WBDS SHALL PERFORM ‘ALLO ‘ALLO MORE THAN ONCE
The dark winter nights are about to be enlivened by West Bridgford Dramatic Society’s (WBDS) next production, ‘Allo ‘Allo. Based on the hugely-popular TV series, the play will be performed at WBDS’ own Studio Theatre from Tuesday 23rd February to Saturday 6th March, including a 2.30pm matinee performance on the 6th March. Evening performances start at 7:30pm.
The stage version of ‘Allo ‘Allo follows the adventures of Rene, the hapless cafe owner in war-torn France, as he and his wife Edith struggle to keep for themselves a priceless portrait of the Fallen Madonna stolen by the Nazis and kept in their cellar. Hilarious complications ensue, featuring two British airmen, a radio disguised as a cockatoo and a knockwurst sausage.
Familiar characters such as “Good moaning” Crabtree, “I shall say this only once,” Michelle, and “Whata mistakea to makea,” Bertorelli return to delight audiences.
The show’s director, Chris Robinson , told The Local News: “Rehearsals are well underway and we’re having great fun. There are moments of high farce than have reduced us to helpless laughter, the fake accents are really appalling (as they should be) and gathering and creating the long list of props and costumes is well underway. We can’t wait to get on stage with it.”
Tickets are £7 (£6 concessions) and can be booked online at ticketsource.co.uk/wbds or by calling the Box Office on 07960 99 2196. The ticket price includes a buffet provided by WBDS’s near neighbour, The Willow Tree Pub, from 6.45pm to 7.15pm on production of confirmation of booking.
West Bridgford Dramatic Society puts on a variety of plays throughout the year ranging from comedies, through costume dramas to modern day thrillers. They have our own purpose-built theatre and meet every Tuesday for a variety of events, whether it is to watch one of the productions, or to indulge in a ‘social’. Socials have included a bowls nights, unrehearsed play readings, race nights etc. and everyone is welcome to attend.
