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American Century by Murphy Guyer and Bus Stop Blues by Kyle Mercer

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The UK Premiere of American Century by Murphy Guyer and the World Premiere of Bus Stop Blues by Kyle Mercer
6 Feb - 3 Mar 2001
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Two plays, American Century and Bus Stop Blues, explore themes of family, future revelations, and guidance at a bus stop through unique narratives and characters.

About The Play

About The Play

“Both plays are more evidence of this theatre’s exciting repertoire.” Andrew Aldridge, Time Out

American Century by Murphy Guyer

A married couple blissfully reuinted after the end of World War Two are interrupted in the act of procreation by the son they are actually making. He is back from the future and his careless revelations about their future family life are horrifying for them and hilarious for us.

Cast: Chris Carey. Natalie Jones. Darren Morgan

Bus Stop Blues by Kyle Mercer

A story of a young man desperately in need of some direction in his life. He finds himself inexplicably detained at a bus stop by an elderly woman who claims to possess the knowledge of the secret of longevity.

Cast: Tom Evans. Pamela Mandell.

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Cast

Crew

Director

David Pain

Producer

My Dog Graham Productions

Design

Maki Anzai

Lighting

Bodil Anshus