August 1971. The Appleyards have been ensconced at Hurstmere Grange in the wilds of Sussex, to record the follow-up album to their well-received debut. Tonight they will reveal to the world the new album’s title, some of the new songs, and announce where their next tour will be.
But has anyone seen the drummer?
Cast
The Appleyards
- Lucy – lead singer
- Joanna – bass guitarist and vocals
- Samuel – lead guitar
- Charles – keyboards and vocals
- Kurt – drums and percussion
Others
- Sidney – The Appleyards’ manager
- Terry – Threedust Records representative
- Alex – music producer
- Lee – FolkRock magazine photojournalist
That Difficult Second Album was produced by Kevin Jacklin and featured lyrics by Theo Clarke with original songs by Heidi Kaye, Tym Norris, Mike Snowden and backing vocals by Steve Hatherley. A game for 8 players.
Basic information
• Number of players: 8 (gender neutral)
• Setting: A large converted farmhouse with music studio in August 1971
• Time to run: 4 hours (including setup and debrief)
• Space Requirements: Large room