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    MURDEROUS MONARCHIES

    Prostitutes Marry In May

    Written and performed by Miriam Cooper | Direction Jonathan Kemp

    ELIZABETH I & MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS.

    Journey with the cousins who called themselves SISTER QUEENS.

    It is a tale that has ignited the imagination for centuries. Was the death of one the only answer?


    Book your tickets to see it this June - July

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    Come this way

    Widow Wink and Assistant Surgeon George Bass take audiences on a hilariously gruesome journey back in time, to discover the best ways to treat those terrible illnesses. 


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    Meet the Company

    Bruce Mason, DesignerRandy Bradley, Developer
    Founder

    Aidan Dooley

    Founder

    Miriam Cooper

    Hello! 
    We are Play on Words,
    a theatre company based in South East, England, UK.

     

     

    Play On Words Theatre Company is an Independent
    Theatre Company providing full Touring Theatre Productions & Educational Workshops for Schools and Colleges.
    With over 3 decades of experience, see our internationally toured performances, or if you are a young person, step into the creative world of the theatre in our youth theatre or our workshop events.

     

     

    Play On Words Theatre

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    Based in Medway, Kent, explore live theater with actors & writers who've made their mark worldwide.

    Play On Words theatre have been around for a while, having established in the 1990’s. We have a large back catalogue of productions which we revive and develop for our expanding audience, reaching across the UK, & Ireland, Australia and even Antarctica! We are passionate to celebrate theatre and performance in education to transport you back in time or in an enchanting new realm. Adventure with us as we explore the limitless possibilities of storytelling.

    From the epic award winning Tom Crean Show, unparalleled performances of historical women, such as Aphra Behn and Mary Queen of Scotts, to enchanting immersive Christmas productions for early years theatre. 

     
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    Join our Youth Theatre to learn from experienced professionals, make new friends, and develop valuable skills in a fun, creative afterschool club, with opportunites to perform as a real theatre company. Book a free taster, and be part of unforgettable performances! 
    For ages 8 to 18,
    Wednesday's at Chatham Library and Community Hub, Medway, UK, ME4 4TX.

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    Between international tours, lecturing, performances and writing, Where to find us:

    2024

    Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer

    UK & Alaska Title, Exploring Antarctica: Heroic tales of Shackleton, Crean & Scott.
    Aidan performs his critically acclaimed solo show this Summer; Touring in Alaska (Curnard Cruiseline), Canada, UK and Ireland. 
    tour dates
    2024-2025

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    Canterbury Christ Church Uni

    Both Miriam and Aidan lecture and stage performances with th Performing Arts Students of  CCCU. Bi-annually staging Shakespeare on the Pond. More on our socials.
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    2024

    Feb-March

    National Theatre

    Miriam has performed multiple roles at the National Theatre (London) in Dear Octopus by Dodie Smith. 
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    Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer

    See the award winning solo Performance of Tom Crean

    Written and performed by Aidan Dooley. Follow our socials @tomcreanshow and visit the show's official website HERE

    (UK Title: Discovering Antarctica: Heroic Tales of Shackleton, Crean & Scott)