Skirmishes

Skirmishes, by British playwright Catherine Hayes (1949-*). A realistic play dealing with the bitter emotions of two sisters while their mother lies dying, after being bedridden for a period of time. Although realistic, the play has its moments of absurd humour which emphasise the sad situation of the three women. Published by Faber and Faber, 1982 and Dramatists Play Service, 1983.

Catherine Hayes [1] She was awarded the 1982 London Critics' Circle Theatre Awards (Drama Theatre Awards) for Most Promising Playwright of 1981 for

Performed by students of the Technikon Natal at the National Arts Festival, 1984, directed by Patricia Rapson, stage manager Helen Barton, lighting Janet Wilson. The cast: Christobel d'Orthez, Julia Faddy, Jenny Parton.

Directed by Lucille Gillwald starring Sandra Prinsloo, Lorna Cowell, Mary Dreyer, Market Theatre (year?).

Sources

National Arts Festival programme, 1984.

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