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Nomad News: January 2005

Stories in this Issue:
Carol Singing Success
AUDITIONS: Old Time Music Hall
AUDITIONS: Love and Understanding
AUDITIONS: Vagina Monologues
Theatre Nuts! Episode 6
BOX OFFICE... BOX OFFICE...
The Nomes
Prompt Corner


Carol Singing Success
Congratulations to all the Nomads who went carol singing on Christmas Eve with Zoe and Helen, who once again organised the evening in support of the Macmillan Cancer Charity. They raised well in excess of £500 this year - the best result yet, and for a very worthy cause. Well Done!
 


AUDITIONS: Old Time Music Hall
Auditions for The Old Time Music Hall (1 - 5 March) will take place in the theatre on Sunday 23 January, from 12 noon to 3pm (bar closes 2pm) and Monday 24th from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Di Bamber, the Musical Director will be at the keyboard. Di prefers not to sight-read, so if, you have a particular piece you wish to perform, please let her have a copy beforehand. Other acts, such as conjuring tricks, acrobatics, fire-eating, sword swallowing etc. are also welcomed!


AUDITIONS: Love and Understanding
Written by Joe Penhall (Blue Orange, The Dumb Show, BBC2's The Long Firm), Love and Understanding is an intimate piece dealing with the relationship between three fiends in their late 20s. The play is a contemporary account of the latter stages of friendship and a poignant reminder that nothing lasts forever.

Production dates are 5th - 10th April. Auditions will be held on Sunday 13th and Monday 14th February, but I would really like to hear from anyone interested in advance, so that we can chat about the play and what we'll be trying to do with it. Ring me on 07976 867791 or 01483 284722, or email me at rbangs@hotmail.com

Rowan


AUDITIONS: Vagina Monologues
I'm delighted that my application to do VM as a main house production has been accepted. This will form part of the world-wide 2005 V-Day campaign, entitled 'Until the Violence Stops' . The campaign was formed a few years ago, following the success of Eve Ensler's play, and supports the cause for ending violence and abuse against women all over the world. Our first get together will be in the bar on Wednesday 26 January at 8pm - if you would like to be involved please come along then and see what it's all about.


Theatre Nuts! Episode 6

An Everyday Story of Amateur Dramatics
By Frank Whispers

Previously in Theatre Nuts...

Merry...

Episode 6
The Gloves Are Off !

...Christmas and a Happy New Year to all followers of The Nutkin Players! As the onslaught of January swept away the tattered tinsel and teetering trees, the Theatre underwent its annual clean up. Many Nutkin stalwarts gathered for this event as it coincided with the unveiling of the new season of productions so there would be much to discuss 'twixt dawn - dusting - and dusk. In charge of the stage crew was Lauren Phantomoftheopera. Performer, director, company manager and editor of the Nutkin newsletter - Gathering Nuts - Lauren was a Jill of all trades. As Adam Peake tidied the prompt corner he asked Lauren (aka The Phantom) if she would be directing anything this year. "I quite fancy doing The Vagina Monologues prequel," she answered as she climbed a ladder being held by Ruth Frett. " A Penis Prologue. Fancy a part ?" Adam turned away, his face burning red. He heard Ruth snigger that Mutley-esque laugh of hers. Muttering something about a glass of water, Adam made his way to the kitchen. He passed Peachy Palais sashaying around the Box Office with a hoover, and Dick the Chief Technician replacing the bulb that forever remained lit above the picture of the theatre's founder, Sir Cyril Nutkin. Dick always talked of Sir Cyril in hushed tones. Indeed he made Adam jump as he whispered dramatically, "Sir Cyril sees everything!". The lighting supremo fixed Adam with his lazy eye which - it being lazy - did not hold Adam's startled look but slid slowly till Peake's right knee became the object of his baleful glare. In the bar, Peake congratulated Mason Flyte who had finally had one of his bizarre plays accepted by the Committee as worthy of production. "What's it called again ?" asked Bill Purses as he dusted off some old bottles behind the bar.

"Nelson! A False Sight Saga!" responded Flyte, proudly. Adam shot Bill a glance who just smiled his kindly smile. The sort of smile that made you feel better whatever the weather - and however hazardous the Flyte. In the kitchen Sir Ian Nicholls, the finest Stage Shakespearean king of his generation and alleged snog magnet, was washing dishes. Lady Nicholls was drying. It was strange to see the great man in marigold gloves but, being the master of disguise that he is, he instantly made it look like he had been wearing rubber all his life. Adam was just asking after Sir Ian's forthcoming production of Frankenstein when a blood curdling scream, with an Irish rock 'n' roll twang, rang throughout the theatre. "That came from a Dressing Room," observed Sir Ian, every inch a theatre man. Peake followed everyone to the Dressing Rooms and sure enough there was Fifi Chiwahwah, the striking yet diminutive Irish girl - a recent recruit to the Players - whose voice was as big as she was small. "What's the matter ?" asked Lauren. Fifi pointed to the high backed swivel chair in the corner. Slowly it turned until the Gathered Nuts looked upon its occupant. Dr Jill, the Wardrobe Mistress, sat stroking a stole upon her lap. "I asked Fifi to scream on my behalf. She has the voice. I don't. Besides my mouth was full of pins." She paused. Peake held his breath. "The leather gloves are missing!" After what seemed like half a second, Dick spoke. "The leather gloves?" Dr Jill nodded. "The leather gloves."

To be continued...

 


BOX OFFICE... BOX OFFICE...

Box Office Line: 01483 284747

SOUND OF MUSIC
Well done to everyone who put in so much work to make The Sound of Music an artistic and financial success. We sold 85% of tickets, and made a very welcome profit (final accounts not available yet.) Sitting in the foyer most evenings, I was able to hear many comments from our audience members. They all thought the show was fantastic - so well done again to Steve, the production team, cast and crew for a great end to the year.
Now it's on with the new year, and our first production is the Old Time Music Hall. The box office will be open on Saturday mornings, 12th, 19th and 26th February, from 10am to 12:30pm. Tickets will be £8.50. Please ring the above number to book your seats.



The Nomes
Well, the new Nomes term is now well under way, and we now have 105 Nomes registered, with only one space left to fill until we reach our quota. This is a fantastic success, and once again our thanks go to Edd and Dylan for all their hard work. There are some exciting things being planned for the new term, with new classes and workshops under consideration, and ideas being developed for showcase and end of-year productions, so watch this space for more information.
 


Prompt Corner

Members at the Christmas luncheon were entertained by Christine Heywood, who gave a rendering of Christmas songs, carols, readings and amusing monologues. She was accompanied by one of our own members, Margaret Searle. An enjoyable beginning to the festive season.

After the luncheon, Bill Pearson announced that he and Eva would no longer be organising the luncheons. Charles Hope will be taking over Bill's role and Mary Brooks will be taking over the bookings from Eva. Eva and Bill have organised the Prompt Corner Lunches for seven years, and feel that the time has now come to hand over the reins. I should like to take this opportunity of thanking them both for all the hard work they have put into making the luncheons such an enjoyable and successful monthly get-together. Bill listed some of the speakers that have attended over the years and the guests and their subjects made very impressive reading.

Taking over the bookings from Eva will not be an easy task, so I would appreciate it if anyone who did not attend our Christmas luncheon, and who wishes to attend our January luncheon, will contact me by Sunday 16th January (at the latest) on or email me at lyncombe@onetel.com. This will enable Pat to have advance warning of numbers for preparing lunch on the day.

Our next luncheon will be held on Wednesday 19th January and our speaker will be Janet Hilderley on 'The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre'. Our speaker for February will be Sir Michael Forestier-Walker from The Leatherhead Theatre. His talk will be entitled "How Pioneer People have brought the theatre back to life and their plans for the future"

A very happy New Year to all the members of The Prompt Corner Luncheons.

Mary Brooks

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