Tower News May 2013 - Tower Theatre Folkestone

Vol. 5, No. 6
F H O D S E nt e r t a i ni ng t h e a r e a s i nc e 1 9 1 3 .
Tel: 01303 223925
May 2013
Email: [email protected]
The Beggar’s Opera
Firstly, “The Beggar’s Opera” is not opera! It is an
enjoyable romp through 18th century London, telling
the story of a notorious woman loving highwayman
(Captain McHeath) and his two main love interests (Polly
Peachum and Lucy Lockett). Many beautiful songs are
interspersed within a funny and clever script. It
promises to be a spectacular, colourful and fun-filled
show directed by Maxine Burrows with Richard Baulch
as Musical Director. The show will be performed from
8th to 13th July 2013.
The cast is as follows:
Captain McHeath
Polly Peachum
Lucy Lockitt
Mr Peachum
Mrs Peachum
Mr Lockitt
Mrs Trapes
Filch
Jenny Diver
Adam Button
Victoria Bass
Rachael ParryTaylor
Michael Chisnall
Patsy Burrows
John Burrows
Sarah Smith
Steve Brooman
Alice Monk
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Ladies: Janet Brooman; Ann Finney; Maggie
George; Val Smith; Joyce Whawell; Ruby Stone.
8th –13th J
Gentlemen: Mike Hall; Richard Hills; Carl
Hobbs; John Simpson; Brian Smith;
Paul Wimsett
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Book now on 01303 223925 or
www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk
AUDITION REMINDER
A read through for “DEAD GUILTY” will be held in the bar
area on June 4th (club night) at 7.30pm. This will be followed
by the auditions on 18th June at 7.30pm. The cast details
appeared in the last edition of “Highlights” however if more
information is needed please contact Anne Mortimer on
01303 873811.
THINKING OF SUPPORTING THE
FHODS
AND THE TOWER
THEATRE?
The Folkestone & Hythe, Operatic and Dramatic Society is
having a membership drive. Following the success of its
move to the Tower Theatre, FHODS wishes to share this
success with its audience. So, as a new benefit all members
will enjoy a reduction on ticket costs for all FHODS shows
and where possible outside shows and events as well.
Currently the membership fees are,
Acting member
£25.00
Joint Acting Member
£35.00
Patron
£15.00
Joint Patron
£20.00
So anybody joining will soon cover the cost of their
membership fee by taking advantage of the new members
ticket rates.
FOLKESTONE HYTHE
PHOTOGRAPHS
Ray Holland’s book of photographs of Folkestone
and Hythe is being reprinted and is of special interest
to FHODS and the Tower Theatre. The reprinted issue
contains photographs of the Little Theatre’s famous
poster wall and the Tower Theatre whilst the
conversion work was being done.
HOW TO BOOK AT THE TOWER
THEATRE
Bookings at the Tower can be made by either ringing the
Box Office on 01303 223925 between the hours of 9am and
6pm when it is manned or by leaving a message on the
answer machine. Alternatively you can book on-line at
www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk. Tickets should then be
collected from the Box Office on the night or can be posted
for a fee of 70 pence.
Not all types of tickets are for sale via the on-line booking
system so you will need to contact the Box Office. These
include wheelchair tickets, members concession tickets and
where applicable children's tickets.
For further details on membership and joining FHODS go on
line www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk
All bookings must be paid for at the time of booking with
the exception of party bookings which have to be paid 14
days before the performance.
Book Now via our
As is the policy of most theatres there will be no refunds of
ticket monies for any reason until all the seats for that
perrformance are sold.
Box Office Number - 01303 223925
or online at
www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk
Any queries about this information please ring the Theatre
Manager on 07711710952.
Calendar Girls
FHODS recent production of Calendar Girls proved to be a
most popular choice by smashing all box office records for a
play at the Tower Theatre. This beloved story of the Knapely
WI raising funds following the tragic loss of Annie's husband
John was found to be both funny and moving. Those lucky
enough to have seen the show will recognise the above
scene as the moment when Chris is trying to convince the
others about appearing in the calendar, nude. Not only was
the show a terrific success for FHODS but the Leukaemia
charity raised over a £1,000 from its table sales and retiring
collection. A big round of applause goes to all involved.
Diary Dates
2013
1st May
7.30pm
4th & 5th May
7th May
17th May
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
24th May
8.00pm
2nd June
4th June
2.30pm
7.30pm
8th June
7.30pm
15th June
18th June
19th June
9th - 13th July
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Nightly
7.30pm
Daily
27th July
29th July - 9th
August
11th - 14th
September
1st - 8th
December
7.30pm
7.30pm
Kindly Leave The Stage
Baroque Theatre Co
Showbiz Academy
FHODS Club Night
Charity Night
for Terry Connolly and the Parkinson Trust
Rose-Marie
Irish Singing Sensation
Romping through the Musicals
FHODS Club Night
And get-together Dead Guilty
No Jacket Required
Phil Collins Tribute Act
Hendon Salvation Army Band
Auditions - Dead Guilty
FHODS AGM
The Beggar’s Opera
FHODS Production
Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra
Summer Workshop - Oklahoma
FHODS and Beddow Academy
Dead Guilty
FHODS Production
Christmas Carol The Musical
Folkestone Jazz Club Concerts
at The Tower every Thursday.
For details see
www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk
Dece mbe r
2013
Box Office Number
01303 223925
Folkestone Jazz Club Bookings
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NEW WEBSITE?
www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk
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