Diary Dates
GENERAL MEETING - The Hut 9 May 7:30pm
ONE ACTS Performances Rake Village Hall 14&15 July 2:30pm & 7:30pm
BIRDSONG Performances Festival Hall 11-13 October
ALADDIN Performances 11th to 19th January 2019
ONE ACTS Performances Rake Village Hall 14&15 July 2:30pm & 7:30pm
BIRDSONG Performances Festival Hall 11-13 October
ALADDIN Performances 11th to 19th January 2019
General Data Protection Regulation
April
The audition dates for our next production, BIRDSONG, are Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th May, both at the Hut at 7.30 pm.
Following the auditions there will be a read-through of the script with the cast on Tuesday 12th June with the 1st rehearsal on 14th June.
Attached is the document previously circulated showing a synopsis and character descriptions which now has the audition pieces added.
I still have a few copies of the script which I can lend out and I will be putting copies of all the audition pieces on Facebook in the next few days.
I hope we have a strong turnout for the auditions for this exceptional play. If you have any queries please let me know. Roger.
Following the auditions there will be a read-through of the script with the cast on Tuesday 12th June with the 1st rehearsal on 14th June.
Attached is the document previously circulated showing a synopsis and character descriptions which now has the audition pieces added.
I still have a few copies of the script which I can lend out and I will be putting copies of all the audition pieces on Facebook in the next few days.
I hope we have a strong turnout for the auditions for this exceptional play. If you have any queries please let me know. Roger.
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The buds have blossomed and we now turn our attention to one acts and Birdsong, but first as you may know, WP’s charitable objects include donations to for charitable purposes and our practice has been to decide such donations at our AGM. However, a WP member had an opportunity to book the Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir, which is in great demand, and proposed a concert to raise funds for the Rosemary Foundation. It was agreed that the concert would be ‘presented by Winton Players’ as part of our charitable objects; and incidentally, perhaps to keep WP in the ‘public eye’.
I am sure that all of you will be aware of the Rosemary Foundation and the incredible work that this local charity does in providing 24/7 supportive palliative care - within their own homes - to those suffering from cancer, or other life-threatening conditions. You can see further information on RF’s website at www.rosemary-foundation.org.uk.
RF depends solely on donations to fund its work. An indication of the value and appreciation of their attention to a family member is that an anonymous donor is to meet WP’s hire cost of Petersfield Festival Hall for this concert.
Will you help to show support for the Rosemary Foundation and appreciation of the generous donor? You can help in two ways – first, by selling as many tickets as possible. Secondly, by offering to take on one of the FoH jobs. Laurie and Leslie Redstone are covering the Bar, teas and coffees. We are seeking FoH manager(s), ushers, programme issuers, ice cream sellers – unlike WP’s usual commitment – for one night only!!
I am sure that all of you will be aware of the Rosemary Foundation and the incredible work that this local charity does in providing 24/7 supportive palliative care - within their own homes - to those suffering from cancer, or other life-threatening conditions. You can see further information on RF’s website at www.rosemary-foundation.org.uk.
RF depends solely on donations to fund its work. An indication of the value and appreciation of their attention to a family member is that an anonymous donor is to meet WP’s hire cost of Petersfield Festival Hall for this concert.
Will you help to show support for the Rosemary Foundation and appreciation of the generous donor? You can help in two ways – first, by selling as many tickets as possible. Secondly, by offering to take on one of the FoH jobs. Laurie and Leslie Redstone are covering the Bar, teas and coffees. We are seeking FoH manager(s), ushers, programme issuers, ice cream sellers – unlike WP’s usual commitment – for one night only!!
Here are details for the Junior One Acts which this year will be directed by Emily Watts (panto Alice).
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Only a few days to go until the show and Pa has been visiting some old haunts...
March
Darling Buds of May - on the way to being Perfick.
The read through for our next play , BIRDSONG, will take place on Monday, March 26th at 7.30. I hope many of you will come along and find out more about it and how I plan to stage it. If you are interested in seeing the play , there is a touring professional production on at the moment. The performances nearest to us are
12 - 17 March New Victoria Theatre, Woking
16 - 21 April Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
23 - 28 April Capitol Theatre, Horsham
If you have any questions or if you want to borrow a copy of the script before the read through just let me know. Roger Wettone
12 - 17 March New Victoria Theatre, Woking
16 - 21 April Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
23 - 28 April Capitol Theatre, Horsham
If you have any questions or if you want to borrow a copy of the script before the read through just let me know. Roger Wettone
Our October production is the play, BIRDSONG, adapted for the stage from the acclaimed novel by Sebastian Faulks.
In the attached file is a brief synopsis and descriptions of the characters.
A point to note is that in the script there are suggestions for doubling. How much of that we do will depend on how many want to take part. Inevitably, there are more men required than women so I hope all WP menfolk come along and be involved.
There will be a read through of the play towards the end of March. More details to follow.
In the meantime, I do have copies of the script if anyone would like to borrow a copy. However, to gain a full appreciation of the play I would encourage you to read the book - I have a spare copy which I can lend out.
If you have any questions please get in touch. - Roger
In the attached file is a brief synopsis and descriptions of the characters.
A point to note is that in the script there are suggestions for doubling. How much of that we do will depend on how many want to take part. Inevitably, there are more men required than women so I hope all WP menfolk come along and be involved.
There will be a read through of the play towards the end of March. More details to follow.
In the meantime, I do have copies of the script if anyone would like to borrow a copy. However, to gain a full appreciation of the play I would encourage you to read the book - I have a spare copy which I can lend out.
If you have any questions please get in touch. - Roger
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We’ve received a request for volunteers for Front of House duties at Petersfield Theatre Group’s next production ‘Sweet Charity’ at Petersfield Festival Hall from 23 -26 May 2018. PTG members often help with FoH at our productions so I hope we can return the favour. Dress is the usual black attire.
Paula Currie is co-ordinating the FoH volunteers and you can register your offer to help at PTG’s doodle link: https://doodle.com/poll/kamc5845m9n395p6#table
Paula Currie is co-ordinating the FoH volunteers and you can register your offer to help at PTG’s doodle link: https://doodle.com/poll/kamc5845m9n395p6#table
February
WP SOCIAL EVENT – ‘THEATRE IN THE ROUND’
‘THE HUT’ at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, 23 February 2018
Below is the outline of what the workshop is going to be about. If people can let Ryan Watts - rwatts2312@gmail.com know if they are coming. Don’t delay as with the space available numbers may have to be limited to 15.
This ‘seniors’ evening is designed to be a fun way to socialise, develop and share skills and have fun! We will be looking at theatre in the round discussing what our experience and thoughts on the concept are before breaking into groups and workshopping short scenes from Alan Ayckbourn plays to be performed in the round. It is a fantastic opportunity to do some acting when not in a production or to have a go at a little directing!
After ‘performing’ the workshopped scenes to the other groups we will all head to the Half Moon at about 9.00-ish for a drink and deconstruct the evening! It is not just for existing members, it is also a great way for those thinking of joining to meet the group and find out more about us.
‘THE HUT’ at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, 23 February 2018
Below is the outline of what the workshop is going to be about. If people can let Ryan Watts - rwatts2312@gmail.com know if they are coming. Don’t delay as with the space available numbers may have to be limited to 15.
This ‘seniors’ evening is designed to be a fun way to socialise, develop and share skills and have fun! We will be looking at theatre in the round discussing what our experience and thoughts on the concept are before breaking into groups and workshopping short scenes from Alan Ayckbourn plays to be performed in the round. It is a fantastic opportunity to do some acting when not in a production or to have a go at a little directing!
After ‘performing’ the workshopped scenes to the other groups we will all head to the Half Moon at about 9.00-ish for a drink and deconstruct the evening! It is not just for existing members, it is also a great way for those thinking of joining to meet the group and find out more about us.
Once more Winton Players are declared Brains of Petersfield at the community centre quiz thanks to our team Away with the Fairies. Honourable mention also for our second team The Drama Queens who came second!
Tickets for The Darling Buds of May can now be reserved via the advanced booking form even before they go on public sale. Better still get a group of ten together and you get one ticket free!
Monday 5th at 7:30pm there will be another round of auditions for Mariette in The Darling Buds of May.
January
The new year of Winton Juniors will be starting on Friday 2nd Feb led by Sarah. What would the juniors like to see covered in these workshops - drop us a line....
We found this whilst working in the museum. It may bring back some memories? Do you know its story?
We're off - the show opened last night to a fantastic audience and brilliant reception. A great job by all concerned :-)
Where did December go? It was full of Panto rehearsals and Yuletide cheer!
January is even fuller of pantomime as the show opens on the 12th. Matinees are all but sold out but we have early evening performances which are still bedtime friendly.
January is even fuller of pantomime as the show opens on the 12th. Matinees are all but sold out but we have early evening performances which are still bedtime friendly.
November
Good News!! Following the extra audition Penny has been able to cast Darling Buds - details of the cast as follows....
Pop Larkin Simon Stanley
Ma Larkin Sarah Dove
Mariette Monika Jankowska
Montgomery Nikolai Gibbins
Primrose Jacy Martin
Petunia Libby Bridges
Zinnia Faith Parker
Victoria Alisha Jenkins
Mr Charlton (Charley) Lawrence Cook
Miss Pilchester Sue Port
Pauline Jackson t.b.c.
Angela Snow Roamy Terry
The Brigadier Phill Humphries
Sir George Bluff-Gore John Edwards
Lady Bluff-Gore Julie Blackwell
Tax Inspector Joff Lacey
Pop Larkin Simon Stanley
Ma Larkin Sarah Dove
Mariette Monika Jankowska
Montgomery Nikolai Gibbins
Primrose Jacy Martin
Petunia Libby Bridges
Zinnia Faith Parker
Victoria Alisha Jenkins
Mr Charlton (Charley) Lawrence Cook
Miss Pilchester Sue Port
Pauline Jackson t.b.c.
Angela Snow Roamy Terry
The Brigadier Phill Humphries
Sir George Bluff-Gore John Edwards
Lady Bluff-Gore Julie Blackwell
Tax Inspector Joff Lacey
Advance booking for panto is open and a great chance for group bookings to make a saving.
We have been invited to populate the Liss Dickensian Christmas evening with some Dickensian characters on 6th December from 6pm to 8pm. A great opportunity to try out our panto characters and pass out some publicity. Please let Phill know if you can make this event....
We have been invited to populate the Liss Dickensian Christmas evening with some Dickensian characters on 6th December from 6pm to 8pm. A great opportunity to try out our panto characters and pass out some publicity. Please let Phill know if you can make this event....
October
Making Theatre - Gaining Skills
Monday 13th November:Traditional sound effects workshop in Bognor. Places are free but limited. See attached file for details...
Monday 13th November:Traditional sound effects workshop in Bognor. Places are free but limited. See attached file for details...
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Only a few days until Murder on the Nile - please come and support this excellent show and encourage friends and neighbours along.
The licence has been obtained for The Darling Buds of May, our Spring 2018 production on the 12-14 April 2018. Penny Young is to direct this play and there will be a read-through at The Hut on Wednesday, 18 October at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome to read a part or just come to listen! Auditions have been scheduled for the children's parts at The Hut at 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, the 15 November 2017 and the auditions for the adult parts from 7.30 p.m.
Many will remember the TV series with David Jason as Pop Larkin, who makes a fortune from scrap-iron deals but has never paid income tax, lives in rural idyllic bliss with generous-hearted Ma (Pam Ferris) and their six children. The file below has full details of cast etc...
The licence has been obtained for The Darling Buds of May, our Spring 2018 production on the 12-14 April 2018. Penny Young is to direct this play and there will be a read-through at The Hut on Wednesday, 18 October at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome to read a part or just come to listen! Auditions have been scheduled for the children's parts at The Hut at 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, the 15 November 2017 and the auditions for the adult parts from 7.30 p.m.
Many will remember the TV series with David Jason as Pop Larkin, who makes a fortune from scrap-iron deals but has never paid income tax, lives in rural idyllic bliss with generous-hearted Ma (Pam Ferris) and their six children. The file below has full details of cast etc...
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Panto rehearsals start this month on 19th with a read through for principals. Remember please let Phill, Anne or Jane know if you cannot make a rehearsal. Speaking of panto Phill still needs a props coordinator so please someone volunteer - you don't have to make everything just organise them.
September
Emily needs willing volunteers for some leaflet handouts in town on the following dates:
Saturday 23rd September (likely 10-12)
Saturday 30th September (likely 10-12)
We have lots of lovely leaflets to hand out and could use as many people as possible to come along. We only need you to commit an hour of your time. Every cast member will be committing at least an hour but there are only a handful of us so the efforts will need to be bolstered by the wider membership.
Every leaflet handed out is a potential ticket sold so I cannot stress enough how important this is. Please please please get involved.
Please email wintonplayerspublicity@gmail.com with the date and time you can do.
Saturday 23rd September (likely 10-12)
Saturday 30th September (likely 10-12)
We have lots of lovely leaflets to hand out and could use as many people as possible to come along. We only need you to commit an hour of your time. Every cast member will be committing at least an hour but there are only a handful of us so the efforts will need to be bolstered by the wider membership.
Every leaflet handed out is a potential ticket sold so I cannot stress enough how important this is. Please please please get involved.
Please email wintonplayerspublicity@gmail.com with the date and time you can do.
Exceptionally, for members only, Laurie is prepared to continue to accept bookings via the advance booking form for the next three weeks. This requires payment by cheque and a stamped self-addressed envelope but there is no booking charge. He can also give a 10% discount for any booking for 10 tickets or more which is not available by any other means.
Good ticket sales are essential if we are to turn a profit on the production but even more to support the director and cast and production team who are working hard to mount a show that will show Winton Players at their best.
Good ticket sales are essential if we are to turn a profit on the production but even more to support the director and cast and production team who are working hard to mount a show that will show Winton Players at their best.
August
Have you ever wondered how the amazing sets are produced for each Winton production? Do you ask yourself how you can qualify as a Bodger? Do you like a cup of tea or coffee with a biccy around midday?
The answers to all these questions and others that you may have can be found on Saturday, 2 September from 10.00 am.
You are invited to come to the Hut on that day and from that time to do some bodging with the team that usually gather there on Monday mornings. Whether you like wielding a paint brush, hammer or screwdriver, there will be something for you.
Please let Richard Wilshin or John Whitaker know if you are coming to join us, so that we can be sure to have enough biccies!
Come and commit Murder on the Nail!
The answers to all these questions and others that you may have can be found on Saturday, 2 September from 10.00 am.
You are invited to come to the Hut on that day and from that time to do some bodging with the team that usually gather there on Monday mornings. Whether you like wielding a paint brush, hammer or screwdriver, there will be something for you.
Please let Richard Wilshin or John Whitaker know if you are coming to join us, so that we can be sure to have enough biccies!
Come and commit Murder on the Nail!
Generally a quiet month we kicked off with a Junior Club Night focused on NOISE, believe me it got pretty loud!
Rehearsals fro Murder on the Nile have started and are running nicely.
Panto preparations continue with meetings about special effects, music and Dance this month. While we are on the subject Phill still needs a props coordinator - please :-)
Rehearsals fro Murder on the Nile have started and are running nicely.
Panto preparations continue with meetings about special effects, music and Dance this month. While we are on the subject Phill still needs a props coordinator - please :-)
July
Alea jacta est, as Ceasar used to say. here is the principals list for Panto. I am delighted to have such a strong cast and a very strong chorus. Please see the panto page for full details..
DICK WHITTINGTON Lucy Davies
FAIRY BOWBELLES Jo Simmons
ALDERMAN FITZWARREN John Edwards
ALICE Harriet Pinhorn
DOLLY DUMPLING Wayne Pinhorn
IDLE JACK Joff Lacey
CAPTAIN CUTTLEFISH Martin Johnson
SCUPPER Mark Spiller
CABIN BOY Nikolai Gibbins
TOM Eve Horrocks
KING RAT Ryan Watts
THE SULTAN OF MOROCCO George Stephenson
SCRATCH Paula Collard
SPIT Mimi Harris
SQUEAK Harriet Moss
SNIFF Faith Parker
DICK WHITTINGTON Lucy Davies
FAIRY BOWBELLES Jo Simmons
ALDERMAN FITZWARREN John Edwards
ALICE Harriet Pinhorn
DOLLY DUMPLING Wayne Pinhorn
IDLE JACK Joff Lacey
CAPTAIN CUTTLEFISH Martin Johnson
SCUPPER Mark Spiller
CABIN BOY Nikolai Gibbins
TOM Eve Horrocks
KING RAT Ryan Watts
THE SULTAN OF MOROCCO George Stephenson
SCRATCH Paula Collard
SPIT Mimi Harris
SQUEAK Harriet Moss
SNIFF Faith Parker
Amazing panto auditions last week. Phill is working through all the difficult decisions and promises everyone will hear soon.
For the general information of those who are not on Facebook (!), Murder On The Nile has now been cast and rehearsals start at 7.30 pm on Tuesday, 25 July.
Beadsellers: Brian Wheble & Richard Wilshin
Steward: Mike Cox
Miss Ffoliot-ffoulkes: Penny Young
Christina Grant: Emily Watts
Smith: Simon Stanley
Louise: Jo Stephenson
Dr Bessner: Gabriel Hearst
Kay Mostyn: Lucy Davies
Simon Mostyn: Ryan Watts
Cannon Pennefather: John Edwards
Jacqueline: Monika Jankowska
Beadsellers: Brian Wheble & Richard Wilshin
Steward: Mike Cox
Miss Ffoliot-ffoulkes: Penny Young
Christina Grant: Emily Watts
Smith: Simon Stanley
Louise: Jo Stephenson
Dr Bessner: Gabriel Hearst
Kay Mostyn: Lucy Davies
Simon Mostyn: Ryan Watts
Cannon Pennefather: John Edwards
Jacqueline: Monika Jankowska
Congratulations to our directors Janer Blower, Penny Young and Ryan Watts and the whole front, back and side of house teams on two wonderful adult productions and an astounding junior section one act. Thanks to the catering and organising team for a splendid 70th anniversary dinner on the Sunday evening.
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June
This year Winton Players is celebrating its 70th anniversary by dedicating our annual One Act performances to this special occasion. The shows will take place at Rake Village Hall on the 8th and 9th of July.
The performance on the Sunday will be part of our special celebrations and will include a special after show dinner provided by The Flying Bull.
Please join us to celebrate this remarkable milestone and support your society.
Tickets are available by contacting Richard Wilshin (Richwend@clara.net), Penny Young, (penny.fenns@btinternet.com Jane Blower (J.blower39@btinternet.com) or Ryan Watts (rwatts2312@gmail.com) and can be collected from The Hut during rehearsals (Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Saturday 8th July Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations 2:30pm £5/£3 (under16)
Saturday 8th July Lucrezia Borgia’s Little Party and Prometheus: The Godfather 7:30pm £6/£3 (under16)
Sunday 9th July Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations 2:30pm £5/£3 (under 16)
Sunday 9th July Lucrezia Borgia’s Little Party and Prometheus: The Godfather 7:00pm £15
Here come the Junior Winton Players a talented young group aged 8 to 15.
This year they are taking on 'Ernie's Incredible Illucinations' a one act play by Alan Ayckbourn written for young performers with a cast of 22 taken on by 14 of our young members (now that's what we call multi-tasking!)
The story follows Ernie, a daydreamer with a difference as his thoughts have a disturbing habit of turning into reality….
Don’t cross the Borgias or you’re likely to end up with, at the very least, a nasty stomach ache!
Published in 1933, A.J. Talbot’s comedy was the first play produced by Winton Players in 1947. We have a super cast bringing this witty script to the stage again at Rake Village Hall on 8 and 9 July. WP members new, and not so new, are taking part including Mark Spiller, Sophie Baker, Emily Watts, Lesley Redstone, Ryan Watts, Richard Wilshin, John Edwards, Phill Humphries and Tara Taylor, and not forgetting Lesleys’ dog, Bonnie!
Lucrezia (Sophie) and Cesare Borgia (Mark) gather together a small group of relations and acquaintances for dinner. Poison is on the menu but by the end of the play everyone gets more than they bargained for!
Lucrezia Borgia’s Little Party is directed by Penny Young who played the part of Lucrezia in another production of the play with WP about 50 years ago – how time flies.
What happens when you cross Marlon Brando with a greek god? ‘Promethus: The Godfather’, directed by WP’s newest director, follows the story of a mafia dramatic group acting out a re-telling of Prometheus the Titan. The fantastically witty script is boosted by a strong cast including Mark Spiller, Joff Lacey, John Edwards, Phill Humphries, Emily Watts, Monika Jankowska and Ryan Watts (directing and acting – phew!).
Prometheus (Joff) is concerned when his little human creations (Ryan and Monika) are left floundering without any survival skills. His only option is to give them an edge and steal Zeus’s (Mark) lighter to give them fire…. But things don’t go to plan as Prometheus finds out why you never steal a man’s Zippo!
The performance on the Sunday will be part of our special celebrations and will include a special after show dinner provided by The Flying Bull.
Please join us to celebrate this remarkable milestone and support your society.
Tickets are available by contacting Richard Wilshin (Richwend@clara.net), Penny Young, (penny.fenns@btinternet.com Jane Blower (J.blower39@btinternet.com) or Ryan Watts (rwatts2312@gmail.com) and can be collected from The Hut during rehearsals (Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Saturday 8th July Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations 2:30pm £5/£3 (under16)
Saturday 8th July Lucrezia Borgia’s Little Party and Prometheus: The Godfather 7:30pm £6/£3 (under16)
Sunday 9th July Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations 2:30pm £5/£3 (under 16)
Sunday 9th July Lucrezia Borgia’s Little Party and Prometheus: The Godfather 7:00pm £15
Here come the Junior Winton Players a talented young group aged 8 to 15.
This year they are taking on 'Ernie's Incredible Illucinations' a one act play by Alan Ayckbourn written for young performers with a cast of 22 taken on by 14 of our young members (now that's what we call multi-tasking!)
The story follows Ernie, a daydreamer with a difference as his thoughts have a disturbing habit of turning into reality….
Don’t cross the Borgias or you’re likely to end up with, at the very least, a nasty stomach ache!
Published in 1933, A.J. Talbot’s comedy was the first play produced by Winton Players in 1947. We have a super cast bringing this witty script to the stage again at Rake Village Hall on 8 and 9 July. WP members new, and not so new, are taking part including Mark Spiller, Sophie Baker, Emily Watts, Lesley Redstone, Ryan Watts, Richard Wilshin, John Edwards, Phill Humphries and Tara Taylor, and not forgetting Lesleys’ dog, Bonnie!
Lucrezia (Sophie) and Cesare Borgia (Mark) gather together a small group of relations and acquaintances for dinner. Poison is on the menu but by the end of the play everyone gets more than they bargained for!
Lucrezia Borgia’s Little Party is directed by Penny Young who played the part of Lucrezia in another production of the play with WP about 50 years ago – how time flies.
What happens when you cross Marlon Brando with a greek god? ‘Promethus: The Godfather’, directed by WP’s newest director, follows the story of a mafia dramatic group acting out a re-telling of Prometheus the Titan. The fantastically witty script is boosted by a strong cast including Mark Spiller, Joff Lacey, John Edwards, Phill Humphries, Emily Watts, Monika Jankowska and Ryan Watts (directing and acting – phew!).
Prometheus (Joff) is concerned when his little human creations (Ryan and Monika) are left floundering without any survival skills. His only option is to give them an edge and steal Zeus’s (Mark) lighter to give them fire…. But things don’t go to plan as Prometheus finds out why you never steal a man’s Zippo!
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