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A Corner for Dreams

Date Written: 14th March 1959

Synopsis:

Billy is trapped, hemmed in on all sides he wants to escape his dull existence and become an actor. Appearing in local amateur productions he meets up with Garry, a professional who has a five week contract in Halston. Rene, Billy's mother is suspicious of Garry's intentions. With her small town mentality and local gossip, about Malcolm, recently returned from London who is openly gay and camp, she worries that Billy will go the way of the wild, and is determined to break up their friendship.

First Produced: February 16th 1971 Theatre: Connaught Theatre, Worthing