A Ghost of a Chance - a new play by Nick Hennegan - won a prestigious Guinness Award through the Royal National Theatre and was first presented at the Billesely Pub in Birmingham in 1997.
It starred Paul Henry (perhaps always best known for playing 'Benny' in the original Crossroads) 12 year old Justyn Luke Towler and a disembodied 'voice' provided by non other than our own John Slater. Music was by Robb Williams and it was directed by John Adams.
Nick
kept a production diary. An unedited stream of consciousness, from the
first idea of the play right through to the opening night. It covers
five months of Maverick theatre life; dole and disappointments, late
nights and lager, finding his 'inner child' and various ramblings and
reminisces.
"It often made me laugh out loud. And occasionally made me weep!" Maverick reader.
One of the favourite Maverick Company recordings, if you've seen a production over the last few years, you will probably have heard this as 'house' music - the music playing before the production starts. So many people have asked about it - and where they can buy it from - we tracked down some copies to sell on to you. Enjoy!
Buy here - only £14.99including postage and packing
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Black short sleeved 100% cotton T-shirt Celebrating the Maverick's Theatre Company's winning a Guiness Award for Pub Theatre, judged by the Royal National Theatre. Sizes available XL. Others will be available soon. Please Contact us with your size request. Thanks.
Detail of logos - Maverick Theatre Company and Guinness Awards for Pub Theatre