July's "bring and share" meeting
A pleasant occasion with plentiful food and a bit of Shakespeare thrown in for good measure. Shame it wasn't fine enough for us to spill out into the garden.
Supper and laughs
A couple of days later members were eating and being entertained again, this time with a rehearsed play reading of Alan Ayckbourn's "Round and Round the Garden". A supper of dips and cruditees, beef stew or veggie casserole and a selection of puddings and cheeses with byo drink made for a really good evening at the village hall. I'll see if I can upload a photo that captures the mood.
November production take 2
"Rebecca" was snatched from under under noses at the last moment when performing rights were withdrawn, but we quickly rallied and have had a first read-through of Noel Coward's "Relative Values". Set in the early 1950's, the social structure of minor aristocracy and servants, all knowing their place in society, was beginning to disintegrate. The Countess of Marshwood prepares to welcome her son and heir's American actress fiancee, but a surprise revelation blows the weekend out of the water. I like the play, not only because it is very witty, but because all the characters are well drawn and have something worthwhile to say. The Countess is the lynch pin - charming, understanding and subtly manipulative. I think we are going to have fun with this one.
We are booked at Bridgnorth Community Centre for 11th and 12th November, Alveley Village Hall on 18th, 19th and Highley Severn Centre 25th and 26th November.
Theatre visits
Half way through the Ian Dickens season at The Grand, Wolverhampton. Several members have seen "Busybody" and "Death by Fatal Murder", both comedy takes on murder mystery thrillers. If you like "Only Fools and Horses" you'd like these. Tomorrow is "Who Killed "Agatha" Christie?". No idea what it is about. The last in the series is "The Woman in White" based on the ghosty tale by Wilkie Collins. I'm looking forward to both. It is great having a super, traditional theatre like The Grand on our doorstep.
Hello, I have discovered The Bridgnorth Players through the NODA website and I am just wondering if I can a contact detail for the company, email if possible because I am currently in India (I have another month left in Asia) and don't want to telephone as the charges will be astronomical for both continents! I am interested in your participation with the RSC Open Stages project - I heard about this venture directly from the RSC and have been looking for a participating company in the West Midlands. As I say if I could have an email contact that would be great, so I can learn more about Bridgnorth Players!
ReplyDeleteKind regards,
Amelia Cartwright
Hi Amelia
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment on the blog. It is nice to know that it is read!
I am secretary to Bridgnorth Players and you can contact the group via deleiper@hotmail.com. We have been accepted to take part in the RSC project and a sub committee is sorting a programme to be performed early next year. We also have a slot for a workshop at the RSC early next year for a limited number of members - date to be confirmed.
Bridgnorth Players meets once a month on the first Wednesday at the Shakespeare pub (appropriately), West Castle Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire for play readings etc. We have a couple of social meetings in the year, usually at a members house with bring and share food and entertainment and also organise theatre visits (professional and local am dram) and workshops.
Are you from the Bridgnorth area?
I'd love to hear what you are doing in India!
Best wishes
Dorothy