Watch this space!

We are now having a rest for Christmas and New Year.

There will be a visit to Normanton early in 2008 (possibly first week) to organise any additional costumes we may need but the date & time are still to be arranged. I will post on here as soon as I have a date & time.

Happy Christmas and a successful 2008 to everyone!

Christmas rehearsals

The next rehearsal for principles will be Tuesday 18th December at 7:00 pm.
Then there will be a rehearsal for all the cast on Sunday 23rd December at 2:30. This is close to Christmas so don't worry if you can't make this one.

The next reheasal after that will be Sunday 6th January at 2:30.

Happy Christmas!!!!

Good Progress

I am very impressed by the younger children's ability to pick up songs and directions quickly. They give a much "fuller" sound when they join in the songs than when it is just the adults alone.

There is NO REHEARSAL Tuesday 11th December.

The next reahersal is Sunday 16th December 2:30 pm. Children will finish at about 4:00, adults will finish at about 4:30 pm.

If you have any props or costume items please bring them and use them on stage so you get accustomed to using them.

Costumes

Costumes
I have been in contact with the lady from Normanton group to arrange hire of any costumes we may need. She suggests early in 2008, after 3rd January. I will probably arrange a visit on Saturday 6th January in the morning.
There is no rehearsal Sunday 2nd December due to the St Ignatius Christmas Fair.

Progress with the songs

Today we had the pleasure of David Hutchinson accompanying our singers. The majority of the songs have been selected and tried-out by the cast without any disasters or refusals!
Unfortunately due to pressure of work Chris Kyle has had to decline the Old Man. Happily Liz Kitson has stepped in and I'm sure she'll do a good job with the Old Man (or Woman?).

Next rehearsal is Tuesday 23rd October 7:00 - 9:00 pm. The main actors are required. There will be no music.

The same evening at 7:30 there will be a meeting of the set design / art team. We have a new volunteer - Andrew Dunn. At 8:00 there will be a meeting of the costume dept.

Quality not quantity!

First read-through for Joe McCarthy as Berne. He will work well with Gordone, I think. Not a large turnout but all who were needed turned up promptly.

Next meeting is Tuesday 9th October 7:00 - 9:00.
Required: Principal Characters.
Not required: Villagers, Dancers.

To avoid spoilers for the public - the full script is not available for download.

However if you are a member of the cast email me on martin@dearnleys.co.uk & I will email you a copy of the script by return.

Jack - Malcolm Kyle

Angel Eyes - Hannah Bell

Ingrid - Dom Barnes

Lillywhite - Cybill Bennet

Justin Case - Martin Dearnley

Bernard the Butcher - David Taylor

Old Man - Liz Kitson

Bertha - Sylvia Walker

Gordône - Phil Kitson

Berné - Joe McCarthy

Giant - Bill Bell

Magic Hen - Stringy Old Pullet

Magic Harp - Cybill Bennett

Villagers - Norah Dearnley, Jonty Simmons, Mark Simmons, Julia Taylor, Cybill Bennet, Aimee Muter, Liz Kitson

Rich lady - Jennie Tebb

Will - Matthew Lowrey

Dancers - Lucy Joyce, Eleanor Hallam, Jasmin Hallam, Eve, Laura Inman, Edward Joyce, Eoin Bowie, Catriona Barnes, Annabel Gerrard, Hannah Mullin

Script - Bill Bell

Director - Martin Dearnley

Producer - David Taylor

Musical Director - David Hutchinson

Stage Manager - Joseph Lowery

Assistant Stage Manager - Andy Lowery

Set - Julia Taylor, Phil Kitson, David Taylor

Choreography - Cybil & Julia.

Costumes - Liz Kitson, Julia Taylor, Maureen Callaghan

Prompt - Michelle Bell, Charlotte Kitson

Sound - Andrew Copley

Lighting - Ryan, Colleen Copley

Programmes - Phil Kitson

Casting is complete

The parts have now been allocated. See the link on the right for a cast list.
The script has been removed from public access. Please email me and I will send you a full copy of the script.
We have selected most of the music. Sheet music has been ordered. Email me if you need more copies.

Next meeting is Sunday 7th October 2:30 - 5:00.
Required: Principal Characters.
Not required: Villagers, Dancers.

First read-through

First read through of script. Parts will be assigned at the next rehearsal.
Next meeting for adults will be Sunday 30th September at 1:45 to discuss child protection requirements.
Normal rehearsal will follow at 2:30 until 5:00.

Thanks to all who could come!

I have uploaded the script so all can access it here:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfv2wk8z_2c365rh

Cast participation chart

Want to know which scenes you are in?

CAST PARTICIPATION CHART

Full calendar & provisional cast list

CLICK HERE

St Ignatius Panto News 2008

We will soon be starting the rehearsals for the 2008 St Ignatius Pantomime:

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

You are invited to attend in The Parish Centre on Sunday 23rd September at 2:30 pm for a read-through of the script. This will help with allocation of parts.

This year the pantomime has been specially written by Bill Bell and the director will be Martin Dearnley.

Needed (all ages!):

Players, dancers, singers, promoter, costume makers, scenery makers, stage hands, sound & lighting engineers.

The performances will be during week commencing 28th January 2008.

These pages will be updated regularly so keep calling back!

Contacts:
martin.dearnley@gmail.com
01924 276723