Poor Mr Toad...

The Wind in the Willows photographs taken by Terry are now available for viewing online, and can be viewed by clicking THIS LINK

Some dates to note :

9th Dec. - Post-Production wind down party - at Gillian Porter's, 63 Bawnmore Road - get round there after the show, BYOB and any simple offering of food/ nibbles which does not need heated up. 11 ish till late ( very late....... )

11th Dec - tidy up hall and stage and strike set (it's gotta be done sometime) - 7.00pm at Bart's - many hands make light work.

12th Dec - Barts Christmas Party - this year held chez Alan & Christine Martin. There will be a welcome mulled wine and light snacks. After that it's BYOB and party games and charades/ quizzes for any that choose to indulge.

13th January 2007 - Barts Annual Dinner Dance at Belfast Boat Club - You should have received info from madam Charman about this - if not please contact Barney Gadd or Christine Martin.

© 2007 the bart players

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Various Notices from Barney Gadd

Welcome and Quiz
Clarence Players are inviting 'friendly' drama groups to a Welcome (think that means a glass) of wine and their annual Quiz to be held as usual in CIYMS, Circular Rd Sydenham on Fri. 13th Oct @ 8pm.
Bart's are invited to send a "team". Bar available.
If you are interested please let Ken know asap

CDL Quiz
Belvoir Studios, Fri, 20th Oct @ 8pm
This is the main fundraiser for the CDLand their workshops and Barts team have a reputation to defend! £5 per head incl. light supper (usually v nice) also BYOB

'Sailor Beware!'
St. Bride's Hall, Derryvolgie Ave. 6th - 7th Oct
Final reminder to ask you to whip up any remaining aunties, grannies or neighbours who have not seen this wee gem. These are our last two performance before we pack it all away. Ticket sales are a bit disappointing but we live in hope.

Various notices from Barney

The Wind in the Willows

James Burns is still having a reading for this wonderful play which we will be putting on in December. Next reading is Tuesday 12th September at 8.00 pm at Barts.
NB: David Sloan will not be holding a reading for his One-Act play on this date as he has decided not to proceed with the play this year.

Misery

Christine is having a reading for Misery - our festival offering on Thursday 14th September at 8.00 pm. Although this exciting thriller is a two-hander, both parts are very much up for grabs.

Anyone who wishes to be considered for acting roles but is unable to attend these readings should contact either James (9079 8344) or Christine (9070 5121) In addition both of these productions will be very demanding technically and there will be plenty of work for people backstage and offstage. If you feel you can contribute in any way please contact the director(s).

Sailor Beware

The final two performances of this show will be in St. Bride's Hall, Derryvolgie Avenue on 6th and 7th of October. If you know of anyone who has mised the show so far then urge them to go along. Also, I need some volunteers to provide 'front of house' duty including selling programmmes and serving wine and juice at the interval. Ann Sloan has offerred her help but anyone else who could assist her would be a godsend. Please contact me (9066 5643) if you can so help.

From Gillian Porter

Mark - Please post the following message on the Barts spot.

A few words to everyone involved with "The Lady" - What a shame we didn't manage to gain more recognition from adjudicators for all our achievements and make it to this year's finals.

However to my mind we did our level best and performed a great show which the audiences thoroughily enjoyed.

I would personally like to thank all of you for your good humour, serious engagement with the material and hard work. I was delighted to watch the show every night and fascinated to see the performances became more assured as our tour progressed.

To those of you who worked backstage, once again you did a fantastic job quietly and tirelessly delivering the goods again and again.The sheer professionalism which allowed those of you facing ill health and personal trauma to ensure that the show went on regardless was a humbling privilege to witness.

I'm sorry to have waited so long to send this message but Easter and Percy French got in the way.

Anyway the Van is going through it's MOT so you never know if it passes where it may turn up next!


Gillian

‘An Evening of Percy French’

‘An Evening of Percy French’
Friday 21st April in Canon Lindsay Hall, 8.00pm
Tickets £12 incl. light supper

The Percy French Concert Party is a small company led by Wilfie Pyper who have devised this show and performed it several times to local audiences. It is a really super show and audiences love it's mix of songs sketches and wit. We are fortunate to have them perform for us as part of our fundraising activities and simply must sell as many seats as possible to ensure that the evening is a commercial success. So we are asking you to play your part and make sure that all seats are sold and that no-one is disappointed.

It's happening next week so make sure to jolly along anybody who has not seen this show.
Tickets from June Silcock

June can be found at Church on Wed, Thurs and Friday nights of Holy Week, for service and on Sunday at 10.30 and 6.30pm. Alternatively anyone can email her by clicking HERE

Lady in the Van photos

There are now some fantastic photos of Lady in the Van supplied by Terry McDermott - these can be viewed by going to the following site :

LADY IN THE VAN PHOTOS

"Break a leg" to all the cast and crew for the remainder of the festival run!! Bring us all home a winner!!

Results so far for Lady in the Van

Congratulations to all concerned on the performances and productions to date. Three down and two to go. The audiences have loved the shows.

Results so far:

Larne

Overall 2nd place for the production. (Well done Clarence 1st)
Best Actress Award to Barbara Jeffers
Best Set Design - Alan Marshall
Best Costumes - Caroline Mercer

Portadown:

THE GATEWAY THEATRE AWARD - Stage Management

Newtownabbey

Overall 3rd place. (well done Newtownabbey 1st. Clarence 2nd)
Best Actress Award for Barbara Jeffers
Best Supporting Actor for Alan Martin
Nomination for Best Actor for Norman Turkington
Technical Award Ian Hastings for Van
Adjudicator’s Special Award to Gillian Porter for bringing the play to Ulster audiences

Next:
Rehearsal – Tuesday 21st March at 7.30pm for ‘Lady in the Van’
Rehearsal – Tuesday 21st March at 8.00pm for ‘Sailor Beware’
Performance – 31st March, Newry Town Hall, 8.00 pm

A few points...

CDL Drama Workshops

The Churches Drama League are organising several workshops and the dates for the coming two are confirmed as Saturday, April 8th 2006 from 1.00 pm to 5.00pm at Belvoir Rehearsal Studios, 94 Belvoir Drive. The cost is £5 per head to members of Barts.
1. Technical - Lighting & Sound. This workshop is aimed at those with little or modest knowledge of technical craft and may be particularly useful for those thinking of directing but also those wishing to be more closely involved with these practices.

2. Stage Make-Up. This workshop is one where nearly everyone can learn a lot, experienced or otherwise.

Many of you showed interest before but if you wish to be allocated a place on either workshop then either contact Alan Martin, Barney Gadd or possibly better still go straight to the horses mouth by ringing 02890 649 835

Lady in The Van

As June has been telling you, we need all of you to urge your friends and colleagues to come and see this superb play this week in Barts, Thursday to Saturday at 8 pm. We are indeed fortunate to be given the World Amateur Premiere (also the Irish premiere) and the production is well worthy of that honour. So get the crowds in. please

Sailor Beware

The summer play is cast and rehearsals will be starting on 21st March. I'm still open to offers of help in any and all departments - including the loan of a sofa bed for the set. More details later


An Evening of Percy French
8.00 pm, 21st April 2006
This acclaimed show has been produced on several occasions in recent years much to the huge enjoyment of those fortunate enough to attend. Happily for Barts the Percy French Concert Party have agreed to reprise their successful show to assist us in raising funds to go towards the necessary upgrading planned for the Canon Lindsay Hall.

To make the evening even more enjoyable we shall convert the hall into a salon-style theatre and provide a light supper.

Tickets incl. supper £12 – 028 90623241 or click here

Our Wylfie's "Wee" show

Our Wylfie's production (just a small Grand Opera House affair) of Fiddler on the Roof is "going up" (as they say) on the 7th March through to 11th March. Make sure you get your tickets ASAP - information below. These tickets WILL sell out - and anyone who knows Belfast Operatic's usual form knows that I am not exaggerating.

Once again the award winning Production Team of Director -Wilfie Pyper, Co-Director & Choreographer - Declan Moore and Musical Director - Pat Grayden have put their collective stamp on this Fantastic Show.

A magnificent score performed to the highest quality - FIDDLER pulls at the heartstrings and presents again the talent that is Belfast Operatic - this musical is not to be missed!

Book now by clicking HERE

Lady In the Van - Book Now!!!

An online booking form is now available for THE AMATEUR WORLD PREMIERE of Bart Players production of "Lady In The Van" by Alan Bennett - Simply by clicking on THIS LINK

Performances will be on 9th, 10th and 11th March 2006 Nightly at 8pm

Admission: All Tickets £6.00

Alternatively, please telephone June Silcock on 028 90623241 or e-mail her by clicking HERE

Lady in the Van

Our next festival play “The Lady in the Van” will be performed on the amended dates of 9th, 10th and 11th of March in the Canon Lyndsey Hall of St Bartholomew’s church on the Stranmillis Road.

Our cast list is as follows.

Miss Shepherd – Barbara Jeffers
Alan Bennett – Norman Turkington
Alan Bennett 2 – James Burns
Mam – TBC
Rufus – Terry McDermott
Pauline – Lynne Taylor
Social Worker – Louise McWilliams
Underwood – Alan Martin
Mam’s Doctor – Barney Gadd
Miss Shepherd’s Doctor – Michael Fee

Other parts to be played by members of the cast.

Past Productions

It is of course always worth remembering the density of history, effort and achievement that the Bart Players have behind them. I'm sure you have seen this list before - in fact I nicked it off the Church website - but just to remind us all - Here it is.

Perhaps you might have a story you might want to share about these productions? Or maybe you have some photographs to share? Please let me know and I will link it all up for the world to see!! If there are any inaccuracies perhaps we could fix them or if there are year references to be added perhaps we could include these??? we could literaly have a page for every play if any of you could be bothered typing up some info!!

E-mail me by clicking HERE if you have anything to add.

Key:

# = AUDF Finals
* = One Act
** = Summer Theatre - Portrush
*** = Little Theatre - Bangor



The Dear Departed *
The Monkeys Paw *
The Make of Dreams *
The Distant Drum *
Crabbed Youth and Age *
Is Life Worth Living ?
The Gentle Rain *
A Husband for Breakfast *
Master Dudley *
Cinderella Up the Beanstalk!
A Distant Relative*
Shall we Join the Ladies *
Wishing Well
Murder at the Vicarage
Watch it Sailor **
The Country Boy
Batchelors are Bold **
The Playboy of the Western World
Boyds Shop
The Dear Departed *
The Importance of Being Ernest
The Diary of Anne Frank
Good Night Mrs Puffin
Hobsons Choice #
Love's a Luxury **
Our Town#
The Telephone Never Rings *
The Waters of Dorian *
The Pen of My Aunt *
The Wrong Flat *
The Happiness of Sarah Chapman*
The Happiest Days of your Life
This Happy Breed #
Doctor in the House
The Corn is Green #
Spring and Port Wine
The Cherry Orchard #
Beside the Seaside **
On Monday Next
The National Health #
Look out for the Catch
The Evangilist
Dry Rot ***
The Three Sisters #
Crown Matrimonial
Me *
Breath of Spring **
The Lark
Black Glacier *
Married Bliss **
Vivat Vivat Regina
A Thousand Clowns
Cupid Wore Skirts **
Old Time Music Hall
Oh What a Lovely War #
The Mating Season **
Me Oul' Segocia *
Titanic
The Odd Couple
Queen's Highland Servant #
Tempests Fire *
Hay Fever
Percy
Hidden Meanings *
O'Flaherty VC *
Tartuffe
Housekeeper Wanted*
Six Men of Dorset
And in the Morning *
Rock-a-bye Sailor
A Resounding Tinkle *
Separate Beds
Busybody **
Heil Belfast #
Murder in Company **
Swan Song *
A Separate Peace *
The Night of the Hairy Elephant **
When we are Married
The Auction in Killybuck **
Posthorn Gallop
Cavel #
Breaking the Silence
The Camels Back **
Oliver
Victorian Evening
Last of the Mohicans *
Christmas Kaleidoscope
School for Scandal
Sailor Beware **
A Month in the Country
Shelter Party
Running Riot
The Last Apache Re-Union
The Happiness of Sarah Chapman *
Trouble and Strife *
Communication Cord
Aladdin
The Chalk Garden
After Magritte *
After the Break *
Cinderella
Happy Birthday Dear Alice
Summer
Last Night of Ballyhoo
Gosforth's Fate *
Confusions
Kevins Bed
Beauty and the Beast
Number One
Treasure Island
The Loves of Cass Maguire
A Tomb with a View **

Mother Goose


Key:

# = AUDF Finals
* = One Act
** = Summer Theatre - Portrush
*** = Little Theatre - Bangor