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directed by Richard Harris, 'Distinguished
Guest' by Richard C Harris and directed by
Richard Harris. 'Jilted' by Kerrie Anne
Spicer and directed by Terry O'Grady and
'Bonking James Bond' by April Philips and
directed by Terry O'Grady.
'Jilted'

'Charley's Aunt'

Because of the renovations, we began this
year a wee bit later, showcasing our new
dining area, with 'Charley's Aunt' by
Brandon Thomas and directed by Tracey
Lawson. Another well known play and the
cast requirement brought some young
faces to the stage from local performing
groups and high schools. What a future we
could have in this town, if these young
people return after their studies, some in
the performing arts. There was a We were fortunate to have a visit from
challenge for the set for this play and Carol Kerrie Anne Spicer for the last performance
enjoyed dealing with the costumes for that and it was the first time she had seen her
era. play performed, so this was special for
everyone.
The final production for 2012, was the
Christmas show 'Happy Daze Revue' End of year production this time was 'With
directed by Bill Finn. Another successful
way to the end the year.

2013
In January we received a grant from Pub
Charities to enable us to reseal the parking
area and driveway.

Two one-act plays started off 2013 for us.
'Curses, Foiled Again' by April Philips, 'With a Smile and a Song'
directed by Bill Finn and 'Snip' by Evelyn a Smile and a Song' directed by Carol
Freebairn. The reviewer for this show was
Hood and directed by Terri Brian. These
were both comedies appreciated and well a young lady who brought along her 12
received by our loyal patrons. year old brother and, although she said the
songs were obviously aimed at an older
audience, apparently both of them were
In June we received a grant from ASB
Community Trust to upgrade the lighting thoroughly entertained. “Had never seen
box, making it more easily accessible with anything like it” - which could be interpreted
any way you like!!
a staircase.

Move forward a few months and we have
yet more one-act plays, four of them this
time. A Theatrical Feast of Fun in the form
of 'Trust Me' by Bronwyn Elsmore and

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