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TIME OF MY LIFE IN BRIDGFORD

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:48:35 +0000

West Bridgford Dramatic Society’s next production is ‘Time of My Life’ written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Penny Lewin. Gerry Stratton has organised a small family dinner with his sons Glyn and Adam at his favourite restaurant to celebrate his wife Laura’s 59th birthday. Glyn is with his long-suffering wife Stephanie and their marriage looks to be on firmer ground than it was once. Adam has brought along his new girlfriend Maureen, an outrageous hairdresser, and they are both eager to impress. The occasion suggests a happy domestic scene but gradually we are made aware of the family skeletons.
The production takes place at the society’s Studio Theatre off Stamford Road and runs from Tuesday 28th February to Saturday 3rd March. Tickets are available at £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) and can be purchased from the Box Office on 07592 675 898 or online at wbds.org.uk. Online booking enables customers to choose their own seats and there are extra charges.

AN EVENING OUT IN FEBRUARY?

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:21:18 +0000

Radcliffe-on-Trent Drama Group has been performing in the village for over 60 years and has recently gained a very good reputation for putting on productions of a professional standard. Their productions are presented in the Grange Hall, which was built only seven years ago. Over time the group puts on a mixed repertoire including comedies, thrillers and period dramas to suit the varied interests of their large audience membership.
Their next production will be ‘Blithe Spirit’ by Noel Coward and it runs from from Tuesday 21st to Saturday 25th February 2012 starting at 7.30pm each evening. All tickets are £7 each (including tea or coffee and programme) and can be purchase from National Dry Cleaners, or via 0115 933 2906. Visit radcliffe-on-trentdramagroup.co.uk where you can also order tickets online (there is a 10% surcharge for this service).

POST HORN GALLOP

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:53:41 +0000

Award-winning West Bridgford Dramatic Society opens the 2011/2012 season with ‘Post Horn Gallop’ by Derek Benfield. This is a fast-moving comedy with a castle, a couple of criminals, a lord who thinks he’s still at war, a batty guide, some bemused visitors and a whole troop of boy scouts. An entertaining evening is guaranteed by this very special performance.
The production will take place at The Studio Theatre, Stamford Road, West Bridgford (down the path between the Willow Tree and the rugby club) from Tuesday 29th November to Saturday 3rd December.
Tickets are £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) including a free hot drink at the interval and are available online via wbds.org.uk and ticketsource.co.uk/wbds. You can also call 07960 992 196.
New members are always very welcome. Every Tuesday there is a club night at the theatre from 7.45pm and on most Saturday mornings there is set-building to be done from 10.30am. Auditions for the next production, ‘Time of My Life’ by Alan Ayckbourn, will be held on Tuesday 8th November and anyone with an ambition to act or help backstage is welcome to join.
Absolutely no experience is necessary to join the society – just enthusiasm and a desire to help run West Bridgford Dramatic Society. Turn up on a Tuesday or Saturday or call 07786 675 371.

COMEDY COMES TO RADCLIFFE

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:52:25 +0000

RadVentures will host a very special world-famous comedy play at Grange Hall in Radcliffe on Friday 23rd September (8pm). ‘Tartuffe’ is certainly one of the historic comedy greats, which amongst its many inspirations gave birth, allegedly, to the Carry On comedy films of the 50s and 60s.
Lindah Kiddey told The Local News: “The famous table scene is considered to be one of the funniest comic set pieces every written for the stage.
“Audiences should prepare themselves to meet con men, gullible ladies, disguises, thwarted lovers and strangely stupid gentlemen, as the 2011 human condition is put under the historical microscope.
The stunning play is as topical today as it was in the 17th century.
Tartuffe is the first of three RadVentures professional touring events running up to Christmas and early 2012.”
Tickets cost £8 and are available from National Dry Cleaners on Main Road or by calling 0115 911 8625.
The play is suitable for family audiences with children aged 12-13 years+.

DRAMA AWARDS WINNERS

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:05:02 +0000

West Bridgford Dramatic Society (WBDS) has won the prestigious Play of the Year competition, organised by the Nottingham and Notts Drama Association. The play ‘Humble Boy’ was written by Charlotte Jones and directed by Jerome Foley. David Crundal, who played Felix Humble, was awarded Best Newcomer at the awards dinner in June. WBDS have won many NANDA trophies over the years in a competition open to amateur drama groups from all over the city and county.
West Bridgford Dramatic Society is a club where people with an interest in drama meet, enjoy tremendous camaraderie and make friends for life – putting on really good plays along the way.
There is a good mix of members aged from 17 to 70+ and during a season they put on three full-length productions, plus an evening of
one-act plays. The first play of the new season will be ‘Post Horn Gallop’, written by Derek Benfield and directed by Sarah Banks. This is followed by ‘Time of My Life’, written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Penny Lewin. Anyone interested in auditioning can telephone 07786 675 371 or send an email to penny.lewin@qmj.co.uk. The new season will kick-off with the ‘Post Horn Gallop’ auditions on Tuesday 6th September.
The Studio Theatre is based at the end of Stamford Road in West Bridgford, down the path between the Willow Tree and the Rugby Club. Visit their website at wbds.org.uk.

RADCLIFFE-ON-TRENT DRAMA GROUP

admin — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:19:18 +0000

They will be performing ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ in Grange Hall from Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th February, starting at 7.30pm each evening. The doors and bar open at 7pm. All tickets are £7 each and will be available soon from National Dry Cleaners, on 0115 933 2906, or via the website radcliffe-on-trentdramagroup.co.uk.

BEAUTY & BEAST IN KEYWORTH

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:30:53 +0000

The Keyworth Arts Association (KAA) present Beauty and the Beast, courtesy of the Northumberland Theatre Company, on Thursday 20th January 2011 from 7.30pm at the Keyworth Village Hall. This is a story you’ve always known, but you’ll feel you were hearing it for the first time. It’s funny, it’s sad, it’s exciting. It will warm your heart and send shivers up your spine. Tickets cost £7 (KAA members £5) and are available from Keyworth Library or Post Office.

MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP LAUNCH

admin — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:11:56 +0000

An exciting new musical theatre group with national aspirations has launched its very first centre in Ruddington. Freedom Dance and Performance offers professional training in dance, singing and drama, with dynamic and fun sessions for pre-school children (3-5 years), infants (under-8) and juniors (under-11).
Freedom Centres are the brainchild of Stacey Gaunt, who with over 15 years experience in TV, theatre and dance knows first-hand what it’s like to be a performer, as a semi-finalist on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
She said: “Freedom Dance and Performance is not just about discovering the next big talent. Groups like Diversity, Flawless and Spelbound have really inspired youngsters and we teach children to be confident and believe in their own abilities.”
Call Stacey on 07548 151919 or search ‘Freedom Dance and Performance’ on Facebook.

WBDS ON YOUR DOORSTEP

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:13:00 +0000

West Bridgford Dramatic Society (WBDS) kicked off a new season in September by unveiling a brand new sign and website at wbds.org.uk. The society has been entertaining the people of West Bridgford and beyond since 1949 and puts on a variety of plays throughout the year, ranging from comedies, through costume dramas to modern-day thrillers.
The group attracts people of all ages (from 18 upwards) and performs in its own purpose built theatre on Stamford Road in West Bridgford (down footpath to Gamston between the Willow Tree pub and the Rugby Club) and meet every Tuesday evening for a variety of events.
New members are always welcome to act, prompt, stage manage, design and operate light and sound, set building etc. No experience is necessary – just plenty of enthusiasm. If you are interested visit the website, pop along on a Tuesday evening, or email wbds@wbds.org.uk.
The first production of the season is ‘A Perfect Wedding’, written by Robin Hawdon and directed by Tony Vokes. This play is that rare combination – a riotous comedy and a touching love story at the same time. Production dates are Tuesday 23rd November to Saturday 27th November and tickets are £7 and £6 for concessions. They are available by calling 07960 992 196 or visiting the website at wbds.org.uk.

SOPHIE’S ACADEMY ON SHOW IN COTGRAVE

admin — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:13:41 +0000

Sophie’s Academy of Performing Arts Summer Show provided another memorable opportunity for the performers to showcase their talents and impress their family and friends.
They all showed the diversity of teaching with strong acting and good vocals, combined with creative dance arrangements, whilst the ballet and tap showcased traditional dance to a modern soundtrack. Students and proud parents left to enjoy a summer break and have now returned for a new season.
Sophie’s Academy of Performing Arts is based at Cotgrave Leisure Centre, with a new branch at Cropwell Bishop Memorial Hall. Classes are offered in ballet, tap, freestyle/disco and musical theatre. For details contact Sophie on 07806 557 941 or send an email to info@sophiesacademy.co.uk