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Many of you are probably aware that The Players are a long-established group, but it comes as a surprise (even to us) that next year we celebrate our 80th Birthday. The Players were formed back in 1927, initially with the colourful name of The Red Triangle Concert Party and then for many years as The Cardiff YMCA Players.Productions were staged in the theatre at the old YMCA building in Station Terrace until 1978, when demolition and development of the site resulted in the move to our present home. Of course, there was no theatre here then. The building had been part of Our Lady’s Convent School and the YMCA kindly allocated us three old classrooms to convert for theatre use. For over two years, productions continued to be staged in a church hall in Monthermer Road whilst members toiled to complete the theatre that we occupy today. November 1981 saw us stage our first production here – Alan Ayckbourn’s “Bedroom Farce”, which as you can see we are reviving for this our special year. So next year will be Happy 80th Birthday to The Players and we would like you to celebrate it with us. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY "My Three Angels" this is our entry this year for the Llandrindod Wells and Felixstowe Drama Festivals At the Llanrindod Wells Drama festival Marc Barlow won Best Set. At the Felixstowe Drama Festival the group won no awards, but we got nominated in 6 categories, best Actress, Actor, Set, Director, Team Acting, Adjudicators Awards. "The Kingfisher", "Me and My Friend" and "Blithe Spirit" have all been entered into the Glamorgan Drama League "Glammies" Festival. CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations go to Juliet Lake and the team for winning the Moderators award at the Glammies for her direction of Bunny's suicide scene in last Novembers "Me and my Friend". Bella Kemble, Jane Davies, Mike Barlow and Dan Burrows were also nominated for awards for various roles they played during the season. Following the fifth play plans are already in action for our Fringe Evening which will be held on Thursday 19th July as 7.30pm at the Players Theatre, this if you have not been before is an evening of light entertainment and one act plays. We have a limited number of seats available for this event so if you would like to attend click here. Next Season Dates For your Diary Although all of the plays for next season have not yet been decided upon, here are the dates for you to pencil in your diary. Play 1,A Night On The Tiles, by Frank Vickery. Wednesday 26th September until Saturday 29th September 2007, Play 2, Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn. Wednesday 14th November until Saturday 17th November 2007, this play will be our 80th year celebration play. Play 3, Wednesday 9th January until Saturday 12th January 2008 Play 4, Wednesday 27th February until Saturday 1st March 2008 Play 5, Wednesday 23rd April until Saturday 26th April 2008 |
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