It is with cautious optimism that Q2 Players welcomes the governmental announcement that indoor performances are to resume.
We appreciate that this initiative will be a great relief to theatres large and small, professional and amateur, across the country. However, we cannot for the moment make any firm pronouncements regarding Q2 productions at The National Archives. While we would love to be able to resume there soon, with our long-awaited performance of Nell Gwynn, the safety of our actors, crew and audience has to be our top priority.
In the meantime we will be continuing a programme of monthly Zoom readings, which have so far been absolutely brilliant and given much joy to performers and audience alike. We may not be able to meet in person, but the spirit of Q2 is alive and well!
New Writing Variety Night
Everyone was completely blown away by the talent and inventiveness of both writers and performers at last night’s New Writing Variety Night. If you missed it, or we would like to see it again, the videos are here (first act and second act).
The Right Medicine – recording
Congratulations to all involved in last night’s reading of The Right Medicine, especially the very talented writer and director, Ian Nethersell.
For those who couldn’t make it, please enjoy the video of this very funny and brilliantly acted play.
This Blessed Plot – Zoom recording
Huge thanks to everyone who took part in the first ever reading of This Blessed Plot, by Craig Cameron-Fisher. An extremely funny and interesting play. For those who missed it, here is a link to the recording. https://youtu.be/PYgkY8v1ngQ
The War of the Worlds
Thank you to everybody who attended tonight’s wonderful reading of The War of the Worlds, directed by Wendy Grossman! For those who were in the newly opened pub and missed it, here is the recording.
A Company of Players
For all of you who missed it, here is the fabulous recording of A Company of Players, directed by the astounding Matt Tester. Enjoy!
The Spring Song Singers
Well done to Paul Huggins and Cast for a wonderful Zoom reading of The Spring Song Singers by Richard Tydeman! Great fun. For those who missed it, here is the recording.
Words of Advice – a reading
Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s reading of Words of Advice by Fay Weldon. And well done to the extremely talented cast and director! For those who missed it, or would like to watch it again, the recording is now available here.
The Thin Man – The Case of the All American Menace
After lots of work, both from our actors and our soundman, you can finally listen to the Q2 Players recording of The Thin Man by clicking the link!
Starring:
Tim Williams as Nick Charles
Polly Beauwin as Nora Charles
Susan Gerlach as Joannie Winslow
Jon Coop as Plunger Belsen
Paul Huggins as Alistair Floritin
Mandy Gasson as Olga
Laurie Coombs as The Announcer
Craig Cameron-Fisher on Sound
Featuring music by Kevin MacLeod, Bing Crosby and The Beverley Sisters
Enjoy!
Q2 Members Variety Night
To cheer ourselves up in these strange times, we have decided to hold a virtual Q2 Variety Night for Q2 members via Google Meet. This will be held on what would have been the last night of Nell Gwynn – Saturday 2nd May at 7.45pm.
There is no theme – you can do whatever you want; a poem, a song, a monologue, a sketch, on whatever subject you choose. These can be pre-recorded, or you can perform them live on the night. If you would like to pre-record your piece, please feel to contact us for help and advice on how to do so.
Equally, there is no pressure to perform if you don’t want to – all of the performers will need an audience, so please feel free just to join and watch; we will share a Google Meet link closer to the date that you can click on to watch. Again, do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like some help using Google Meet and we will try to arrange a test run with you so that you can try it out.
If you would like to perform, please let us know what you are going to do so that we can sort out a running order.
Very much looking forward to seeing your faces again!
