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Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford.View full profile Eleanor has an ...

M&D Playhouse announces auditions for the first show of the 2026 season, “Spider’s Web,” by Agatha Christie. Auditions are being held Friday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m., with ...