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Next came ‘Murder by We then had a production by a visiting
Misadventure’ directed group of performers, some of whom had
by Jane Barr, followed graced the Octagon stage with us before.
by ‘Let’s Get a Divorce’ This was ‘State of Siege’ adapted from
directed for us by Janet Frame’s novel and was arranged and
Edward Jorey. This performed by Rosalie Carey, assisted by
was the first and only her friends.
play Eddie directed for
us. The performing year once again concluded
The performance year with a Music Hall, ‘Life Upon the Wicked
Let's Get a Divorce ended with ‘Memories Stage’, co-directed by Keith and Barbara
are Made of This’. Thomson and Barry Freebairn.

2000 2001
This year began with ‘Old World’ directed To commence this year a lot of preparation
by Jane Barr. The play had only two and rehearsal went in to the Society as we
actors, Hamish Barr and Polly Cooper and became a part of the Whangarei
gave lots of scope for imagination for the Midsummer Festival.
scene changing with painted scenes on We had two very enthusiastic Shakespeare
changeable backdrops. ‘Midwinter lovers in the persons of Rikki Svendsen
Macabre’ directed by Richard Harris and Laurel Devenie who chose to direct
followed this. ’Twelfth Night’ in the form of ’ Shakespeare
in the Park’. This took place on the lawn

by the stream alongside Forum North.

Next came ‘The Curious Savage’ directed
by Wendy Bell. This production had the
added attraction of coercing one of our
long time caterers from the kitchen and
onto the stage. Yes, Lois Vallancey came
out of the kitchen, although she did not
have a lot to learn as most of the time she There were a few worries about the
only had to grunt!!
weather but there was not too much
climactic disruption. It was a great
undertaking, well done and well received
by all who attended.

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