CAST UPDATE FOR "THE SNOW QUEEN"

The following roles in The Snow Queen have been confirmed as follows:

The Snow Queen - Margaret Robinson
The Summer Queen - Lindsey Stone
Granny Dotty - Keith Robinson
Bergher - Ken Stone

The part of Katya will be cast later in the year.

CHRIS KETTLE

At the first meeting of the new Board of Directors the Society's outgoing President, Mr Chris Kettle, was presented with an engraved tankard by the Society's new President, Mr Lionel Porter.

 

Left to Right:  Chris Kettle and Lionel Porter

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013 - 2014

The Board of Directors for 2013 - 2014 are as follows:

President: Lionel Porter
Chairman: Derrick Palmer
Vice-Chairman: Margaret Robinson
Treasurer: Phil Owen
Business Manager: Adam Bunney
Secretary: Sue Lees

Board:

Jan Bishop
Jo Elson
Nigel Johnson
Keith Mountcastle
Kim Pike
Richard J. Porter
Keith Robinson
Les Till
John White

CONGRATULATIONS ROY

At the Society's Annual General Meeting in July Roy Evett was presented with a surprise cake to help celebrate his 65 years of service to amateur theatre.

Cake by Cakes By Jan - http://www.cakesbyjan.co.uk

BRIDGWATER PANTOMIME SOCIETY AGM 2013

BPS AGM 2013 - Brief Breakdown:
 
Thank you to everyone who came to the 2013 AGM on Tuesday 23rd July.

It was passed that the Society should accept the new Articles and Memorandum of Association, these will now be sent to Companies House.

Chris Kettle stood down as President after 5 years.

Lionel Porter stood down as Chairman after 14 years.

Phil Owen, Derrick Palmer, Richard J. Porter and Les Till were voted onto the Board of Directors for a further three years.

Lionel Porter was voted as the Society's new President.

The remaining Officers of the Society will be selected by the Board of Directors at their first meeting in August.  They will be posted once chosen.

Richard J. Porter and Chris Kettle were made Honorary Vice-Presidents for their service to the Pantomime Society.

THE COMPANY FOR "THE SNOW QUEEN"

Auditions were held on 14th, 15th and 16th July 2013 and the company for the 2014 Production of "The Snow Queen" are as follows:


CAST
Kai - Jordan Hill
Freya - Zoe Pike
Sally - Lauren Singleton
Jack Frost - Darren Oxman
Ig - Richard J. Porter
Lou - Kim Pie
Caw - Nathan Ball

The parts of the Snow Queen and the Summer Queen will be played by Margaret Robinson and Lindsey Stone, but who is playing which part is still to be decided.

The parts of Granny Dotty and the Bergher will be played by Keith Robinson and Ken Stone, but again who is playing which part is still to be decided.

The part of Katya has not yet been cast.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!!!

JUNIOR CHORUS
Charleigh Bunney
Olivia Cecchini
Emilie Chilcott
Bradley Cole
Finlay Eades
Eleanora Hooper-Flint
Thomas McDonald
Josie Marchant
Ruby Ross-Martin
Abigail Tomaszewski

LADIES CHORUS
Georgia Case
Nicky Case
Sandra Jenkins
Marion Jones
Sue Lees
Jo McGlynn
Pat Marke
Jennie Mountcastle
Karen Rainey
Amanda Scammell

MENS CHORUS

Nathan Ball
Adam Bunney
Byron Case
Paul Chilcott
Dave Jones
Samuel Long
Shaun Long
Ken Stone Snr

JUNIOR DANCERS

Mia Fursland
Siana Lukins
Holly Moule
Charley Rooke
Molly Turner
Tia Webber

SENIOR DANCERS 'A'

April Hallett
Georgia Handel
Olivia Handel
Alice Jones
Nicole Williams

SENIOR DANCERS 'B'

Lucy Barton
Tilly Bond
Amy Davey
Roisin O'Loughlin

AUDITIONS COMING SOON...

DON'T FORGET:

Auditions for "The Snow Queen" are coming up soon, check out the dates and times.

AUDITIONS FOR THE 2014 PRODUCTION OF "THE SNOW QUEEN"

The dates/times for the 2013 Auditions for the Society’s forthcoming production of “The Snow Queen” are as follows:-


Auditions Material Collection:

•    Tuesday 9th July 2013 from 7:30pm until 9:00pm

Cast Auditions:

•    Sunday 14th July 2013 from 2:30pm

Junior Chorus Auditions:

•    Monday 15th July 2013 from 7:00pm until 8:30pm

Senior Chorus Auditions:

•    Monday 15th June 2013 from 8:30pm

Junior Dancers Auditions:

•    Tuesday 16th July 2013 from 7:00pm until 8:00pm

Senior Dancers Auditions:

•    Tuesday 16th July 2013 from 8:00pm



(Senior Dancers, please bring Block and Tap shoes)


Anyone not available to attend Chorus auditions please contact Keith or Margaret Robinson on (01278) 422618.
Dancers please contact Jo Elson on (01278) 428088.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2013

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Dear Members, I am writing to let you know that the Society's Annual General Meeting has been postponed until Tuesday 23rd July 2013. This is because work on the new Memorandum and Articles of Association has taken slightly longer than originally thought. All adult members will be receiving a copy of these in the post shortly with additional information.

BPS Bingo

DON'T FORGET:

BPS Bingo takes place every Thursday at the Pantomime Society Headquarters.  New members are always welcome.  :)

QUIZ NITE - FRIDAY 19th APRIL 2013

OUR FIRST QUIZ NITE of the year will be taking place at the Society Headquarters, Wembdon Road (behind Biffen's) this Friday night (Friday 19th April 2013).  Keith and Margaret will be your Quizmasters.  Teams picked at random, buffet half-time, licenced bar, plus everyone gets a prize.  Come along and make new friends, have a great time and support the Society.

If you are planning on coming, please can you let me know via email at commercialinn@talktalk.net by Wednesday 17th April so we know how many we are catering for.

We look forward to seeing you there.  :)

HELP WANTED

HELP IS REQUIRED ON TUESDAY NIGHTS. Are you free on a Tuesday night from 7:30pm until 9:00pm (ish)??? Do you want to give something back to the Society?

If so, why not come along to the Headquarters! Help is always needed helping Keith painting or making scenery, there's cleaning do be done and there's always space on the rota, plus other things which need doing.

New members are always welcome.

If you are interested in joining the Society please contact Richard at commercialinn@talktalk.net.

Diana Till - sad news

Society stalwart Diana Till passed away on Tuesday 29th January 2013.

Her funeral will be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 11:30am on Wednesday 13th February 2013.

Donation can be made c/o H. Biffen & Son Funeral Directors to Bridgwater British Legion Women's Section and Bridgwater Pantomime Society.

She will be missed by all who knew her.

Dinner and Dance 2013 Raffle Results

Here are the results of the Dinner and Dance 2013 raffle drawn at Bridgwater & Albion RFC on Friday 1st February 2013:

1st:  Grill - Chris Kettle
2nd:  Drill - Jayne Hancock
3rd:  Cordless Kettle - Derrick Palmer
4th:  Bottle of Red Wine - Kim Pike
5th:  Tin of Biscuits - Sue Lees
6th:  Tub of Celebrations - Richard J. Porter
7th:  Bag - Kim Pike
8th:  Family Tree Photo Frame - Jan Bishop
9th:  Bottle of Rose - Gill Knight
10th:  Bathroom Set - Paul Heffernan
11th:  Jar of Sweets - Darren Oxman
12th:  Bathroom Set - Jean Nurton
13th:  Bag - Keith Robinson
14th:  Box of Thorntons - Steve Dibble
15th:  Travel Bag - Karen Heffernan
16th:  Box of Milk Tray - Karen Heffernan
17th:  Box of Cadburys with Love - John White
18th:  Small Teddy Bear - June Farrance

Thank you to everyone who bought tickets.  :)

Square Board Draw 2013 Results

Here are the results of the Squares Board Draw which was drawn in the Charter Hall after the last night of the show on Saturday 26th January 2013:

1st: Bottle of Famous Grouse - Steve Dibble
2nd: Limited Edition Jack and the Beanstalk plate - Denise Arnold
3nd: Bottle of Port - Jennie Mountcastle
4th: Jack and the Beanstalk game - Jayne Hancock
5th: Lager Collection - Nigel Johnson
6th: Box of Quality Street - Richard J. Porter
7th: Bottle of Echo Falls Red Wine - Nancy Kettle
8th: Large Teddy Bear - Sue Lees
9th: Bottle of Mateus Rose - Laurie Maycock
10th: Box of Cadbury Heroes - Jo McGlynn
11th: Cleansing Body Wash Set - Jo McGlynn
12th: Box of Cadbury Eclairs - Jordan Hill
13th: Box of York Fruits - Lindsey Stone
14th: Small Teddy Bear - Rob Tonks
15th: Small Teddy Bear - Keith Robinson
16th: Breakfast Set - Jennie Mountcastle
17th: Address Book - Tracy Buller
18th: Bottle of Bath Foam - Phil Owen

Thank you to everyone who took part.

DATES & TIMES OF PERFORMANCES

  

The dates and times of the performances of this year's production of "Jack and the Beanstalk" are as follows:

Friday 18th January - evening - starting 7:15pm

Saturday 19th January - matinee - starting 2:15pm

Saturday 19th January - evening - starting 7:15pm

Sunday 20th January - matinee - starting 3:00pm

Monday 21st January - evening - starting 6:45pm

Tuesday 22nd January - evening - starting 6:45pm

Wednesday 23rd January - evening - starting 7:15pm (Senior Citizen's Concession Night)

Thursday 24th January - evening - starting 7:15pm

Friday 25th January - evening - starting 7:15pm

Saturday 26th January - matinee - starting 2:15pm

Saturday 26th January - evening - starting 7:15pm

BOX OFFICE NOW OPEN!!!

The Box Office for our forthcoming production of "Jack and the Beanstalk" is now open!

Tickets can be purchased in the Carnival Museum, Bridgwater from 10:00am until 1:00pm until 17th January 2013 when the Box Office moves into the Town Hall, Bridgwater.

Tickets are £10 per Adult ticket, £8 per Child ticket and Senior Citizens are £8 per ticket on Senior Citizens Concession night (Wednesday 23rd January 2013).

If you can't make it into the Box Office, tickets are available on the night or you can phone Nigel Johnson, Society Box Office Manager, on our dedicated phone line:  (07939) 926449.

THE CAST

Here is a photo of the Cast from this year's forthcoming production of "Jack and the Beanstalk".