June 2015 - Pendle Hippodrome Theatre

Pendle Hippodrome Theatre
What’s On www.phtheatre.co.uk
7.30 pm
Celebrating 100 Years
June 2015
Tues 2nd to Saturday 6th June All Tickets £7
Saturday 13th June at 2.00 pm
Tickets: £5 Children and £8 Adults - see page 5
Classic Film Nights at the Hippodrome
Saturday 20th June at 7.30 pm
Tickets £3 & £5
See page 2 for details
Saturday 27th June Tickets £6
See page 15
Friday 10th July at 7.30pm In Aid of the Encephalitis Society
Tickets: £6 each or £20 for a family ticket See page 7 for more details
PYO MUSIC Sat 11th July
7.30 pm
Tickets: £10 Adults £5 Concessions - see page 11
Featuring The Arden Angels and The Little Angels
TICKET BOOKING:
CALL at DISCOVER PENDLE Boundary Mill Stores Vivary Way Colne
Open daily 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Sundays 11.00 am to 5.00 pm
ONLINE at www.phtheatre.co.uk
RING 01282 856186
Editor; Milly Greenwood Tel: 01282 690598 e-mail [email protected]
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne, Lancs, BB8 9BJ
Tel. 01282 863210
www.phtheatre.co.uk
Registered Charity No: 513275 Limited Co: 1664358
Bev Hemingway hands over the Youth Theatre Keys
to new Chairman Julie Scott
After the phantastic ’Phantom of the Opera’ Bev Hemingway has decided to
go out on a high and has stepped down as Chairman of Pendle
Hippodrome Youth Theatre. Bev took over the reins from Paul Thompson
four years ago and at the Youth Theatre’s AGM on 17th May formally
handed over her title to Julie Scott who has been Secretary of the Youth
Theatre for many years. Bev is not leaving the Youth Theatre altogether
and will now serve as a member of the Youth Theatre Committee.
Julie is looking forward to her new and challenging role. As well as holding
the position of Youth Theatre Secretary she is one of our regular props
team for both the Theatre Company and the Youth Theatre. She is also no
stranger to the Board of Directors and attends all Board Meetings as a
representative of the Youth Theatre.
For a full list of the new General Committee and Youth Representatives
appointed at the Youth Theatre’s AGM see page 8.
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Booking
Arrangements for ALL
Pendle Hippodrome
Shows
DISCOVER PENDLE
Boundary Mill Stores
Vivary Way Colne
Just call in to book your seats
Or ring 01282 856186
Open daily 10 am to 8 pm
Sundays 11 am to 5 pm
Booking Fee Applicable
Theatre plan available
ONLINE
LOG IN TO www.phtheatre.co.uk
Follow the Online Booking Instructions
Theatre plan available
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AT THE THEATRE
THE THEATRE BOX OFFICE
WILL BE OPEN FOR BOOKING
WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
and SATURDAY
10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Until 11th July
Call in and book your seats or ring on
01282 863210 during opening hours.
ON THE DOOR
COME ALONG TO ANY
PERFORMANCE AND BOOK AT
THE THEATRE BOX OFFICE
BOOKING SECRETARY
‘The Vicar of Dibley’
Booking Secretary 01282 612402
Evenings and Weekends only.
Call for block booking information
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The Ladykillers
There will be another
chance to attend one of
the Hippodrome’s Classic
Heritage film nights when
‘The
Lad yk illers ’
is
screened on 20th June.
This 1955 black comedy stars Alec
Guinness, Peter Sellers and Herbert
Lom and was the last of the great Ealing
Studio comedies.
‘Posing as a string quintet, a gang of
thieves use an old lady's lodging room
as a hideaway. But they reckon without
the indomitable lady herself.’
Sit back and relax in the authentic
period setting of this grand old Cinema
and enjoy ‘The Movies’ on the big
screen the way they should be viewed!
Tickets £5 www.phtheatre.co.uk or just
come along on the night. 7.30 start.
OK! Who’s Got It?
David Miller, our resident Stage
Manager, is threatening to
resign his position if his
precious black and gold Guinness mug is
not returned soon. David was presented
with his beloved mug by fellow Theatre
volunteer David White in order that he
might live the dream and imagine he was
drinking Guinness not just black coffee
(he’s so busy at the Theatre he doesn’t
have much time to go to the pub).
Now his most prized possession has
gone missing and instead of dressing
and cleaning the stage he keeps looking
for his mug and we need him to resume
his normal duties. David is insisting that
his brew just doesn’t taste the same in
any other receptacle and he is about to
take his bat and ball home.
Come on, own up, who’s got it?
Editors note: David, have you looked in the
workshop? It may be in there with
paint brushes soaking in it!
Saturday 27th June at 7.30 pm
The Leader Times Stage Awards, sponsored
by Howard Rigg, will celebrate it’s 26th
Anniversary this year.
It certainly doesn’t seem 26 years since the
idea of Pendle’s very own Oscar ceremony
was first introduced. The thespians of
Pendle are thrilled when they receive a
nomination and we are happy to report that
some of the people who have received the
coveted Awards during those 26 years have
gone on to fame and fortune.
On 27th June 2015 the prestigious silverware
will be presented to the best productions and
performers who have graced the local stage
in the last 12 months. Not just productions
that have taken place at the Hippodrome
Theatre but throughout the whole of Pendle.
Several of our local Theatrical Companies
will take part and will present extracts from
their productions over the past year and
previews from those yet to come.
Eric Beardsworth and Stuart James of
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company will
again compere the show.
The nominations for the Awards will be
announced in the Nelson Leader/Colne
Times the week before the Awards Night.
Please Note: Other Awards connected
directly with Pendle Hippodrome Theatre will
not be listed in the newspaper.
Tickets are £6 and can be purchased at the
Box Office every Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday 10 am to 1 pm and any night at
‘’The Vicar of Dibley’.
They will be available on the door or at
Discover Pendle, Boundary Mill Stores
Colne and online at www.phtheatre.co.uk.
See page 2 for full booking details.
Note: Only seats in the stalls are available to
book as the circle is reserved for performers.
On 4th September at 7.00 pm the
Friends of the Hippodrome are
invited to attend the unveiling of
plaques to commemorate recent
bequests to the Hippodrome
Theatre and the loss of some of
the much loved members of the
Hippodrome community.
This will be followed at 7.30pm by
the latest screening in our season
of Classic Heritage films.
Tickets for the event will be
included with Friends next
Footlight Forum but please make
a note in your diaries to ensure
you do not miss this special
Friends of the Hippodrome event.
It is with sadness that
we report the death of
Harold Thomas Frankland
1st May 2015 Aged 80 Years
Har o l d wa s o n e of t he
Hippodrome Theatre’s esteemed
Bar Staff until his recent illness
prevented him from carrying out
his duties.
He had served the Theatre in
several fields both as one of our
Bar Managers and as a past
Treasurer of Pendle Hippodrome
Youth Theatre.
He was first introduced to St
John’s AO&DS by his wife
Kathleen many years ago and our
sincere condolences go to
Kathleen and all Harold’s family
and Friends.
He will be sorely missed by
everyone at The Hippodrome.
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WWI Got In The Way!
One hundred and one years ago WWI broke out in Europe and
beyond. Now you may be thinking ‘What on earth has that to do
with anything, especially the Hippodrome?’. Well last year
Pendle Hippodrome joined in Colne’s commemorations for this
epic event and you may recall that our stage was transformed
into a First Aid Clearing Station and our Orchestra Pit into a
WWI trench with all the sounds and effects of a Battle Field.
The event was a huge success with over 600 people visiting the
Theatre to see our tableaux and re-enactments but it took a
The WWI
huge amount of time to construct and the annual shut down jobs Commemorations
scheduled for 2014 were sadly never completed.
As you will have read in the Theatre’s Annual report there is always something
going on at the Theatre even when it is closed for the Summer. In fact usually
more goes on in the ‘Close Down’, than at any other time of the year but last year it
did not include all the ‘planned’ jobs.
This year the Theatre will close on
18th July and re-open on 4th September.
Wardrobe and props hire departments will also be closed. The last hire date is
Monday 20th July at 7.00 pm and it will reopen on Monday 7th September 7.00 pm.
This year (postponed from last year!) the major task being undertaken is to connect
a new electricity supply to the stables. Many other tasks, large and small will be
undertaken including a big clean up, not just wiping down the sinks and the mirrors
but getting to grips with the bigger cleaning jobs like the cobwebs on the roof of the
auditorium which I am reliably informed ‘you can swing on’.
Each year we ask the same question. Will you, yes we mean YOU, please give up
a precious few hours of your time and come and lend a hand at the Theatre during
the Summer Close Down? There’s so much to catch up on (2 years work in-fact)
and the more people who come along the more will get done. Everyone likes to
perform on stage or attend the Theatre but if it’s not maintained and kept clean and
tidy there won’t be a Theatre to go to or perform in!
We desperately need help. If you have any spare time please give Keith Walton a
ring on 01282 605538 or see him at the Theatre and he will let you know what the
plans are and how you can join in. You don’t have to be skilled in any particular
field as full instructions will be given. You don’t have to be a member of the
Theatre, Friend of the Hippodrome or Theatre Company, willing hands are welcome
from any source and your help will be gratefully appreciated. You don’t even have
to bring your own tools or dusters as everything needed will be provided. People
are also required to help with the smaller cleaning jobs around the Theatre after the
maintenance is complete.
If you think you can spare some time there are morning, afternoon or evening
working sessions. Keith is awaiting your call! Or just come along on Monday
evenings (Stage Door at the rear of the Theatre 7pm till 9 pm) and see any of the
maintenance team. Come and join the crew, you’ll get a warm welcome and
workshop? It may be in there with
there’s always a break, a brew and biscuits at some point during the work session.
Tues 2nd to Sat 6th June
at 7.30 pm nightly
Carrying on with the established
tradition of staging a BBC television
sitcom it is now time to take your
pew for the Theatre Company’s
latest offering, the hilarious
‘The Vicar of Dibley’, which is being
staged Tues 2nd to Sat 6th June at
7.30pm nightly.
Hugo
Geraldine
Alice
Josh Hindle Angela Boult Georgina Smith
Life in the sleepy Oxfordshire village
of Dibley is turned upside-down
when the ancient Rev Pottle dies.
The arrival of a new Vicar is met with a mixture of wonder and horror from the
assorted collection of rural yokels who call Dibley home. They are all expecting a
male incumbent for the post but they sent a new fangled ’Babe with a bob cut and a
magnificent bosom’ in the form of the Rev. Geraldine Granger played by Angela
Boult.
Georgina Smith takes on the role of dizzy Verger Alice Tinker and Barry Jackson
the straight laced David Horton. Josh Hindle plays Hugo Horton, newcomer to the
Theatre Company Damian Marsh takes on the role of “No No No” Jim Trott while
Orm Green plays Frank Pickle. Ken Horsfield will play Owen Newitt, Andrea
Jackson Mrs Cropley and Stevan Manley will play David’s brother Simon.
There will be a few surprises in store as the cast will
include some newcomers to the Hippodrome who
have never before ventured on stage (and probably
never will again according to our stage manager).
But you will have to come along and see this very
funny play to find out who or what they are.
The play is Directed by Fiona Thompson. It is based
on an original script by Richard Curtis and Paul
Mayhew-Archer and has been specially adapted for
the stage by Joyce Branagh. It is by kind permission
of Richard Curtis and Tiger Aspect Productions
supporting Comic Relief.
Relive the arrival of the new Vicar, be part of the
congregation and meet again the many insane
inhabitants of the quiet village of Dibley.
All Tickets £7
See page 2 for ways to book your seats.
Geraldine and Alice
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DOUBLE
CELEBRATION
In 2009 Claire Norton journeyed over
from Manchester every week acting as
chauffer for her friend who was playing
the leading man in the Theatre
Company’s production of ‘The Scarlet
Pimpernel’.
Claire decided that she might as well
join the cast herself rather than sit on
the sidelines just waiting for the return
trip and she thoroughly enjoyed her
venture on to the Pendle Hippodrome
stage.
However she could not have known
what a huge step she was taking by
joining the production and that it would
change her life forever. For during the
show she met her future husband, long
time member of Pendle Hippodrome
Theatre Company and its
predecessors, Andrew Scott.
Andrew and Claire were married on
10th April 2015 in Skipton and the
Cer em on y was followed by a
celebration and Naming Day for their
18 month old son Jacob at Barley
Village Hall which was attended by
their family and friends.
The Theatre connection did not end
there and the couple were delighted to
have the Naming Day Ceremony
performed by the Theatre's very own
Richard Sanderson and Paul and Fiona
Thompson are thrilled to take on the
role of two of Jacob’s Godparents.
Plus an Afternoon Tea was supplied by
the Theatre’s regular catering organiser
Thelma Greenwood.
Andrew and Claire would like
to thank everyone for their
kind wishes and support.
Congratulations to
Andrew, Claire and Jacob
Once again our wardrobe ladies
have excelled themselves by
raising £8110 over the year 2014.
The regular Monday night team is
Pam Lomax, Jen Lomax (no
relation), Margaret Roberts, Marilyn
W alton, Pat Edwar ds , Ir ene
Bleasdale, Florence Shackleton and
Barbara Simons. They are assisted
by Shirley Kenyon who drops in to
help with sewing and running repairs
and Milly Greenwood who keeps an
eye on our stock of wigs.
The ladies bring a wealth of
experience to the task as they
number five ex wardrobe mistresses
from Colne Operatic Soc. St John’s
AODS, Freelance, the Theatre
Company and the Youth Theatre.
They enjoy not only the hurly burly of
Monday hire nights but spend a lot of
time keeping the costumes clean,
mended and ready for use in our own
shows, and making or sourcing new
costumes to add to the stock. Well
done ladies and thank you.
Keep up the good work.
Wardrobe and Props will be
closing for their usual summer
sort out and holidays.
Last hire is Mon 20th July 9.00 pm
and they reopen on
Monday 7th September at 7.00 pm
CLOSED
MON 27th JULY
to MON 31ST AUGUST
A new false ceiling fitted and decoration to the Fly gallery fire escape
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Several days were spent clearing nearly 20 tons of rubble from underneath the
OP stage. This has now created some much needed storage space for us.
Some of the back stage electrical circuits have been tidied up and improved.
New lighting has been installed in the under stage storage area.
All annual checks on electric circuits, gas installations, lighting bars and cabling, fly
ropes and pulleys, fire extinguishers etc have been completed.
New speakers purchased and installed in the bar area.
There are many other smaller job which have been done too numerous to mention.
In a constant effort to improve and expand our facilities we have purchased.
Adjustable scaffolding legs to speed up the fitting of the stage extension.
New PC and equipment for the box office.
Laptop for use within the theatre.
Cinema projector to enable us to project films from the lighting box.
2 hand held and 4 lapel microphones.
Set of 15 music stands and lights for the orchestra pit.
Wireless credit card machine which can be used in the bar and the box office.
A roofer was employed to do some major repair work to the roof and guttering.
During 2013 the Theatre Company received a bequest following the death of
Renee Blackburn, this sum was passed to the board for suitable investment. Last
year we purchase a full set of black stage drapes and have recently had a new
CCTV security system installed using this bequest.
The Craft Fair, Wardrobe and Bar continue to increase revenue and generate a
large portion of our income. The Craft Fair yet again improved its profits on the
previous year to make us a much need profit of £11,760.
The work of the Board was further added to when a decision was made to try and
purchase the Derby Arms Hotel next door following the notification of its sale on the
open market. An emergency board meeting was called and a decision made to
pursue its purchase. The majority of the board felt that the acquisition of this
property would help us fulfil numerous items on our wish list and create better
facilities for our members, hirers and the general public. Several meetings, phone
calls, emails, bids and increased bids later we finally won the chase and the
property became ours on Dec 22nd. The hard work now begins in drawing up plans
and raising funds for its development and integration into the theatre infrastructure.
Although I have not mentioned any shows in particular special praise must go to
anyone who has helped the Youth Theatre stage 3 shows in just over 12 months.
The committee, cast, crew, wardrobe, FOH and everyone else that had some input,
no matter how small. Whilst this should strictly be in next year’s report I would just
like to make special mention whilst it’s fresh in everyone’s mind and thank everyone
who helped stage the 3rd of these productions, The Phantom of the Opera. The
comments, the audiences and most importantly the performances were outstanding
and will take some beating. It was a real credit to the Hippodrome Youth Theatre
and one we should all be immensely proud of.
The Board of Directors would like to record their grateful thanks to all members,
helpers, hirers, Friends and visitors for their continued contribution to the
Hippodrome. Prepared on behalf of, and authorised by, the Directors of Pendle
Hippodrome Theatre Ltd.
Kevin Mason, Chairman. 14th April 2015
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PENDLE HIPPODROME THEATRE LIMITED
Trustees/Directors Annual Report - Year Ending 31st December 2014
Directors:
The Directors, duly elected by Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company, met on a
monthly basis throughout the year to undertake the management of the Charity.
Events:
2014 proved to be a very eventful and busy year for the Hippodrome Theatre with
again a very high concentration of events packed into the last quarter. Despite
being extremely stretched during this and other very busy periods throughout the
year our team of willing volunteers coped admirably and all should be commended
for their time, effort and commitment given. It has to be said though that the arrival
of Christmas did bring a collective sigh of relief from some as this busiest of periods
came to an end giving us a short break before we all started again in the new year.
There were some landmarks reached and many highlights from last year’s packed
programme of activities. The Theatre building itself celebrated its centenary, the
Youth Theatre started its celebration of 25 years since being formed and the
Theatre reintroduced cinema to its programme with the start of quarterly film nights
to name just a few.
The listing of events held during the last 12 months may seem a little drawn out
however I believe it is only when listed in this manner can we fully appreciate the
amount of work a relatively small team of volunteers have put in and achieved in
the last 12 months and hopefully will continue to achieve in the future.
ladies
bring meetings,
a wealth
of
Theatre Company committee meetings, YouthThe
Theatre
committee
Board
meetings, production meetings, AGMs and show related members evenings, each
with a average of 2-3 hours per meeting totalled in excess of 40 evenings.
Also held were:2 steward training evenings
3 dance shows
3 video nights
3 choir and musical concerts
4 social evenings
The Centenary Gala Evening
1 theatre tour
9 local school events
10 band calls
1 awards evening
4 film nights
The Theatre company, Youth Theatre and Burnley BASICS Junior Theatre School
staged public performances over 31 nights in total with 6 nights of non public dress
rehearsals.
Full day events include -10 Craft Fair days, 1 body building competition, 8 days of
dance festivals, 1 open day and 1 WW1 commemoration day, add to this 6 full days
of technical rehearsal for our shows this gives in total 27 full day events and
activities. Preparation for all these events took place almost constantly throughout
the year.
Our Wardrobe dept is open to the public most Monday evenings and many of the
ladies come in for several days during the week in a battle to keep on top of things.
In between all these events we did of course have to fit in all the cleaning and
maintenance tasks. Although no major project was undertaken during the summer
owing to our involvement in the WW1 commemoration in August we did manage to
complete the following tasks though the course of the year.
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Congratulations to Vicky
Royle
and
Fiona
Thompson who were
winners of the NODA
North West Award for
‘Best Choreography of a
Youth Production’
for
their amazing dance
routines in the Youth
Theatre’s production of
‘High School Musical
which was staged at the
Theatre last October.
The Awards were announced at the NODA North West Awards ceremony at the
Annual NODA Conference at the Mercure Hotel Manchester in May.
‘High School Musical’ was staged to celebrate Pendle Hippodrome Youth Theatre’s
25th Anniversary and was a resounding success. All our brilliant Youth Theatre
can be very proud of this prestigious Award as without them Vicky and Fiona’s
fabulous dance routines would not have come to life
Condolences to the Youth Theatre productions of ‘High School Musical’ and ‘Bugsy
Malone’ who were nominated for Awards but were unsuccessful. Unfortunately the
Pendle Hippodrome Company, who had one nomination in the Best Drama
category for their comedy ’Allo! Allo!’ did not win anything either.
However it is an honour to be nominated and we hope for further success next year
‘Sing Along - FROZEN’ Sat 13th June at 2.00pm
Come along for an afternoon of fun and laughter for the
whole family and join Anna, Elsa and their friends in
Disney’s animated film FROZEN. Sing along with Anna as
she sets off on an epic journey with rugged mountain man
Kristoff and Olaf the coolest snowman ever, to find her
sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of
Arendelle in eternal winter.
Follow the lyrics on the big
screen with the bouncing Frozen snowflake and everyone
can sing as loud as they like.
Let the children join in the fun and dress up as their
favourite characters and become the Snow Queen, Anna,
Sven the Reindeer or Olaf the Snowman, it's pure enchantment.
Tickets are £5 Children and £8 Adults
Theatre Box Office open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
10.00 am to 1.00 pm or see page 2 for ways to book your seats.
Editors note; Here is the perfect opportunity for all you mums, dads, grandmas and
granddads to score lots of brownie points when you treat the kids to an afternoon of magic at
‘Sing Along a FROZEN’.
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MESSAGES FROM THE
OTHER SIDE OF THE VEIL
Our very own Medium, Andrea Jackson,
was invited to host one of her evenings
of mediumship ’An Evening with
Andrea’ at the Theatre in May. And
what a great evening it turned out to be.
Almost 70 people came along to
witness Andrea’s powers and there was
not a seat to be had in the Theatre bar.
In fact several extra chairs had to be
hastily brought up from the Orchestra pit
to accommodate the audience and our
catering organiser Thelma was just
hoping she had made enough pies to go
round.
Andrea contacted her spirit guides and
conveyed messages to members of the
audience from the other side of the veil.
It proved to be a very enjoyable and
moving experience for all the people
present and a few tears were shed.
Many thanks to Andrea for an
excellent evening.
Andrea with some of her audience
And They Were OFF
A Race Night was organised for Theatre
Company members and their guests on
the night of the Grand National at
Aintree for those who could not quite
make it to the Grand event.
It proved to be another very successful
evening and the races were featured on
our big Cinema screen in the Theatre.
Thanks to everyone who attended and
to the organisers for a great night out.
Youth Theatre Changes
Tues 22nd to Sat 26th September
at 7.30pm nightly with
a Saturday Matinee at 2 pm
The Wedding Singer is filled with
humour, powerful 1980s style music
and the inevitable romance. It is a
sure-fire hit for both those who lived
through the Eighties and for those who
missed out.
“A wannabe rock star ‘Robbie Hart’ is
making ends meet as a wedding singer
along with backing group Sammy and
George in 1985 New Jersey. Robbie
changes his tune in a hurry about
’Happy Ever After’ when he is left at
the altar by his own fiancée, but help is
on the way in the form of a waitress
Julia who works his wedding gigs.”
Our very own real life wedding singer
Josh Hindle is taking the part of
‘Robbie’ and Jade Brett, who played
‘Christine’ in the Youth Theatre’s
Phantom of the Opera will play ‘Julia’.
Robbie’s two band members, are
David Smith as ‘Sammy’ and Tim
Mason as ‘George’. Laura Schofield
takes on the role of ‘Linda’ and
Cathryn Osborne will play ‘Holly’. Sam
Crabtree plays ‘Glen’, and ‘Rosie’
Robbie’s grandma will be played by
Angela Schofield. Angela Boult will
play ‘Angie’ Julia’s mother. They are
accompanied by a very talented cast.
The show is Directed by Steve Grist
and the Musical Director is Lisa Manley
Noda Award winning Choreographer
Vicky Royle will be setting all the
energetic dance routines.
Tickets will be available soon.
See our website www.phtheatre.co.uk
for all the details.
The Board of Directors and the members
of the Committee of Pendle Hippodrome
Youth Theatre would like to express their
sincere thanks to retiring Youth Theatre
Chairman Bev Hemingway who, for the
last four years, has continued the legacy
left to her, to steer the Youth Theatre
from strength to strength. Bev however is
not leaving the Youth Theatre altogether
and after handing over the reigns to Julie
Scott will continue to serve on the Youth
Theatre Committee.
The Youth Theatre Committee and the
Board of Directors of the Theatre would
also like to thank ‘Aunty’ Jen Lomax for
her long and loyal service to the Youth
Theatre. Aunty Jen has been a member
of the Youth Theatre for over 23 years.
She has served on the Committee for 15
years, been Wardrobe Mistress for 20
years and has served as Treasurer for 9
years. However she is not leaving the
Theatre altogether and will continue with
her duties in the Theatre’s wardrobe
department.
Thanks also go to retiring Committee
members Jackie Edington, Jenny Panesh
Jill Cordeaux and Lisa Smith for their
invaluable contributions to the running of
the Youth Theatre during their many
years of Service. All four have decided to
step down as they feel that at the moment
they are unable to commit as much time
as they would like to Committee duties.
Thanks also to the retiring Youth
Representatives on the Committee,
Madison Pearson, Ryan Sparks and
Georgina Smith for their dedication and
commitment to PHYT.
THANK YOU ONE AND ALL
And a huge welcome to the new
members of the Committee, Kathryn
Fothergill, Stevan Manley, Gill Mason,
Vicky Royle and Fiona Thompson and the
new Youth Representatives Chloe
Richardson and Ella Thompson.
THE LAST NIGHT
OF THE PROMS
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SAT 11th JULY 7.30 PM
Their will be a very warm welcome
awaiting PYO Music as they return to
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre for yet
another fantastic ‘Last Night of The
Proms’ on 11th July. There will be a
feast of music from this extremely
talented young Orchestra.
Just to make the evening more
special The Arden Angels and The
Little Angels are also on the bill.
The evening will end with all the
usual flag waving and hooter blowing
associated with ‘The Last Night of
the Proms’. Come along in your red
white and blue and Rule Britannia. A
ver y enj o yab le ev ening is
guaranteed.
Tickets: £10 Adults £5 Concessions
To order your tickets ring after 6 pm
Lisa on 864084 or Liz on 429714
Book now to avoid disappointment
This will be a very popular event.
Get Well Soon
Our newest Theatre Board Member,
Martin Cleaver has unfortunately
been taken ill. Martin, who runs
Foulridge Canal Cruises, has just
taken on the role of Theatre booking
and steward staffing and is one of the
organisers of our Classic Film nights.
We are assured that he did not fall off
his boat and we sincerely hope it was
not his appointment to the Board that
made him poorly. Everyone at the
Theatre would like to wish Martin a
speedy recovery and we hope he will
be fit to resume his duties soon.
Editors Note; Don’t worry Martin we have
wheeled Thelma out of retirement to
continue the good work but she hopes
you will be better soon so she can get
back to making her delicious pies.
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THANK YOU
The April edition of Footlight Forum
had so many Theatre events listed in
the ‘What’s On’ on the back that it
was difficult to fit them all in.
This month although we are
approaching the Summer Closedown
will probably be no different. Plus
there will be lots of events that are
not open to the public and not listed
in the ’What’s On’ such as end of
term School concerts that all need
Theatre Stewards and Bar Staff etc.
On that note, the Theatre Board of
Directors, in particular our Theatre
staffing team Paul Thompson and
Martin Cleaver, would like to say a
big THANK YOU to all the people
who came along to the Stewards
Training sessions in April.
We need as many trained Stewards
and Bar Staff as we can to staff the
numerous and ever increasing events
that the Theatre hosts.
If you did not come along and wish to
train and register as a Steward it’s
not too late, please contact Paul or
Martin or Thelma (see page 11). It’s
not painful and we need more people
to ease the workload.
If you don’t fancy being a Steward or
manning the Bar we always need Ice
Cream sellers, Programme sellers,
Raffle Ticket sellers and people to
help behind the Tea Bar at most of
our events. Please ask any of our
Front of House Staff and they will
point you in the right direction.
Sorry but there is no
payment for any of these
tasks. The Theatre prides
itself on being ‘entirely run
by volunteers’ but we can
guarantee a friendly
welcome to all willing
helpers.
PHTC SHOWS - 2016
THE SUN WILL COME OUT TOMORROW
In the last edition of this little missive
The Theatre Company announced that
they hoped to be presenting either the
Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice smash
hit ‘Evita’ or the fabulous ‘Seven Brides
for Seven Brothers’.
Unfortunately at the time of going to
press there was no news on our request
to perform ‘Evita’ as it is newly released
and it is a lengthy and complicated
process to obtain the amateur rights.
As for the performing rights for ’Seven
Brides for Seven Brothers’ these have
been withdrawn as the show is going on
a professional tour.
I am afraid at the time of going to press
it is still undecided what show the
Company will be performing in March
2016, although I can report that another
great show has been applied for and the
rights are available. You are therefore
advised to have your dancing shoes at
the ready for the big announcement and
the Company will let you know as soon
as they obtained permission to perform
this spectacular show.
INTRIGUED! SORRY YOU’LL HAVE
TO WAIT A BIT LONGER.
Mr Pennine
The Theatre was again
packed to capacity when the
Annual Mr Pennine Body
Building competition was
staged at the Theatre in April
The pecs were rippled, the
biceps stretched and the
posses struck as the
competitors strived to impress
the adjudicators with their finely tuned
bodies. The tans made our stage makeup look pale and several competitors
were painted gold from head to foot.
This is one not to miss next year ladies!
Any one for Stewarding?
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In October last year one of our former Youth Theatre and
Theatre Company young members was diagnosed with
Encephalitis at the age of just 22.
Katie Chadwick was in a medically induced coma for over five
months, although still in hospital she is now slowly making a
miraculous recovery from this little known,
life threatening, rare condition.
Katie Chadwick
Katie has taken part in many of the Theatre Company and its predecessors shows
including, Carousel, Oliver, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Annie and she played ‘Gretl’
in the 2003 production of The Sound of Music before becoming a student of the
prestigious Hammond School, Chester, in 2007. Katie’s family have had a long
association with the Theatre Company and its predecessors, her Great
Grandmother Edna, was the Theatre Company’s oldest Life Member until she sadly
passed away in 2008 at the age of 104. Katie’s mother Leisa is a member of the
Theatre Company Committee and her sister Emilie is both a member of our Youth
Theatre and Theatre Company.
Several events have been held locally to raise funds for the Encephalitis Society.
Our own Josh Hindle has held a Big Band Boogie night at the Mechanics in Burnley
and a Charity Fundraising evening was held at The Rolls Royce Social Club in
Barnoldswick.
Katie’s boyfriend, Mathew Parkinson and his sisters Olivia
Parkinson and Helen Millington and his brother-in law Matt Millington took part in
the Great Manchester Run, all of which took place in May. Funds have also been
raised from the Charity boxes placed around the Theatre and already these events
have raised over £7500 for the Encephalitis Society. Thank you to all the people
who have contributed or gone along to the events to help the fundraising effort.
Now it’s the turn of Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company to do their bit and on
Friday 10th July at 7.30pm they will host a Grand Gala Charity Concert in aid of the
Encephalitis Society entitled ‘The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow’. Katie took the
lead role of ‘Annie’ in ‘Annie the Musical’ when she attended Primet High School in
Colne, hence the show’s title.
Katie’s Drama Teacher at Primet High School, Howard Raw, will compere the show
and there will be some sparkling performances for all the family from:
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Basics Junior Theatre School
Encore Dance School
Moorland International Ballet Elite
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company
Pendle Hippodrome Youth Theatre
Tickets are £6 each or £20 for a family ticket
See page 2 for ways to book your seats
The Theatre Box Office will be open every Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday until the show.
Please come along and support this very worth while cause
and enjoy an evening of Music, Dance and wonderful entertainment.
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Youth Theatre News
New Committee
The Youth Theatre held their Annual General Meeting on Sunday 17th May at the
Ambulance Hall, Colne. A report on the progress and achievements of the Youth
Theatre was given to the meeting up to 31st December 2014. The Accounts were
presented and a brief outline of the Theatre’s Year was put before the members by
Kevin Mason, Chairman of Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Limited.
The new Pendle Hippodrome Youth Theatre committee for 2015 will be:
Honorary President: Cecilia Harrison Chairman: Julie Scott
Secretary:
Gillian Mason
Treasurer: Vacant
General Committee: Kathryn Fothergill Bev Hemingway
Lisa Manley
Stevan Manley Russel Piercy
Angela Schofield
Vicky Royle
Neil Salway
Fiona Thompson
Youth Representatives: Chloe Richardson Brogan Riley Ella Thompson
Board of Directors Representative: Dave Farrer
* Note; All appointments are subject to approval by the Theatre Board of Directors.
17th to 20th February 2016
Youth Theatre rehearsals have begun for the 2016 production of
the all singing, all dancing spectacular ‘Me And My Girl’
Auditions will take place on 21st June for this fabulous show which
includes the numbers The Sun Has Got His Hat On, Leaning on
a Lamppost, Me & My Girl and the famous Lambeth Walk It all
combines to make a joyful, colourful and gloriously funny show that
will lift the spirits of everyone, cast, crew and audience alike.
It is Directed by Josh Hindle who Directed the excellent ’High School Musical’ for
the Youth Theatre in October. Lisa Manley will take up the baton once again as
Musical Director and Helen Cheung is Choreographer and will set all those lively
and energetic dances.
It’s the rag to riches story of Bill Snibson with laughter, fun and romance thrown in
for good measure. The pearly Kings and Queens of London will come to life on the
Hippodrome stage as Lambeth costermonger Bill discovers he is the heir to the late
Lord Hareford. The Hareford Hall set are not exactly thrilled by the Cockney
invasion and Bill has to use all his wit and humour to break down the class divisions
with his aristocratic relations. The fun and games never cease as they attempt to
educate cheeky and cheerful Bill into the ways of the gentry and to separate him
from his cockney girlfriend Sally.
See the August edition of Footlight Forum to see
who will play the parts of Bill and Sally and the rest of the cast.
Theatre Company News
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‘All Aboard’
The Theatre Company are holding a trip on board the Marton
Emperor on the Leeds Liverpool canal
on Friday 12th June at 7.30 pm from Foulridge Wharf.
This is a great night out for everyone to enjoy as the Martin Emperor
glides along the canal through our magnificent and tranquil Lancashire country
side. Don’t be late or you may have to swim to catch up. Just as last year there will
be a quiz set by our now resident quiz master Geoff Horn and a great pie and pea
super served by the crew.
Numbers are limited and tickets will go very quickly.
The price is £12.50 per person including quiz and supper.
Contact Geoff Horn on 01282 787447 or 07759 401 541 to order your tickets.
Treasure Hunt and BBQ
Saturday 15th August 2 pm to 2.30 pm start
The Theatre Company are to hold one of their excellent,
brain challenging Treasure Hunts on Saturday 15th August
starting between 2.00 pm and 2.30 pm.
This will be followed by a BBQ.
Full details will be in the next issue of Footlight Forum.
Everyone is welcome including Members, Friends, Youth Theatre Members
and everyone’s family and friends but please order your tickets.
Tickets are £4 per Adult, £2 for Children
£10 per family ticket (2 adults and 2 children aged 18 and under).
Tickets available from Susan Thorp, ring 01282 722515 or 07454905569
Saturday 17th October 2015
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company’s Annual Grand Party Night is to be held
at The Tempest Arms, Elslack.
See the August edition of Footlight Forum for all the details.
NODA Long Service Awards will be presented at the Grand Party
If you are eligible for an Award please contact
Angel Boult for an application form.
This year’s Stage Awards Night will take place on Saturday 27th June
for further details see page 10 of this issue.
You will be contacted if you are needed to appear in the Pendle Hippodrome
Theatre Company excerpts which are being showcased at the Awards Night
or check the relevant Hippo sites on our Facebook page.