11th - 15th march 2008programme

present

francis durbridge’s

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We also have a wide variety of cup-sized swimwear which we stock all year round.

We offer free fittings and provide a confidential and discreet service.

Come and find us opposite Debenhams in Taunton or on South Street, right in the centre of Wellington

Stunning and Elegant

Corsetry Cottage, 29, North Street, Taunton and1A, South Street, Wellington

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Suddenly At Home by Francis Durbridge

The Brewhouse 11th- 15th March 2008

The Play

A rich wife, a working man, an author, an addict... the

souring of the Swinging Sixties in a twisting tale of murder, love, money and betrayal. A masterpiece from the pen of one of the greats of the genre, this play will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

Suddenly At Home is an intricate, tense thriller, but

not a whodunnit. You see the murder committed early in the play; you know who did it and why. Chillingly, you also observe the crafting of the alibi. Tension mounts as you ask yourself: will the murderer get away with it?

Mistakes are made, the alibi is less than perfect, and

awkward questions are asked. You will increasingly desire to see the crime solved and justice done. There are red herrings, false alibis and unforeseen circumstances

a-plenty for you to try and unravel. The action takes place in the high octane period of the early seventies, as the hippy dream of love and peace crashed in the reality of drugs and money. The final twist will keep you guessing right to the end.

Director’s thoughts

This script appealed to me from the first time I read it, as it

had such lovely twists and turns. It is an interesting challenge from a director’s viewpoint and my enjoyment of the text has grown as we have worked on it. It is important that the characters are honest to this story, and their involvement with each other well developed, if the thrills are to be maximized. This need for realism stretches everyone, including the backstage areas, and it was important that we set the play at the time of writing – the early 1970s. Researching and then sourcing the required items takes a lot of time, and I was really pleased with the way that everyone took this on board. It has been an enjoyable experience for us in bringing this play to the stage, and we hope you enjoy it. Thank you for coming to support us.

Mike Linham

We stock a large selection of quality branded lingerie including bridal wear, night wear and specialist corsetry.

We also have a wide variety of cup-sized swimwear which we stock all year round.

We offer free fittings and provide a confidential and discreet service.

Come and find us opposite Debenhams in Taunton or on South Street, right in the centre of Wellington

Corsetry Cottage, 29, North Street, Taunton and1A, South Street, Wellington

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in rehearsal

St JameS art & InterIorSOrchid Giclée print byAnnabelle Blunt

Original oil byJohn Horsewell

Fabric and Lamps

Visit our Gallery in the centre of Taunton for

Traditional and Contemporary Art, Bespoke Picture Framing, Mirrors, Lamps and Cushions, Fabrics, Curtain making and Trimmings, Cards and Giftware

Open 9.30am-5pm Monday to SaturdayFREE Measuring Service

6 St James Street,Taunton01823 339202

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Visit our Gallery in the centre of Taunton for

Traditional and Contemporary Art, Bespoke Picture Framing, Mirrors, Lamps and Cushions, Fabrics, Curtain making and Trimmings, Cards and Giftware

Last Production

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About the Director

Somerset born and bred, I first became involved with

amateur drama in 1972 as stage manager for a production of ‘The Noble Spaniard’. Since then I have ‘worked’ in almost all aspects of the ‘art’, including backstage crew, stage management, lighting, spot light operation, producing, directing and even writing. I have directed pantomime, plays and musicals, so feel at home in any genre. I have also enjoyed working with different groups, but particularly enjoy working with Taunton Thespians, because everyone works hard to help us achieve the best standard we can.

I enjoy the challenges of amateur drama and my

directing credits with Thespians include three Alan Ayckbourn scripts – Wildest Dreams, Communicating Doors and Comic Potential, Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett and Jane

Eyre adapted by Willis Hall, so you might say it ranges from the sublime to the ridiculous! I also enjoy helping other people enjoy drama and am currently Chairman of the All England Theatre Festival and a member of the Strode Theatre Board of Management. I feel strongly that taking part in any form of drama – which of course includes the

audience involvement – is a very worthwhile use of energy and is very rewarding. So if you’ve enjoyed watching, that’s great – but if you feel like getting more involved next time, that’s even better! Membership details are elsewhere in the programme or talk to any of the Front of House helpers.

Mike Linham

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About the Author

Educated at Bradford Grammar School in Yorkshire, he was

encouraged to write by his English teacher, and continued to do so whilst studying English at Birmingham University. After graduating in 1933, he worked for a short time as a stockbroker’s clerk, before selling a radio play to the BBC at the age of 21.

In 1938, he created the character of Paul Temple, a crime novelist

and detective. With Steve Trent, a Fleet Street journalist who later became his wife, Temple solved numerous crimes in the glamorous world of the leisured middle classes. In 1969, BBC Television, having just started broadcasting in colour, commissioned Durbridge to write a 26 part series of Paul Temple starring Francis Matthews.

It was not until 1971 that Durbridge wrote his first thriller directly for

the theatre. This play, presented here for you tonight, was Suddenly at Home (the title was taken from the death notice column of The Times newspaper), starred Gerald Harper and Penelope Keith and was a huge success in London’s West End.

Durbridge also

wrote Murder With Love (1976), House Guest (1980) and Fatal Encounter (1996). Critics were apt to dismiss his plays while the public did not. Durbridge himself said: “My thrillers are not so much whodunnits as will-he-get-away-with-its.”

NOTICE

There are scenes in this play which may be disturbing to some members of the audience.

If you would like to talk to someone as a result of feelings these scenes may have aroused, ring Victim Support Somerset in the strictest confidence on:

01460 55535

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Thespians’ cabaret team, Déjà Revue, went down a storm at Halse in January.

Déjà Revue is Taunton Thespians’ Cabaret group,

and arose from an ad hoc show given in house just before Xmas 2006. A full nine month gestation ended in the first two performances of a show called Your Starter for Ten as part of the Ten Parishes Festival in 2007. These shows were inspired by the granting of a Community Radio licence to 10Radio. This led to us creating a day in life of a radio station, very loosely based on BBC Radio 4, with sketches and songs written or

adapted by the cast.

Déjà Revue will put on a show for you, too, with an

appropriate theme.

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Halse Village Hall7.15pm Saturday 19th January 2008

Entrance £6.00

For tickets phone Jill 431822,

Stephen 431773 or Andy 433761

Your Starter for Ten - Revisited

Come and wash away the winter blues with an evening of songs and sketches inspired by the wonder of radio.

Almost fresh from their world tour of waterrow and stawley

Meet julian & sandy, sir henry, miss boobyer and the mediaeval advisor

Learn new words to old songs

Murder Mystery Evenings

What happens? Here is an outline of events: actors

from the Taunton Thespians will take on the characters of an oddly assorted group of people gathered together from some seemingly innocent purpose. As the evening progresses, you will meet all the different characters and will learn about

the relationships between them. At some point, there will be a murder most foul and then the detective will recruit the whole audience to help him solve the mystery. Usually at this point, showing great sensitivity, we break for supper. After supper, the detective will ask the audience to help him question the suspects so don’t forget to watch out for clues and hints. Beware of the red herrings!

If you want more information on any Thespians activities, just contact the Secretary for full details.

Email: secretary@tauntonthespians.org.uk

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What we’re doing nextOpen Meeting for the next Murder Mystery, Monday 17th March, 7.30pm at The Place. All are welcome to discuss the next Murder Mystery: Murder at the Music Hall

County Drama Festival, Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th March, from 7.30pm at King’s College, Taunton. Thespians present You’re In Room Eight by Les Clarke and Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story (Directors: Michael Gilbert and Polly Bray)

Club Night, Wednesday 2nd April, 7.30pm at The Place. Taunton Thespians welcome back Jason Carter, who will tell us something of his experiences at Drama School in London

Summer Tour Workshop, Thursday 3rd April, 7.30pm at The Place. In preparation for Tour auditions and rehearsals, Peter Norbury will run a workshop, not necessarily based on The Rivals; all are welcome.

Play Reading, Wednesday 9th April, 7.30pm at The Place. Come and have fun reading scripts old and new. No experience necessary.

Auditions for The Rivals, Monday and Tuesday 14th and 15th April, 7.30pm at The Place. Open to all members and prospective members

Cabaret Open Meeting, Wednesday 23rd April, 7.30pm at The Place. An open discussion to plan the Autumn 2008 Déjà Revue show

Club Night, Wednesday 7th May, 7.30pm at the Place. The very first performance of the new Murder Mystery: Murder At The Music Hall

Play Reading, Wednesday 21st May, 7.30pm at The Place. Come and have fun reading scripts old and new. No experience necessary.

Play Reading, Wednesday 4th June, 7.30pm at The Place. Come and have fun reading scripts old and new. No experience necessary.

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Taunton Thespians arePresident - John Meikle

Vice Presidents - Margaret Way, Thelma Wander, Ron RobertsHonorary Member - Ted Goldsmith

Terry AllisonJulia ApperleyDes AtkinsonPatricia AttrillAnnette BalaamMichael BarryDavid BeachTony & Tessa BeavenMark BondAnnie BowlesPenny BradnumNeville & Polly BrayCharlotte BriggsDona BullionJohn & Carol BurberyChloe BurtJane BurtJason CarterRay & Nikki CourtJon CozensKim CrooksArthur Duncan CumminsBarrie DaleJames DavisMark & Nicola DawsonDavid & Audrey DoigJane DyerJane EdwardsSylvia FellgettTerry FinnPamela FlemingKeith GibbonsMichael GilbertTed GoldsmithDavid GoodallMaggie Goodall

Kate GuestAnne HagueBryan HallettChristopher HancockJennifer HancockLynn HendenSam HillRichard HockeyJean HoleJohn HoweRose HumphreysAlison JenkinsonLinda JenrickMartin JevonDaniel JonesCynthia JonesCarolynn JureidiniMargot KomarnickaJudith LaughtonJane LeakeyMichael LinhamClive LinthorneStuart LyddonAdrian LynchJosephine MannHilary MarshallAlexandra MarshallVerity MartindillJohn & Audrey MeikleAndrew (Dusty) MillerLouise MitchellBeryl MorrisDavid NortheyMarcus PalmerAndrew PearceNicola Gina Pearlstone

Martin PetersHolly PuckettDinah RawleJoy ReasonGraham ReeksRon RobertsJacqueline RobertsZoe RyanSarah SaundersVivienne SharlandSue ShaxonRobert SmithRichard StennerMartin StepneyFreda StoreyNigel Stuart-ThornTessa SuttonVera SweetingStuart SymondsSusanna TookeyLucy TozerCharlotte Trevithick RyallChris TuffinAnthony VennAbigail VickeryEmma VickeryThelma WanderMargaret WayMatt WebberDonald WhateleyGeorgia WhelanAngela WidgeryTerry WillisAlister WilmottHelen Witcomb

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About Taunton Thespians

The Taunton Thespians have reached their eightieth year,

and have been providing live theatre for and by the people of Taunton and surrounding area since 1928. That February, Ian Hay’s Tilly of Bloomsbury was staged for 3 nights at the Lyceum Theatre, and was a great success. Over the intervening decades we have put on over 300 productions of all types.

It's fashionable to be patronising about amateur theatre or

“amdram”. We're not sure why. Every year we entertain thousands of people by:

Staging two major • productions at the Brewhouse

Participating in drama • festivals in other theatres around Somerset

Putting on in-house • productions for members

Spending two weeks touring • a classic comedy every summer (Details of this year’s tour, Sheridan’s The Rivals, on page 21 of this programme)

We also provide Murder Mystery evenings and

Cabaret shows for parties and fund-raising events around the area, and are developing our outreach activities further.

To see what's happening in amateur drama in Taunton,

come along to a Club Night. There's no charge, and you're very welcome. Just drop along to “The Place” at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of any month from October to May.

If you do fancy joining us, there’s plenty to do, and it

doesn’t have to involve getting up on stage. Actors and actresses are always welcome, of course, but we do need people who want to design and build our sets, sort out costumes, do make up and hair ̶ all sorts of things. Membership is only £12 a year, and it’s just about the most fun you can have for a pound a month! The Thespians’ home is “The Place” in Wilfred Road, Taunton.

Taunton Thespians arePresident - John Meikle

Vice Presidents - Margaret Way, Thelma Wander, Ron RobertsHonorary Member - Ted Goldsmith

Taunton Thespians is a Registered Charity, Number 800217

Martin PetersHolly PuckettDinah RawleJoy ReasonGraham ReeksRon RobertsJacqueline RobertsZoe RyanSarah SaundersVivienne SharlandSue ShaxonRobert SmithRichard StennerMartin StepneyFreda StoreyNigel Stuart-ThornTessa SuttonVera SweetingStuart SymondsSusanna TookeyLucy TozerCharlotte Trevithick RyallChris TuffinAnthony VennAbigail VickeryEmma VickeryThelma WanderMargaret WayMatt WebberDonald WhateleyGeorgia WhelanAngela WidgeryTerry WillisAlister WilmottHelen Witcomb

For more details call John Burbery on 01823 442118 or email membership@tauntonthespians.org.uk

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The Socialite and

the Salesman -

“I’m so happy”

says the new

Mrs Howard

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maio, queriam enderesse

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sentemus fat. Lit num

alit lore volenim velit,

verciduisl utatem quatuer

sequam, vulla aci tinim

aciliquis nodio ea

Cast in order of appearance Maggie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane Edwards

Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Verity Martindill

Ruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louise Mitchell

Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Dawson

Sheila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolynn Jureidini

Glenn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Goodall

Appleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Venn

Remick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Stenner

The Play

It is the early 1970s and we are in the living room of Glenn and Maggie’s second floor London flat. It is a fairly normal

evening and Maggie is off to the theatre with her sister, Helen and an actor friend, Sheila. Ruth, the au pair, is shortly to leave for Liverpool and Glenn in due back from a business trip to Paris. Life on the surface is good but things are not all they seem …..

The action takes place as followsACT I Scene 1 . . . . . . . . . A Tuesday evening in early January

ACT I Scene 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday afternoon

ACT I Scene 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Several hours later

ACT I Scene 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Later the same nightThere will be an Interval of 20 minutes

ACT II Scene 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday morning

ACT II Scene 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday evening

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The Socialite and

the Salesman -

“I’m so happy”

says the new

Mrs Howard

Min henibh el essed

ecte feu facinibh

et volum dolore velit laor

sim num nos aufaccum

veniscidunt niamet

ipsustrud tat. Dui tin vullan

heniam velenim am dolorer

alisit, vel doloreetue mex

maio, queriam enderesse

con duc revid inatis facte,

sentemus fat. Lit num

alit lore volenim velit,

verciduisl utatem quatuer

sequam, vulla aci tinim

aciliquis nodio ea

Cast in order of appearance Maggie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane Edwards

Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Verity Martindill

Ruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louise Mitchell

Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Dawson

Sheila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolynn Jureidini

Glenn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Goodall

Appleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Venn

Remick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Stenner

The Play

It is the early 1970s and we are in the living room of Glenn and Maggie’s second floor London flat. It is a fairly normal

evening and Maggie is off to the theatre with her sister, Helen and an actor friend, Sheila. Ruth, the au pair, is shortly to leave for Liverpool and Glenn in due back from a business trip to Paris. Life on the surface is good but things are not all they seem …..

Production teamDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Linham

Asst. Director/Fight Choreography . . . . . . . . . . . .Stuart Lyddon

Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolynn Jureidini

Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Bond

DSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Gibbons

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Redstone, Richard King

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Jones, Richard King

Props . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dona Bullion, Alex Marshall

Wardrobe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rose Humphreys, Verity Martindill

Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joy Reason

Set Design & Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ray Court

Set Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Dawson, Di Rawles

Backstage . . . . . . . . Valerie Jureidini, Jane Burt, Lynn Henden

FOH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nicola Dawson

Programme sellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Members of the Society

Publicity & Programme design . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Gilbert

Publicity Team . . Ron Roberts, Jane Edwards, Louise Mitchell

Photographs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kiff Hancock

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Taunton Thespiansare grateful to the following:

Displaying billboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASDA Taunton; The Crown & Sceptre, Taunton; Mr & Mrs Tooze, Chelston; The Westgate Inn, Taunton; The

Civil Service Sports Club, Taunton

Promotional displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shops & other premises in Taunton, Wellington and elsewhere

Deploying billboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Burbery & Michael Gilbert

Financial support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Our advertisers

Transporting the set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Webbers Removals

Set furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Home Furniture Services Trust

Loan of the record player . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eddie Gaines of 10Radio (105.3FM)

Loan of the coffee table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorna Leighton

Loan of the pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St James Art & Interiors

Taunton Thespians are members of NODA

The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA), founded in 1899, is the main representative body for amateur theatre in the UK.

It has a membership of some 2500 amateur/community theatre groups and 3000 individual enthusiasts throughout the UK, staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of performing venues, ranging from the country's leading professional theatres to village halls. Members have access to a wide range of benefits.

NODA aimsTo give a shared voice to the amateur theatre •

sector To help amateur societies and individuals •

achieve the highest standards of best practice and performance

To provide leadership and advice to enable the • amateur theatre sector to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century

HOME FURNITURE SERVICES TRUST

We are a charity providing secondhand furniture and electrical goods to deserving people at low cost.

Donations are needed. Please re-cycle your unwanted but sound items through us.

We will collect free of charge

Unit 3-4 Canal Road, Taunton, TA1 1PJ Phone:01823 253053

Email: furnitrust@uwclub.net

Open : Mon – Fri 9.30 – 3.15 Regd. Charity 1105997

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Taunton Thespiansare grateful to the following:

Displaying billboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASDA Taunton; The Crown & Sceptre, Taunton; Mr & Mrs Tooze, Chelston; The Westgate Inn, Taunton; The

Civil Service Sports Club, Taunton

Promotional displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shops & other premises in Taunton, Wellington and elsewhere

Deploying billboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Burbery & Michael Gilbert

Financial support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Our advertisers

Transporting the set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Webbers Removals

Set furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Home Furniture Services Trust

Loan of the record player . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eddie Gaines of 10Radio (105.3FM)

Loan of the coffee table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorna Leighton

Loan of the pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St James Art & Interiors

NOTICES

Members of the audience should be aware that gunshots will occur on stage during this performance.

Due to the period in which this play is set, and the need to give a realistic portrayal of the period, permission has been granted for

the smoking of cigarettes on stage during the performance.

No photography or video recording by any means is permitted during the performance.

Please ensure mobile telephones are turned off during the performance.

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to Bermuda”

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finds joy at sister’s wedding.

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he washed up?

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Jane Edwards Maggie

Maggie is a wonderful rôle to play: she

has the easy arrogance of the filthy rich, but is at the same time warm and endearing. She exhibits all the exuberance of the period, and lives life to the full. And she has more swear words to the page

than any other character. (Those are the bits I had most difficulty with.) This is my second time on the Brewhouse stage, and this part couldn’t be more different than my last: the acerbic, tight-lipped Margaret in Murdered To Death. The only thing they have in common is that they are both attracted to really bad boys...

Distraught Mrs

Tenby learnt

yesterday that

her husband will

never walk again.

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Verity Martindill Helen

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Jerry has stood the test of time and droopy cheesecloth hasn’t. I can still get into my pie-crust collared wedding dress but, alas, no call for it in this production.

Rehearsals have been entertaining (murders

always are) and illuminating - I think I now know how the story ends. I’ve been in some plays in which I did it, and some in which didn’t. Did I do it? Is that the time? I hope you all enjoy working it out.

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than any other character. (Those are the bits I had most difficulty with.) This is my second time on the Brewhouse stage, and this part couldn’t be more different than my last: the acerbic, tight-lipped Margaret in Murdered To Death. The only thing they have in common is that they are both attracted to really bad boys...

Louise Mitchell Ruth

This is my first production with the

Taunton Thespians. I’ve been involved with local and European amateur theatre companies for a few years now and am looking forward to my first show on the Brewhouse stage. Ruth is a small but integral character to the plot and I have enjoyed rehearsing and creating the production with a great cast.

Mark Dawson Sam

I’ve been at the Brewhouse many times, but usually

behind the scenes working the sound desk or in the black gang (scenery shifters). If you wanted to count all the different shows I’ve actually acted in on your fingers and toes you wouldn’t need to take your socks off! The last time

I was on stage was as the wheelchair-bound ninety-year-old Lester Trainsmith in Comic Potential, the make-up was a pain but at least I was sitting down the whole time. This time out I’m aiming for somewhat younger and rather more mobile. The early 70s is quite a fun period to play, but I am looking forward to shaving off the sideburns.

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on the case

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last night.

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Carolynn Jureidini Sheila

I have become very involved with the Thespians and love

being part of such a vibrant organisation. I am sad to say though, that I am leaving to return to Wiltshire and this will be my last production. I have wanted to perform at the Brewhouse, having helped backstage a few times and it is fitting that my last part for the Taunton Thespians should be here.

To be able to play a key character with a not-

so-obvious history and several sides to her is great. However, I am not sure I have done myself any favours by producing it too as trying to find props, clothes and furniture to reflect the early 70s has been challenging to say the least. Hopefully though, by the time you read this all should be in place for a really cracking show.

Dave Goodall Glenn

I have been involved in amateur dramatics for 35

years both on stage and off. I enjoy designing and building sets and most aspects of backstage work, but given the chance I would rather be on the stage than behind it. Over the years I have taken many parts ranging from a body in Arsenic and Old Lace to

Barney in Last of the Red Hot Lovers. My favourite roles to date have been Daffydd in A Chorus of Disapproval and Frank in Educating Rita, and my most recent outing was as the five different waiters in Time of My Life at the Warehouse Theatre in Ilminster. It has to be said that I consider myself mainly as a “comic” actor and this is my first venture into a thriller.... will it be my last...?

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To be able to play a key character with a not-

so-obvious history and several sides to her is great. However, I am not sure I have done myself any favours by producing it too as trying to find props, clothes and furniture to reflect the early 70s has been challenging to say the least. Hopefully though, by the time you read this all should be in place for a really cracking show.

Richard Stenner Remick

In 1975, I became actively involved in SCAT productions

of The Importance of Being Earnest, Guys and Dolls and Stoppard's The Real Inspector Hound. Later, I took parts in London with the Old Admiralty Dramatic Society in Whitehall, the Minehead Dramatic Society, the Barnstormers and for 10 years became a leading face in the Dunkery

Players at Wootton Courtenay. I split my time between my two galleries in Porlock and Taunton and I am delighted to have become a member of the Taunton Thespians in this, their 80th year. This production will be my first appearance at the Brewhouse since playing Heracles in Rape of the Belt, which was only the second play performed at the theatre in April 1976.

Tony Venn Appleton

I have memories of Home Service broadcasts of

Durbridge plays serialised for evening consumption when as a small boy I heard the Paul Temple music from my bed. These transmissions were after my bedtime so were both too late and ‘unsuitable’ for me. The incidental music which first tantalised me was ‘Coronation Scot’. The second even more exciting piece used was ‘Scheherazade’ and I only need to hear the smallest excerpt from either of these two pieces to be transported back to the bedroom of my boyhood. Having never played a detective before you can well understand my pleasure to be doing so in a play by such a skilled craftsman.

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2 St James Street, Taunton, SomersetTelephone 01823 254545

You’re in Room Eight

byLes Clarke

directed by Michael Gilbert

the zoo story

edward albee

directed by polly bray

County Drama Festival

This year’s Somerset Fellowship of Drama County Drama Festival is being held at King’s

College, Taunton, on the 29th and 30th of March. Taunton Thespians are entering two plays, Edward Albee’s classic The Zoo Story and a new play by Les Clarke, You’re In Room Eight. Full details available from Ron Roberts on 01458 241374

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The Rivals

By RichaRd BRinsley

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Open Air Public Performances In JuneTuesday 17th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishops Hull, TauntonWednesday 18th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleeve Abbey, RoadwaterThursday 19th. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fyne Court, BroomfieldSaturday 21st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lovibonds Farm, BurrowbridgeTuesday 24th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glastonbury AbbeyWednesday 25th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muchelney Abbey, Langport Thursday 26th. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Cleve Hotel, WellingtonFriday 27th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . County Museum, Taunton

Advance Tickets £9 Full Price, £8 ConcessionsWatch www.tauntonthespians.org.uk for details

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You’re in Room Eight

byLes Clarke

directed by Michael Gilbert

the zoo story

edward albee

directed by polly bray

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this production is entered for

The Phoebe Rees Awards

Founded by Phoebe Rees and run by the Somerset Fellowship of Drama,

the competition is open to amateur drama societies and groups in Somerset. Plays are adjudicated by members of the Fellowship’s committee who also run an annual Original Playwriting Festival and the county’s first round of the All England Theatre Festival, and organise drama training.

What’s OnAmateur theatre is alive and well across Somerset. Here are some of the productions taking place in the county between now and June.

26th - 29th March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weston-Super-Mare Operatic Society present The Secret Garden, a musical based on the famous book by Frances Hodgson

Burnett. Phone 01934 644882 for full details3rd & 4th April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creaky Coach Theatre Company present

Close to the Edge by Les Clarke in The Brewhouse Studio. Tickets on sale at the Box Office now.

14th - 19th April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Swan Theatre, Yeovil, present Democracy by Michael Frayn, tickets on sale 25th March, call 01935 845946 for details

21st - 28th April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Theatre Wells present 42nd Street, phone 01749 672280 for details

23rd April - 3rd May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taunton Amateur Operatic Society present Thoroughly Modern Millie at The Brewhouse. Tickets on sale at the Box Office now.30th April - 3rd May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ilminster Entertainments Society present

Allo Allo at The Warehouse, tickets from usual outlets13th -17th May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wellington Operatic Society present Annie Get Your Gun at the Wellesley Theatre, Wellington, Tickets: Ted Turner Music

01823 660788

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this production is entered for

The Phoebe Rees Awards

Founded by Phoebe Rees and run by the Somerset Fellowship of Drama,

the competition is open to amateur drama societies and groups in Somerset. Plays are adjudicated by members of the Fellowship’s committee who also run an annual Original Playwriting Festival and the county’s first round of the All England Theatre Festival, and organise drama training.

The Rose Bowl Awards

Founded by the families of Walter Hawkins and John Coe,

this is now funded through the Quartet Community Foundation, with individual awards sponsored by the Bristol Evening Post.

Amateur operatic and dramatic productions throughout

former Avon, Gloucester and Somerset are assessed by GODA qualified adjudicators.

What’s OnAmateur theatre is alive and well across Somerset. Here are some of the productions taking place in the county between now and June.

26th - 29th March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weston-Super-Mare Operatic Society present The Secret Garden, a musical based on the famous book by Frances Hodgson

Burnett. Phone 01934 644882 for full details3rd & 4th April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creaky Coach Theatre Company present

Close to the Edge by Les Clarke in The Brewhouse Studio. Tickets on sale at the Box Office now.

14th - 19th April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Swan Theatre, Yeovil, present Democracy by Michael Frayn, tickets on sale 25th March, call 01935 845946 for details

21st - 28th April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Theatre Wells present 42nd Street, phone 01749 672280 for details

23rd April - 3rd May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taunton Amateur Operatic Society present Thoroughly Modern Millie at The Brewhouse. Tickets on sale at the Box Office now.30th April - 3rd May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ilminster Entertainments Society present

Allo Allo at The Warehouse, tickets from usual outlets13th -17th May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wellington Operatic Society present Annie Get Your Gun at the Wellesley Theatre, Wellington, Tickets: Ted Turner Music

01823 660788

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