The Thwarting Of Baron Bolligrew By Robert Bolt

(18th - 20th February 2010)

Who are Stage One?

StageOne is a Christian drama group. StageOne was formed in 2004, following a series of theatrical productions at different churches across Folkestone and a desire to bring these common skills to one focal point. StageOne is run as a co-operative.

Director: John Simpson

Synopsis

This is the story of one knight and his quest for just and noble causes. Sir Oblong Fitz Oblong is a dashing hero with a soft side for animals and creatures.

On return from dragon hunting, the knights of the dukedom assemble in the great hall and present their tophies of dragon tails to the Duke. After a conference the duke and the knights plan out the new year of activities and as there is nothing for the knights to do.

There is one problem however, Sir Oblong does not agree with the program being outlined. According to the knights charter, all must agree. And while Sir Oblong is away from the hall for a moment, the knights and Duke draft a scheme to have Sir Oblong go away on a mission, so the charter can be retified.

Sir Oblong is sent to the Bolligrew Isles, home of a large red eyed dragon. Upon his arrival Sir Oblong uncovers corruption from the top of the authorties, the Baron, backed up by a idiot thug, Squire Blackheart, and the sinister Dr (Innocent) Moloch who plans to do Sir oblong in.

Sir Oblong sets to work immediately and unities the locals, fights Squire Blackheart, helps a painted egg maker, and tries to reform a insecure magpie called Micheal. The dragon is slain by everyone and the Baron finds a new hobby and sets of leaving the Bolligrew Isles with his idiot Squire Blackheart in tow. Sir Oblong is made Baron of the Bolligrew Isles.