Request from James Burns

Anticipating August's issue of 'Stage Whispers', I am keen to receive photographs of the play "The Big House" in rehearsal, in performance, in photo call, of the awards ceremomy etc. etc.

Please e-mail me with anything you have.

Once again congratulations to the team on a magnificent achievement.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes

James Burns

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Request from Emma Townsend

HELP REQUIRED!

I am looking for anyone who can provide assistance with backstage work on the summer show - I will require one or two people for each night to help backstage on scene changes and ensuring props are where they should be! The performance dates are as follows:

1/2 August - Ballyearl
20-23 August - Portrush
11-13 September - Barts

I will also need the usual bodies to assist with the moving of the set when we get to that stage!

We are rehearsing on Tuesdays and Thursdays as usual, so if anyone is able to get involved please come along or send me an email.

Thanks,

Emma

PS Congratulations to the "Big House" team on their success in Armagh!

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Newsflash from Barney Gadd - AUDF FINALS!!

WE Won!

The Big House team won:

Best Overall Production - Gillian Porter and Bart Players' 'The Big House'
Best Moment of Theatre - 'The fire' - Carrie Mercer and the stage team particularly praised
Best Decor - Alan Marshall for The Big House set
Best Actress - Lynn Taylor as Kate Alcock (Barbara Jeffers as Mary Alcock, also nominated)
Other nominations - included :
Con McAlister as St Ledger Alcock, nominated for Best Actor
Clem Bell as Atkins and Barney Gadd as Reverend Brown both nominated for Best Supporting Actor

On a personal note, I don't know about the rest of you but I am absolutely chuffed about the whole thing and proud to be part of a team which produced their absolute best at just the right moment.

In addition I want to add my gratitude to the Technical boys who sometimes get overshadowed by the 'Oscar' winners.

Brilliant !

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Letter from June (Chair)

To all Bart Players and Bart Players Patrons

Gillian and the cast and crew of 'The Big House' are to be congratulated for the fantastic results achieved from the C.D.L. Festival. The details are as follows:

Best Play - The Big House
Best Producer Gillian Porter
Best Actress Lynne Taylor
Best Supporting Actress Barbara Jeffers
Best Supporting Actor Ed Flannigan
The Decor Award
Stage Design Award

This play has had marvellous results throughout so well done all concerned.

If I have left anything or anyone out on the above list perhaps someone could correct it.

As you are all aware the play is now through to the AUDF Finals in Armagh. We are appearing on May 16th.

Gillian intends calling a dress rehearsal on Tues. 13th May. She would like this to be with an audience in the hall. It will be played down on the floor at the back of the hall with the set but may not necessarily have the full compliment of sound and lighting effects.

However, it will be great for the cast if as many people as possible could turn up to watch and encourage the team. It is also an opportunity to come along if you missed any of the performances.

Also perhaps someone who knows exactly where the venue is in Armagh could send out directions on how to get there (preferably in one piece and before the performance starts).

Once again - well done to Gillian and the whole team.

June (Chairman)
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"The Big House" sweeps the boards at Newtownabbey

Results from Newtownabbey Drama festival last night as follows:

Best Play - The Big House by Lennox Robinson, directed by Gillian Porter
Best Actress - Lynne Taylor
Best Supporting Actress - Barbara Jeffers
Best Young Actor - Michael Porter
Best set - Alan Marshall
Best decor
Award for Technical merit
Con McAlister performance mentioned

Congratulations to all involved - a fantastic set of results!!

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The Big House - Programme Space

I am currently putting together the programme for our show 'The Big House' and would like to invite any persons or businesses who may wish to advertise in this to contact me for further details and costs.

The programme will be entertaining and probably contain 16 A5 pages including details of the Play, the author, the cast and team, parish and festival news. We anticipate that these programmes will be read by about 400 people (but only if you good people encourage your friends and neighbours to flock in)

Thanks

Barney Gadd

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The Big House

Dear Patrons

I am attaching a copy of the Booking Form for our Festival Play for the 2008 Season. I am quite happy to take bookings by emails for those interested. I can leave tickets at the door for collection and payment on the night.

I look forward to hearing from you in due course.

Kind regards
June Silcock
Bart Players

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Stage Whispers

Copies of the Feb 2008 issue of Stage Whispers are now available. 

If you wish to obtain a copy, please contact either Doreen Muskett or James Burns for a copy.

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The Big House

Submitted by Gillian:

The Big House by Lennox Robinson, our festival entry for this year tells the story of the Anglo Irish Alcock family during the years 1918-1923 as they strive to preserve their fortunes and house during the Irish War of Independence and The Civil War.

The play was performed at the Abbey Theatre in Aug- Sept last year.The play will be staged in our hall from 6th - 8th March at 8.00pm

Festival dates are :
Newry on 10th March
Newtownabbey 12th March
Bangor on 2nd April.

We would be glad of everyone's support, come along and bring your friends.

Due to the fact that Norman Turkington broke his arm early January we are pleased to welcome Con McAllister to the group to play the part of St Leger Alcock. Con is a very experienced actor, a member of CB Players and a guest member of Theatre Three.

We are rehearsing in the hall on Tues and Thurs nights and would be glad of visitors.

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