Spring Production 2012 Glengarry Glen Ross Written by David Mamet Directed by John O'Conner Assisted by Pippa Jones 25th-28th April Tickets £8.50 Ring 01444 242894 to reserve tickets Contains adult themes and language GGGR revolves around 4 real estate salesmen who have a week to prove they have what it takes to remain working for the company. First prize is a Cadillac. Second prize a set of steak knives and third and fourth get fired. As the play unfolds we see the different tactics used by our four anti-heroes as they struggle against the irreversible tide that is American capitalism, without realising that they are major contributors to that that they rail against so vehemently. The four are managed by Williamson, who is continually struggling to retain authority. We also see the way that a customer can be manipulated to buy something he never really wanted. During the latter part of the play the office is broken into and we see over the course of the second act who is responsible. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable evening from two Directors with a strong track record of working with both Burgess Hill and other local clubs and societies. On the one hand the play is a reflection of the dark forces controlling corporate American and at the same time a deeply black comedy that will have you laughing out loud.

Burgess Hill Theatre Club Proudly Present Pantomime 2012   Robinson Crusoe   Directed by Suzi Allan 13th - 28th January 2012 Well done to everyone involved in Panto this year. Photo's will appear in the archive section of the web site really soon!
Fairy	Hannah Wilson	Davey Jones	Peter Forester
Jenny	Jenny Maclean	Captain	Lara Weller
Bosun	Des Fitzpatrick	Mate	Ryan Gray
Polly	Hannah Pavey	Robinson	Elleyn Hinton
Billy Crusoe	Peter Gooding	Mrs Crusoe	Martin O'Hara
Will Atkins	Matt Roberts	Man Friday	David Plank
Cannibal King	Graham Wood	Queen Coral Reef	Mary Ward
Witch Doctor	(to be cast)	Neptune	Laurie Parsons
Cat & Monkey	Laura Cooper	School Teacher	Marrie Stewart
Pirates	Senior Boys and Graham Wood

Autumn Production 2011 Karen’s Garden Written and Directed by Cherry Woodhouse 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd October Cast list Rob - Peter Gooding Karen - Pippa Jones Kimberley - Sophie Jones Angela - Lara Weller Andrew - Greg Sherman Shirley - Karen Carroll Chrissie - Nicki Plank Caroline - Cassandra Hercho Alex - Chesney Jones Welcome to Karen’s garden. The lawns are immaculate, the paths are clear of leaves, the flowers dead-headed. Her garden may be perfect, but her life is a complicated mess. Her 18 year marriage to Rob has hit a rough patch, her daughter is dating an inappropriate young man and a teenage lodger is eating her out of house and home. This complex comedy drama is full of secrets, lies, and the usual shock announcements which we have come to expect from author, Cherry Woodhouse, who gave us The Engagement, Style, Women Without Husbands and co-wrote Contemporary Canterbury. Congratulations to everyone involved in this production verry nearly a sell out show and a great press review in the Mid Sussex Times! Let's see how it does at the Brighton and Hove Drama Awards on the 12 December.

Summer Production 2011 All's Well that Ends Well by William Shakespeare 8th,9th and 10th July Director: Jacky Hilary Many congratulations to everyone involved in this production it was a great show we are all very proud of you! A big thankyou to Oli for standing in following a last minute cast crisis. Helena, a young woman of humble origins, cures the King of France of an ulcer. In gratitude, the King offers Helena her choice of royal husband. The man of Helena's dreams is Bertram, son of her guardian, the Countess of Rossillion. Despite Bertram's objections, the King insists on their marriage. Immediately after the wedding, Bertram joins the army and flees to Italy to fight. He writes to Helena saying he will never be her husband unless she can get pregnant with his child - which will never happen. But Helena is made of tough stuff and determines to succeed. This play has it all - love, betrayal, sex, loss, reconciliation and forgiveness. And quite lot of laughs along the way. Cast Emily Benyon Helena, the Countess’ ward David Peake Bertram, the Countess’ son Des Fitzpatrick Parolles, friend of Bertram Beth Hopkins Countess Andy Squires Lavatch, a Clown Oli Sparasci King of France Richard Light Lafeu, an old Lord Cherry Woodhouse Widow Karen Hughes Steward to the Countess Luke Ofield First Lord Daisy Hook Second Lord Niall Conlan Third Lord/First Soldier Georgia Jerry Mariana, Diana’s friend/Gentlewoman Sam Payne Diana, the Widow’s daughter

Spring Production 2011 84 Charing Cross Road 13th to 16th April Written by Helene Hanff and adapted for the stage by James Roose-Evans Director: Peter Forester Well done to everyone involved in the show it was "spellbinding" "enthralling" "a truly memorable show", "a masterclass” just a few of the comments from members of the audience. Synopsis: The true story of a transatlantic business correspondence about used books that developed into a close friendship. In 1949, a struggling American writer, Helene Hanff, sees an ad in ‘The Saturday Review of Literature’ for a bookstore in London that does mail order. She writes hoping to indulge her love of beautiful books and begins a very special correspondence and friendship with Frank Doel that lasts 20 years. Frank, a British antiquarian book-seller, works at Marks & Co, 84 Charing Cross Road. The warm, compassionate and very human exchange of letters was published as a book and then skillfully and lovingly adapted for the stage. Cast Carolyn Chinn - Helene Hanff John O'Connor - Frank Doel Greg Sherman - William Humphries Cherry Woodhouse - Cecily Farr Nicki Plank - Megan Wells Samantha Payne - Maxine Stuart Wendy Ironmonger - Joan Todd Chris Smith - Mr Martin

Membership fee for the club is £30 for the year July to July. Please call our Membership Secretary on 01444 246167 for details.

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

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