***SUMMER PRODUCTION*** Summer 2012 THE FEMALE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon Directed by Carolyn Chinn Production Dates: 28, 29, 30 June 2012 Neil Simon’s updated version of his hit comedy, “The Odd Couple”. The gender roles are switched in this witty tale of two friends trying to live together without killing each other. Olive Madison, a recently divorced television news producer and self-confessed slob, offers a spare bedroom to her old friend, Florence Unger, a neurotic, neat freak who has recently separated from her husband with hilarious results. This production is now fully cast and in rehearsal!

ACTRESSES REQUIRED FOR THE DONAHUE SISTERS! Three sharp-tongued Southern Irish sisters with a very dark secret between them, reunited in the loft playroom of their childhood: a promising premise for a piece of thoughtful, entertaining theatre - A wonderfully paced, witty and acerbic script yields plenty of audience laughter as the siblings, rejoined and high, cast stones at their own and each others' failed lives, loves and cosmetic surgery,resolving itself in a dark and violent ritual which causes repercussions of its own. Am looking to cast and start rehearsals real quick ie: next week. Will involve a commitment of 2 nights rehearsal a week up until the performances of 13th and 14th July at the Burgess Hill Theatre Club. An absolutely awesome play for three talented actresses. Expressions of interest to Steve Thurley 07503 150755 ASAP.

***AUTUMN PRODUCTION 2012*** “Fur Coat No Knickers” by Mike Harding. Directed by Sam Payne This comedy was incredibly well-received at the play reading evenings the Club held last year and everyone enjoyed the gritty Northern humour. If you are interested in taking part in the production in any capacity please call Samantha Payne on 01444 473569/ 07912 033166 or e-mail sampayne24@gmail.com Synopsis This is a hilarious play that centres round the wedding of Deirdre Ollerenshawe and Mark Greenhalgh. The characters enter the Ollerenshaw household as they prepare for Mark’s stag night which almost ends in disaster following numerous rounds in numerous pubs, as well as an encounter with a stripper, chains, a rubber doll and a policeman. The wedding doesn’t get off to a great start with so many sore heads and chaos descends in true farcical fashion! The production dates proposed are: 17th – 20th October NB: There is a possibility of doing a second week 24th-27th October. Read Through/Workshop and auditions The read through will take place at the theatre on Church Walk on Wednesday 9th May, 7.30-10.30pm There will also be a workshop and improvisation evening based on the themes of the play on Saturday 12th May, 7.30-11.00pm Auditions are on Saturday 19th May , 10.30am – 3.30pm. Follow the production on Facebook

Spring Production 2012 Glengarry Glen Ross Written by David Mamet Directed by John O'Conner Assisted by Pippa Jones 25th-28th April Congratulations to everyone involved in the show a great night of theatre. 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. 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 are now available in our archive click here
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.

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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