Legless Productions Plays and Events for the World Wide Stage LEGLESS PRODUCTIONS Plays and Events for A World Wide Stage Past Productions Hello I`m Johnny Cash The Billie Holiday Story      Written by Brian Langtry and Len                       Holden Written in 2005 by friends and colleagues this  work details the story of the tragic yet vibrant jazz  icon from her first step into the world of music at  the age of 13 through to her sad and ultimely  passing in 1959.    The show was toured by  `Theatre-Productions` in  2005 starring London based actress `Yah` in the  title role and again in 2006 where Billie was  played by Rain Prior the accomplished American  jazz singer/actress and daughter of comedian  Richard Prior. Louis Emerick once of Brookside   played Lester `Prez` Young. Using film as  narration, a live 5 piece band and a cast of 9 this  sometime harrowing, often uplifting and engaging  story pulls no punches in its exploration of the ups  and downs of this fascinating story. The piece is now available again and seeking  new producers.    Hello I`m Johnny Cash Written by Brian Langtry This biop of the Man in Black was toured by  `Legless Productions` in 2006/7 relating the story  and songs from the days of Sun records through the  lean years of the mid `70`s and `80`s to his  rebirththrough collaborations with Hip Hop producer  Rick Rubin. Cash was a unique, opinionated,  tormented, deeply religious and a supremely  talented singer songwriter. A strong supporter of  minority rights particularly those concerning native  Americans, the working man and those within the  prison population to whom he was ever generous in  both financial and practical support terms. Never  afraid to tackle issues, political and conglomerate,  that others would shrink from he seemed inevitably  to be in conflict with one official body or another  throughout his lifetime. His undoubted savior was the woman he met early  on in his career proclaimimg at that juncture, that he  would one day marry her- this although she was  already married! Of course this lady was the lovely  and immensely talented June Carter, singer,  entertainer and member of country music royalty  “The Carter family”. There is no doubt that June  saved Cash from his  powerful self destructive  influences on many, many occasions and, left  without her guidance, love and devotion after her  death, Cash soon succumbed to the other side. “Hello I`m Johnny Cash” is either performed as a  small cast show for three actors or as a more  expansive piece for 8 actors and band and is  currently available for production interest.  The Five Year Itch Written by Steve Black  “ A Girl called Dusty “ Written by Brian Langtry Building upon Brian langtry and Steve Andrew`s  small scale award winning play “The Middle of  Nowhere” this piece covers the story of the `white  queen of soul` from her early successes with brother  Dion in The Springfields through to her later revival  via 1990`s electro pop.  In between the highs of becoming the biggest selling  female solo artist of the time, the critical acclaim of  the album `Dusty in Memphis` and the re-emergent  collaboration with The Pet Shop Boys, Dusty  plummeted troughs of deep despair, desperate bouts of promiscuity, drink and drug dependency, financial  chaos, unresolved psychological traumas,  insecurities of sexual identity and a seemingly  unending inability to find the kind of loving  relationship which she so desperately desired. She was strong yet vulnerable, loving yet  demanding, confident yet insecure. She was the  indisputable incarnation of sixties pop. A music biog which enshrines, in addition to 18  iconic Dusty songs, a variety of music and settings  from the era in which the world changed forever- The  Swinging Blue Jeans, Ready Steady Go, martha  Reeves and the Vandellas, Buddy Rich, The pet  Shop Boys. Changing times make for lavish  costuming, dance and set design. Running Time: 1 Hour 50 Minutes Cast: 9 actor musicians Film sequences Clara Written by Steve Andrews and Brian Langtry IIt is several years before Marilyn`s untimely  death. Her stardom has reached almost chaotic  heights and her own insecurities have forced her  to flee to a quiet hotel where, under a  pseudonym, she checks in to escape the  demands put on her by the public, the industry,  friends and lovers.  In the hotel room she meets a stranger and  begins to talk about her childhood and her life.  This play reveals a side of Marilyn not usually  seen.   Act 2 fast forwrds in time to when the two meet  again in the same cheap motel room.Much has  happened in the intervening years and lives and  emotions are on the verge of unravelling with  ominously dark clouds lurking on the horizon.  This compelling two handed play by Steve Black  provides an engrossing glimpse into the lives and  relationships of a great American icon. It was  originally premiered at the Kings Head Theatre,  Islington. It was directed by the renowned actor  Jonathan Hyde and produced by  LeglessProductions.  The Middle of Nowhere by Steve Andrews and Brian Langtry The story of Dusty Springfield, exhilerating, sad,  moving, at times funny and exhausting. Dusty left  behind her a rich musical heritage which has  effortlessly survived the passage of time, fad and  fashion. “The Middle of Nowhere” although featuring all of her  famous songs, is much more than simply an evening  of unforgetteable   music charting her life  from the first days   of the Lana Sisters  through the   turbulent  seventies and   revival in the  eighties to her   struggles with  failing health in her   latter years. An  uplifting and life   affirming story tinged  with saddness,   humour and the often  superficial vitality of a   troubled lost soul. The story is told jointly by Dusty and Ronny; a failed  show-biz reporter, who after a single chance meeting  with her and became captivated and obsessed and  whose frustrated life in so many ways mirrors that of  Dusty`s. “The Middle of Nowhere” was judged the best  musical on its premiere at the Buxton Fringe Festival  and is now offered to theatres as a self-contained  show suitable for audiences of all ages. Teenager Danny is a playstation afficionado. One  evening he is drawn into and through the screen of  his PC to enter the virtual world of his heroine Clara  and her peaceful people “ The Packs”. The  welcoming celebrations turn to anguish as Clara is  captured by the ferocious Cybermets and  imprisoned by Queen Virelia the ruler of Cyber City.  Danny sets off to rescue accompanied by a  reluctant and nervous group of “Packs”. Ultimely  the rescue is accomplished and, after several  perilous encounters, Clara, Danny and his  accomplices return to their joyful home.  Will Danny stay in the digital world of his heroine or  return to his `real world`? Did all this happen or was  it just a dream. Clara is a fast moving musical with elements of  drama, dance, comedy and pantomine, perhaps  best described as `Wizard of Oz meets Gease`.  The music is modern and the work offers enormous  scope for characterisation, sets and a great night  for audiences 5 to 95.  Clara is a musical play for 6 men and 4 women (  some possible interchange available in dancing and  chorus arrangements).  The running time is 2 hours.