2012 'Allo 'Allo
Spring Play 'Allo 'Allo Time is getting close to when we bring alive those well-loved characters from the Cafe Rene in Nazi-occupied French town of Nouvion. Plans are already starting to come together and we are now on the look-out for uniforms (German, Italian, Police Officer etc) for the various characters, so if you have any knowledge of where some might be begged, borrowed or stolen from, we will get our 'Michelle of the Resistance' (aka Mary) to organise her girls on a reconnaissance trip to procure them. I know some of you are thinking you might come out of those shady corners of the 'I don't act anymore' club - and I am hoping to see many of you - there will be the read-through and auditions straight after the pantomime's conclusion. Apart from Rene, all the parts are nice sizes and great fun! There is also a need for a few extra non-speaking parts and a pianist to play on stage. Remember - there are parts for actors of all ages! Please get in touch with me at any time if you wish to become involved in roles off the stage too - there are plenty of things to be done even before we get rehearsing.
Sarah O'Connor
sarah at bespokebronzes.co.uk
2012 Diamond Jubilee
Pat Smith and Annette Dennis are interested in putting a show together for next September to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Happenings in the 1950s would be the theme. Anyone who had suggestions please contact Pat or Annette.
‘Allo ‘Allo
Sara O’Connor will be directing this popular comedy, probably the last two weeks of May 2012
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs written in 2008 by Limelight Scripts. Our performance will be directed by Heather Prouse, assisted by Mary Osborne. There are 6 male and 5 female parts plus the Seven Dwarfs. There are seven scenes in the first act and six full sets in the second, with 18 songs in the show inc. song sheet. This is a traditional story - although the Magic Mirror was a "talking booth". Mike Wonnacott had agreed to be Musical Director, Malcolm Withall would undertake stage manager, Fred and Rose were happy for help with scenery. A couple of the scenes in the last panto could easily be adapted for this show. Geraldine Gifford would do props with a friend. She had met with Mary Barfett who had agreed to get her team together to sort the costumes. Lighting had been discussed with Ron and would be progressed with the usual team. Adverts will appear website/newspapers and to schools appealing for people to join prior to commencement of panto readings. We are looking for 13 plus year olds - please note height restrictions apply to some roles! Young or older, we would really like a mixture. Ideally suitable people should be identified and join HATS before rehearsals start.
2012 DInner/Dance
Hats Dinner Dance is 25th February 2012 in the Memorial Hall. Tickets (to include dinner and disco by Emma) cost £16, will be available from the theatre whenever it is open during the pantomime or from a member of the Fund Raising Committee (Heather 01409 253131) or Pat (01409 253522) and, of course, Charles Jeffrey-Hudson. All members and their partners / family are most welcome. Every young member attending must be in charge of at least one adult! Bring your parents along to meet us and have some fun!
