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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The Bart Players' Christmas Party

Yes here it is! The date you've been waiting for -

The Bart Players Christmas Party will be held in the hall on
Tuesday 18th December
at 7.30 for 8.00pm

Quiz courtesy of David Sloan (David has graciously consented to adapt the questions for normal people)
Light Supper ( light on the quantity - heavy on the calories)
Film Show (including shocking revelations from the Palace)
Do come along and enjoy a bit of festive craic with the rest of us.

And also:
Diary date - 11th January - Bart's Annual Dinner Dance at Belfast Boat Club.
Further details to follow.

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From Gillian Porter

I would like to thank everyone who helped to make Running Riot such a success last week.The comments I received were all positive and we will probably have achieved a financial success as well.

To the actors thank you for your hard work and commitment over the two months rehearsal period and your blood sweat and tears during the run,you all supported each other tremendously and produced a great team effort.

Thank you also for all the craic on Mon Tues And Thurs nights!

To those of you who worked on the technical side of things, James who transported us to sunny Mediterranean climes, Carmen who dressed you in the 50's, Anne and Caroline who produced pot after pot of coffee, Clem who hardly had to prompt at all, David who dished out black eyes effortlessly, Barney who practically built the set single handedly, Michael & Chris "allo allo", John S & John L who enabled us to be seen and Ann Sloan and her front of house team not forgetting Joe and Sian on the door. You were all brilliant!

Please remember we will be having a final opportunity to read The Big House on Tues and Thurs of next week before final casting.

See you there at 8.00pm and also at the Craft Fair on Sat 10.00 till 4.00.

Best Wishes,

Gillian Porter

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Running Riot Part 2!

More photos of Running Riot (on this week in the hall) - this time taken on a different day with more of the cast in the shots...

Click on the image above to see them and perhaps we will see you for the final show on Saturday night at 8.00pm.

Gillian has aked me to invite all Bart Players to the after show party in Gillian's house on Saturday night after the final show.

Running Riot

Just a reminder to all that Running Riot is on this week - get those tickets ordered... Tickets are available as usual from June Silcock.

Here are a few photos of rehearsals kindly taken on Saturday for us by Terry. Click on the photo above to see the collection

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E-mail from Ken to Bart Players

Hi All!

Called to-day to see Betty Allen who despite repaired broken hip in good form & expecting to be discharged from hospital on Monday.

Also popped in again to see Andrew, who just had pace maker fitted and is progressing.

Next week Gillian's production of "Running Riot", Barts Hall Thurs/Fri/Sat 8pm your attendance [with friends] will be helpful. "Merry Widow" also next week in Opera House & Des Loughridge in Cast. Ta! Ken.

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Andrew Campbell

Many of you will remember Andrew Campbell, who although a member of Belvoir Players, has acted in several plays with Barts - Kevin's Bed, The Last night at Ballyhoo and Number One and more.

Unfortunately Andrew suffered a heart attack three weeks ago and is at present seriously ill in The Royal, perhaps in need of a transplant. Clem has visited Andrew to pass on our good wishes for his recovery.

Please keep Andrew in your thoughts.