“CONTEMPORARY CANTERBURY” Spring 2010 Adapted by Cherry Woodhouse Directed by Sean Lippett-Fall Production dates March 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th 2010 Box Office - The Theatre from Saturday 6th March then on every Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am-1pm or call 01444 242984 to Reserve Tickets Ticket Prices will be £8.50 at all performances.
Adapted from the Stories' of Geoffrey Chaucer , formed upon an idea and to be Directed by Sean Lippett-Fall , Written by Cherry Woodhouse. "Contemporary Canterbury" Brings to life 11 of the Canterbury Tales...Five of which have never been adapted or performed before. With a cast of 8 Storytellers'.............We will take our audience on an often hilarious journey through the ages, where we may find out that nothing really changes!!! Cast List Cherry Woodhouse Matt Mulvay Jane Kendall Peter Forrester Andy Squires Jinanne Karkar Richard Conolly Greg Sherman - Minstrel

Pride and Prejudice The Martlets Burgess Hill Directed by Pippa Jones and Morag Mitchell Production dates July 8th, 9th, 10th July 2010 Auditions 7th February 2010.

A well known, period drama, set about 1800. A story of love, honour, misperceptions and misundertandings. Please find cast list below. The ladies: Elizabeth Bennett - Sophie Jones Jane Bennett - Catherine Carpenter Lydia Bennett - Pollyanna Brackenbury Charlotte Lucas - Emma Bonney Caroline Bingley - Emily Benyon Mrs Bennett - Mary Ward Mrs Lucas - Cherry Woodhouse Mrs Gardiner - Jackie Hilary Lady Catherine De Bourgh - Joan Collins Mrs Hill - Sara Norman Mrs Lake - Nicky Plank Maggie - Lara Weller Amelia - Laura Cooper The gentlemen: Mr Darcy - Richard Conolly Mr Bingley - Andy Davies Mr Wickham - Chesney Jones Captain Fitzwilliam Darcy - Matthew Mulvay Captain Denney - Daniel Frampton Mr Collins - Andrew Squires Mr Bennett - Martin O'Hara

New Young Players Group Wednesday 10th and 24th February at 8pm Cost £3 per session Ages 16 (left school) to 20

The Group will be focusing on characterisation skills from text and improvisation. Wear clothes you can move in, and otherwise, just bring yourself! Young Players is starting to really get in the swing of things and from the next meeting onwards we will be starting work on devising a piece of theatre based around fables and fairy stories. Everyone attending the workshops has a real opportunity to contribute to what we do with this 'piece' - if anything! Workshops are open to anyone from school leaving age to 20 (ish - if you're older than this and interested in coming along, please contact me first!) Next workshop will be on Wednesday 24th February from 8pm to 9.30 Workshops cost £3 per person - non members are welcome! Any questions please email me on: indianaray@gmail.com See you there! Kaitlin : 07739 318994

Shakers Restirred by John Godber 15th - 17th October 2009

Many thanks to all involved what an amazing show! Our cast of four bought this show to life on our little stage and completely wowed the audience three nights in a row. The whole production ran like clockwork and that is down to the hard work of everyone involved. From the original inspiration for the show through to delivering it on stage my congratulations go to Oli Sparasci who when teamed up with John O’Conner together drove this to the success that it was. John deserves such enormous credit for delivering this show he worked tirelessly with cast bringing them to a stage, where to be honest, they acted out of their skins. John’s belief in his cast has been rock solid throughout. A big thank you as well to Ben Hollebon for Stage Managing this Production and to Karen Hollebon for Choreographing the show and of course to all our back stage crew and of course front of house. Being in our venue so close to the action is the perfect place to see this type of production. Lastly but definitely not least well done to our cast, these four young ladies served up their lines with passion and emotion bringing each character to life, they danced for us, changed gender for us and created every character in words and in force of action so well done all.

Pantomime January 2010 Dick Whittington Directed by Suzi Allen Many thanks to everyone involved in Pantomime from back stage to front of house and everyone inbetween it was an amazing effort!

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Directed by David Villiers

Randle Patrick McMurphy, a recidivist criminal serving a short sentence on a prison farm for statutory rape, is transferred to a mental institution. This is possibly a ploy to avoid hard labor and serve the rest of his sentence in a more relaxed environment. He is anti-authoritarian with a history of violence, but he exhibits no signs of mental illness. But has he made the biggest mistake of his life. An incredibly moving play performed in the round. Many many thanks to all involved in this club production.

Mid Sussex Times Awards 2008 Mid Sussex Times - Best New Comer Award 2008 - Sophie Jones for Anne in BHTC Production of The Diary of Anne Frank Mid Sussex Times - Best Set Award goes to the BHTC Production of The Diary of Anne Frank - Liz Batten for Set Design, Graham Wood and Steve Jones for Set Build and the Directors Pippa Jones and Morag Mitchell

Membership fee for the club is £30 for the year July to July. Please send cheques to Sue Gooding, Membership Secretary, 1 Crescent Close, Burgess Hill, W.Sussex, RH15 8UF or call 01444 244928.

The club aims to put on three productions a year plus a pantomime. From the list under Past Productions you will see how varried and exciting the range of our shows has and continues to be. As well as the productions the club run social evening and workshops for adults and families.

The club also runs two junior sections:

• Saturday Workshop - Ages 7 - 10
• Thursday Workshop - Ages 11 - 16

See "Join Us" or call us for more details or e-mail here.

Town Centre Redevelopment - Leader Article 30th Jan 2009

Burgess Hill Theatre Club has just opened negotiations with Thornfield on the possible redevelopment of the theatre site in Church Walk. This negotiation is at a very early stage. Release of the land by the theatre club will be subject to negotiation and agreement on the relocation of the theatre club. The Executive Committee will seek ratification of any agreement by the membership.

Theatre/Hall Booking Please click the link to go to our calender showing the availablity of the Theatre for private hire. The hall is ideal for parties, rehearsals, club meetings, exhibitions etc etc.. Theatre Booking Calendar If you would like to book the Theatre for an event please e-mail us by clicking here. The Theatre has a main hall, stage, kitchen and abackstage area consisting of a dressing room and wardrobe/props area.

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