Little Theatre News · 2019-01-15 · 2 Herne Bay Little Theatre - 44 Bullers Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 8UH Company Reg No. 1798525 Reg Charity No. 289287 View From The Chair Hello

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Volume 9, Issue 11 - January - March 2019

Little Theatre NewsVolume 9, Issue 11 - January - March 2019

Herne Bay Little Theatre - 44 Bullers Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 8UHCompany Reg No. 1798525 Reg Charity No. 289287

2 Herne Bay Little Theatre - 44 Bullers Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 8UHCompany Reg No. 1798525 Reg Charity No. 289287

View From The ChairHello everyone and welcome to 2019at the Herne Bay Little Theatre. I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas andNew Year Festivities.

There is never really much to report at the beginning of a new year except to say that we have a very full and exciting programme for the year ahead – something I’m sure that will appeal to all our patrons.

I must mention our pantomime ‘Dick Whittington & his Cat’ by Ben Crocker.Once again, it was a sell-out production with a waiting list for tickets. All the audiences left having had a wonderful time and I think in one way our theatre is so unique, because of its size that the audience becomes part of the production and are totally involved.

We had a brilliant cast and together with the superb sound and lighting effects plus the imaginative and colourful costumes,not forgetting the set painting and the rather large number of props that were required,we couldn’t go wrong! Well done to all.

We finished the year with a very wellattended evening of Mulled Wine with Mince pies together with a raffle and finishing with ‘The Muppets Christmas Carol’ film.With thanks to Philip Robinson.

With all best wishes for the New Year andwill look forward to seeing you all once again at the theatre.

Tony Jose


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Drama NewsHappy New Year! Hope you all had a lovely Christmas. Now it is back to the fray in 2019.

All those who saw Dick Whittington and his Cat directed by Tony Jose have said how much they enjoyed our annual panto for 2018. It was lively and colourful and great fun. A wonderful way to start the Christmas festivities and a fabulous end to our year of productions.

You will see our programme for 2019 has been published and we hope you will find the plays as entertaining as you have all our productions last year. We start with Present from the Past by Richard Everett directed by Dick Langridge.

You may remember we presented Entertaining Angels by Richard Everett last year, which was both dramatic and comic and thought provoking. Present from The Past is another of this author’s plays with twists and turns to keep you guessing. We welcome a new member to the Herne Bay Little Theatre,Tony Marden, to the cast, which is:

Present From The Past

Howard: Tony MardenFrances: Mary CresseyRachel: Pat DixonColin: Len BlakeDavid: David Pentin

So do book now!

Many of you enjoy our periodic Play Reading sessions. We are holding another on Wednesday 30th January. Death by Appointment by Agatha Christie. Loads of characters, lots of red herrings and the usual Christie magic. Set in Jerusalem and, of course, with the usual horrible murder it will be great fun to read. Even if you don’t want to read, but would like to listen, you will be very welcome and there will be tea and coffee and biscuits to keep you going through the agony of suspense!

We have now cast our play for April, The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow to be directed by Shelagh Scarborough. This is a fast moving, energetic and hilarious take on John Buchan’s original, very popular book of the same name. Please don’t miss it!

May I wish you a Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you all in 2019.

Victoria


Marketing UpdateHappy New Year to everyone. Firstly, thank you for the positive comments from members about the new signage outside our building.

The old boards needed replacing and we wanted to retain the distinctive shapes whilst incorporating the new logo. Local supplier The Studio came up with an ideal solution and also produced extra signs over the canopy making it easier for first time visitors to find us.

Spreading The Word LocallyBeing a hidden gem also presents its challenges in raising awareness of thetheatre which is an ongoing activity.

Do you have friends or family who haveyet to visit the theatre? We’re planning an open morning at a future monthly Saturday get-together so please watch out for an update.

Any other ideas on enticing new members, especially actors are always welcome.

Poster/Leaflet DistributionWe have most of the major Council poster sites and selected outlets covered but would appreciate help outside of the town especially with the housing developments as newcomers move into the area.

Please contact me if this is something youcan help with on an ongoing basis.

Sound & LightingAlthough we are a small quaint theatre wedo not lack behind with technology in the sound and lighting department.

Our computerised system for sound, which can be controlled wirelessly from a laptopin the auditorium, is as good as any professional theatre allowing sound to be directed via three separate amplifiers to the various areas of the stage and auditorium.

Having invested in a number of new LED lighting fixtures during the year it wasfound that our existing lighting desk wasnot capable of getting the best out of themdue to lack of control channels, our old desk only had 48 with 24 of them in use just forour conventional analogue dimmers.

With the new LED fixtures using up to 7 channels each plus the need for spare channels to control items such as smoke machines and switches for practical lamps etc. a new state of the art lighting desk has been purchased with over 1000 channels and software features allowing us to do more complex lighting than could have been achieved before.


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FacebookThank you to all those who like and share our Facebook posts as it not only keeps ticket sales buoyant but encourages future members to join our wonderful theatre.

Your comments are always welcome so please keep sending them in and sharing our production events and updates. These all really help with promoting the theatre.We are always interested in finding othernew ways of increasing our awareness.

Tune in to

Our thanks to Radio Cabin who are so supportive in promoting our events.

Have you tuned in?

Laina Freeman

Big Screen TV eventsat the Little TheatreWith the new arrival of the internet at our theatre, we are currently experimenting to see if we can show live TV events on our big screen. So far things are looking very promising and we will keep you informed of our progress. If successful we will hope to bring you live TV coverage of sporting events and other big events broadcast by the BBC.

Watch this space!

SocialHello all,

Mulled Wine and Mince Pies were enjoyed by all who attended the HBLT Christmas event which was held on 21st December. The successful Christmas party also featured screening of the film ‘The Muppets Christmas Carol to get everyone into the festive spirit.

Happy New Year to all.Best wishes,

Maria Rooke


SubscriptionsAs there will not be another newsletter before the end of our financial year on 31st March 2019, can I take this opportunity to remind you that subscriptions are due for renewalon or before the 1st of April 2019.

They remain at £12.00 and can be renewedby cash, cheque (payable to Herne BayLittle Theatre) or credit/debit card to me(Pat Dixon, 4, Berkeley Road, Birchington, CT7 9JN) or by telephone 01227 366004.

Thank you.

Pat Dixon


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Friday 25th January

‘1946 Drama, Romance, starring Olivia de Havilland, John Lund and Mary Anderson.

An unwed mother, forced to give up her child to avoid scandal, follows her son’s life from afar even as she prospers in business.

Running time 2hrs 2mins Cert PG

Films at the Theatre

Friday 18th January

‘The Happy Prince’ 2018 Biography,Drama, starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth and Emily Watson

The untold story of the last days in the tragic times of Oscar Wilde, a person who observes his own failure with ironic distance and regards the difficulties that beset his life with detachment and humour.

Running time 1hr 45 mins Cert 15


Films at the Theatre

Friday 1st February‘Last Orders’ 2001 Drama, starring Michael Caine, Bob Hoskins and Tom Courtenay.

Jack Dodd was a London butcher who enjoyed a pint with his mates for over 50 years. When he died, he died as he lived, with a smile on his face watching a horse race on which he had bet, with borrowed money. But before he died he had a final request, ‘Last Orders’, that his ashes be scattered in the sea at Margate. The movie follows his mates, Ray, Lenny and Vic and his son Vince as they journey to the sea with the ashes. Along the way, the threads of their lives, their loves and their disappointments are woven together in their memories of Jack and his wife Amy.’


Friday 8th February

‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ 1969 Biography, Crime, Drama, starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford and Katharine Ross.

Wyoming, early 1900s. Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid are the leaders of a band of outlaws. After a train robbery goes wrong they find themselves on the run with a posse hard on their heels. Their solution - escapeto Bolivia.’



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Friday 1st March

‘The Bookshop’ 2017 drama based onthe best-selling novel by Penelope Fitzgerald, starring Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy and Hunter Tremayne

‘England 1959. In a small East Anglian town, Florence Green decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop.’

Running time 1 hr 53 mins Cert PG

Friday 8th March

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ One of the best films of 2018, I’m looking forward to seeing this one again! Biography, Drama, Music, starring Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton and Gwilym Lee.

‘The story of the legendary rock music band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985).’

Running time 2 hrs 14 mins Cert PG


Friday 15th March

‘Daddy Long Legs’ 1955 Musical romance starring Fred Astaire, Leslie Caron andTerry Moore.

‘On a trip to France, millionaire Jervis Pendleton sees an 18 year old girl in an orphanage. Enchanted with her, but mindful of the difference in their ages, he sponsors her to college in New England. She writes him letters, which he doesn’t read. After 3 years, he goes to visit her at a dance, not telling her that he is her benefactor. They fall in love, but the usual movie-type difficulties get in the way before they can get together at the end.’

Running time 2 hrs 6 mins Cert 12

Friday 22nd March

‘A Star is Born’ 2018 remake of the classic musical romance, staring Lada Gaga,Bradley Cooper and Sam Elliott.

‘Seasoned musician Jackson Maine(Bradley Cooper) discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer - until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.’

Running time 2 hrs 16 mins Cert 15

If you have a favourite film, then pleaselet us know and we will try and show it!

We look forward to seeing you!


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2019 Programme18th - 23rd February

Present From The PastA Drama by Richard EverettDirector Dick Langridge

1st - 6th April

The 39 Steps By Patrick BarlowDirector Shelagh Scarborough

A wonderful romp through JohnBuchan’s thriller.

26th & 27th April

An Evening With Martin Farbrother & Hollie Firmin

10th - 15th June

Deadly Nightcap By Francis DurbridgeDirector Tony JoseA murder mystery by the master ofmurder mysteries.

12th - 17th August

The Haunting of Hill House By F. Andrew LeslieDirector Marc Hamilton

A dalliance with the supernaturaland paranormal.

6th & 7th September

Chris FieldWith his special guest Johnny ReelReturn of this popular Elvis Tribute Show.

7th - 12th October

Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell By Keith WaterhouseDirector Victoria Seager

The biographical comedy that was the lifeof the notorious journalist.

5th - 14th December

Aladdin By Ben CrockerDirector Tony Jose

A classic pantomime with all the funand frolics you expect!

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Present fromthe Past

A drama by Richard Everett

This amateur production of “Present from the Past” is presented byspecial arrangement with Samuel French Ltd.


Herne Bay Little Theatre - 44 Bullers Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 8UHCompany Reg No. 1798525 Reg Charity No. 289287

18th to 23rd February 2019 - 7.30 pm, Tickets £9

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Little Theatre News · 2019-01-15 · 2 Herne Bay Little Theatre - 44 Bullers Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 8UH Company Reg No. 1798525 Reg Charity No. 289287 View From The Chair Hello