Edinburgh Fringe 2018
Hart Players at Edinburgh Fringe 2018Alan Ayckbourn's FARCICALS
Hart Players at The Fringe – By Liz Gillespie
The cast assembles, we have some news
We’re going to The Fringe
An exciting buzz goes through the group
One had to have a whinge
We can hear that there are doubters
Some had a glaikit stair
The 20th of August folks
I hope to see you there
The Director has in mind a script
He introduces to the team
And gauges their reaction
Who wants to live this dream?
The show is now a goer
They practice every chance
Hart Players getting ready
For a farcical romance
Cars packed with all they might not need
They finally hit the road
They do a mental check or two
Who packed a travel Kermode?
Nerves set in excitement fades
Again, doubt start to rise
The audience sits, and the stage is set
It’s time to dry their eyes
News comes in, a sell-out show
What! on the opening night?
It will not happen a second time
But you know I think it might
A ripple of laughter, an applaud or two
The farce plays out on stage
A Travel lodge in Kidderminster
Now Lottie’s in a rage
A successful week the nerves have gone
A great time was had by all
Five shows confirmed as sell out
They’ve really had a ball
FARCICALS CASTThe Kidderminster AffairDirected by John Ford
Penny
Jackie Kennedy
I’m Jackie. I have been in am-dram for about 13 years. I have played a variety of roles from Miss Maple to the pantomime dame and thoroughly enjoyed directing the black comedy ‘Tomb with a View’
Lottie
Margaret Wales
I’m Margaret. After first only helping with costumes, I first acted as an obsessed mother figure, but since then I have been a panto witch, been a mean biker sister in Tomb with a View, and a barmy army Captain.
Teddy
John Ford
I’m John. I have been involved with acting for many years both acting and directing including an appearance in lycra in our last Panto!
Reggie
Geoff Smith
Hi I'm geoff. Been in the amdram world for 8 years having caught the bug from my sons. I've played various roles and loved directing Alan Ayckbourn's Ten Times Table.
FARCICALS CASTChloe With LoveDirected by Alan Birdsworth
Penny
Mandy McKernan
I’m Mandy, still very new to this but have loved every minute. After being asked to step on stage for a small part in Blue Suede Blues, I have played a devious sister in “Tomb With a View” and danced on a table top in “Pullin the Wool”.
Lottie
Pam Howard
I'm Pam. Having decided to give performing a proper "go" some years ago, I have played every-thing from a witch to a weasel, bossy mother to dotty sister.
Teddy
Gary Hay
I’m Gary. After a career as a lawyer, I feel well prepared for a role in acting but usually need some conflict to get me going! Still getting used to the idea that you don’t get paid for Amateur Dramatics,
Reggie
Alan Birdsworth
I’m Alan and love my time on the stage. In past productions I have played a boring workaholic, a Polish Count, a talking baby and loved being booed constantly as the panto baddy.