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Hi Everyone
We only have a few rehearsals left before we go live with our latest production, “’Allo ‘Allo”. Tickets are now on sale final preparations are being made, details below.
Enjoy the Bank Holidays
Jane McGill
Member Communications
‘Allo ‘Allo – Final Preparations
Many thanks to all those who came along to the Work Party on 27th April, the set is looking great and it is nearly ready for the final fixing in place and wallpapering before show week.
We have therefore arranged a couple more work parties on Sunday 11th May and Sunday 18th May. If you are not particularly handy, don’t worry; there is plenty of ‘low-level’ work to complete (this is the sort of thing that I am good at!)
We also need a couple more stage crew and some people who can help out Front of House (in waiters’ outfits!). So, if you fancy giving it a go, please let me know at the email address on the footer.
I would like to thank Susanna Smith-Wesson who has volunteered to be Props co-ordinator for the week of the show. Let’s just hope that no one picks up baby Zack and goes on stage with him!
Pay Up
It’s that time of year again when the annual subscriptions are due. If you haven’t already paid, could I please ask you to complete the attached form and send this with the appropriate cheque (made payable to BA Clubs) marked for the attention of Jenny Williams (Membership Secretary)
The costs of membership are detailed on the top of the form.
AGM & ’Allo ‘Allo DVD Night
To save us all coming down to the club for another night, we have decided to hold a joint AGM and ‘Allo ‘Allo DVD Night.
This is scheduled for Friday 4th July from 6:30pm with the added attraction of complimentary cheese and wine for those attending the AGM. Please note, you need to ensure that your membership is current to attend, you can pay on the night!
Big Night Out
As mentioned in the last newsletter it has been a while since we have done anything social so, as a ‘Quick and Dirty’, Gav and I thought it would be a great idea to post a date, a venue and think of an excuse – so here goes:
Date: Friday 16th May
Venue: Baroosh in Staines (we will try and get a table towards the back of the bar)
Time: 20:00 onwards
Excuse: The opportunity to wish Sam and Peter ‘Bon Voyage’ as they head off to the Southern Hemisphere
Everyone is invited, this is just an excuse to get together and have a drink and a boogie before show week.
Have you clicked yet?
I am pleased to report that at the last count, the Concorde Players facebook group had 36 members.
Do you have a profile? If so, click on ‘Groups’ on the left hand side of the homepage and search for us under ‘Concorde Players’.
Feel free to invite as many of your family and online friends as you wish, the group is open to everybody, the more the merrier!
News from Jean and Alec
I have received a card from Jean and Alec who just wanted to let us know that they have now moved house and are settling in to a slower pace of life.
Jean also wanted to thank everyone for the gift she received at the end of ‘Aladdin’. We hope to see you both very soon.
Rehearsal Pianist/Musical Director
Now that Jean has moved away, we still need to source a rehearsal pianist and/or musical director, especially as we are now ploughing ahead with “A Slice of Saturday Night”.
If you are able to help (or know of anyone who could), please get in touch with Nicky Bland on secretary@concordeplayers.co.uk
“A Slice of Saturday Night”
As mentioned above, Craig has now been bitten by the directing bug and would like to have a go at casting this show.
For those of you who are not familiar with the story, please find a brief synopsis below.
Seven teenagers dance and eye each other and flirt on a Saturday night at popular Club A Go Go in a town in the British provinces. Sue is attracted to Gary, but he flirts with Penny and the other girls. Sharon and Rick like each other but are too shy to tell each other. Eddie is interested in the aloof Bridget. The owner of the club, ageing rocker Eric "Rubber-legs" De Vere, watches and lends an ear to the young people as they navigate the rituals of teenage fashion, music, sexual mores and relationships.
Interested? More detail on the characters will be included in the next newsletter. In the meantime, please put the following dates in your diaries:
Monday 2nd June, 6.00pm - Open Evening followed bY auditions at 7.00pm
Monday 9th June, 6.30pm - 2nd Audition
If you would like to read for a part, please do come along. Likewise, if you would like to get involved in a role in a different capacity, please come along and find out what this is all about. We still have a number of crucial roles to fill, including Choreographer, Set Construction Manager and Stage Manager.
If you are unable to make either date or would like more information, please get in touch with Craig via email on info@concordeplayers.co.uk
“Showboat”
I just wanted to remind you all that Eddie Hinds, who played Abanazer in “Aladdin”, would be performing in this musical next week.
Performances run from Tuesday 6th – Saturday 10th May at Wyllotts Theatre in Potters Bar. Flyer is attached if you fancy going along. Break a leg, Eddie!
Dates for your Diary:
May |
Work Party |
May |
Big Night Out |
May |
Work Party |
May |
“‘Allo ‘Allo” |
June |
Open Evening and 1st Audition |
June |
2nd Audition |
July |
AGM and “‘Allo ‘Allo” DVD Night |
September |
“ A Slice of Saturday Night” |
