Newsletter August 2009

The Phoenix Players(Charity Number 1060156)

August 2009 NEWSLETTER Issue 17www.phoenixstage.co.uk email: [email protected]

_________________________________________________________________________________Do you fancy being a voice-over?We intend to record a number of different versions of the voice-over, played before each show. Some will be serious and some will be amusing, depending on the production. Please would interested members give their names to Pete Brown by the end of August.

The Profane Autumn of Sherlock Holmes

A front of house manager and general staff are needed. Those wanting to help please contact Val.

We also still need an old style school desk.

Pantomime 2010 The process for panto is underway, anyone wanting to be in the chorus please contact Malcolm. Rehearsals will start after Sherlock Holmes.

Spring Production 2010 Out of Sight, Out of Murder by Fred Carmichael will be staged from 5th to 8th May. Here is a brief synopsis:

Peter Knight is grinding out a murder story in an old mansion where another author was murdered years before. A weird

electrical storm effects a cosmic snafu and his characters come to life. There's the lovely ingénue, the trusty butler, a feisty character woman, a dauntless hero, a fascinating "other woman," the always pregnant serving girl, and the wily lawyer waiting for midnight to read the will. Peter loses control of his characters and there is a murder; the intended victim is Peter. Other murders follow and the culprit is among characters who, having also worked for other authors, know a great deal about the subject. Can Peter find the killer before the killer gets his author? Is romance with the ingénue leading anywhere? Where is the fortune mentioned in the will? All is solved ingeniously with romance, suspense and cosmic wit.

Autumn Production 2010As a result of recent surveys completed by audience members, Catherine Cookson, Alan Ayckbourn and comedies in general, seem to be popular. Please let any committee member know of any play that you would like to direct.

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_________________________________________________________________________________Travelling ShowsThe programme is being put together and rehearsals will be starting soon.

Social Events The barn dance will be held on Saturday 3rd October in the main hall. There will be a professional caller and food will be provided. Dress is a Western theme and this is optional. There will be a prize for best dressed cowgirl and best dressed cowboy.

The cost is £6 per person and drink will be B.Y.O.

The Christmas Special will be a bingo evening with Christmas buffet on Saturday 12th December, held in Southsea Sea Angling Club.

There will be a quiz night in February 2010.

Please let any committee member know what type of social event you would like to see arranged in the future.

Props cupboard Clear Out This was a very successful exercise, loads of rubbish was cleared out, with ten bin bags being filled. Special thanks to Steve and Christine, along with Nora, John Lewin, Fiona, Pete Brown, Paul and Val. Well done everyone.

Norah’s Ninetieth BirthdayNorah sent us a letter, this is what she said:

“I recently celebrated my 90th birthday with 40 of my past and present Phoenix friends. I would like to thank you all for the flowers, presents, cards & the many good wishes I received.

What a fabulous day!”

PatronsIf any patrons want to contact Tina Bailey for any matters, any complaints, anything, then please feel free to do so.

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_________________________________________________________________________________Liam and Louise’s WeddingIf anybody would like to see them get married, the wedding will take place on 29th August at 2pm, Salvation Army Church, Lake Road. All welcome.

Pat LyonsPat’s funeral was well attended with over fifty family and friends present. Our thoughts are with Pat’s family and flowers will be sent to Jean from Phoenix Players.

The Prat PackAt the Barley Mow-Castle Road-Southsea from 8pm.Saturday 22nd August.

A wonderful evening of entertainment, good beers and free entry.

Jelly RollersThe next gig of this good time blues band will be at the ninth annual Southsea Folk, Roots & Blues Festival, held on South Parade Pier from 28th to 31st August. Jelly Rollers will be playing on the Monday afternoon. Check out www.southseafolkfestival.co.uk

Agatha Christie’sA Murder is AnnouncedAthelney Productions will be performing this Miss Marple mystery from 25th to 28th November at St Peter’s Theatre.

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Then list your items for sale and wanted, in your monthly newsletter, free of charge!

Dates for your Phoenix DiarySun 16th August Jelly Rollers good time blues band at the Auckland

Arms-Netley Road-Southsea 8pm. Sat 22nd August The Prat Pack At the Barley Mow, Southsea

Sat 29th August Liam and Louise’s Wedding

Weds 23rd - Sat 26th Sept Performance dates of The Profane Autumn of Sherlock Holmes

Sat 3rd Oct Barn Dance

29th, 30th, 31st Oct Stage One’s production of Oliver! at Ferneham Hall

25th – 28th Nov A Murder is Announced a play being shown by Lewis Bailey’s production company Athelneyproductions at St Peter’s Theatre

Sat 12th Dec Bingo night with a Christmas Buffet at theSouthsea Sea Angling Club – Granada Road

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_________________________________________________________________________________29th to 31st JanuaryCinderella

February 2010 There will be a quiz night

5th – 8th May 2010 Out of Sight, Out of Murder by Fred Carmichael

COMMITTEE MEMBERS' CONTACT DETAILSChairmanValerie Bird36 Sunningdale Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO3 6EX Tel: 023 9261 9424 E-mail: [email protected]

TreasurerPaul Clasby423 Middle Park Way, Havant, Hampshire PO9 5DP Tel: 023 9247 0545 E-mail: [email protected]

SecretaryMandy Baker39 Bradford Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 1AA Tel: 023 9278 7238 E-mail: [email protected]

Minutes SecretaryNora TindallFlat 1, Harrison House, Stamshaw Road, Stamshaw, Hampshire PO2 8PA Tel: 023 9266 3918 E-mail: [email protected]

Patrons' RepresentativeTina Bailey62 Crofton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO4 8NY Tel: 023 9235 5632 E-mail: [email protected]

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_________________________________________________________________________________Committee membersPete Brown301 New Road, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 7RA Tel: 023 9269 5520 Peter Clarke21 Granada Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO4 0RD Tel: 077 0809 5735 E-mail: [email protected] Steve Penfold423 Middle Park Way, Havant, Hampshire PO9 5DP Tel: 023 9247 0545 E-mail: [email protected] Christine O’Connor34 Handsworth House, Quinton Close, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 4NETel: 079 4935 3769 E-mail: [email protected]

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