2010

 

 

Amdram Thank You Ma'am 

11-13 February 2010, Peterborough High School, Thorpe Road, Peterborough. 7.30pm

This production consisted of two one-act comedy plays with an amdram theme. Another great NODA review, see bottom of the page. Directed by James Cuthbert.

Photos: Amdram Thank You Ma'am | Backstage
Video: Ted Withers Works It in Sleazy Fenland Discotheque |
          African 80s Megamix Charity Interval Performance

 

 

 

 

'Last Panto in Little Grimley' by David Tristram All that Gordon the director wants is to put on a panto without any hitches. Unfortunately his cast of 2, plus set handyman Bernard, are proving difficult to manage. Joyce can't act, Margaret has an accident and Bernard just can't be bothered. Will Gordon ever manage to pull it off? Produced by arrangement with Samuel French CAST: Joyce.............................. CALLI  ROBERTSON-DUPONT Gordon............................ JAMES CUTHBERT Bernard........................... MIKE SKINNER Margaret.......................... PAMELA WREN

'Melons at the Parsonage' by Nick Warburton The action takes place at an amateur dramatics awards ceremony. Excitement builds as two very different local groups battle it out for the Best Production title... literally! Produced by arrangement with Samuel French CAST:   Iris................................. JULIE JORDAN Ted Withers..................... MIKE SKINNER Jam 1............................. FARRON HUSSEY Jam 2.............................  BARBARA BRAY Jam 3............................. CALLI ROBERTSON-DUPONT Jam 4.............................. MAURICE ARNOLD Vicar............................... KEVIN HUGHES Maid................................ GISELE RAWLINS Spinster.......................... PAMELA WREN

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The following review for 'Amdram Thank You Ma'am' was submitted by our NODA Eastern Area rep Michael Williamson for the Spring 2010 edition of 'NODA Eastern Area News':

"Since their foundation five years ago, HATS must be one of the most improved Societies in the District. The strong team spirit exhibited by the group, combined with a keen sense of fun and originality, make their productions both enjoyable and memorable and this particular show was no exception. The main features of the evening were two one-act comedies: ’Last Panto in Little Grimley’ and ‘Melons at the Parsonage’. Both were effectively staged and well cast. A last minute cast change in ‘Last Panto’ meant that both Michael Skinner and James Cuthbert had to undertake new roles at very short notice, but this was certainly not apparent to the audience and both actors deserve congratulation. In the rewarding part of Joyce, Calli Robertson-Dupont was delightful while Pamela Wren made a splendid Margaret. My favourite play of the evening however was ‘Melons at the Parsonage’ which admirably depicted the final throes of a Drama Festival and here, all the casting was inspired. There were particularly strong performances from Julie Jordan as Iris and Michael Skinner as Ted, while Kevin Hughes, Farron Hussey and Gisele Rawlins all added their own particular brand of mayhem to the competing companies. In the interval, Gisele, Julie and Debbie joined Chairman, Kevin Hughes in the musically challenging African 80s Megamix, raising funds to support Kevin’s imminent trip to Namibia to work with Raleigh International and it is this kind of strong community involvement that always makes HATS so special. Praise also for the imaginative and informative programme which, again, is becoming a HATS trademark. The entire evening was a great credit to Director, James Cuthbert and the whole cast and production team and I look forward to the Company’s next dramatic offering".