June 2018
Farcicals
Hilarious double bill involving a secret liaison, misunderstandings and a burnt bbq as two friendly couples, whose marriages need repair, discover they are closer than they think! A pre-show of our Edinburgh Fringe debut.
FARCICALS CAST - The Kidderminster Affair - Directed 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 CAST - Chloe With Love - Directed 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.
Mission Impossible
Poking the truthful fun at the corporate nonsense that anyone who has ever attended a team bonding session will know only too well. Ice breakers and silly games do little to bond this team as the beleaguered facilitator gets tough to ensure that she gets the outcome she desires.
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE -
Cast - Directed by Jackie Kennedy
Angela - Sarah Ardilles
Hi I'm Sarah. Newest member to the group, excited about the challenge and loving the experience and would encourage everyone to have a go.
Caroline - 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.
Jaque -Brian Kerry
I’m Brian. I’ve only been acting a short while (about 50 years!). I’ve played a variety of parts, including the waiter in Alan Ackbourn’s Confusions and an unusual butler in “Tomb With a View”.
Brian - Jason Kewley
Im Jason is a veteran of Am Dram with local groups with roles in Dracula, Wind in the Willows and Antigone to name a few. Jason last played Gareth in ‘A Night On The Tiles’, although he was up staged by a toy panda.
Tim - 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.