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The Fosdyke Saga

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  6w, 10m

Alan Plater, Bill Tidy

Anyone familiar with the cartoon characters of Bill Tidy's 'Fosdyke Saga' from the Daily Mirror will know these loveable characters.

The Fosdyke Saga

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    6w, 10m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior

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Summary
Anyone familiar with the cartoon characters of Bill Tidy's 'Fosdyke Saga' from the Daily Mirror will know these loveable characters. The time is 1902 and the Fosdyke tripe business is failing, so they decide to move to greener pastures in Manchester - the land of meat pies and perhaps fortune? We follow their progress through to the First World War.
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  • Time Period 1910s / WWI, 1900-1910
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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  • Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
  • Mandatory Music/Media Fee: £37 per performance

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Alan Plater

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Bill Tidy

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