Websites of interest

Hi All

I've been asked to add these links to our website which are up as of today - worth a visit!  www.midulsterdramafestival.com  www.newtownstewartdramafestival.com

Mark

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Drama At Inish

Bart Players proudly present
Drama At Inish
by Lennox Robinson
in St Bartholomews Church Hall,
Stranmillis Road, Belfast (directly opposite Ridgeway Street)
4th - 6th March at 8pm

Tickets £8 – unreserved may be obtained from:
Gotto Allsports, Stranmillis Road, tel:028 9038 1722
David Sloan-46 Killeation Park,Derriaghy,BELFAST B17 9H
Tel: 028 90-625763 E-Mail-davidsloan788@btinternet.com
Clem Bell tel: 028 9020 2280

This is one of the author’s most popular plays. The setting is a fictional Irish seaside town and it tells of the arrival of the De La Mare Repertory Company and the hilarious effect their visit has on the naïve townsfolk.

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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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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.

Running Riot

8th 9th 10th November 2007

Bart Players present their autumn show in the church hall, three performances of Derek Benfield’s hilarious comedy.

Some of you may remember seeing this play about ten years ago and indeed we feature three members of the original cast.

The play is set in a small hotel in Europe, at the time of the Olympic Games now changed to the Senior Olympic Games to accommodate the advancing years of the cast!! Come along and join Felix the “allo allo “ type hotelier as he and his daughter grapple with athletes, trainers, wives and spies in a fast and furious comedy of espionage and mistaken identities.

The words “ze robin is on ze bough will never have the same meaning again!

Don’t miss it!

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A note from Gillian Porter

Three readings have taken place to decide on an Autumn show and Running Riot has been selected.The cast is as follows-----

Felix : Brendan
Basil : Mark
Bruchik : Terry
Agnes : Barbara
Miss Hacket : June
Nicolette : TBC
Pauline : Louise
Humphrey : Norman
Visitor : TBC

I would be very glad to hear from people who are willing to help with set building for Running Riot.

See you soon.

Gillian P

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'Watch It Sailor'

Bart Players proudly present:

'Watch It Sailor'
at The Courtyard Theatre, Ballyearl
Newtownabbey
on 3rd - 4th August
at 8.00 pm

This much loved comedy is coming together nicely; further details, click HERE

And further performances at:
10th - 11th August, The Web Theatre, North Street, Newtonards
and
15th - 18th August, Portrush Town Hall