"Is There anybody There?" by Anne Knight.
April 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th 2010
We have some rehearsal pics here and also some that were taken (quite legally) during the show.
After a slightly shaky start, the show improved with each performance and delighted the ever growing audience.
We begin with Maud, centre-stage. recovering from a dead faint - or is she actually just dead? As family and friends arrive to comfort her daughter, the story unfolds to an explosive ending.
Once again, a thoroughly enjoyable time was had by cast and crew, not to mention our lovely audiences.
"Harvey," by Mary Chase
Nov. 13th & 14th 2009
Here are some of the photos taken during our rehearsals.
Harvey
I suppose we should have known better - "Friday 13th holds no fears for us - it will be third time lucky if anything," we thought. "First the Macbeth play, when Sheila broke her wrist - twice, then the Summer Spectacular, that had to give in to swine 'flu - what else could happen? No we'll be fine" we said...
However, on Friday, 13th November, one of our main men succumbed to an unpleasant tummy virus, so here we go again. Our director, Cliff, valiantly offered to do the part - along with his own character in the play, but appearing on stage as two people finally had him so confused, that he didn't know where or who he was! - But the audience loved it. Then on Saturday, Glenna who had only a cameo role at the beginning of the play was persuaded to take over. So, putting on trousers and as deep a voice as she could muster, she read the part of Dr. Sanderson. Apart from all this Robert Watson again demonstrated what a fine actor he is in the lead role, which James Stewart played in the film. Ann Knott proved yet again what a great comedy actress she is. The rest of the cast, that is Anne Baker, Glenna Betteridge, Lizzie Coldicott, Julie Stirling, John Fulwood, Ashleigh Fox, Avril Kelsey, Jude Crompton and Ellam Fox, thoroughly enjoyed doing this really very different play. Our back stage team of Yvonne Fowler, Sue Hipwell, Ray Walker, Mike Nock, Brian Williams and Dinah Linge were on the ball as always. And yet again, both audience and actors had a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting experience.
Mablethorpe Project for New Hall to replace George Street Hall.
September 5th & 6th 2009 - we were invited to take part in a concert to raise funds for the above. We did our comedy routine "If I were not upon the Stage," which went down so well, we were given a trophy! Great fun for all involved.
Let's Celebrate Sutton IV
As promised, we joined in the celebrations at Meridale Hall on 14th March, 2009. The hall was filled with colourful and interesting displays from all the many different groups in Sutton on Sea. All credit due to John Monk who organised the event. The evening's entertainment was excellent, with offerings from all age groups keeping a packed hall well and truly entertained. Our own contributions went down really well, with an inspired "Mamma Mia," drawing great applause for Yvonne, Sue, Glenna, Robert, Anne, Liz, Vera and Sheila. But our rendition of "If I were not upon the Stage," with Ray, Glenna, Cliff, Anne, Robert, Sheila, Greg and Marie on the piano just brought the house down. The applause was so good that we were called back to take an extra curtain call! On the whole, a really worthwhile day's work!
Diamond Jubilee Party
Our Jubilee Party on June 7th, 2008 was a great success, with many of our members, past and present coming along to join in the fun. After an intriguing Murder / Mystery play, which some of the audience, but not all, managed to solve, we were treated to a delightful buffet supper and a chat from Mrs. Dorothy Baker, whose late husband Rev. Bill Baker was a founder member, with Rev. Tom Goss. The evening ended with music and dancing and a lot of reminiscing.
May, 2008
At last we can sit back and take a moment to recover from our Spring Production. "A Tomb with a View" was not an easy play to do - but somehow we managed to pull it off - and judging from the audience reaction, it went very well. Many thanks to Liz, Kirsty and John, who stepped into their respective parts quite late in rehearsals. We have some photos here that may be of interest.
We have also been known to go potty with a panto'...