Diary Dates
BIRDSONG Performances Festival Hall 11-13 October
ALADDIN Performances 11th to 19th January 2019
ALADDIN Performances 11th to 19th January 2019
July
TEAM ALADDIN PRESENT THEIR CAST FOR PANTOMIME 2019
Wishee Washee Darren Alderton
Widow Twankey Phill Humphries
Winnie Sarah Whitaker
Minnie Cindy Graves
Aladdin Rachel Spiller
Princess Lotus Blossom Emily Watts
Abanazar John Whitaker
Emperor John Edwards
One Long Pong George Stephenson
Spirit of the Ring Grace Moritz
Genie of the Lamp Joss Massie
Vendor Paula Collard
Storyteller Roamy Terry
Wishee Washee Darren Alderton
Widow Twankey Phill Humphries
Winnie Sarah Whitaker
Minnie Cindy Graves
Aladdin Rachel Spiller
Princess Lotus Blossom Emily Watts
Abanazar John Whitaker
Emperor John Edwards
One Long Pong George Stephenson
Spirit of the Ring Grace Moritz
Genie of the Lamp Joss Massie
Vendor Paula Collard
Storyteller Roamy Terry
Don't forget the General Meeting and Annual General Meeting on Monday, 16 July 2018
June
Auditions for ‘Aladdin’
WP’s 2019 Panto have been arranged for Wednesday, 18 July 2018 at 7.30 p.m. for Principals; AND Friday, 20 July at 6.30 p.m. for Children and 7.30 p.m. for Chorus. Time flies – Oh, yes, it does – so note the dates and the Cast & character descriptions below and prepare for the casting couch!
Winton Players Panto 2019 Character Descriptions!
Aladdin: Widow Twanky’s happy go lucky son. Principle Boy. Female.
Princess Lotus: Emperor’s daughter and love interest of Aladdin. Principle Girl. Female.
Abanazar: Bad and evil Con Man. Male.
Widow Twankey: Owner of the local dry cleaners and mother to Aladdin and Wishee Washie. Panto Dame. Male.
Wishee Washie: Aladdin’s silly brother. Male
Minnie: One of Widow Twankie’s laundry assistants. One of the ‘idiots/brokers men’. Female.
Winnie: The really dim laundry assistant of Widow Twanky and Minnie’s sister. One of the ‘idiots/brokers men’. Female.
Emperor: Princess Lotus Blossom’s dad.
One Long Pong: The Emperor’s stupid guard. Male.
Slave of the Ring: What it says on the tin! (A mystical wish giver, not as powerful as the genie). Male/Female.
Genie of the Lamp: Has been locked away for a little too long! Male/Female
Clarence the Camel: (2 people). Non- speaking role. Male/Female.
Storyteller: Reads the prologue only. Can double as Vendor. Male/Female.
Vendor: Salesman. Small part, can double up as storyteller. Male/Female.
Adult Chorus: The backbone of any pantomime! All shapes, sizes, ages and genders! Dancers, singers and actors! Everyone welcome!
Junior and Middle Chorus: Same as above just in a smaller format!
Dancers: Male and Female.
For more information please email Ryan on rwatts2312@gmail.com or Jane on j.blower39@btinternet.com.
WP’s 2019 Panto have been arranged for Wednesday, 18 July 2018 at 7.30 p.m. for Principals; AND Friday, 20 July at 6.30 p.m. for Children and 7.30 p.m. for Chorus. Time flies – Oh, yes, it does – so note the dates and the Cast & character descriptions below and prepare for the casting couch!
Winton Players Panto 2019 Character Descriptions!
Aladdin: Widow Twanky’s happy go lucky son. Principle Boy. Female.
Princess Lotus: Emperor’s daughter and love interest of Aladdin. Principle Girl. Female.
Abanazar: Bad and evil Con Man. Male.
Widow Twankey: Owner of the local dry cleaners and mother to Aladdin and Wishee Washie. Panto Dame. Male.
Wishee Washie: Aladdin’s silly brother. Male
Minnie: One of Widow Twankie’s laundry assistants. One of the ‘idiots/brokers men’. Female.
Winnie: The really dim laundry assistant of Widow Twanky and Minnie’s sister. One of the ‘idiots/brokers men’. Female.
Emperor: Princess Lotus Blossom’s dad.
One Long Pong: The Emperor’s stupid guard. Male.
Slave of the Ring: What it says on the tin! (A mystical wish giver, not as powerful as the genie). Male/Female.
Genie of the Lamp: Has been locked away for a little too long! Male/Female
Clarence the Camel: (2 people). Non- speaking role. Male/Female.
Storyteller: Reads the prologue only. Can double as Vendor. Male/Female.
Vendor: Salesman. Small part, can double up as storyteller. Male/Female.
Adult Chorus: The backbone of any pantomime! All shapes, sizes, ages and genders! Dancers, singers and actors! Everyone welcome!
Junior and Middle Chorus: Same as above just in a smaller format!
Dancers: Male and Female.
For more information please email Ryan on rwatts2312@gmail.com or Jane on j.blower39@btinternet.com.
Looking forward to seeing all the cast at the 'Birdsong' read through next Tuesday,12th. 7.30pm in the Hut.
We would also be delighted to see all those who are involved with the play, e.g., props, costume, sound DSM, music etc. plus any other members who would like to come and have a listen.
Roger has agreed to release some of the rehearsals to help out Ryan’s one – act play and therefore NEXT THURSDAY'S (14th) BIRDSONG REHEARSAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Our first rehearsal will be on: Tuesday 19th June 7.30pm, which will cover the Act 1 blocking for the "military" scenes.
Many thanks
Sarah
We would also be delighted to see all those who are involved with the play, e.g., props, costume, sound DSM, music etc. plus any other members who would like to come and have a listen.
Roger has agreed to release some of the rehearsals to help out Ryan’s one – act play and therefore NEXT THURSDAY'S (14th) BIRDSONG REHEARSAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Our first rehearsal will be on: Tuesday 19th June 7.30pm, which will cover the Act 1 blocking for the "military" scenes.
Many thanks
Sarah
On 1 June 2018 a new WP year started and I am writing to remind you that: -
[1] Membership subscriptions are due on 1 June and should please be paid as soon as possible. Payment can be made by bank transfer to the WP account – Sort code 30-96-61 A/c No. 21850468 giving your surname and first initial as a reference; or by cheque or cash to the Treasurer, Laurie Redstone, at 8 Upper Heyshott, Petersfield GU31 4QA. As agreed at the last General Meeting, the subscription for the year 1 June 2018 – 31 May 2019 is £35 for Full members and £7.50 for Junior/Student members. If you can claim Gift Aid and haven’t yet done so, please let Laurie or me know and we can supply the appropriate form. This gives WP a few more pounds from HMRC.
[2] On 16 July 2018 is the AGM followed by a GM at which: -
a Formal approval of the new WP Constitution as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) will be on the agenda; and
b Your Committee for the ensuing year and Trustees of the CIO will be elected. Please consider nominations from the membership for the Committee.
[1] Membership subscriptions are due on 1 June and should please be paid as soon as possible. Payment can be made by bank transfer to the WP account – Sort code 30-96-61 A/c No. 21850468 giving your surname and first initial as a reference; or by cheque or cash to the Treasurer, Laurie Redstone, at 8 Upper Heyshott, Petersfield GU31 4QA. As agreed at the last General Meeting, the subscription for the year 1 June 2018 – 31 May 2019 is £35 for Full members and £7.50 for Junior/Student members. If you can claim Gift Aid and haven’t yet done so, please let Laurie or me know and we can supply the appropriate form. This gives WP a few more pounds from HMRC.
[2] On 16 July 2018 is the AGM followed by a GM at which: -
a Formal approval of the new WP Constitution as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) will be on the agenda; and
b Your Committee for the ensuing year and Trustees of the CIO will be elected. Please consider nominations from the membership for the Committee.
May
Winton Players at the Hometown Festival with Prometheus the Godfather as a radio play!
'BIRDSONG' CAST LIST.
Stephen Wraysford Mark Spiller
Jack Firebrace Simon Stanley
Isabelle Azaire Jo Stephenson
Turner Wayne Pinhorn
Azaire Geoff Wootton
Gray Ryan Watts
Berard Phill Humphries
Barclay John Whitaker
Chaplain Gabriel Hearst
Orderly Wayne Pinhorn
Lisette Aby Yalden
Prostitute Roamy Terry
Jeanne Fourmentier Anna-Lise Kadri
Nurse Roamy Terry
Arthur Shaw Joff Lacey
Tipper tbc
Gregoire Nikolai Gibbins
Barman Colin Stoneley
Evans John Edwards
Levi Dave Joyce
Marguerite Emily Watts
Military Policeman Colin Stoneley
Woman (Sc.1) Roamy Terry
Soldiers John Edwards, Gabriel Hearst, Martin
Johnson, Dave Joyce, Joff Lacey,
Wayne Pinhorn, Mark Spiller, Simon
Stanley, Colin Stoneley, Ryan Watts,
John Whitaker, (and Tipper).
Stephen Wraysford Mark Spiller
Jack Firebrace Simon Stanley
Isabelle Azaire Jo Stephenson
Turner Wayne Pinhorn
Azaire Geoff Wootton
Gray Ryan Watts
Berard Phill Humphries
Barclay John Whitaker
Chaplain Gabriel Hearst
Orderly Wayne Pinhorn
Lisette Aby Yalden
Prostitute Roamy Terry
Jeanne Fourmentier Anna-Lise Kadri
Nurse Roamy Terry
Arthur Shaw Joff Lacey
Tipper tbc
Gregoire Nikolai Gibbins
Barman Colin Stoneley
Evans John Edwards
Levi Dave Joyce
Marguerite Emily Watts
Military Policeman Colin Stoneley
Woman (Sc.1) Roamy Terry
Soldiers John Edwards, Gabriel Hearst, Martin
Johnson, Dave Joyce, Joff Lacey,
Wayne Pinhorn, Mark Spiller, Simon
Stanley, Colin Stoneley, Ryan Watts,
John Whitaker, (and Tipper).
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) – WP’s new Constitution as a CIO has been completed and was before the General Meeting on the 9 May 2018. Copies were available at that meeting; there are copies available in The Hut; and a copy is attached below for your consideration. A copy has been circulated to all members.
The Constitution is substantially the Charity Commission’s model CIO Constitution with selected options and minor amendments made to adapt the model to WP’s circumstances. Members are asked to consider the document and send any questions or comments to me by the 16 June 2018. The Constitution will be before the AGM/GM for formal approval before being submitted to the Charity Commission.
The Constitution is substantially the Charity Commission’s model CIO Constitution with selected options and minor amendments made to adapt the model to WP’s circumstances. Members are asked to consider the document and send any questions or comments to me by the 16 June 2018. The Constitution will be before the AGM/GM for formal approval before being submitted to the Charity Commission.
| wp_cio_constitution_2018.pdf |
It has been WP’s policy to set the annual membership subscription at a level sufficient to meet the running costs of The Hut and its insurance. To date the cost of rates, gas, electricity, water & drainage, insurance, NODA subscription and safety inspections total £3,291. The total of subscriptions received was £2,320. Gift aid has been claimed on some subscriptions and is awaited but based on the current membership, the total subscription income will not meet next year’s costs. An increase in next year’s subscription was needed to meet the shortfall and it might be necessary for a further increase in the following year if the reserves, that WP needed to maintain, reduced further. It was recommended that the annual membership subscription for the year 2018-19, due at the start of the new membership year, June 1st , be increased to Full Members - £35 and Student/Junior Members - £7.50. On being put to the meeting this was agreed unanimously.
April
ONE ACTS
This year there will be one junior production (directed by Emily) and two adult productions
Fairy Tale Court Room by Dana Proulx
Directed by Emily Watts
28 roles (doubling up required)
“The Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch have been causing mischief, stopping the other fairy tale creatures from having their happily ever afters. But now they have been caught and are being brought to justice. Through their own accounts and some flashbacks, fairy tale favourites such as Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and the Three Little Pigs will tell the jury (the audience!) what really happened.
The audience, as the jury, will be asked to give a verdict – so each trial has two endings depending on the outcome!”
For a script or any further information please contact Emily Watts on emilywatts516@gmail.com
The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard
3 – 6f, 2 – 5m (note that the gender of some characters are interchangeable so this will depend on who comes to audition)
“Moon and Birdboot, two drama critics, arrive to watch the performance of a new detective play, a parody of the conventional stage thriller. However the private lives of the critics become inextricably mixed with those of the play’s characters until Moon is shot dead and the real Inspector Hound proves to be…?”
For a script or any further information please contact Ryan Watts on rwatts2312@gmail.com
A Phoenix Too Frequent by Christopher Fry
Directed by Brenda Adams
2f, 1m
“Tegeus, a handsome young officer in the Roman army, leaves his post--where he is guarding the dead bodies of criminals to prevent their families from burying them--to investigate the voices he hears coming from a nearby mausoleum. The voices are those of two women--the lady Dynamene and her servant Doto, who have entombed themselves with the corpse of Dynamene's husband Virilius, an imperial bureaucrat. The women are starving themselves to death so they may accompany Virilius across the River Styx to the land of the dead”
For a script or further information please contact Brenda Adams on 01730 263 859
Performances are 14th and 15th July.
Auditions for the adult one-acts will be on Monday 7th May at 7.30pm. For those interested in the junior production they should have already had an email from Sarah W but to make sure we catch everyone, auditions will be next Friday 4th May from 6pm – 8pm.
This year there will be one junior production (directed by Emily) and two adult productions
Fairy Tale Court Room by Dana Proulx
Directed by Emily Watts
28 roles (doubling up required)
“The Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch have been causing mischief, stopping the other fairy tale creatures from having their happily ever afters. But now they have been caught and are being brought to justice. Through their own accounts and some flashbacks, fairy tale favourites such as Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and the Three Little Pigs will tell the jury (the audience!) what really happened.
The audience, as the jury, will be asked to give a verdict – so each trial has two endings depending on the outcome!”
For a script or any further information please contact Emily Watts on emilywatts516@gmail.com
The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard
3 – 6f, 2 – 5m (note that the gender of some characters are interchangeable so this will depend on who comes to audition)
“Moon and Birdboot, two drama critics, arrive to watch the performance of a new detective play, a parody of the conventional stage thriller. However the private lives of the critics become inextricably mixed with those of the play’s characters until Moon is shot dead and the real Inspector Hound proves to be…?”
For a script or any further information please contact Ryan Watts on rwatts2312@gmail.com
A Phoenix Too Frequent by Christopher Fry
Directed by Brenda Adams
2f, 1m
“Tegeus, a handsome young officer in the Roman army, leaves his post--where he is guarding the dead bodies of criminals to prevent their families from burying them--to investigate the voices he hears coming from a nearby mausoleum. The voices are those of two women--the lady Dynamene and her servant Doto, who have entombed themselves with the corpse of Dynamene's husband Virilius, an imperial bureaucrat. The women are starving themselves to death so they may accompany Virilius across the River Styx to the land of the dead”
For a script or further information please contact Brenda Adams on 01730 263 859
Performances are 14th and 15th July.
Auditions for the adult one-acts will be on Monday 7th May at 7.30pm. For those interested in the junior production they should have already had an email from Sarah W but to make sure we catch everyone, auditions will be next Friday 4th May from 6pm – 8pm.
Here is the agenda for our General Meeting on 9th May - 7:30pm at the Hut.
| wpgm180509a.pdf |
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.
| birdsong_characters_and_auditions.docx |
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).
| one_acts_2018.pdf |
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
| birdsong_character_descriptions.pdf |
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.
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