Tuesday 7 July 2009

What's happening in July?

Although generally things do quieten down slightly in July and August here at The Playhouse, with many of the regular companies having a break for the summer, there are still a few shows taking place and preparations being made for autumn productions. Here's a little summary, including details of this year's rather 'wonderful' Christmas show:

TUESDAY 7: PRE-AUDITIONS at 7.30 pm
Tonight sees the second evening of pre-auditions for next March's fundraising production of BACK TO THE 80s (directed by Richard Webb, Toni Coles and Jonathan Carter). This show, set against the backdrop of the final year of the students of William Ocean High School, features a veritable feast of classic hits from the 1980s. Auditions follow later this month - see below.

WEDNESDAY 8 - SATURDAY 11: PERFORMANCES at 7.45 pm
Deep End Theatre Company presents the FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY MURDER MYSTERY for four evenings. A brilliant spoof of the worst level of amateur dramatics, you can find out more about the show at http://www.farndaleavenue.blogspot.com/ Tickets still available on 01242 522852.

THURSDAY 16: PLAYREADING
This Christmas, The Playhouse will be staging a version of the classic Frank Capra film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, with performances spread over a two-week period and finishing on Christmas Eve itself. The auditions will take place in September, but director Caroline Young wants to give everyone the chance to see what's involved this side of the summer. For more information please ring Caroline on 01242 512135.

TUESDAY 21 - SATURDAY 25: PERFORMANCES at 7.45 pm
Playhouse Company presents Noel Coward's 1950s' satire of snobbery in all its guises, RELATIVE VALUES, directed by Wendy Berry. Again, tickets are still available and you can find out more at the theatre website at http://www.playhousecheltenham.org/

TUESDAY 28 & WEDNESDAY 29: AUDITIONS
BACK TO THE 80s auditions will be held in the rehearsal room known as 'the dungeon'. For more information contact Richard on 07905 848134.