Upcoming Production:
The Three Musketeers
by John Nicholson and Le Navet Bete
An Outdoor Production
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
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Performances
Friday 27th & Saturday 28th August at 7pm Saturday 28th August at 2.30 pm Triangle Field, Priory Road, Hungerford Suitable for ages 12+ Please dress appropriately as the show will go ahead no matter the weather. About the Show The play has a cast of 2m 2f and is a riotous adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel. It is a funny high energy play. Swashbuckling and rollicking adventure guaranteed - convincing French accents, not so much. |
New Era- 'Lloyd George Knew my Father'
New Era are staging 'Lloyd George Knew my Father' this November.
They are looking for a young man to play the role of Simon. Please see the synopsis and character description below:
Lloyd George Knew My Father
This is a two act play which takes place in the drawing room of a grand country mansion which has been in the Boothroyd family for centuries. It is purported that Charles 1 had breakfast there before the battle of Edge Hill. Although the house is grand, the room should be homely and ‘lived in’. I picture comfortable chintz sofas/chairs, good solid furniture – possibly restoration type, standard lamps, etc. A baby grand piano would be wonderful, as would solid oak panelling (dream on!).
A new bypass is planned which cuts through the Boothroyd land. Lady Boothroyd has taken exception to this and plans to ‘do herself in’ as soon as the ‘first sod is turned’. There is much comedy in the play, mainly caused by misunderstandings, but it is by no means a farce. It does have some serious and rather poignant moments. There are undercurrents concerning Lord and Lady Boothroyd’s rather pompous MP son whose main concern is bad publicity and the loss of his seat (where have we heard this before?) He has a wife and daughter.
I am setting the play in the early 1970s, as there is mention of William and Sheila having been together for 50 years – married in 1922. There is great scope for costumes – flared trousers, waistcoats, mini skirts, pinafore dresses, ponchos, denim, etc.
There are eight characters in the play. The family consists of two ‘oldies’, two middle aged and one younger one, plus her boyfriend. We also have a butler and the local vicar. The ages can range from early 20s up to 70s plus, so great opportunities for a good mix of ages.
Simon Green is Sally’s boyfriend, perhaps mid 20s or thereabouts. He is a journalist and hopes to marry Sally. He is the one who lets the cat out of the bag and causes ructions in the family.
If interested in this role, please contact Marie Jacobs: maj-one@jacobsm.myzen.co.uk
They are looking for a young man to play the role of Simon. Please see the synopsis and character description below:
Lloyd George Knew My Father
This is a two act play which takes place in the drawing room of a grand country mansion which has been in the Boothroyd family for centuries. It is purported that Charles 1 had breakfast there before the battle of Edge Hill. Although the house is grand, the room should be homely and ‘lived in’. I picture comfortable chintz sofas/chairs, good solid furniture – possibly restoration type, standard lamps, etc. A baby grand piano would be wonderful, as would solid oak panelling (dream on!).
A new bypass is planned which cuts through the Boothroyd land. Lady Boothroyd has taken exception to this and plans to ‘do herself in’ as soon as the ‘first sod is turned’. There is much comedy in the play, mainly caused by misunderstandings, but it is by no means a farce. It does have some serious and rather poignant moments. There are undercurrents concerning Lord and Lady Boothroyd’s rather pompous MP son whose main concern is bad publicity and the loss of his seat (where have we heard this before?) He has a wife and daughter.
I am setting the play in the early 1970s, as there is mention of William and Sheila having been together for 50 years – married in 1922. There is great scope for costumes – flared trousers, waistcoats, mini skirts, pinafore dresses, ponchos, denim, etc.
There are eight characters in the play. The family consists of two ‘oldies’, two middle aged and one younger one, plus her boyfriend. We also have a butler and the local vicar. The ages can range from early 20s up to 70s plus, so great opportunities for a good mix of ages.
Simon Green is Sally’s boyfriend, perhaps mid 20s or thereabouts. He is a journalist and hopes to marry Sally. He is the one who lets the cat out of the bag and causes ructions in the family.
If interested in this role, please contact Marie Jacobs: maj-one@jacobsm.myzen.co.uk
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Town Show 2020
Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
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Charity of the Year 2019
We are proud to share that we raised £500 for our charity of the Year:
Young People and Children First
Their mission is 'preventing disadvantaged children and young people being homeless. Providing them with life's building blocks and resources, enabling them to become happy, confident and successful adults'
Patsy and John, founders of Young People and Children First, said: 'This is a fantastic amount of money for our small charity that does Big things for Local young people. We not only change lives but in some cases we save lives as well, as we do sometimes take a young person who is sleeping rough. But we got much, much more than £500 from being seen at your events. '
From talking to the cast and audience members and handing out flyers at our shows, they also received additional money from anonymous donors and a trust, offers of volunteers, further support from a local business who donated money and household items for their charity houses as well as offers of sessional work for their young people.
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped spread the word about Young People and Children First. We have been proud to support this fantastic charity throughout the year.
More information about Young People and Children First and ways to support them, can be found on their website: https://www.youngpeopleandchildrenfirst.org.uk/
Young People and Children First
Their mission is 'preventing disadvantaged children and young people being homeless. Providing them with life's building blocks and resources, enabling them to become happy, confident and successful adults'
Patsy and John, founders of Young People and Children First, said: 'This is a fantastic amount of money for our small charity that does Big things for Local young people. We not only change lives but in some cases we save lives as well, as we do sometimes take a young person who is sleeping rough. But we got much, much more than £500 from being seen at your events. '
From talking to the cast and audience members and handing out flyers at our shows, they also received additional money from anonymous donors and a trust, offers of volunteers, further support from a local business who donated money and household items for their charity houses as well as offers of sessional work for their young people.
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped spread the word about Young People and Children First. We have been proud to support this fantastic charity throughout the year.
More information about Young People and Children First and ways to support them, can be found on their website: https://www.youngpeopleandchildrenfirst.org.uk/
NODA Success!
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Last weekend we were thrilled to be presented a Flame award by NODA (National Operatic & Dramatic Association) during their London district award ceremony.
Flame awards are presented for 'inspirational contribution to the pursuit of excellence in live theatre' |
