith tour dates

8872/2/82/4 Crossing: programme

8872/2/82/5 Crossing: newspaper cutting

8872/2/82/6 Crossing: audience survey results

8872/2/82/7 Crossing: photographs

8872/2/82/8 Crossing: large print for displayLarge print of image used for poster, laminated for display.

8872/2/83 Papering OverWritten by Liz John and directed by Theresa Heskins.

Sep - Dec 2001

8872/2/83/1 Papering Over: file of draft script and notes

8872/2/83/2 Papering Over: script Second draft

June 2000

8872/2/83/3 Papering Over: flyerWith tour dates

8872/2/83/4 Papering Over: postcard

8872/2/83/5 Papering Over: photographs

8872/2/83/6 Papering Over: file of workshop information

8872/2/84 Smashed EggsWritten by Phil Porter and directed by Dani Parr.

Feb - Apr 2002

8872/2/84/1 Smashed Eggs: script 2 copies - one marked as second draft, June 2000

8872/2/84/2 Smashed Eggs: flyerWith tour dates

8872/2/84/3 Smashed Eggs: workshop flyer

8872/2/84/4 Smashed Eggs: poster

8872/2/84/5 Smashed Eggs: programme

8872/2/84/6 Smashed Eggs: monitoring forms

8872/2/84/7 Smashed Eggs: press cuttings

8872/2/84/8 Smashed Eggs: monitoring forms

8872/2/84/9 Smashed Eggs: workshop papersIncluding contracts, evaluation forms, tour dates etc

8872/2/84/10 Smashed Eggs: photographs

8872/2/85 Silent EngineWritten by Julian Garner and directed by Theresa Heskins.Fringe First winner 2002

July - Oct 2002

8872/2/85/1/1-3 Silent Engine: scriptsSee also published script [8872/2/85/10]

8872/2/85/2/1-2 Silent Engine: publicity postcards/1 with tour dates

8872/2/85/3 Silent Engine: press night invitation

8872/2/85/4 Silent Engine: publicity for Arcola Theatre, Hackney, London 3-28 Sept.

8872/2/85/5 Silent Engine: reviews

8872/2/85/6 Silent Engine: file of papers

8872/2/85/7/1-2 Silent Engine: press cuttings and marketing(2 files)

May 2002-Nov 2002

8872/2/85/8 Silent Engine: monitoring forms

8872/2/85/9 Silent Engine: photographs

8872/2/85/10 Silent Engine: published scriptPublished by Oberon Books, London

8872/2/85/11 Silent Engine: poster

8872/2/86 The Kindness of Strangers and We'll be Home TomorrowThe Kindness of Strangers written by Jacky Hall and

2002

directed by Dani Parr and We'll Be Home Tomorrow written by Wayne Denfhy and directed by Susanne McKinnon.Two plays performed at Ledbury Market Theatre, 13-14 September 2002.

8872/2/86/1 The Kindness of Strangers and We'll be Home Tomorrow: publicity card for open auditions (Act Now!)Auditions to be held at Ledbury Market Theatre 22 June. To be performed at Ledbury Market Theatre in September.

June 2002

8872/2/86/2 The Kindness of Strangers and We'll be Home Tomorrow: poster

8872/2/87 Precious BaneAdapted by Bryony Lavery from the book by Mary Webb. Directed by Theresa Heskins.Designed by Kate Bunce, original music by Mary Keith.

Performed at Walcot Hall (10-13 July 2003), Witley Court (17-20 July 2003), Tyntesfield (25-27 July 2003), Welford Park (31 July-3 Aug 2003) and Shrewsbury School Gardens (15 July - 1 Aug 2004).

2003-2004

8872/2/87/1/1-2 Precious Bane: scriptsRehearsal draft March 2003Script incorporating 2003 changes (March 2004)Script

2003-2004

8872/2/87/2/1-5 Precious Bane: flyersFive versions, covering six venues.

2003-2004

8872/2/87/3/1-7 Precious Bane: posters6 versions, one for each venue (/7 large copy of Shrewsbury School Gardens version).

8872/2/87/4 Precious Bane: Summer School (Welford Park) leaflet

8872/2/87/5 Precious Bane: ''Sing in Precious Bane'' flyerRehearsals to be held at the Music Hall, Shrewsbury for performance at Shrewsbury School Gardens.

2004

8872/2/87/6/1-3 Precious Bane: songbook and scores

8872/2/87/7 Precious Bane: evaluation ''Evaluation of Singing Challenge: A Youth Music Programme awarded to Pentabus Theatre Company

Sep 2003

for their production of Precious Bane'' by Deborah Rees.

8872/2/87/8 Precious Bane: file of press reports and thankyou’s 2003-2004

8872/2/87/9 Precious Bane: information about Pentabus

8872/2/87/10 Precious Bane: production pack, Tyntesfield

8872/2/87/11 Precious Bane: audience comments

8872/2/87/12 Precious Bane: press cuttings re request for props

8872/2/87/13 Precious Bane: press release pack May 2004

8872/2/87/14 Precious Bane: montioring forms

8872/2/87/15 Precious Bane: file of papers re Shrewsbury 2004

8872/2/87/16 Precious Bane: photographs

8872/2/87/17 Precious Bane: large printLaminated colour photograph showing the choir and part of the audience.

8872/2/87/18 Precious Bane: print from magazineShowing photograph of part of the choir.Image by Geraint Lewis.

8872/2/88 Strawberry FieldsWritten by Anthony Blythe and directed by Theresa Heskins.

Apr - May 2005

8872/2/88/1 Strawberry Fields: flyer with tour dates

8872/2/88/2 Strawberry Fields: postcard

8872/2/88/3 Strawberry Fields: leaflet

8872/2/88/4 Strawberry Fields: programme

8872/2/88/5 Strawberry Fields: files of press cuttings, resources, contracts etc (3)

8872/2/89 White Open SpacesSeven plays by seven writers (nine writers originally involved):

2005-2007

'Completely Fucking See-Through' by Francesca Beard'The Management Reserve the Right' by Richard Rai O'Neill'Mountain Knows Me' by Rommis Smith'Joy's Prayer' by Ian Marchant'Two Men in the Fog' by Sonali Bhattacharyya'A Question of Courage' by Courttia Newland'Letting Yourself Go' by Kara Miller

Originally directed by Theresa Heskins and subsequently by Rob Cameron (Sep-Oct 2007).Performed in Edinburgh, London and Stockholm and broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Nominated for South Bank Show Award 2007.

8872/2/89/1 White Open Spaces: script (typescript)Pentabus theatre in partnership with BBC Radio Drama

8872/2/89/2 White Open Spaces: script (published)Published by Oberon Modern Plays 2006

8872/2/89/3 White Open Spaces: flyers3 versions

8872/2/89/4/1-2 White Open Spaces: poster2 copies (different sizes)

8872/2/89/5 White Open Spaces: postcards2 designs

8872/2/89/6 White Open Spaces: publicity folder

8872/2/89/7 White Open Spaces: programme

8872/2/89/8 White Open Spaces: reviews

8872/2/89/9 White Open Spaces: file including press releases and publicity

8872/2/90 KebabWritten by Gianina Carbunariu.Co-produced with the Royal Court Theatre and Dublin International Theatre Festival.

Oct - Nov 2007

8872/2/90/1 Kebab: publicity card

8872/2/90/2 Kebab: Royal Court leaflet

8872/2/90/3 Kebab: opening night signed cards (2)

8872/2/90/4 Kebab: reviews

8872/2/91 Footfalls (with Alfie Lloyd's Story)A year long project exploring the lives of everyone who has ever lived in Nag's Head Yard, Ludlow. Includes ''Alfie Lloyd's Story'' a workshop for schools. A partnership between Pentabus Theare, Shropshire Archives, Ludlow Library and Museum Resource Centre.

2007

8872/2/91/1 Footfalls: flyer

8872/2/91/2 Footfalls: poster

8872/2/91/3 Footfalls: beer mats 5 designs

8872/2/91/4/1-3 Footfalls: resource packsTwo resource packs and a file of birth certificate application forms for the people being researched.

8872/2/91/5 Footfalls: photocopy of comments book

8872/2/91/6 Alfie Lloyd's Story: flyer

8872/2/91/7 Alfie Lloyd's Story: ''My Story by Alfie Lloyd''printed and stuck into notebook of hand-made paper

8872/2/91/8 Alfie Lloyd's Story: bookings and contracts

8872/2/91/9 Alfie Lloyd's Story: Shropshire Archives information pack

March 2007

8872/2/92 Frostbite (formerly The Angel with Two Faces)Written by Phil Porter. Commissioned but not performed.

2007

8872/2/92/1 Frostbite (formerly The Angel with Two Faces): Script - ''The Angel with Two Faces''first version of Frostbite

8872/2/92/2 Frostbite (formerly The Angel with Two Faces): Script - ''Frostbite''

April 2007

8872/2/92/3 Frostbite (formerly The Angel with Two Faces): publicity folder, with information sheets

8872/2/93 UnderlandPerformed in Clearwell Caves, Forest of Dean.Co-produced by Pentabus and Kindle Theatre.

July 2008

8872/2/93/1 Underland: sketches and notes

8872/2/93/2 Underland: flyer

8872/2/93/3 Underland: file including press release and publicity

8872/2/93/4 Underland: poster

8872/2/94 ShuffleDevised by Orla O'Loughlin and Philip Osment. Directed by Orla O'Loughlin.A promenade production at the Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Brierley Hill, co-produced by the National Youth Theatre and Pentabus with the young people of Brierley Hill.

Aug 2008

8872/2/94/1 Shuffle: flyer

8872/2/94/2 Shuffle: poster

8872/2/95 The Hunting SeasonListed in Actors' Yearbook 2014 under Pentabus performances for 2009-2010.

2008

8872/2/95/1 The Hunting Season: workshop and research notes

8872/2/95/2 The Hunting Season: Script - The Huntby Alan Harris (first and second draft), copyright Nov 2008

8872/2/95/3 The Hunting Season: Script - Flesh and Faunaby Sean Buckley (first draft with notes and second draft), copyright 2008

8872/2/96 PigsFive ten minute plays written as part of the Pigs project.Written by Alia Bano, Nicola Jones, Debbie McAndrew, Tim Price, Alan Pollock and Abbie Spallen.

Aug 2009

8872/2/96/1 Pigs: Pentabus Theatre Writer's Week information pack

30 Mar-3 Apr 2009

8872/2/96/2 Pigs: postcard seeking partners to work on developing Pigs as an international theatre project

8872/2/96/3 Pigs: postcard publicising performance at Pleasance King Dome 24 Aug

8872/2/96/4 Pigs: invitation to a party to mark end of the Pigs writers' week

8872/2/96/5 Pigs: script - Rubber Foot by Abbie Spallen Aug 2009

8872/2/96/6 Pigs: script - Blessed are the Cheesmakers by Deborah McAndrew

Aug 2009

8872/2/96/7 Pigs: script - For Once by Tim Price Aug 2009

8872/2/96/8 Pigs: script - A Joint of Wyffe by Nicola Jones Aug 2009

8872/2/96/9 Pigs: script - Homeland / Where We Are Aug 2009

8872/2/96/10 Pigs: notes and correspondence

8872/2/97 The Sleep AffairListed in Actors' Yearbook 2014 under Pentabus performances for 2009-2010.

2009

8872/2/97/1 The Sleep Affair: script 2009

8872/2/98 OriginsWritten by Steven Canny and John Nicholson.

2009

8872/2/98/1 Origins: scripts (first draft and final)

8872/2/98/2 Origins: flyer (Theatre Severn)

8872/2/98/3 Origins: poster (Theatre Severn)

8872/2/98/4 Origins: poster (Pleasance King Dome)

8872/2/98/5 Origins: flyer (drama workshops)

8872/2/98/6 Origins: press release

8872/2/98/7 Origins: programme

8872/2/98/8 Origins: Christmas card (featuring Origins)

8872/2/98/9 Origins: photographs 4 designs, with Pentabus contact details on back

8872/2/98/10 Origins: Shropshire Life review of Pentabus Sept 2009

8872/2/98/11 Origins: Audience feedback Oct 2009

8872/2/99 Tales of the CountryWritten by Brian Viner and adapted by Nick Warburton.

2010-2011

Toured Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Wales Apr - May 2010. Also had runs in London and Edinburgh. The show retoured Jan-Mar 2011.[Information from 8872/1/4/1/2 Accounts and Review for 2009-2010.]

8872/2/99/1 Tales of the Country: script (first draft) 8 Sep 2009

8872/2/99/2 Tales of the Country: script (draft 7 rehearsal copy) 2010

8872/2/99/3 Tales of the Country: script (draft 10) 2010

8872/2/99/4 Tales of the Country: flyers

8872/2/99/5/1-5 Tales of the Country: posters Selection showing different venues

8872/2/99/6 Tales of the Country: programme

8872/2/99/7 Tales of the Country: invitations to gala performancesLudlow Assembly Rooms and The Courtyard

8872/2/99/8 Tales of the Country: Christmas cardfeaturing Tales of the Country

8872/2/99/9 Tales of the Country: Press and feedback pack (2010)

8872/2/99/10 Tales of the Country: box office briefing sheet

8872/2/99/11 Tales of the Country: press release

8872/2/99/12 Tales of the Country: notice of items for sale

8872/2/99/13 Tales of the Country: Artistic Assessment forms

8872/2/100 For OnceWritten by Tim Price. 2011-2012 show directed by Orla O'Loughlin. 2013 show directed by Elizabeth Freestone.

2011-2013

8872/2/100/1 For Once: script (typescript)

8872/2/100/2 For Once: published scriptPublished by Methuen Drama

2011

8872/2/100/3 For Once: flyerSherman Cymru, with tour dates Feb-Apr 2012

8872/2/100/4 For Once: programme (Sherman Cymru)

8872/2/100/5 For Once: postcards (2 designs)

8872/2/100/6 For Once: Hampstead Theatre leaflet

8872/2/100/7 For Once: flyer (2013 design) 2013

8872/2/100/8 For Once: poster (2013 design) 2013

8872/2/100/9 For Once: programme 2013

8872/2/100/10 For Once: preview and tour dates for publicity 2013

8872/2/100/11 For Once: file of papersIncluding press release for Hampstead Theatre performance, July 2011.

2011

8872/2/101 May FairWritten by John Donnelly, Gbolahan Obisesan, Joe Harbot, Lou Ramsden and Vanessa Oakes as part of Writers' Week April 2011.Directed by Kate Budgen.Performed at the Latitude Festival 15 and 17 July 2011.

July 2011

8872/2/101/1 May Fair: file including publicity and script.

8872/2/102 Blue SkyWritten by Clare Bayley.

2012

8872/2/102/1 Blue Sky: flyer (Hampstead Downstairs, Oct - Nov 2012)

8872/2/102/2 Blue Sky: flyer and poster (Sherman Cymru 13-17 Nov)

8872/2/102/3 Blue Sky: Artistic Assessment form 6 Oct 2012

8872/2/102/4 Blue Sky: file including reviews and script

8872/2/103 The Wife of HayBy Nell Leyson.Performed at the Hay Festival 10 June 2012.

Jun 2012

8872/2/103/1 The Wife of Hay: The Hay Play postcard

8872/2/103/2 The Wife of Hay: file, including preview and script

8872/2/104 Stand Up Diggers AllPerformed at The Latitude Festival.

July 2012

8872/2/104/1 Stand Up Diggers All: file including publicity, press release and script

8872/3/1-34 General publicity leaflets

For Pentabus shows, playschemes and workshops.

1974-2014

[Mostly undated but sorted into rough chronological order].

8872/3/1 General Pentabus leafletWith an introduction by John Murphy, Director, West Midlands Arts.Explains the Pentabus Project and how to use Pentabus.

April 1974

8872/3/2 Leaflet: The Pentabus Touring Theatre Company of West Midlands Arts.Refers to The Charlie Chaplin Show (Spring Tour 1975), The Terry Bull Circus (playcheme programme, Summer 1975), The Terry Bull Sideshow and Bloomers (with an image).Section on 'How to use the Project in Your Community'.

[1975]

8872/3/3/1-4 Pentabus folder with leaflets/1 Illustrated folder 'Pentabus Theatre Project' containing three leaflets:/2 What is Pentabus? What Does It Do? Who Can Use the Scheme?/3 Pentabus: Full Length Shows (The Charlie Chaplin Show, 1975; Heads and Tales, 1976; A Cottage in the Country, 1976), Work with Children (Terry Bull’s Circus, 1975; The Story of Giant Kippernose, 1976) and Community Shows. /4 Pentabus Summer Programme 1977 (Open-Air Show and Children's Participation Event)With images.

1977

8872/3/4 Leaflet: Pentabus Theatre Co.Including an introduction to Pentabus and featuring Open-Air Show, Street Theatre Events, Playschemes, Pub Show, Christmas Show (Babes in the Wood), School's Out and Community Projects). With images.

8872/3/5 Leaflet: Pentabus Theatre Co.Including an introduction to Pentabus and featuring Open-Air Show, Street Theatre Events, Children’s Playscheme Programe, Pub Show, Christmas Show ('Babes in the Wood' and 'The Knave of Hearts'), Autumn Theatre Tour and Projects. With images.

8872/3/6 Leaflet: Projects In Your CommunityIncluding Pentabus Special Projects and examples of previous projects. With images.

8872/3/7 Leaflet: Summer Open-Air ShowWith images.

8872/3/8 Programme of PerformancesFeaturing One Over The Eight, The Last Straw Show, Street Theatre, Childrens Playscheme Programe, Autumn Theatre Tour, Christmas Show and Projects

1979

8872/3/9 Leaflet: Pentabus Theatre Co.Including introduction, Open-Air Shows, Street Theatre Events, Summer Playscheme Event, Pentabus Roadshow, Christmas Show, Touring Theatre (The Last Cottage) and Community Projects. With images.

8872/3/10 Pentabus Programme 1980Featuring The Last Cottage, Pentabus Roadshow, Summer Open-Air Show, Street Theatre, Playscheme Shows and Participation Events, Autumn Tour, Pentabus Christmas Show, Community Projects and Fees.

1980

8872/3/11 Poster: Pentabus Open-Air Show

8872/3/12 Poster: Pentabus Summer Evening Show

8872/3/13 Leaflet: Pentabus Special Projects WorkerIncluding information on Barbara Allen, Punch and Judy and Mrs White And Her Seven Awfuls. With original image.

8872/3/14 Leaflet: Pentabus Community Arts And PlayIncluding Advice and Information, Training Workshops, Special Needs Work, The Playscheme Show and Reflective Play Workshops. With images.

8872/3/15 Leaflet: Pentabus VideoIncluding Production, Training, Access and Video Library / Screenings.

8872/3/16 Leaflet: Pentabus At WorkIncluding Pentabus Threatre Company introduction, Summer Programme, Christmas Pantomime, Autumn and Spring Theatre Tours and Pentabus Community Project. With images.

8872/3/17 Pentabus ProgrammeSpring and Summer: Open Air Show, Summer Cabaret and Mary Webb.Autumn: Village Hall Tour, Harvest Supper Show, Pentabus Pantomime.Illustrated with children's drawings.

1983

8872/3/18 Leaflet: Pentabus Autumn '83Including The Black Quarter, The Shivered Glass, One Man Went to Mow. With images.

1983

8872/3/19 Poster: Pentabus Spring & Summer 1984Featuring The Black Quarter, Open Air Show, One Man Went to Mow, Playscheme, Autumn & Winter.

1984

8872/3/20 Poster: Pentabus 1985 SeasonFeaturing Knock After Dark, Open Air-Show, Playscheme, Autumn & Winter.

1985

8872/3/21 Leaflet: Pentabus in Your VillageFeaturing the Christmas Show, Playscheme, Open-Air Show, Village Hall Cabarets, Plays and Community Project Work with images from Dick Turpin, Alice in Wonderland, The Magic Carpet, Vegetable Show, Sell Out, Harlequinade, Late of this Parish, Concert Party, The Black Quarter, Video Project.With information about Pentabus, technical requirements etc.Logo featuring silhouette of Pentabus van.

8872/3/22 Leaflet: Pentabus 1986 SeasonFeaturing The Complete Works, Open Air Show, Summer Cabaret, Autumn and Winter.

1986

8872/3/23 Leaflet: Pentabus 1987Featuring Youth and Community Projects, mentioning Summer Cabaret (Never Again 1986), Autumn and Winter shows and past Community Projects (The Cleobury Wakes and The Withington Bonfire Project) as well as oral history books, Once in a Lifetime and Bucknell in View.

1987

8872/3/24 Leaflet: Pentabus Rural Theatre for YouFeaturing Becca's Children, All Quiet on the Western Front, '94 [Ninety Four], Playscheme, Open Air Show, Robin Hood.

8872/3/25 Pentabus Newsletter No. 1Including funding, video project, Borderland (video about rural life produced by Nic Millington of Pentabus Arts), youth arts and Mr Corbett's Ghost.

8872/3/26 Pentabus Newsletter No. 2Including working with young people, elderly and people with disabilities, media skills training, playscheme performances, including When the World Was New and the shows Different Drums and Not Guilty

8872/3/27 Pentabus Newsletter No. 3Including Different Drums, The Happy Prince, A Night

on the Town (video drama) and media training courses.

8872/3/28 Leaflet: Pentabus Theatre CompanyWith sections on 'Touring', 'Youth' and 'International'.Featuring images of The Bewdley Pirate, Map of Marvels, Possession and Lobo Wolf (Pentabus in Portugal); Pentabus in the Punjab.

8872/3/29 Leaflet: Pentabus Theatre Company New Season 1998-1989Featuring The Wright Stuff, Comus and The Heart of the Wood. Also, Theatre in Education with Secrets of the Tomb and The Box from the Sea.

1998

8872/3/30/1-2 Leaflet and flyer: One Voice Many PlacesAn arts and digital media project for schools.West Midland Regional Arts Education Partnership

1999

8872/3/31 Leaflet: Pentabus Programme 2000-2001Featuring Shot Through the Heart, Missing, Crossing, Magic Sky Magic Earth, Papering Over. Also, young writers, young people and E-Scape project.

8872/3/32 Leaflet: Write NowPlaywriting course.A ten week course run in association with Belmont Arts Centre and New College, Telford.

8872/3/33 FlyerInvites UK based playwrights to submit a play for its 2012 season.With stylised aerial photograph showing location of the Pentabus base.

2010

8872/3/34 Folder: Pentabus Theatre Company

8872/3/35 Postcards: Pentabus Rural Theatre CompanySeries of publicity postcards, featuring the Hay Festival, Origins, Underland, Young Writers Group, This Place, Milked, Strawberry Fields, Precious Bane, White Open Spaces, For Once.

2014

Press, reviews and surveys

[See also records of individual shows under 8872/2]

8872/4/1 Collections of press cuttings and reviews

8872/4/1/1 Press cuttings scrapbook Apr - Oct 1974

8872/4/1/2 Press cuttings scrapbook 1984 - 1989

8872/4/1/3 Press cuttings file 1992 - 2007

8872/4/1/4 File of press releases and reviewsIncludes the following shows, as well as writers' courses and general publicity:The Fire RaisersSilent EnginePrecious BaneStrawberry FieldsWhite Open SpacesBaskervillesHow Much Is Your Iron?KebabOriginsTales of the CountryFor OnceBlue Sky

2001-2012

8872/4/2 Feedback forms

8872/4/2/1 Teacher's evaluation formsFeedback forms for The Tree of Life, Iron Mighty and Fair Play

1995

8872/4/3 Village hall survey 1990

Additional scripts

Scripts which have no definite performance record. [See also 8872/2 for scripts by performance]

8872/5/1 Script: Cabaret 1989

8872/5/2 Script: Don't Talk to StrangersWritten by Jacky Hall. Director Dani Parr. Writer in residence Phil Porter.

[2002]

8872/5/3 Script: The Boy in the PhotographWritten by Becky Prestwich.Unsolicited script submission. Runner up in ''We Are Here''.

Oct 2011

8872/5/4 Script: FoxfinderWritten by Dawn King.Noted that it was produced at Finborough Dec 2011, ''Pentabus missed it. Please send next play''.

[2001]

8872/5/5 Script: Shoot Doris DayWritten by Katherine Chandler.

n.d.

8872/5/6 Scripts: Mummers' PlaysEarly typescripts.

8872/5/7 Script: Shropshire Tragedies (Part Two)A collection of old Ballads commemorating Industrial Tragedies in the Coalbrookdale Coalfield, By I. J. Brown.Reprinted from SMC Yearbook 1965-6 Vol. 5

Additional photographs

[See also 8872/2 for photographs under individual shows]

8872/6/1 Photographs: playschemes 1977-1981

8872/6/2 Photographs: pub show[Selection shown]See also slides (8872/8)

1977

8872/6/3 Photographs: supermarket trolley grand prix, Bromyard Gala, Kidderminster[Selection shown]

1977

8872/6/4 Photographs: drama workshop[Selection shown]

1977

8872/6/5 Photographs: Earth Probe[Selection shown]

1978

8872/6/6 Photographs: Gunfight (Clun)[Selection shown]

1979

8872/6/7 Photographs: pub show[Selection shown]

1980

8872/6/8 Photographs: children's day, Hartlebury Castle [Selection shown]

1980

8872/6/9 Photographs: Flipping Canellonis (Kidderminster)[Selection shown]

1981

8872/6/10 Photographs: road safety show[Selection shown]

1982

8872/6/11 Photographs: street theatre, Kidderminster[Selection shown]

1982

8872/6/12 Photographs: SES[Selection shown]

1982

8872/6/13 Photographs: Wot on Earth[Selection shown]

1984

8872/6/14 Photographs: Indian residencyIncluding Pentabus in Punjab, University of Chandigarh, 1997[Selection shown]

1997-1998

8872/6/15 Photographs: Fire in Farlow[Selection shown]

1998

8872/6/16 Photographs: Cleobury Wakes (community play)With typscript programme.

[1970s?]

8872/6/17 Photographs: Egyptians

8872/6/18 Photographs: The Corn Maiden

8872/6/19 Photographs: Twist

8872/6/20 Photographs: The Harrowing of HellLichfield Youth Project

8872/6/21 Photographs: Puppet Making Workshop

8872/6/22 Photographs: Never Again (pub show)

8872/6/23 Photographs: Young Writers' Project [2001?]

8872/6/24 Photographs: One Voice Many Places

8872/6/25 Photograph: Pentabus van [1970s?]

8872/6/26 Photograph: Pentabus van [1980s?]

8872/6/27 Photograph: the Pentabus team [1970s]

Additional publications

[See 8872/2 for publications of scripts for individual shows]

8872/7/1/1 All in a Lifetime: Memories of life in a South Shropshire VillageAn album of words and photographs, depicting aspects of life in and around the village of Worthen from the turn of the century to the beginning of the second world war.Collected and compiled by the Worthen Local History Group and Pentabus Community Project.Published by Pentabus.

1982

Slides

[Note: This list includes the slides identified by show. There are also some unidentified slides still to be sorted]

8872/8/1 Terry Bull Circus: slides 1975

8872/8/2 The Charlie Chaplin Show: slides 1975

8872/8/3 Bloomers: slides 1975

8872/8/4 Dr Klaws: slides 1977

8872/8/5 Babes in the Wood: slides Dec 1977- Feb 1978

8872/8/6 The Knave of Hearts: slides 1978-1979

8872/8/7 The Last Straw Show: slides 1979

8872/8/8 Simple Simon: slides 1981

8872/8/9 Gussett's Illuminating Histories: slides 1983

8872/8/10 The Black Quarter: Slides 1984

8872/8/11 Possession: slides 1995

8872/8/12 Magic Sky, Magic Earth: slides 1999