The Barony Players

Community theatre in Bo'ness

The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter

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28th and 29th January 2022 at 7:30pm

Hitmen, Ben and Gus have a job to do. But as they await instructions in a derelict building, they start to receive strange messages via a dumb waiter…The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter might be considered the best of Harold Pinter’s early plays.

“Small but perfectly formed”


It combines the classic characteristics of early Pinter – a paucity of information and an atmosphere of menace, working-class small-talk in a claustrophobic setting.

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Audience Reviews

“Absolutely brilliant play. We loved it.”

“Loved it – excellent play”

Cast List

Directed by Sandy Queenan and John Knox

BenSandy Queenan
GusJohn Knox

Production Team

DirectorSandy Queenan & John KnoxLighting & SoundDuncan Waterston, Martha Rowe and Anie Knox
Stage ManagerLisa BainFront of House ManagerSheena Keeble

The Steamie by Tony Roper

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25th – 27th November 2021

Our first productions following Covid pandemic was a collection of short plays and rehearsed readings to encourage our audiences back into the theatre.

We were delighted to get the rights to perform The Steamie by Tony Roper as a rehearsed reading.

A NIGHT IN THE LIFE AT A 1950’S COMMUNAL LAUNDRY, SHOWING HOW LIFE WAS LIKE FOR WORKING CLASS GLASGOW WOMEN.Return to Hogmany 1957 when a feisty group of Glasgow women; Mrs Culfeathers, Dolly, Doreen and the irrepressible Magrit, all meet at The Steamie to do the traditional family wash before the New Year. At the Steamie the washing is always easier to do when the women shared their laughter and sorrow and a scandalous supply of gossip.

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Cast List

Directed by Wendy Turner

DollyClaire Withnell
MagritMoira Davies
DoreenLauren Scott
Mrs CulfeathersSteph Ferguson
AndyJamie Wright

Production Team

DirectorWendy TurnerLighting & SoundDuncan Waterston, John Knox & Martha Rowe
Stage ManagerLisa Bain & Annie KnoxFront of House ManagerSheena Keeble
ProgrammeSandra BainPoster DesignHarry Knox

12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose

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Reginald Rose adapted for stage by Sherman L Sergel

19th – 20th November 2021

Our first productions following Covid pandemic was a collection of short plays and rehearsed readings to encourage our audiences back into the theatre.

We were delighted to get the rights to perform 12 Angry Men as a rehearsed reading.

Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate. A guilty verdict means death for the accused, an inner-city boy. As the 12 men try to reach a unanimous decision, one juror casts doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues and conflicts rise to the surface and threatens to derail the delicate process that will decide the boy’s fate.

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Audience Reviews

“Great performance tonight. Thoroughly enjoyed being back at a Barony show. Well done everyone.” 

“Congratulations to everyone on tonight’s play. A powerful performance full of intense emotions. Well done to you all.”  

“Loved the performance tonight! It was a great way to come back to your wonderful theatre. Such excitement from everyone and a great job by the men! Thanks to everyone” 

Cast List

Directed by Wendy Turner

ForemanTom Keeble
Juror #2Andrew Mackie
Juror #3 Wullie Cunningham
Juror #4Craig W Lowe
Juror #5Daniel Todd
Juror #6Sandy Queenan
Juror #7Roddy Bain
Juror #8Les Fulton
Juror #9Garry Withnell
Juror #10John Knox
Juror #11David Todd
Juror #12Ian Stewart

Production Team

DirectorWendy TurnerLighting & SoundDuncan Waterston & Janna Phillip
Assistant DirectorLauren ScottFront of House ManagerSheena Keeble
Stage ManagerLisa BainPoster DesignHarry Knox

Treasury of Theatre

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4th – 6th November 2021

Our first productions following Covid pandemic was a collection of short plays and rehearsed readings to encourage our audiences back into the theatre.

Poster Design by Harry Knox

Fit by Ian Stewart
Directed by Ian Stewart
Performed by Helen Whyte

The Good Father by Christian O’Reilly
Directed by Betty Millar
Performed by Tom Keeble

An Apple for Newton by Ray Lawrence
Directed by Betty Millar
Performed by Janna Phillip

Excerpt from The Shawshank Redemption
Directed by Serena Jones
Performed by Garry Withnell

The Last Statement of Randolph Carter by Craig Lowe
Directed by Craig Lowe
Performed by John Knox, Sandy Queenan, Ian Stewart

Lady of Letters by Alan Bennett
Directed by Sue Spencer
Performed by Sue Spencer

Fix It by Janna Phillip
Directed by Janna Phillip
Performed by Janna Phillip & Garry Withnell

The Outside Dog by Alan Bennett
Directed by Betty Millar
Performed by Liny Mullins

Ceilings by Leonard Morley
Directed by Judy Barker
Performed by Judy Barker

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COVID-19 Update

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Theatre closure

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread throughout the communities where we live and work, in order to continue to help protect the health and safety of our members, volunteers and audiences we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close The Barony Theatre and stop all rehearsals, our Youth Theatre, the Barony Film Society and any other external bookings for the foreseeable future.

We were very much looking forward to bringing you the hilarious stage production of Whisky Galore in May, but in line with theatres across the country, we have now made the decision to postpone this production until May 2021.

We will continue to monitor the guidance from the Scottish Government and will re-open as soon as it is safe to do so.

If you have any questions then please contact us on info@thebaronyplayers.co.uk

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