So now we are onto our October show and we have a read through of this dark, witty tale of love, murder and revenge – the demon barber, Sweeney Todd, on Tues 2nd July at 8pm and auditions on Thurs 4th and Tues 9th at 8pm. All in the Jubilee Hall, Hartley Wintney. Whether you would like to be involved in the production or not, please do come along as it’s a great chance to all get together.
It was fantastic to see a number of new faces involved in the show on and off the stage and somewhere in between!
We had 340 audience members over the 5 nights and 75% of people had a delicious supper provided by Signature Catering. We had some really fabulous comments too:
“Absolutely wonderful show this evening, Great performances and a really moving story that had me laughing and crying, Also dinner was delicious.”
“Brilliant! Well done all. Dinner ladies on steroids!”
“Loved the show. The 4 ladies were amazing!”
“Well done and thanks to HAG for their very enjoyable “Ladies’ Day performance. The cast were brilliant, faultlessly delivering their lines to a humorous, well-written script. The supper in the interval was superb. Signature Catering, the crew, the front of house staff all contributed to making it a fantastic night out.”
We should all be very proud of what our village drama group achieves – happy audiences and talented cast and crew is a winning formula!.
Here is the NODA report (click here) (NODA is the national body that represents amateur theatre). – Our NODA rep’s summary was “All in all a perfect evening.” – we can’t do any better than that, can we!
John Pibworth, our director of the June show “Ladies’ Day”, has selected his cast of ladies and gents(!) and rehearsals are under starters orders! Congratulations to:
Pearl – Gill Richardson Jan – Helen Lewis Shelley – Helen Robson Linda – Emma Walker Joe/ Patrick – Jamie Pouw Jim/ Barry – Bill Hansell Fred/ Kevin – Gerry Mills Cameraman – Peter Smith
If you are able to help with any of the off-stage roles, then please do contact our production manager – Bill Hansell – treasurer@hartleyartsgroup.com
TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE SOON! – guaranteed to be more fun and cheaper than a day at the races!
An exuberant comedy about four likely lasses from the Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races, from the author of Be My Baby
Work, love and life are just one long, hard slog for the fish-filleting foursome Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda. But their fortunes are set to change when Linda finds tickets to Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot the year it relocated to York.
Out go the hairnets, overalls and wellies as the four ditch work, do themselves up to the nines and head off to the races for a drink, a flirt and a flutter. If their luck holds, they could hit the jackpot – and more besides…
Read-through/ Social and Auditions
Our first show meeting will be the read-through which is a chance for anyone to just come along and join in the social aspect without any commitment to the show at all.
Please do come down no matter what your interest may be. Whether you would like to audition, play a role off-stage or are just interested in listening to a play read; no matter, you’ll be welcome. Got a friend that might be interested in the show? Bring them along too…the more the merrier.
Our auditions are very relaxed; no standing in front of panels and acting out prepared pieces. Just come along and read for whichever part(s) you might be interested in.
All meetings are in The Jubilee Hall at the Victoria Halls, Hartley Wintney.
Read through – Thursday 7th March 2024 8pm Auditions – Tuesday 12th and Thursday 14th March 2024, both at 8pm Rehearsals – from Tuesday 19th March, every Tuesday and Thursday 8-10pm Sunday rehearsals near to the show (probably two Sundays) TBA Get in – Saturday 1st June 2024 10am – 4pm Technical rehearsal – Sunday evening 2nd June 2024 Dress Rehearsal – Tuesday 4th June 2024, curtain 7.45 Trial Performance – Thursday 6th June 2024, curtain 7.45 Show dates…
Friday 7th June 2024, curtain 7.45
Saturday 8th June 2024, curtain 7.45
Thursday 13th June 2024, curtain 7.45
Friday 14th June 2024, curtain 7.45
Saturday 15th June 2024, curtain 7.45
Get-out Sunday 16th June 2024, 10-12pm
Which role is for you?
Cast… 4 females and up to 6 males in cameo roles:
Pearl, a fish packer – mid-fifties – 381 lines
Jan, a fish packer – mid-forties – 382 lines
Shelley, a fish packer – mid-twenties – 490 lines
Linda, a fish packer – mid-twenties – 254 lines
Joe, their supervisor – 67 lines
Fred, a ticket tout – 14 lines
Jim McCormack, a TV pundit – 128 lines, including almost a full page to camera; also has to teach the girls the bookies hand signals (tic-tac)
Patrick, an Irish Jockey – 54 lines, includes two ½ page speeches
DON’T MISS OUT ON THE BEST SEATS ON BOARD THE OVERNIGHT EXPRESS!
A COMEDY MURDER MYSTERY SUPPER THEATRE, with YOU, the audience guessing “Who dunnit”!
Inspector Pluckett and Constable Lou Tennant will be leading the investigation with a little help from you! Our cast are busy rehearsing and learning their lines to provide a wonderful evening of entertainment. You will have a chance to personally question the suspects during the interval to see what they know and what they are hiding!!!
A delicious supper will also be served in the interval provided by local company Signature Catering Ltd. The menu and tickets are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/hag
TONIGHT we have a read through and auditions for “Scrooge’s Nightmare!” A 20 min play that is being directed by Lesley Nicholls as part of our Christmas production “Merry Music & Christmas Capers”
Come and get into the “spirit of Christmas!”
8pm Lady Kaye Room Victoria Halls Hartley Wintney
SCROOGE’S NIGHTMARE CAST:
Scrooge.
Marley’s Ghost
Fanny, Scrooge’s sister
Ghost of Christmas Present
Friend of above
Pizza Delivery person (walk on part)
Show dates: HAG Rocks! Christmas Concert 8th & 9th December 2023 7.45pm.
Members and non members welcome. A fun show for our actors and audiences!
COME ALONG THURSDAY 9th NOVEMBER 8pm- DON’T MISS OUT!
Comments received from our audiences were so wonderful:
“So clever and entertaining, great job by you all.” “It was very impressive. Truly. Well done cast and crew. Bravo.” “Such an amazing production for an amateur group. One of the best I have ever seen!”
If you haven’t been to see Dracula yet, then be quick as tickets are “flying” out the door and there are only a handful of seats remaining for Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. www.ticketsource.co.uk/hag
EXCITING – NEW PRE-THEATRE DINING IN HARTLEY WINTNEY
Hartley Arts Group is excited to be working with the new look Auriol Wine Bar in the village, to bring you a pre-theatre dining experience. Auriol Wine Bar is newly refurbished (but is still a wine shop too) and is offering grazing boards of charcuterie, cheese (from their award winning friends at Village Maid in Riseley), or both. The platters are the perfect way to dine before coming to see Dracula and John and his team are looking forward to hosting you.
The wine list and food menu is here. Numbers are limited so don’t miss out, please do call them asap on 01252 843 190 to reserve your table. www.auriolwines.com
Live local and love local with a theatre and dining experience on your doorstep.
We look forward to welcoming you to Transylvania for the final 3 performances of this thrilling, chilling production!
19, 20, 21 OCTOBER 2023 Tickets £15
All our shows have a licensed bar serving alcohol, soft drinks, snacks and tea and coffee will also be available. Seating is around tables to make for a more comfortable experience.
Can you help? We’re always looking for new members (sound, lighting, set building, costumes, props!). To find out more about what really goes on behind the scenes, come and join us on or off the stage! Email us at contactus@hartleyartsgroup.me.uk
