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Yet another successful production for the Medstead Players with April's production of the quirky murder mystery ' The Art of Murder', set on a residential weekend art course where creativity flowed and stories unfolded. An eclectic group of artists, each with hidden secrets, gathered as tensions simmered. But not everyone made it to the life drawing lesson. Much appreciated by the audiences, even if few of them managed to work out who was going to be murdered and by whom. For picture and review - see link.
We're now looking ahead to our next production, to be the panto 'Aladdin' in December. If you'd like to be involved with the Players, on or off stage, please get in touch.
Last December's production of the panto 'Snow White' was well received with packed houses for all three performances - 'Congratulations on an excellent pantomime', being a typical comment. This was our own unique take on the classic tale, the very funny script written by two of our members: Nick Cooper and Paul Cox. Click on the link for pictures and reviews.
Our 2017 'Old Time Music Hall' was an especial triumph. Packed with traditional songs, dances, monologues and sketches, it included plenty of opportunity for audience participation, which the cast and audience took to with gusto. For a review and pictures, click on the link or watch video highlights from the show.
For details of our club meetings, special events and future productions, see 'Dates for your Diary' (below).
For details, reviews and pictures of all our previous shows, see: Past Productions.
If you would like to join the free Medstead Players e-mailing list, to receive advance notice of future productions, please e-mail: . Note your e-mail address will not be used for any other purpose.
The Players are always delighted to welcome new members, whether on or off stage, just get in touch.
Dates for your Diary
Tuesday May 26th, 7.30 pm, Medstead Players meeting and play reading in the Wiltshire Room in Medstead Village Hall. Visitors welcome, enquiries to: .
Tuesday June 23rd , 7.30 pm, Medstead Players meeting and panto read through in the Wiltshire Room in Medstead Village Hall. Visitors welcome, enquiries to: .
Tuesday September 1st , 7.30 pm, Medstead Players meeting and panto discussions in the Wiltshire Room in Medstead Village Hall. Visitors welcome, enquiries to: .
Tuesday October 27th , 7.30 pm, Medstead Players Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the Wiltshire Room in Medstead Village Hall. Visitors welcome, enquiries to: .
Friday & Saturday December 4th & 5th, Medstead Players' panto in Medstead Village Hall. Visitors welcome, enquiries to: .
Tuesday December 8th , 7.30 pm, Medstead Players meeting and social in the Wiltshire Room in Medstead Village Hall. Visitors welcome, enquiries to: .
Contacts:
- Chairman: Tania McCullough
Vice Chairman: Anita Prior
Treasurer: Sharon Blackshaw
: Julia Halls - Tel: 07747 665 968
Social: Jenny Overy
Publicity: Jon Norman
Village Hall Representative: Anita Prior
Members' Representative: Nick Cooper
: Mike Overy - Tel: (01420) 562 378
Medstead Players History:
- The Players date back to 1977 when a few people got together to put on a variety show on the then new Medstead Village Hall stage. Since then the group, who became the Medstead Players, has met to make friends, have fun and entertain. The productions vary enormously and are well received.
There are many jobs and activities undertaken by the group besides acting. We always need people to design and build sets, paint and decorate, make and find the costumes, operate the sound and lights, hunt out props, direct and prompt. There are other activities such as script writing, musical and choreography participation and stage management. A whole host of people are needed to ensure a successful production.
Over the years, we have raised thousands of pounds for various local and national charities. Members have also taken part in neighbouring societies' productions, as well as taking parts as extras for film and TV.
We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The Players are a friendly group, always keen for new members, so if you feel you would like to get involved, then please contact the Membership Secretary, who would be delighted to tell you all about the Medstead Players and what we do. Click the links for the membership form, club's constitution, safeguarding policy, and privacy policy.
Local Theatrical Production Listings:
- Alton Events
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Hampshire local theatre guide
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Amateur Dramatics web-sites:
- amdram.co.uk
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