The Gage Players Newsletter – November 2024

Hello everyone,

Hope you are keeping warm and cosy now the nights are drawing in!

Let’s begin with news about our upcoming production

Little Grimley plays – 28^th, 29^th and 30 November at Riddell Hall, Walton on the Hill

Please make a note of the dates to see this brilliant cast of actors perform these funny and at times touching comedies

Performances will be at 8pm on 28, 29, 30 November 2024 at the Riddell Hall, Walton on theHill. Tickets will be £12.50 from the box office friends@thegageplayers.co.uk  or phone 01737 812703.

Last Tango in Little Grimley – about an Amateur Dramatic Society that is in trouble.  The membership has dwindled to four and it’s time for dramatic action.  There’s only one thing that sells tickets these days – sex!  Bur how will the locals react? Thus begins the chaos and builds up to an evening of extraordinary home-grown drama.

Lockdown in Little Grimley – in a time of lockdown, the Chairman Gordon calls an emergency meeting, complete with social distancing, to discuss his idea for the next production when restrictions ease – a touching love story in a hospital, with all the profits destined to the NHS, but will the NHS actually end up worse off?

Front of House – As usual there are many jobs to be done on the days of the shows, so if you would like to join our band of helpers for selling programmes, raffle tickets, serving in the bar and the coffee/tea bar we would be delighted to hear from you.  Please contact Beryl at friends@thegageplayers.co.uk

Our next Poetry and Prose evening will be at 8pm on Wednesday 11^th December via Zoom. Let’s celebrate the beauty of winter, with its twinkling lights, gentle snowflakes, the warmth of a crackling fire, and the quiet moments of reflection. Do bring your favourite poems/ prose that capture the essence of winter in all its forms  Whether you prefer to read or simply listen to others, it’s a lovely way to spend an hour or so, glass in hand perhaps, and to enjoy poetry and prose from the comfort of your home. If you would like to join us, please contact us at friends@thegageplayers.co.uk for the link to join our Zoom get together.

The Gage launches its 75^th Anniversary 2025

We open our celebrations with The Actress by Peter Quilter and directed by Debbie Nichols.  It marks the first of many ways that The Gage will be celebrating its extraordinary milestone. The performances dates will be at 8pm on 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd May 2025.

This is a captivating play that delves into the life and challenges of a seasoned actress, and perfectly captures the essence of our theatre’s 75-year journey, reflecting the humour and heartfelt moments that have defined our legacy.

Save the date in your diary – Debbie will be holding Auditions at 8pm on Wednesday 8^th January at Walton Primary school, Walton on the Hill.  Rehearsals will begin from Monday 27^th January also at the school.

 If you would like to be considered for a part but cannot make the auditions, or if you would like to discuss anything prior to the auditions, please contact Debbie on   friends@thegageplayers.co.uk

A full audition notice will be coming out shortly!

Volunteer Vacancy

We are always looking to welcome anyone who is keen to act, or to help backstage or front of house.

We are also in need of someone who is willing to take the minutes at our committee meetings.  We meet about once a month via Zoom.  If this interests you or any of your friends, please email friends@thegageplayers.co.uk

Key Updates Dates for your diary

• The Last Tango in Little Grimley & Locked Down in Little Grimley by David Tristam – at 8pm on 28^th, 29^th, 30^th  November at the Riddell Hall

•  Poetry & Prose evening, 8pm via Zoom on Wednesday 11^th December

•  The Actress by Peter Quilter directed by Debbie Nichols at 8pm on 1^st, 2^nd, 3rd May 2025

We hope to see as many of you as possible for the Little Grimley plays at the end of November – don’t forget to book your tickets by contacting the box office by calling 01737 812703  or email friends@thegageplayers.co.uk

Bernie, Chair, Gage Committee                       
 
 
 

 

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List of Past Productions

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We have regular quiz nights at a local pub: watch this space. Please contact The Gage at friends@thegageplayers.co.uk if you would like to rise to the challenge.

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The Gage Players is registered as a charity in England and Wales (no 286837)