June 2014 - Pendle Hippodrome Theatre
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June 2014 - Pendle Hippodrome Theatre
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre What’s On www.phtheatre.co.uk Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company Wed 4th to Sat 7th June at 7.30 Listen carefully I shall say ‘zis only once, book early for an hilarious evening with René and all his friends at the Café - see page 3 for a full write up. Celebrating 100 Years June 2014 Saturday 14 June 2014 at 7.30 pm ‘The Man In The White Suit’ See page 2 for booking and more details. Nelson Civic Ladies Choir with “MIDSUMMER MELODIES” with Colne Orpheus Glee Union (see page 4) WoW in aid of SAMARITANS Sat 21st June 2014 at 7.30 Saturday 28th June 2014 7.30 pm start See page 4 for more details. PENDLE YOUTH ORCHESTRA - 5th JULY at 7.30 PM 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th & 14th September. From 9 am weekends and 5.30 pm Friday 13th SAT 20th SEPTEMBER See page 5 for details Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company 7th to 11th October - see page 5 for details Pendle Hippodrome Youth Theatre 29 Oct - 1 Nov 2014 see page 6 Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th Nov TICKET BOOKING: at DISCOVER PENDLE Boundary Mill Stores Vivary Way Colne Open daily 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Sundays 11.00 am to 5.00 pm RING 01282 856186 ONLINE at www.phtheatre.co.uk Editor; Milly Greenwood Tel: 01282 690598 e-mail millyg@btinternet.com Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne, Lancs, BB8 9BJ Tel. 01282 863210 www.phtheatre.co.uk Registered Charity No: 513275 Limited Co: 1664358 The winner of the competition was Neil Ashley of who was declared ‘Mr Pennine’ 2014. Never before have we featured photos like this on the front of the Footlight Forum. Believe it or not these photos were taken on the Hippodrome stage. The ‘Mr Pennine Body Building Competition’ was held at Pendle Hippodrome in April. The theatre was a sell out. The competition has been revived, after an absence of 25 years, by Michael Coupe from the Fitness Factory and Margaret Duckworth from Intershape Fitness, and the Hippodrome was their chosen venue. The whole day proved to be a roaring success. The men and the women athletes flexed their muscles for the judges and the very appreciative audience in 15 competitive classes including under 23s, novice, athletic, toned figure, physique, bikini class and a host of men’s categories. Not since ‘The Full Monty’ has so much muscle been displayed on our stage! And if the competition returns next year, which we very much hope it will, then stewards positions will be at a premium so better put your name down now! For more photos and to see what happened in our dressing rooms and the Green The winner of room check out the Mr Pennine Facebook page. Miss Pennine Booking Arrangements for ALL Pendle Hippodrome Shows DISCOVER PENDLE Boundary Mill Stores Vivary Way Colne Just call in to book your seats Or ring 01282 856186 Open daily 10 am to 8 pm Sundays 11 am to 5 pm £1 per Booking - Fee Applicable Theatre plan available ONLINE LOG IN TO www.phtheatre.co.uk Follow the Online Booking Instructions Theatre plan available Online Booking Fee Applicable AT THE THEATRE THE THEATRE BOX OFFICE WILL BE OPEN FOR BOOKING WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY 10.00 am - 1.00 pm from 10th May to 6th June Call in and book your seats or ring on 01282 863210 during opening hours. ON THE DOOR COME ALONG TO ANY PERFORMANCE AND BOOK AT THE THEATRE BOX OFFICE BOOKING SECRETARY for ‘ALLO ALLO’ Booking Secretary 01282 612402 Evenings and Weekends only. Call to book your seats or for block booking information ‘The Man in the White Suit’ Saturday 14th June 7.30 pm The Hippodrome is once again to open its doors for a classic heritage film night. Following the success of the screening of ‘The Titfield Thunderbolt’ in April full screen cinema will again return to Colne on 14th June. ‘The Titfield Thunderbolt’, for those of you that missed it, it was great. A brilliantly funny 1953 production and we hope you will enjoy ‘The Man in the White Suit’ just as much. I just wish someone would explain how a handful of villagers managed not only to get a train out of a museum but re-lay the railway tracks all in one night. Superhuman in those days no doubt! The second evening in the series will feature ‘The Man In The White Suit’ a satirical comedy with a wonderful cast including Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood and Cecil Parker and will be shown on the big screen at 7.30 pm. Some of the footage for this 1951 Ealing Classic was shot in Colne. “When dreamy eccentric inventor Sidney Stratton develops a fabric that never gets dirty and never wears out, manufacturers and trades unions are terrified by the threat it poses to their industry and their jobs. It’s a comedy certainly, but threaded through with seriousness.’ It will be accompanied by other short documentaries and clips of local interest. Tickets - £5 Adults £3 Concessions. Book at Discover Pendle, Boundary Mill, Colne, at ‘Allo Allo’ or online at www.phtheatre.co.uk Tickets will also be available on the night. OPEN DAY The Theatre is to host an Open Day on 28th September 11am to 4pm when anyone is welcome to come and see our wonderful Theatre. Tell all your friends and family. We would love to see them. HELP! As you will have read in the Theatre’s Annual report there is always something going on at the Theatre even when it is closed for the Summer. In fact probably more goes on in the ‘Close Down’, than at any other time of the year. This year the Theatre will close on 12th July and re-open on 30th August. Wardrobe and props hire departments will also be closed. The last hire date is Monday 14th July at 7.00 pm and wardrobe will reopen on Monday 1st September 7.00 pm. This year the major task being undertaken is to connect a new water and electricity supply to the stables. They will not run in the same pipe I am assured! Many other tasks, large and small will be undertaken. Each year we ask the same question. Will you, yes we mean YOU, please give up a precious few hours of your time and come and lend a hand at the Theatre during the Summer Close Down? There is so much to catch up on and the more people who come along the more will get done. Everyone likes to perform on stage or attend the Theatre but if it’s not maintained and kept clean and tidy there won’t be a Theatre to go to!!!!!!! We desperately need help. If you have any spare time please give Keith Walton a ring on 01282 605538 or see him at the Theatre and he will let you know what the plans are and how you can join in. You don’t have to be skilled in any particular field as full instructions will be given. You don’t have to be a member of the Theatre, Friends or Theatre Company, willing hands are welcome from any source and your help will be gratefully appreciated. People are also required to help clean the Theatre after the maintenance is complete. If you think you can spare some time there are morning, afternoon or evening working sessions. Keith is awaiting your call!!!! Or just come along on Monday evenings (Stage Door 7pm till 9 pm) and see any of the maintenance team. THE LAST 11 NIGHT OF THE PROMS 5TH JULY 7.30 PM Their will be a very warm welcome awaiting PYO as they return to Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, after an absence of several years, with ‘The Last Night of The Proms’ on 5th July. There will be a feast of music from this extremely talented young Orchestra. Just to make the evening more special The Arden Angels and The Little Angels will also feature on the bill. The evening will end with all the usual flag waving and hooter blowing associated with ‘The Last Night of the Proms’. Come along in your red, white and blue and Rule Britannia. A very enjoyable evening is guaranteed. Tickets: £10 Adults £5 Concessions To order your tickets ring Lisa 864084 or Liz on 429714 after 6 pm Book now to avoid disappointment This will be a very popular event. BOO HOO 2 This year Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company was nominated in the NODA North West regional awards in 6 categories. The Youth Theatre received 3 nominations Unf ort unat el y none of our nominations went on to win an Award. Congratulations to all our nominees. It is an honour to be nominated and we will hope for better success in the future. 10 THEATRE PEOPLE DIAMOND HAPPY RETIREMENT OCCASION John Edwards Theatre Company Life Member and Friend of the Hippodrome Joyce Whittaker and her husband Norman have celebrated their Diamond Wedding. Joyce and Norman were married in the Spring of 1954 and celebrated their momentous 60 years of marriage in style with their family. Norman said “To mark occasion I gave Joyce a Diamond Ring and I got a new golf driver, which I told her about later!!!!!” Congratulations to you both and may you enjoy many more happy years together. HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Kathleen Barker celebrated her 90th birthday in April. Kathleen is a Life Member of Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company and a Friend of the Hippodrome. Congratulations to Kathleen and Many Happy Returns. MARTIN HITS THE AIRWAVES When one of our Hippodrome people, Martin Cleaver, was asked to promote the Theatre’s latest venture ‘Classic Heritage Film Nights’ on Radio Lancashire recently he did the Hippodrome proud. He not only talked to ‘Gilly in the Afternoon’ about the films but covered EVERY aspect of the Theatre. When asked about his tie he even managed to tell the listeners about our wardrobe department. Well Done Martin! Thank you. There’s nothing as good as good publicity. has served as our Theatre Front of H o u s e Manager for many years. John and Kevin He has now decided to step down for a well earned retirement. At the Theatre’s Annual General Meeting in April, John was presented with an engraved tankard by Theatre Chairman Kevin Mason, in thanks for the work he has done over the years. John howev er is not retiring altogether (no escaping so easily from the Hippodrome) and he will still be around as one of our team of Front of House Managers in the future. Thank you John for all your years of Service to the Hippodrome. Best wishes for the future. OUR VERY OWN MEDIUM Andrea Jackson, Pendle Hippodrome’s very own Medium, held an evening of Mediumship at the Theatre in May. Around 40 people attended the event as Andrea and her spirit guides, conveyed messages to some of the audience from the other side of the veil. It proved to be a very enjoyable and moving experience for all the people present. Many thanks to Andrea for an excellent evening. 7.30 pm nightly 3 You would be hard pressed to find a better comedy than 'Allo 'Allo! Classic British humour at it’s very best! 4th to 7th June at 7.30 nightly René the Café owner is allegedly the most wanted man in Occupied France: Women want his body. The Resistance want his brain. The Nazis want his sausage! And everyone wants the valuable stolen painting ‘The Madonna with the Big Boobies’ by Von Clump, a portrait of his mistress painted while his wife was out shopping. This uproarious comedy, based on the original BBC TV sitcom, will have you in stitches. “Listen very carefully, I will say this only once, then I will disappear like a phantom in the night, up your back passage”. If you never knew that sausages were funny then stay tuned, but maybe not to the radio disguised as a Cockatoo!!!!. With two British airmen hiding in his cellar, news that the Fuhrer is scheduled to visit the town further complicates this hilarious plot and René must summon all the wit he can muster to save his cafe and his life. Oh ‘What a mistaka to maka’ to trust anyone with the whereabouts of ‘The Madonna with the Big Boobies’! If you want a night out to remember and make you not just smile but laugh your socks off then ‘Allo! Allo! is a “doont muss axpereeance” as Officer Crabtree would say. Andrea with members of the audience 4th to 7th June All Tickets £7 See page 2 for ways to book your seats. Nelson Ladies Civic Choir 4 presents ‘Midsummer Melodies’ Saturday 28th June at 7.30 pm The Leader Times Stage Awards, sponsored by Howard Rigg, will celebrate it’s 25th Anniversary this year. It certainly doesn’t seem 25 years since the idea of Pendle’s very own Oscars ceremony was first introduced. The thespians of Pendle are thrilled when they receive a nomination and we are happy to report that some of the people who have received the coveted Awards during those 25 years have gone on to fame and fortune. On 28th June 2014 the prestigious silverware will be presented to the best productions and performers who have graced the local stage in the last 12 months. Not just productions that have taken place at the Hippodrome Theatre but throughout the whole of Pendle. Several of our local Theatrical Companies will take part and will present extracts from their productions over the past year and from those yet to come. Eric Beardsworth and Stuart James of Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company will compere the show. The nominations for the Awards will be announced in the Nelson Leader/Colne Times the week before the Awards Night. Please Note: Other Awards connected directly with Pendle Hippodrome Theatre will not be listed in the newspaper. Tickets are £6 and can be purchased at the Box Office every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10am to 1pm, until Friday 6th June and any night at ‘Allo Allo’. They will be available on the door or at Discover Pendle, Boundary Mill Stores Colne and online at www.phtheatre.co.uk Note: Only seats in the stalls available as the circle is reserved for performers. Sat 21st June at 7.30 pm The Nelson Ladies Civic Choir will take to the Hippodrome stage on 21st June, Midsummer’s Day, for an evening of glorious music entitled ‘Midsummer Melodies’. They will be joined, not only by the Colne Orpheus Glee Union but also the Flat Cap Pack - the lads who put Lancashire into Las Vegas. The evening will be compered by Eric Beardsworth and Stuart James. Proceeds are being donated to the Samaritans. Tickets - £7 and £5 concessions Ring 01282 867152 Ask any Choir member or Tickets will be available at the Box Office on the night . SITUATION VACANT A vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Stage Manager at Theatre events. No experience is necessary as full training will be given. Would suit fit, able, young (ish) person. Male or Female applicants are all welcome, (no sex discrimination at our Theatre!) This will be occasional work, not full shows! (But don’t quote me on that.) Rates of pay. Same as the rest of us. We are all volunteers!!!!! Rewards Good company and being part of the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Team. Ring David Miller on 07940937929 Also WANTED Stage Door Keepers Ring David on the above number. Annual Report/cont The following projects have been completed during 2013. A major refurbishment of the Green Room was undertaken during the summer shutdown with the removal of the old bar. A new sink, bottle fridges and worktops were installed. All four walls were decorated and a false ceiling installed. A re-wire of some sound and lighting circuits was undertaken. A new beer chiller was installed in the cellar. New stage lighting and lighting control equipment, radio microphone headsets, microphone stands, 2 hazers, 2 smoke machines, a monitor for the Green Room and one large screen for advertising purposes in the bar have been purchased. This is just a list of the major work undertaken and many other tasks too numerous to mention have been completed on a weekly basis. The list of jobs waiting to be done is never empty. The major sources of income for the running and upkeep of the theatre have come from the Craft Fair, Wardrobe and the Bar. The Craft Fair again increased its profit on last year to raise £11,000. A huge vote of thanks to all involved in the running of this event from the Directors. Youth Theatre: The Youth Theatre performed 4 nights and a Saturday matinee of ‘Footloose’. This flourishing group continued its work to educate and nurture young talent for the future of theatre in a series of workshops and in rehearsals for the show ‘Bugsy Malone’’ staged in February 2014. Planning has also begun for the 25th Anniversary celebration which takes place in 2014 with a special celebratory show Disney’s ‘High School Musical’. In between all the rehearsals several fund raising and social activities were undertaken to raise vital funds. o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o All of the work/events which I have mentioned were undertaken by a relatively small but very committed group of volunteers who give up hours of their valuable time to keep the Hippodrome running, and the Board of Directors is extremely grateful for their hard work and commitment. Any help from others is always welcomed to lighten the load. In 2014 the Hippodrome will reach its Centenary, several Board members and volunteers are working on an historical video to recognise this milestone and this will be shown, followed by a Dinner Dance, during 2014 The Board of Directors would like to record their grateful thanks to all members, helpers, hirers, Friends and visitors for their continued contribution to the Hippodrome. Prepared on behalf of, and authorised by, the Directors of Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Ltd. Kevin Mason, Chairman. 30th April 2014 9 8 THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT PENDLE HIPPODROME THEATRE LIMITED Trustees/Directors Annual Report Year Ending 31st December 2013 Directors: The Directors, duly elected by Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company, met on a monthly basis throughout the year to undertake the management of the Charity. Events: The Pendle Hippodrome Theatre very rarely has a quiet spell, Theatre events or maintenance works are continually taking place. This year was no exception with a healthy level of bookings and enquiries, some potential hirers were left disappointed due to lack of available dates. The usual combination of public and private usage comprised 22 performances by the Theatre Company and Youth Theatre consisting of 3 full musicals and 1 comedy play. Add to these 4 video nights, 3 members evenings, 7 social evenings plus rehearsals and committee meetings, the Theatre has been well utilised by our members. As well as these events we had to fit in Theatre and external events to generate funds to keep the building running. 7 nights of musical shows 1 play Several tours Photo and video shoots 6 full days of Dance Festivals A Ghost Hunting evening 7 separate evenings for school prize givings and concerts The annual Stage Awards Evening 2 Open Days 2 Film Nights 9 full days and one evening for the Craft Fair A Choir Concert And of course the Christmas party We also hosted Steward training evenings, Bar Staff training, Board meetings, production meetings and weeks of preparation and cleaning. The wardrobe and props departments opened at the very least once a week, some weeks many more, and all the essential and non essential maintenance work had to be undertaken. Countless rehearsals took place and the Theatre Box Office was staffed 3 periods per week in the run up to shows. So you can see we have yet again been extremely busy during the year. Technical and Maintenance: The Board ensures that the building is maintained to a high standard to conform to all appropriate legislation and that all areas are developed as usage dictates. /cont. The cat has finally been allowed to emerge from the bag and the Theatre Company’s Autumn show can now be revealed. The power and the glory of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s sensational rock opera ‘Jesus Christ Supers†ar’ will be staged from the 7th to 11th October (please note the new dates). * Awaiting image . Set in modern times ‘Jesus Christ Supers†ar’ dramatises the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Told from the point of view of Judas Iscariot, this powerful and incredibly moving story depicts the final gripping climax of his arrest, trial and crucifixion. We should all know the story and I’m afraid there is no happy ending, the resurrection is not included in the opera, but the power of the music will leave you spellbound. From the ‘Hosannas’ of the triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the haunting and powerful ‘Gethsemane’ the refrains will linger in your head long after the final curtain comes down. Who amongst you cannot sing just a small section of the title song ‘Jesus Christ Supers†ar’? Howard Raw is to Direct this spectacular production and Richard Patel will wield the baton as Musical Director of the Theatre Company’s first ever rock opera. A full cast list will be in the next edition of Footlight Forum Tickets will be on sale soon, see our website www.phtheatre.co.uk for more information. *Due to technical difficulties with 5 the Theatre Company’s spectacular production ‘Jesus Christ Supers†ar’ the dates of several previously advertised events have been changed. Please alter your diaries. We are sorry for any inconvenience.* GALA CENTENARY CELEBRATION* 20th September 2014 Pendle Hippodrome Theatre’s Gala Centenary Celebration is now being held on 20th September (please note the new date)* A specially commissioned film about the Hippodrome over the last 100 years will be shown on the big screen and this will be followed by a buffet supper and dancing to live music from ‘12 Bars from Mars’ as the stage is transformed into a Cabaret Venue. Tickets are £10 Adults and £5 under 16’s. Available on-line or any time the Theatre Box Office is open. This will be a night to remember as we look forward to the next hundred years. Everybody is welcome Come and help us celebrate More details in the next edition. FOR ALL TO SEE! A special exhibition is being put together by Colne Library Staff and Pendle Hippodrome Theatre to mark the occasion of The Hippodrome Theatre’s 100 year history. The exhibition will be on show in September at Colne Library . This a unique exhibition about your Theatre. Don’t Miss It! 6 Youth Theatre News New Committee The Youth Theatre held their Annual General Meeting on Sunday 11th May at the Ambulance Hall, Colne. A report on the progress and achievements of the Youth Theatre was given to the meeting up to 31st December 2013. The Accounts were presented and a brief outline of the Theatre’s Year was put before the members by Keith Walton, Vice Chairman of Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Limited. The new Pendle Hippodrome Youth Theatre committee for 2014 will be: President: Cecilia Harrison Chairman: Beverley Hemingway Secretary: Julie Scott Treasurer: Jen Lomax General Committee: Jackie Edington Russel Piercy Angela Schofield Lisa Manley Jenny Panesh Gill Cordeaux Phil Ely Lisa Smith Neil Salway Youth Representatives: Ryan Sparks Madison Pearson Brogan Riley Georgina Smith Board of Directors Representative: Dave Farrer * Note; All appointments are subject to approval by the Theatre Board of Directors. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA The Youth Theatre have held auditions for the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Charles Hart epic musical ‘Phantom of the Opera’ which they are staging in February 2015 as part of their 25 year celebrations. We can reveal that the Phantom will be played by newcomer to the group Ronan Pilkington. In the role of Christine will be Jade Brett and Lewis Bolton will play Raoul. Jessica Balderstone will be playing Carlotta with George Berry and Marcus Geldard as Firmin and Andre. The rest of the main cast are Ben Fontaine Piangi, Laura Schofield Madame Giry, Sophie Councill Meg, Neil Salway Buquet, Morgan Hughes Auctioneer, Ryan Sparks Monsieur Lefevre, Leighton Hunt Monsieur Reyer, and Jake Cordeaux Don Attilo. There are many other cast members including the dancers in the ballet sequence. This is an amazing cast which is already in rehearsal and we look forward to a fabulous show. HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 29th October to 1st November 2014 The Youth Theatre have been very busy lately, not only have they held auditions and cast ‘Phantom’ they have been auditioning for Disney’s ‘High School Musical’ and have come up with another amazing cast. The cast list is Troy Marcus Geldard, Gabriella Paige Brett, Sharpay Olivia Humpage, Ryan James Holt , Taylor Georgina Smith,, Chad Neil Salway, Kelsi Chloe Richardson, Zeke Leighton Hunt, Martha Brogan Riley, Ripper Natalie Whitaker. The adults and others parts will be played by Mrs Darbus Cassie Jones, Coach Bolton Ryan Sparks, Jack Scott Jake Cordeaux, Jason Jack Parry, Mongo Morgan Hughes, and Kratnoff Emily Bevan. Another fabulous cast for what will be an excellent show. More details to follow. Theatre Company News 7 ‘All Aboard’ Don’t forget that the Theatre Company are holding a trip on board the Marton Emperor on the Leeds Liverpool canal on Friday 13th June 7.30 pm from Foulridge Wharf. Don’t be late or you may have to swim to catch up. Just as last year there will be a quiz set by our now resident quiz master Geoff Horn Last year the trip was held in September and it went dark very early and we only had the boatman’s word that we had actually reached Barnoldswick! This time they are doing it in daylight so everyone can appreciate the wonderful tranquillity of the local country side (and see where they are going). Numbers are limited and tickets will go very quickly. The price is £12.50 per person Including quiz and supper. Contact Geoff Horn on 01282 787447 or 07759 401 541 to order your tickets. Treasure Hunt and BBQ Saturday 9th August 2 pm to 2.30 pm start The Theatre Company are to hold one of their excellent, brain challenging Treasure Hunts on Saturday 9th August starting between 2.00 pm and 2.30 pm. This will be followed by a BBQ Full details will be in the next issue of Footlight Forum Everyone is welcome including Members, Friends, Youth Theatre Members and everyone’s family and friends but please order your tickets. Tickets are £4 per Adult, £2 for Children £10 per family ticket (2 adults and 2 children aged 18 and under). Tickets available from Susan Thorp, ring 01282 722515 or 07454905569 Saturday 8th November 2014 Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company’s Annual Grand Party Night is to be held at the Calf’s Head Worston. See the August edition of Footlight Forum for all the details. This year’s Stage Awards Night will take place on 28th June. For further details see page 4 of this issue. You will be contacted if you are needed to appear in the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company excerpts which are being showcased at the Awards Night or check the relevant Hippo sites on our Facebook page.