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In the local park a robbery has occurred and a shot has been fired. Most people are so self absorbed they hear an see nothing. If a blind lady can deal with the demented woman sitting next to her and get the attention of Constable Con Constable Junior maybe the thief can be apprehended.

Richard is reluctantly admitted to a locked psychiatric ward. The regimentation of the system proves difficult. But, it all gets worse as his situation deteriorates markedly when he is on the receiving end of harsh treatment from Eddy, one of the nurses. Richard finds support from another staff member (Theresa) after it is found his poor care is neither an accident nor a random event.

The tortured wife of a violent and often drunk husband has decided to commit suicide together with her terminally ill partner. Or at least this is how it appears to begin with. As both husband and wife prepare a video to explain their actions to their family the difficulties of their life together are graphically displayed. A devious plan is soon revealed but unfortunately things start to go horribly wrong.

A look at the difficulties of a marriage from start to finish through the eyes of angels. The two angels re-visit various crucial times through the married years and try to unravel the motives and issues, particularly those of the husband, Peter.

Martin, a down and out hobo, meets a mysterious stranger in an alleyway. The stranger knows more about Martin’s unfortunate life than seems possible. Two youths taunt then attack Martin, but he is mysteriously granted another chance at life as he and one of the youths share a common bond. Is the Stranger the architect of fate and fortune?

This play takes a satirical look at some of the tactics employed, the issues faced and the struggle of the candidates during an election campaign. The two candidates (Morgan and Denise) meet each other, some of their constituents and a media representative, in a suburban park. There is a tussle to gain the upper hand – however both candidates have their own difficulties in managing the issues and getting their point across. The media representative (Dawn) is of little assistance in reflecting a balanced view and is preoccupied with her own personal issues.
Ultimately the audience become the voters and decide who wins the seat.

NOTE: While this is a fictional account, this play has in part, been inspired by, and loosely based on actual events.

Helen and Cynthia support the “Reds”. Liam and Keith are “Green” supporters. The play follows the antics of the group as they tease, annoy, befriend and manipulate each other. The football game seems to be keeping tally as they go. The drink vendor, who seems to have a secret connection with Cynthia, is contributing to an upsetting day for Keith.

At the laboratory the Professor’s routine is upset when Eve doesn’t show up on time for work. Meanwhile, Gerald assists the Professor with his research. It is from his studies with Gerald that the Professor has been able to develop a vaccine that will provide immunity to the deadly virus that is currently sweeping the country.
Eve eventually presents for work with her boyfriend Adam. Problems arise when it is revealed that Adam and Eve left the security of the compound the previous evening and returned with positive test results to the highly infectious virus. The vaccine is still in the research phase and the possible side effects are unclear, but Adam and Eve are infected and now the lab is also contaminated.