As the summer progresses, we were pleased to welcome our members and friends to join us at an informal play reading evening at The National Archives on Wednesday. Attendees were shown around The Events Space and were treated to a stellar performance directed by experienced member, Laurie Coombs and starring Genni Trickett, Elizabeth Parker, Mia Skytte, Polly Beauwin and Alison Arnold. Considering only 2 (and a half) rehearsals were undertaken, we were all overwhelmed by the excellent performance and people were excited to experience our new space first hand for the first time!
Needless to say, the committee left full of ideas for staging our first full show, Three Bags Full, in November.
Also this week, new director Lily Tomlinson got started with rehearsals for her play reading on Wednesday 22nd August back at the Scout Hut. Although only 3/5 of the cast could be present, it was a great start to what looks to be a very funny evening. Get the date in your diary now!
Finally, after some interesting research into different versions of the play, we are pleased to announce that our second show at The National Archives will be The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, directed by Sarah Hill who recently appeared as Mrs French in Ravenscroft and has previously helped out with lighting and tech support at Q2 over the years. We are extremely excited to have Sarah on board to direct for us.
Don’t forget that the read through and auditions for Three Bags Full are coming up and our AGM is on Wednesday 5th September too!
See you at the picnic on Sunday!
