Written by Tom Stoppard (with bits borrowed from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet) Director: Carolyn Chinn (cp.chinn@gmail.com; 01444 247651; 07792-609813) Asst Director: Cherry Woodward Performance dates: 14, 15, 16 October 2010 (possible addition 13 October)

Imagine Hamlet turned inside out. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are two minor characters from William Shakespeare's Hamlet. They are childhood friends of the Prince. They are sent for by Hamlet’s mother and step-father to spy on Hamlet to glean why he has been acting so strangely since the death of his father. This play tells the story of Hamlet from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’s perspective. The two leads are hopelessly lost in their quest – unable to remember their own names, unsure who sent for them, where they are going, and what they are supposed to do when they get there. Stoppard explores themes of existentialism, free will and fate with clever wordplay and a bit of slapstick thrown in for good measure. The Cast: Rosencrantz - Andy Squires Guildenstern - Greg Sherman The Player - Pete Forester Hamlet - Jon Idle Alfred (Player queen)/Soldier/Horatio - Daniel Frampton Claudius/Tragedian (Player spy)- Alan Austen Gertrude/Tragedian (player poisoner)- Faith Fallon Polonius/tragedian (player king) - Richard Light Ophelia/tragedian (spy)/1st Ambassador - Jinanne Karkar

Pride and Prejudice Directed by Pippa Jones and Morag Mitchell
Well done to everyone involved in this production. It was a brillient club effort all round! More......
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 - Peter Fallon 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!) Workshops every two weeks from 8pm to 9.30 please contact us to confirm dates. Workshops cost £3 per person - non members are welcome! Any questions please email me on: indianaray@gmail.com See you there! Kaitlin : 07739 318994

“CONTEMPORARY CANTERBURY” Spring 2010 Adapted by Cherry Woodhouse Directed by Sean Lippett-Fall Production dates March 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th 2010

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 take our audience on an often hilarious journey through the ages, where we may find out that nothing really changes!!! Many thanks to all involved in this production it was great evening! Please see your Past Productions pages for pictures from the show. Cast List Cherry Woodhouse Matt Mulvay Jane Kendall Peter Forrester Andy Squires Jinanne Karkar Richard Conolly Greg Sherman - Minstrel

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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