February 2010

Panto 2010

This was a wonderful, colourful production.

Most performances were sold out and we made a profit of well over £800.

As usual the last few weeks of rehearsals were hectic but even blizzards did not put us off!

For this production we welcomed newcomer (to us) Michael Johnson as accompanist/musical director.

We have received a glowing NODA report and several very positive write ups/letters in the local rag.

We even had a visit from the NODA National President.

Every one performed wonderfully and special thanks to Jason for understudying Nick Moon whilst he was off having his knee operation.

He (Nick) recovered well from this and was on stage for the final performance.

As some of you may be aware, Pam Britton had an accident on stage but fortunately she didn’t damage the scenery too much- and Pam has recovered well and was back on stage on Thursday despite a number of stitches in a nasty head wound.

Despite ALL of this the Panto was great and well done Sue Beck and Geoff Baker.

Christmas Show

This too was an enjoyable and successful event with lots of positive feedback re entertainment and refreshments.

Spring Play 2010

Daphne Fox stepped into the breach and is directing ‘Curtains Up’-

A lighted hearted comedy with an all female cast.

Sue Beck, Jodie Griffin, Natalie Beams, Carol Reed and Michelle Moon are the cast.

Rehearsals are already well under way.

If you would like to help back stage etc please contact Daphne to offer your services.

Dates of the Performances are: 22, 23 and 24 April 2010.

Musical Evening 2010

Geoff Baker will be directing the musical evening production.

The theme will be ‘The Big Band/Swing Sound’.

Further information from Geoff soon.

Dates of performances: 9 and 10 July 2010.

 Autumn Play 2010.

A number of people have expressed an interest in directing a play in the Autumn.

If you are interested please submit your ideas to the committee as soon as you can.

Social Events

The New Year Meal on 9th January 2010 at The Happy Dragon’, Pevensey Bay was a really good evening and enjoyed by all who managed to battle their way through blizzards to get there!

Many thanks to Nick and Michelle Moon for organising this event.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will be held on 28 April 2010, 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start at Stone Cross Hall.

Please make every effort to attend.

If you are interested in standing for committee please give your nomination in writing-signed by a proposer and seconder-to the Secretary as soon as possible.

The committee consists of : Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and four elected members all of whom are elected annually.

The current Committee members are:

Sue Beck – Chairman.

Sue Davies – Secretary.

Mike Bale – Treasurer.

Geoff Baker.

Neil Beck.

Daphne Fox.

Michelle Moon.

Nick Moon.

Other News

Nick Moon has been cast for a lead role in the EODS production of ‘Crazy For You’. Performance dates are: 25-29 May 2010.

Michelle is trying to organise a Haven outing to the last night performance. If you are interested please contact Michelle as soon as possible.

Mike Bale and Sue Davies will be appearing in the next G & S production which is ‘Ruddigore’. Performance dates are 4-8 May 2010 at The Devonshire Park Theatre.

If you have any news you would like to be included in the Newsletters please send them to me either by snail mail (address on members List) or by email.

Sue Davies