Thursday 13th to Saturday 22nd November 2025
Directed by Roger Niven, Lucy Flanney & Laura Sheppard
Ace girl reporter Pearl and faithful photographer sidekick Ginger chase scoops across wartime England, catching a jewel thief and unmasking a German spy, all by exploiting the age-old virtues of aristocratic superiority, schoolgirl honour and the sacred rules of cricket! A treat for fans of Ripping Yarns and Daisy Pulls It Off, this sparkling comedy is presented by Bench Theatre as a vintage radio production.
This play was staged at The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre (formerly Havant Arts Centre), East Street Havant - Bench Theatre's home since 1977.
| Pearl | Kate Burrows |
| Jerry | Bernie Lomas |
| Ginger | Jeff Bone |
| Mabel | Tasmin Halford |
| Lady Osborne | Laura Sheppard |
| Miss Strang | Roger Niven |
| Second Judge, First School Mistress, Third Society Lady | Emma Parkin |
| Miss Annersley, First Society Lady | Sally Hartley |
| Hilda, Second Society Lady, Second School Mistress, Mrs Miniver | Elly Willats |
| Bert, Parker, Winston Churchill, School Girl, Old Lag | Alan Welton |
| Mr Ballard, First Judge, Paper Seller, School Girl, Old Lag, Guard, Home Guard, Captain | Pete Woodward |
| Mellors, Old Lag, Homeguard, Reverend Peabody | Jaspar Utley |
| John, Homeguard, School Girl | Gilbert Downs |
| Directors | Roger Niven, Lucy Flanney & Laura Sheppard |
| Producer | Jeff Bone |
| Lighting Design | Thomas Hall |
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| Programme Editor | Derek Callam |
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