Gower Players Newsletter April 2003

Sinbad March 2003

The hard work for the Panto is now over. Thanks to the 80 people who in one way or another helped to make it such a success. Nearly 500 people came to see the performances and we have had many compliments. Jenny has written a few words and I have included these at the end as Jenny's Jottings.

Video Night April 2003

This is now to be on 14 April 2003 7:30pm at the King Arthur Hotel. All Patrons and members are welcome though it's main purpose is for those back stage and onstage to see the Panto as the audience saw it.

Gower Young Farmers Panto Friday 11th April 2003

Fresh from the Grand Theatre, Porthcawl, Gower Young Farmers is putting on the pantomime 'Cinderella' on Friday 11th April in Reynoldston Village Hall. The production has all the 'ingredients', with a cast of thirty, two Dames, and plenty of knock about humour. The production starts at 7.30pm, lasts for an hour and will be followed by refreshments. Tickets from Mark Evans (Tel 390945) or pay at the door on the night (£2, I think)

Come along and support these enthusiastic young people

Cafe Paris Friday 15 May 2003

St George's Social Committee are putting on a French evening 'Cafe Paris' at Reynoldston Village Hall. As well as a four course meal you will be entertained to a sketch from 'Allo 'Allo. Those of you who have enjoyed Gower Players entertainment may recognise several of the usual suspects. Details from Enid 391012

One Act Plays June 2003

Currently, because of holiday commitments, we have had to put these on hold this year. We are looking for someone to act as an enabler. There are people willing to take part but we need someone to push it forward. If you are interested please contact me urgently. We are committed to putting on One Act Plays in the slot for the future.

Autumn Production November 2003

Plans are in an early stage but if you are interested in taking part or know someone who is interested in taking part particularly if you or they have not previously been involved with Gower Players please contact me. As we always point out this is not only actors but also backstage including for example set builders, stage crew, wardrobe and props. If you are interested we will find you something to do.

Spring 2004

For the last few years we have produced a panto in the spring. We are already giving consideration about what to do for 2004.

GowerPlayers.org.uk

I now keep this site up-to-date and hope you will find it worth a visit. Highlights include a diary of local events and photos of our recent panto. Chris Spacie has been kind enough to provide me with photos of the Dress Rehearsal and the Production. If you were involved you should defiantly look at these. Go to www.GowerPlayers.org.uk

Gerard Turley

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Jenny's Jottings

Well the panto is over for another year.

I think Gower Players can be proud of so much talent within our membership - a very wonderful set, lighting & sound (thank you Alan, David and teams) and some fantastic individual performances. Special thanks to Enid for creating delightful Rubies & very flashy Diamonds; and thanks also to Sue for her support and help with the children's chorus and tinnies. And a word about our young principals and technicians - Tom, Sophie, Richard, Owain, Gerry, Sam and Terry. It takes guts to work an LX board or a spot, or to sing solo - I hope you had fun as well! Carley and her team worked miracles with the costumes, making and adapting right up to the last minute - that's dedication or you. Finally I don't know where we would be without David's talent on the keyboard. The amount of time he spends adapting the music, writing new bits and working with members of the cast individually makes such a difference to the quality of the production.

I just love working with you all, and seeing a show develop over the weeks. I am constantly amazed how you build an idea whether to produce a set or a character, learn lines and moves, and manage to dance and sing at the same time. It is fun for me; it's fun for the audience and most important I hope it's been fun for you.

And I'm now looking at scripts for 200, possibly 'Cinderella', if I can find one with lots of chorus work

Jenny

Gower Players Newsletter — April 2001

Ken Bennett who is directing ‘See How They Run’ as our Autumn Production is organising a play reading to see who wants to be involved. We need 3 ladies and 6 men on stage (see below for more details) together with the usual backstage crew of Stage Manager, Set constructors, Prompt, Props, Wardrobe, Lighting, Sound, Front of House, Box Office. So we will find something for you to do. We would like the play reading to be a sociable event as well.

31 May Patronage/ Membership Due

It is our year-end on 31 May so it is time to renew as a patron or member of Gower Players. Ken Bennett would be delighted to hear from you with with a request for a standing order form or with a cheque for £10 for a single patron £15 for a Joint Patronage or £5 for a member.

Monday 2 July 2001 AGM

I will be writing to Members and Patrons with full details nearer the AGM but please make a note of the date of the AGM in your diary.

Mid November 2001 Autumn Production – See How They Run

A farce written by Philip King.

Set in the vicarage of a small village sometime during the Second World War.

Some very good character parts including Ida, the maid, Miss Skillon (a rather sour spinster) who gets progressively drunk and amorous throughout the production as she samples alcohol for the first time.

The Rev. Toop is the resident vicar with his new wife Penelope. She is visited by an old friend Clive Winton who is caught in a compromising situation with Penelope and is consequently mistaken for the Rev Toop

Visitors causing further confusion are the Rev Humphrey, who is mistaken for the Rev Toop, the Bishop of Lax, Penelope’s father, and the Man (a German pilot shot down near the vicarage). He wants Penelope to pass him off as her husband (That should make three people mistaken for the Rev Toop) while he tries to escape from the search party led by Sergeant Towers.

Add to this chases through the house, people being accidentally knocked unconscious, being locked in cupboards, men losing their trousers ……. which should result in a fun production for the cast and lots of laughs for the audience.

It is hoped to start rehearsals in early September with the production taking place around the middle of November.

7, 8, 9 March 2002 - Panto - Jack and the Beanstalk.

Make a date in your diary. if you want to take part details will be circulated after the Autumn Production

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