2005

 

Holiday Confusion 

22-23 October 2005, Austin Hall, Amenity Centre, Main Street, Yaxley, Cambs. 7.30pm

 

'Holiday Confusion' comprised of two one-act comedy plays with a holiday theme: 'Burst Tyre' by Jim Sperinck and 'Seaside Postcard' by Terence Frisby. It received a rave review from our NODA Eastern Area rep, which can be read at the bottom of this page. Directed by Mark Cowdell.

Photos: Burst Tyre | Seaside Postcard | Backstage

 

 

'Burst Tyre' is set in a remote Greek village. Three local men are passing the time of day, drinking outside the village taverna, when a young English female holidaymaker finds herself stranded due to her broken down car. Chaos ensues when Sexy Spiros from the bakery enters to give a helping hand and is caught by his jealous wife, Anna-Maria. Can the local priest calm things down? (Produced by arrangement with Jasper Publishing)

CAST:
Janos..............................	MADELEINE LILLYWHITE
Miklos.............................	HEIDI SEMPLE
Theo...............................	JULIE JORDAN
Jane...............................	CALLI ROBERTSON-DUPONT
Spiros.............................	DALE CHAPMAN
Anna-Maria......................	GISELE RAWLINS
Woman In Apron..............	NATASHA HALL
Priest..............................	KEVIN HUGHES

 

 

'Seaside Postcard' takes place on a Cornwall beach one hot, sunny afternoon. The goings-on of an hilarious group of people, much in the keeping of the Carry On films, include busty Sharon and her sex-starved finacee Terry; Sharon's parents, the hen-pecked Martin and battleaxe Glynis; and their friends, fed-up Shirley and her husband jack-the-lad Lesley. The group assembled could almost be regarded as characters from typical seaside postcards brought to life. During their brief sojourn much happens... (Produced by arrangement with Samuel French)

CAST:
Man................................	KEVIN HUGHES
Girl.................................	GISELE RAWLINS
Sharon Spicer..................	NATASHA HALL
Terry Rees.......................	LEE JORDAN
Glynis Spicer....................	HEIDI SEMPLE
Shirley Thompson.............	JULIE JORDAN
Martin Spicer....................	MARK COWDELL
Leslie Thompson..............	DALE CHAPMAN

 

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The following review for 'Holiday Confusion' was submitted by our NODA Eastern Area rep John Seaman in the Spring 2006 edition of 'NODA Eastern Area News':

"A first performance by a new company in Region 4, very small in number but with enormous enthusiasm. I was given a copy of their constitution on my visit and it is an example to any amateur company to follow. Based in the new Peterborough township of Hampton, the first production choice of two One-Act plays was a good one. 

In 'Burst Tyre', a set of somewhat eccentric characters deny assistance to a lady in distress. All the characters were well developed, particularly the aged Greek trio (Greek accents well-maintained), and the unusual Priest. To quote from the programme: "the play takes a very funny look at the confusion that can be caused by communication breakdown". Direction by Mark Cowdell.

In the second play 'Seaside Postcard', we saw a hilarious romp from a group of seaside characters who all excelled in the 'Carry On' type chaos. This really was first class entertainment, thoroughly enjoyed by myself and a good band of NODA HQ personnel. This group has made a magnificent start and I look forward to future visits".