Wadhurst Drama Club - News

Ahoy there!

2012-01-14T17:43:00.001Z

Lack of posts in the last couple of weeks have not only been due to me being away for Christmas, but significant increase in Pirate activity in Wadhurst waters.
All crew are busy finalising lines (!!), searching out props, trying on costumes.....The set is done, the treasure chests are ready - and the tickets are on sale either from Carillon Cottage in Wadhurst High Street or here You have 8 performances to choose from, 6 evenings and 2 matinees - see you there! Jolly Roger!

What a great evening!

2011-12-07T19:44:00.002Z

We had a lot of fun at last Friday's Christmas Party - good food, plenty of laughs with Merlin's silly games, an intellectual challenge (ahem) with Heather & Adam's quiz and generally a good catch up with everyone.

Tickets are now on sale for the Panto - both on the website here and in Carillon Cottage on Wadhurst High Street. Buy now to get the seats of your choice - we've had a few block bookings so the spaces are filling up. Adults £8, children £5, family ticket £25 (for 5). For group bookings of 10 or more (with one seat free for every 10) ring Juliet on 01580 241722. You'll love it - Oh yes, you will!

It's Christmasssssssss!

2011-11-30T21:01:00.003Z

WDC party night on Friday 2nd December. Join us for an evening of jollification - a festive celebration and the christening of our new Orchard Room. You'll find the new room just behind/ under the Commem., just follow the signs. It starts at 7.30 when we briefly have a membership proposal to consider with our mulled wine, then it's on with the fun. Everyone (+ friend/ family) is welcome. Just bring along a plate of food, sweet or savoury and we'll provide the rest. You'll also be particularly welcome if you turn up with a joke or two, a funny story, a song, a game or any form of entertainment!!

And on Saturday 3rd it's coffee morning. Tickets go on sale at Carillon Cottage for the Panto so come along and buy your tickets.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Coffee and painting!

2011-11-01T19:31:00.002Z

This Saturday it's coffee morning time - 10.30 to 12 at Carillon Cottage in Wadhurst High Street. Come and find out how the Panto is progressing and generally catch up on all the latest. Then in the afternoon, we're painting! Starting work decorating the new Orchard Room behind/ beneath the Commem. at 2pm. So come along to coffee, have a chat and find out more....

Come and have coffee

2011-09-30T22:39:00.002+01:00

Join us for coffee tomorrow and find out about Pirates: the Panto that's coming up in January, plus catch up on all the latest. We'll be in Carillon Cottage from 10.30-12 noon on Saturday 1st October.

And on Sunday we're walking - meeting at The Bull at Three Legged Cross at 10.30am, we'll be guided by John Bush on a lovely walk, enjoying the early autumn colours around the reservoir and relaxing afterwards in the sunshine with a pint at the pub.

Anyone and everyone is welcome at both events - members and potential new members who just want to find out more!

AGM = Annual get-together - next Wed

2011-09-14T20:10:00.002+01:00

It may not sound thrilling but I'm looking forward very much to the AGM as a great opportunity to catch up with everyone over a glass of wine and some nibbles. We'll be celebrating the successes of the last 12 months, but, more importantly, looking forward to the plans for the next 12 months. Constructive advice and inspiration very welcome - and much appreciated! Hope to see you at the Commem at 7.45 on Wed 21 Sept.

Coffee time!

2011-08-30T21:46:00.002+01:00

Join us for a cup of coffee and a catch up this Saturday 3rd September at Carillon Cottage in Wadhurst High St (next to the Post Office). We'll be there from 10.30-12 noon and look forward to seeing you. Everyone welcome, members or not!

August and beyond..

2011-08-04T22:42:00.001+01:00

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is progressing nicely. Panto is also pretty much cast so all goes well with Wadhurst Drama. Not much happening now in August, but in September things will hot up - with Panto rehearsals setting sail (well, it is Pirates!), coffee morning (on 3rd Sept), committee meeting, ticket sales starting for Miss Brodie and AGM mid month. More of all this anon......

Pirates are setting sail!

2011-06-29T22:14:00.002+01:00

Don't forget auditions tomorrow night at the Methodist Hall at 7pm - or as soon as you can get there. Bring an eye patch!!!!!!!!

And coffee morning on Saturday to catch up on all the latest - Carillon Cottage 10.30-12 noon.

Sharpen your cutlasses!

2011-06-23T20:35:00.002+01:00

And polish your wooden legs....auditions for Pirates: the Panto are happening next Thursday 30th June. It's all aboard at the Methodist Hall from 7pm.

This new pantomime features the wicked pirate Bluebeard who likes getting married but not staying married. He has his eye on Cinderella and if she doesn't watch out she'll end up walking the plank. Never fear, the Big Bad Wolf is on his way to rescue her.

This is a large cast panto with many parts for men (and women) pirates, members of the Union of Sailing Ship Rats, skeletons, rescuers and many more. Please try and come along to the auditions - we need you! (and you don't have to bring your own parrot!!)

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

2011-06-08T22:05:00.003+01:00

Rehearsals have now officially started (this Monday) - if you'd like to help out in anyway just give us a shout on this page - we'd love any budding backstage workers or creatives/ designers - or even just willing helpers.

Look out for Panto auditions on 30th June at the Methodist Hall - that will be a fun evening. And they are open auditions so anyone, member or non member, is welcome.

Date for your diary: BBQ on 24th July from 12 noon at a lovely roomy field near Pashley. It's a bring-your-own cutlery, crockery and bottle occasion. Let us know if you are coming so we can plan the food.

Auditions and such like...

2011-05-10T20:41:00.002+01:00

Very much enjoyed the read thro' and auditions for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Plenty of good reading - but seems like the soft Scottish lilt might need some work, whoever gets the parts (except for Barbara of course, who was a natural!).

Committee meeting on Thursday - hope someone takes some nice biscuits! We've got lots of stuff to discuss - from insurance and PAT testing (!!) to (more excitingly) social events like the next coffee morning (Jun 4), a walk in Tidebrook (Jun 5), fun play reading (Jun 8) barbeque, TPOMJB rehearsals, and crucially, the auditions for the New Year panto, Pirates. So dig out your cutlasses and pay attention to the website for more details.

She is in her prime....

2011-04-27T21:09:00.002+01:00

Hone that lovely Edinburgh lilt - the auditions for the wonderfully entertaining 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' are now only just over a week away! There's a read through on Thursday 5th May (evening) followed by open auditions on Saturday 7th May (morning) - both upstairs in the Methodist Hall.
Come along and enjoy the fun even if you're not convinced you want a part - there are lots of other jobs that will need your input, or you can just come along for the sheer entertainment value. Any queries or if you want to be considered but can't make either date, give director Juliet Mander a ring on 01580 201883. And prepare to meet 'la creme de la creme' (as Miss Brodie would say!).

Fun play reading next Monday 11th April

2011-04-04T21:17:00.003+01:00

We're reading Michael Frayn's hugely funny satire of newspaper life Alphabetical Order. Come and join in or just sit and chuckle - at Carillon Cottage in Wadhurst High Street (next to the Post Office). It's on Monday 11th April and we plan to start pretty promptly at 7.30pm (with a coffee in hand). Look out too for the read through and open auditions for our October production, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, to be directed by Juliet Mander - 5th & 7th of May.

Play reading this Wednesday

2011-03-11T21:09:00.002Z

Looking forward to a lively play reading this Wednesday 16th March at Carillon Cottage from 7.30pm. Organised by Dot, we'll be having fun with 'A Month of Sundays' by Bob Larby. It's a great opportunity to have a go without an audience (!) and have a good evening out. All welcome!

Come and meet us...

2011-03-11T19:30:00.002Z

at the village event at Uplands Community College this Saturday 12 March from 9.30-12. It's a chance to find out more about the Drama Club - and lots of other clubs too! There's refreshments as well!

And coming up....

2011-02-24T22:13:00.002Z

Next weekend - 5th and 6th March is a good one. WDC Coffee morning on Sat am at Carillon Cottage in the High St, from 10.30-12. Anyone is welcome - it's a great opportunity to find out more about the CLub - or to catch up with old friends. And if nothing else it's chance for a free tea or coffee + biscuit while you are shopping in the village!!!!
Sunday am we have a WDC walk. Starting at 10am from the Old Vine (and finsihing there too, surprisingly enough!), it will be a couple of hours. Dogs (on leads) and children welcome. If you want lunch at the Vine, you must book before Sat 26th Feb - either direct with the Vine on 782271 or via John Bush on 782391. Ring John if you need more info.
We also have a play reading lined up for Wed 16th March at Carillon - more of that shortly.

Any post show blues out there.....?

2011-02-06T22:01:00.002Z

It's all over! Blackadder was truly brill, so thank you cast, backstage, front of house and, most importantly, 500+ members of our appreciative audiences.
SO, what's next???
Photos of Blackadder in action will follow soon.

Blackadder goes on stage!!

2011-01-30T22:12:00.002Z

Excellent first week's run of Blackadder II - Beer, Potato & Head elicited lots of giggles and guffaws on Thurs, Fri and Sat this week. A few minor hiccups just added to the general glee. Come and brighten a dark Feb evening this week with Queenie, Percy, Baldrick, Melchett and Blackadder himself. Tickets only £10 including scrummy food served to you with a smile (usually). Buy online for Thurs 3rd, Fri 4th or Sat 5th Feb or call in at Carillon Cottage. Alternatively you can ring Juliet on 01580 201883. Don't miss it!!!!!

Blackadder ll

2011-01-27T09:28:00.002Z

Hurry ! Hurry ! Tickets are selling fast ! If you want to see this great show, please get your tickets TODAY !

Blackadder ll

2011-01-13T10:14:00.004Z

Head, Potato and Beer. The Club is performing all 3 episodes at the Commemoration Hall, Wadhurst, on January 27 - 29 and February 3 - 5 at 7.45pm. Included in the price of only £10 is a light meal in the interval. There is also a running Bar throughout the show.

Seats are at tables of up to 8 but you can book just as many as you like. Just click on "Buy Tickets" and you can pay by credit or debit card.

All your favourite characters are there, including - Lord Percy, Baldrick, Queenie and of course, Lord Edmund Blackadder ! Seats are selling fast so please don't delay !

First Rehearsal in the Hall

2011-01-09T19:27:00.010Z

The first rehearsal in the hall today with some set, lights, sounds
and costume. Much more atmosphere when everyone's wearing
silly tights!

Blackadder Rehearsal Schedule LATEST

2011-01-04T18:19:00.004Z

Blackadder Rehearsal Schedule No 10

Thurs 6 Jan Bits + Costumes Full cast

Sat 8 Jan Set Build In Commem

Sun 9 Jan 2 pm RUN In Commem

Mon 10 Jan Head

Wed 12 Jan eve RUN In Commem Courier photo call?

Thurs 13 Jan Potato

Sat 15 Jan Ticket sales in costume in High St, Wadhurst

Sun 16 Jan pm RUN In Commem

Mon 17 Jan Beer

Wed 19 Jan eve RUN In Commem

Thurs 20 Jan Bits tba

Sat 22 Jan pm Set build

Sun 23 Jan am Set Build Commem

" " 5 pm Run Commem

Mon 24 Jan Technical Cast not req'd

Tues 25 Jan Tech / Dress Full Cast

Wed 26 Jan Dress

Thurs 27 Jan First performance

Fri 28 Jan Performance

Sat 29 Jan Performance

Tues or Wed 1 or 2 Feb Charity performance tbc

Thurs 3 Feb Performance

Fri 4 Feb Performance

Sat 5 Feb Final Performance

Sun 6 Feb Strike set - all cast required

Production Approaches !

2011-01-03T13:50:00.002Z

Only a few weeks to go now and things are going great.
Rehearsals continued over the Christmas period and both cast and crew are getting excited. Costumes are well underway and we're all looking forward to moving into the Commemoration Hall for rehearsals so we can start treading the boards on the stage!
Posters are out and tickets are selling well. No time for nerves yet!

Purchase tickets for Blackadder

2010-12-16T12:11:00.003Z

It's very easy! Just click on "Box Office" above. You can select the day and the table / seat you would like and pay by credit or debit card.

Blackadder - the pace is hotting up!

2010-12-14T21:22:00.002Z

Huge fun & laughter at rehearsals! Blackadder is well underway, but still lots of work to do, and not just on the stage - costumes, wigs, beards, movable sets, sound effects, music, 80+ lighting cues to map, posters to print, programme to create etc, etc. And you can buy tickets now - on this website as well as by phone or at Carillon Cottage. Other activities are planned for the New Year, so watch this space!

2010-12-12T09:16:00.000Z

Blackadder additional rehearsals

2010-12-10T11:31:00.002Z

There are two extra days to add to your schedule:

Thursday 23 Dec and Thursday 30 Dec. Before deciding the plays we will do on those dates, please confirm you are able to attend.

Rehearsals are going very well and we are on schedule! With Christmas coming, please keep working hard on those lines!

Thank you all for all your hard work. Ladies - please now rehearse in long skirts. Gentlemen - please rehearse in a hat! Balders - just carry on.

Martin

Coffee Morning

2010-12-04T16:38:00.002Z

Good coffee morning this morning, with some great mince pies !!
Rehearsals all back to normal now the snow has abated.
Could all cast members start to think about what they need in terms of costume and props for their character - we need to get well underway with this before Christmas.

Christmas Party is cancelled

2010-12-02T11:43:00.002Z

Due to the dreadful weather, the Christmas Party is cancelled. If you know of anyone else who was coming, please spread the word.

However, the Coffee Morning in Carillon Cottage is definitely still ON ! Look forward to seeing you there - 10.30 - 12.00.

Drama Club Christmas Party & Saturday Coffee Morning

2010-11-29T16:44:00.003Z

Yes, our Christmas Party is this Friday!

In the Sparrows Green Pavilion at 7.30 pm, this will be our usual get together with everyone bringing a plate of “something to eat”. Free glass of wine but please feel free to bring a bottle.

Don't forget the coffee morning this Saturday - 10.30 - 12.00 - at Carillon Cottage in Wadhurst.

Blackadder progress

2010-11-29T16:17:00.002Z

Queenie's costume is really taking shape! Lines coming along really well and rehearsals are great fun, despite the freezing temperatures! Hoping snow doesn't stop play .......literally!

Blackadder Rehearsals

2010-11-27T10:31:00.002Z

The schedule is published below. Please note specific dates where rehearsals are in the Commemoration Hall.

Please phone me on 01435 884080 urgently if there are any dates you cannot make.

Janet will be at Monday's rehearsal to start work on costumes. It will be great help if you can have your personal measurements with you.

Tickets are now available on this website for cast only. Members-only ticket sales will go live next week.

The countdown towards the show has now begun in earnest! Well done on lines - you can see how much easier it is to work on your character when your book is down! Thank you for your hard work so far - more to come!

Martin

Blackadder Rehearsal Schedule

2010-11-27T10:28:00.005Z

Books Down from Now On (please note this is an edited version of the previous schedule)

Mon 6th Dec - Potato 5 -12
Thu 9th Dec - Beer 1 - 5 (Grainne away)

Mon 13th Dec - Beer 6 -15 (Jan away)
Thu 16th Dec - Head All

Mon 20th Dec - Potato All

Mon 3rd Jan - Beer All
Thu 6th Jan - tbc
Sat 8th Jan - Ticket Sales in Costume in High St., Wadhurst
Sun 9th Jan - 2pm Run in Commem

Mon 10th Jan - tbc
Wed 12th Jan - Evening run in Commem (Courier photo call?)
Thu 13th Jan - Evening run in Commem
Sat 15th Jan - Ticket Sales in Costume in High St., Wadhurst
Sun 16th Jan - pm run in Commem

Mon 17th Jan - tbc
Wed 19th Jan - Evening run in Commem
Thu 20th Jan - tbc
Sat 22nd Jan - pm Set Build - Cast Required
Sun 23rd Jan - pm Run through (All rehearsals from now in Commem)

Mon 24th Jan - Technical
Tue 25th Jan - Dress
Wed 26th Jan - Dress
Thu 27th Jan - 1st Performance
Fri 28th Jan - Performance
Sat 29th Jan - Performance

Tue or Wed 1st or 2nd Feb - Charity Performance (tbc)
Thu 3rd Feb - Performance
Fri 4th Feb - Performance
Sat 5th Feb - Final Performance
Sun 6th Feb - Strike set - All Cast Required

Mon 7th Feb - Baldrick's Birthday

Blackadder, Blackadder, there's potato, beer and head

2010-11-08T22:27:00.002Z

Blackadder, Blackadder, no more that needs be said....

If you'd like to write us a Blackadder jingle, especially for the Wadhurst production, there's a free ticket in it for the best one.
Or if you'd like to get involved in any other way, give us a shout. There's lots of laughs to be had at rehearsals, and lots of jobs need doing. Or if you'd rather just come and watch, tickets will soon be going on sale on this site.
Meanwhile, looking forward to the WDC walk on Nov 21st - meet at car park next to the rubbish tip on Faircrouch Lane at 10am.

Curtains down on Kindly Leave the Stage!

2010-10-28T22:13:00.002+01:00

Congrats to all the KLTS cast - especially the debutants who overcame nerves and natural self-consciousness to prance about on stage for the first time. Look forward to welcoming you all back again soon. Excellent job, Anthea, with the food!
And now, Blackadder goes forth - rehearsals in Methodist Hall, line learning in earnest, set planning, costume inspiration, turnips to grow and beards to knit.......! Get in touch if you'd like to know more by clicking on 'Contact' - we'd love to include you in our cunning plans.

And it's Kindly Leave the Stage

2010-10-18T21:09:00.001+01:00

Goodness, it's suddenly the week of the show, how did that happen!? Busy preparing apples for the pudding, yesterday was set painting and moving furniture around, tomorrow will be setting up tables and chairs and helping sort the bar. If you haven't got your tickets, NOW IS THE TIME! You can do it on this site without leaving your chair! See you there.....

And this week......

2010-10-12T20:35:00.002+01:00

It's all go on rehearsals for Kindly Leave the Stage - on Tues, Wed & Fri, then set build on Saturday and Sunday, then the week of the show. So it's really hotting up! Anthea is busy sorting the food, requesting apples for delicious puds, etc etc. Time to organise your tickets from Carillon Cottage or get them right here on this website and you can choose your seats. It's the first time we've sold on line and so far it's going OK (touch wood!).

Rehearsals and all that jazz!

2010-10-05T20:57:00.002+01:00

Blackadder rehearsal last night - and I was in charge (well, supposedly). All went well! Meanwhile ticket sales and publicity for Kindly Leave the Stage continue - tickets now available from website Box Office or from Carillon Cottage. £10 including a meal - can't be bad!!

Coffee at Carillon - and tickets for sale

2010-09-30T22:11:00.002+01:00

Just got back from rehearsal for Kindly Leave the Stage - and now busy organising posters and ticket sales etc. Tickets are available at the drama club coffee morning this Saturday at Carillon Cottage in Wadhurst High Street, so come along between 10.30am and 12 noon and have a coffee, chat and bag the best seats. They'll then be on sale at Carillon Cottage, open Mon-Sat (closed Wed & Sat afternoons) for £10 including food. Alternatively if you can't make it there, you can buy tickets here on the website - just click on 'Box Office' and select the day and number of tickets etc.
Hope to see you for coffee on Saturday!

AGM kicks off another lively year at WDC

2010-09-17T20:21:00.002+01:00

AGM on Wed went pretty well. WYTKidz came along to see Lucinda receive her award, swelling the ranks and making lots of positive contributions (as well as eating all the crisps and chocs). Lots of interest in doing a musical/ pantomime - so what we need now is a director and musical director. I'm sure they're out there somewhere. If anyone knows of someone who would like to take on lots of very keen, fine voiced thespians for January 2012, please put them in touch with WDC.
Blackadder kicked off too with first rehearsal going well on Monday, but the spotlight now is very much on Kindly Leave the Stage, an excellent comedy on stage in just over a month. Any helpers are very welcome. Tickets are now on sale here on the website - just click on Box Office and away you go.

Coffee and walking

2010-09-01T20:19:00.002+01:00

Not an obvious combination - but what's coming up this weekend. Saturday 4th is coffee morning at Carillon Cottage from 10.30-12. I can't be there this month as I'm off to see the Big Cats at WHF with a friend for her birthday. But if I don't get fed to the lions I shall be walking on Sunday 5th with Oscar (the dog, of course). Led by John Bush, we are meeting at a layby on the Mark X to Frant road, and may pop into the pub for a drink and a bite after our 2 hour walk - nothing strenuous, but undoubtedly very pleasant. If you need to know more, ring me on 01892 783384.

What's coming?

2010-08-24T22:13:00.002+01:00

With the Autumn comes rehearsals and preparations - and the drama AGM.
Kindly Leave the Stage is back into rehearsal from next week, Blackadder kicks off on 13 Sept, and the AGM is on Wed 15 Sept in the Commem - we hope to see you there. Despite the general views on AGMs, it's not too dry at all. In fact, we have drinks, nibbles and lots of chit chat - a good chance to catch up after the summer.
Oh, and it's Drama coffee morning on Sat 4th Sept in Carillon Cottage.

Blackadder Rehearsals

2010-08-22T18:41:00.002+01:00

Blackadder rehearsals start on Monday 13th September at 7.30pm in the Methodist Hall, Wadhurst. All the cast are called for this first rehearsal.

Scarecrow

2010-07-19T22:35:00.002+01:00

Hurrah for the scarecrow builders - who earned a 'Highly commended' for Queenie. I think it was really awarded for the fantastic effort in assembling three scarecrows for the weekend - namely Blackadder, Queenie and Baldrick. A supreme effort!
There were some brilliant scarecrows vying for attention - I particularly liked the Mad Hatter with his giant teapot, Nemo and the Bookshop's Russell. It made for an excellent weekend meeting up with lots of friends and drinking tea and eating cake while listening to the brass band outside the Commem.
And Saturday night left many of us speechless - the Clear Voices choir was breathtaking. Wonderful!!!

Coffee anyone?

2010-07-01T21:17:00.001+01:00

Don't forget coffee morning this Sat at Carillon cottage from 10.30-12noon. Although I can't be there (working at Páamo sale at Durgates) - I've just given the coffee bag to John Bush so I know someone will be there and there will be coffee and tea, and he will be lonely and fed up if no-one else turns up!!!!!

Scarecrows

2010-06-30T21:16:00.002+01:00

Busy making scarecrows, having lots of fun, trying to find hair and heads and costumes
(sing to tune of busy doing nothing). You'll never guess who are scarecrows are! Spent Monday night bending chicken wire around frame and debating finer points of hair and doublets and tights. If you'd like to help, just give us a shout. Coffee morning this Saturday - I can't be there but will ensure that the coffee bag is delivered and I'm sure lots of others will be at Carillon.

Another week....

2010-06-24T21:00:00.002+01:00

Excellent turn out for auditions - managed to cast Blackadder, I believe. And good bbq on sunday too - weather could have been better, but could have been a lot worse!! We're now busy scarecrow making - or at least waiting for creative juices to flow (in a scarecrow direction). Any input welcome.

Cunningly...

2010-06-18T22:47:00.001+01:00

it's Blackadder auditions tomorrow - so don't miss out all you budding Blackadders, Baldricks, Melchetts, Percys, Queenies, Nursies and the like. From 10am at the Methodist upstairs room. See you there!

Blackadder laughs

2010-06-16T20:16:00.002+01:00

Good read thro' last night - a little bevy of potential new performers turned up and were really good, which made it more fun. Lots of laughs just reading thro' 'Head' & 'Potato'. Hope to see lots of potential Blackadders on Saturday at the auditions at the Methodist from 10am onwards .... and Percys ...and Queenies...and Melchetts...and, of course, Baldricks.
Come and have a giggle!

Blackadder is coming !!

2010-06-14T18:16:00.004+01:00

Blackadder read-through is on Tuesday 15 June from 7.30pm at the Methodist Hall, Wadhurst. This is a chance to see what all the fuss is about and to find out about the Auditions on Saturday 19 June also at the Methodist Hall from 9.30am till 1.00pm.

Don't be shy ! Everyone is very welcome.

Kindly Leave the Stage...

2010-06-13T21:55:00.002+01:00

...well, please don't! Barbara, our Director, has fully cast this hilarious comedy and we welcome a few new actors to the Club!

SCARECROWS??!!

2010-06-11T22:01:00.002+01:00

We're planning to meet up and talk scarecrows tomorrow morning at Catherine's house around 10.30am. Any help very welcome - we've got some ideas, but need to translate them into reality.
Leave a message if you need to know where to come.

Walking dramatically

2010-06-06T22:42:00.003+01:00

Excellent walk today starting and ending at the Globe & Rainbow in Kilndown. Beautiful morning, lovely scenery - with added interest from curious Shire horses and nosy black sheep.

Scarecrows!!!!

2010-06-06T22:39:00.002+01:00

We're meeting next Saturday morning at around 10.30am at Catherine's house, Best Beech, to get inspiration for a scarecrow or two - we'd love any contributions. If you'd like to know where we are, give me a ring on 01892 783384.

Calling all MEN....

2010-05-25T21:06:00.002+01:00

to kindly join us on the stage for 'Kindly Leave the Stage'. We are still looking for a man or men to join the cast for this very funny play within a play. So if you are interested in joining in the laughter and are free in October then give us a ring. You can call me in the first instance on 01892 783384.

Congrats to WYTKIDZ!

2010-05-25T21:01:00.003+01:00

The Witches was brill - great fun and huge hard work and very impressive. It was great to have David Wood (the play's creator from the Roald Dahl original) in the audience on Saturday night, even better that he came up on the stage at the end and addressed the kids and the audience - and even better that Wendy has persuaded him to be Patron of Wytkidz. He loved the show and had fun with the kids so is looking forward to being involved. A stroke of genius Wendy, well done!

Auditions for Kindly Leave the Stage

2010-05-17T22:33:00.002+01:00

Looking forward to a chat and a giggle at the Methodist Hall tomorrow evening, when it's auditions for the October production 'Kindly Leave the Stage'. They are open auditions so anyone and everyone is welcome to come along. Even if you don't want a part, if you would like to get involved then join us from 7.30pm at the Methodist Hall on Tuesday 18th May.

The Witches enters its final week of prep.

2010-05-13T20:22:00.003+01:00

Wednesday night - the Commemoration Hall was full of witches trying out their amazing finger nails and wigs, the sound technicians playing with sound effects of every variety, and the props lady racking her brains to think of a source of giant potion bottles, some knitting on 3 needles, a giant door key and a pile of burnt rags (that props lady is me!). The kids know their lines and are well on the way to becoming grandmother, witches, mice and waiters.
First performance is next Friday evening - tickets on sale at the Ironmongers in Wadhurst now. Be prepared to be scared - they are a nasty bunch those witches.

Kindly Leave the Stage

2010-05-13T20:17:00.002+01:00

Good fun read thro' on Tuesday evening - seems like lots of potential for audience guffaws in this comedy based on a play within a play. A man hidden in a chest, a drunken Shakespearean actor, a visiting mother-in-law who isn't really and a helpful nurse from the audience make for a plot with lots of twists and turns. Turn out was OK - but a few more men for the auditions next week would certainly not go amiss. Hope to see you at the Methodist Hall next Tuesday 18th May at 7.30.

Tickets for THE WITCHES

2010-05-03T22:28:00.003+01:00

are on sale now at the ironmongers in Wadhurst. The performance is now taking shape - the first rehearsal in the Commem went well yesterday, so now is the time to buy your tickets for Friday 21st May (eve) or Saturday 22nd May (afternoon or evening performances). Don't miss it!

Tomorrow is committee meeting night, so if you have anything you want me to raise just drop me an email or post a comment here.........

I'll report back on proceedings later in the week.

May Day Saturday coffee anyone?

2010-04-27T19:09:00.003+01:00

Carillon Cottage this Saturday 1st May from 10.30 - 12 - join us for a coffee or tea (and biscuits of course!). Everyone is welcome to come along whether members or potential members. Come and find out about upcoming events and productions and have a good ole gossip!!

Kindly Leave the Stage!!

2010-04-15T21:22:00.002+01:00

No, not a request to me but the next production!

Taking place in October, with Barbara Liddle directing, we are having open auditions for this comedy with a twist by John Chapman. There'll be a read through, open to anyone and everyone, on Tuesday May 11th at the Methodist Hall, and auditions for the parts (5 female and 3 male, I think, from memory) the following Tuesday 18th May, also in the Methodist Hall. Again, everyone is welcome. Even if you're not sure if you want a part, the read thro' will be a fun evening and a chance to catch up with everyone over a tea or coffee.

If you'd like to be involved in some other way - rather than on the stage - backstage, front of house etc etc, you're equally welcome to come along. In fact, we'll be delighted to see you! Any queries, comment here and I'll answer you asap.

21st & 22nd May - The Witches

2010-04-08T22:10:00.003+01:00

Just been chatting to Wendy about the WYTKIDZ upcoming production of Roald Dahl's tale of magic, mayhem and mice - The Witches. Rehearsals are going well despite Wendy's broken wrist and mice costumes are being assembled as we speak. Tickets go on sale for the three performances from Tuesday 4th May at Wadhurst Ironmongers - Fri 21st May evening, Sat 22nd May afternoon matinee and evening. Tickets £8 for adults, £5 for children, £20 family ticket (2 adults + 2 children). Groups very welcome - but book early!

Coffee Morning

2010-03-31T21:58:00.002+01:00

Meet us for a coffee and a chat at Carillon Cottage on Wadhurst High Street on Saturday 3rd April 2010. A chance to find out what's going on, including new upcoming productions and social events. We look forward to seeing you there - 10.30-12.00.

2009-03-02T21:20:00.001Z

Bedgebury Walk

Sunday 8 March.

10.15 for 10.30 am

This is a gentle walk with Dot Smytherman around the Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest. Walking shoes are a good idea. Those who came on Dot's walk last time will know she is a fund of knowledge about Bedgebury. A light lunch is available at a modest cost but you need to phone Anthea asap by return if you require same.

2009-02-26T23:53:00.003Z

Ringmer Dramatic Society are staging "Day of Reckoning" by Pam Valentine.

"There's certainly plenty in the script to keep the audiences of the dale chuckling yet reaching for the Kleenex in this bitter sweet comedy centered around the preparations for their annual village fete – or fate? Anyone who lives in a rural community or has helped on a committee organising an event will relate to this play and empathise with its characters."

We are organising a group to go on Friday 20 March. Curtain up at 7.45pm so we will meet at the Village Hall at 7.15pm. Please phone Martin / Anthea by return if you would like to come. Price is £8.00. Shared transport as before.

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2009-01-31T17:35:00.000Z

These are pictures from our recent production of "Deathtrap"

2009-01-27T18:34:00.006Z

Our next production

A Midsummer Night's Travesty
a romantic comedy without the slushy bits

by Nicholas Corder. Directed by Wendy Barr

22nd and 23rd May 2009 at the Commemoration Hall, Wadhurst.
Performed by WYTKIDZ