Occupational Hazards
by Clive Lawrence, written with Huntingdon Drama Club in mind
Director Michael Black
Contact me at michael.black@btinternet.com
or 01480 454486.
The play is a satirical comedy poking fun at the way that news is carefully
managed. On the way, we come across the worship of money, trendy vicars, the
evangelical wing of the Church of England, homophobia, the caring, box-ticking
but ineffectual police, loudmouth PR consultants, rent-a-crowd protesters, and
bishops who see the church as a company with themselves as CEO.
Gould is about to become part-time chaplain to his brother’s City finance
company, and his church is occupied by the Peaceful Protest Alliance. The CofE’s
PR consultant, Julia, is sent to make sure a positive spin is put on the news.
NODA Review
Performance dates
21-23 March 2013
Cast
 | Bill Gould, the vicar of Hawk’s End: Ronald Stevenson |
 | Beth, his wife: Jane Crittenden |
 | P.C. Philippa Davies: Christine Marriott |
 | P.C. Armstrong: Guy Makey |
 | Major Daniels, church warden: Tony Burrin |
 | Margery Fish, church warden: Ann Monk |
 | Julia Styles, crisis management specialist: Kelly Mason |
 | Tim Gould, Bill’s brother: Bob Pugh |
 | Rosa, a demonstrator: Jeanette Brown |
 | The Bishop: Phil Green |