January 2010

Evenings: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th & 16th           Matinees: 9th, 10th, & 16th

 

The Haslemere Thespians have been presenting pantomime at The Haslemere Hall for over 50 years.  Each year we perform to some 340 people over 8 performances to near capacity audiences.

Aladdin was last performed in 2005, the pictures of which can be seen on this page.  We are very pleased that it is making a return to the stage this January.

We have a great cast this year and are very pleased to welcome back Tony Creasey as Dame Window Twankee.  His return is particulalry poignant because, as the Thespians do every year, the first night is a charity night where the proceeds of the ticket sales are given to charity.

Tony is the step father of James Patton who drowned in the tragic accident in Thailand and the Charity Night is in James' memory and "To raise awareness of Beach Safety Overseas"

The excellent cast are supported by a fine chorus and also dancers from the Haslemere Performing Arts.  One of the dancing highlights being their synchronised swimming routine (no water I'm afraid).

CAST LIST

Aladdin - Emily Swatton
Widow Twankee - Tony Creasay
Wishee-Washee - Steve Parker
Wing - Sally Waghorn
Wong - Kim Seymour
Emperor - Anna Webb
Empress - Mary Coyte
Princess Baldroulboudour - Merri Leston
Abadnazar - David Wynn
Genie of the Ring - Jessi McCluskey
Delilah Llama (front) - Daisy Alexander
Delilah Llama (back) - Jessi Cullen
Big G - Graeme Somerville

 

Tickets can be purchased from the Box Office, by calling 01428 642161 or online at www.haslemerehall.com.

From the Chair

It seems like an age ago that we staged our last production, Les Liasions Dangereuses as part of the Haslemere Festival in May.  The choice of play was controversial and concern was expressed about costumes, wigs and sword fights, but these possible hurdles were cleared and on the whole the show was well received.

A working party took on the challenge of external repairs and redecoration of the weaving house, whilst efforts continued to clear out costumes and create a workable space where we can identify and locate items much more easily.  The job is far from complete, but the difference over the year is certainly very notable.
 
The cast of Little Women are well into their rehearsals and we all need to be promoting what promises to be a great show.  Our thanks go to JL Nobbs for sponsoring this production which can be seen at the Haslemere Hall in October.
 
Whilst our thoughts are still with summer, we are already preparing for pantomime and the auditions take place on 6th September.  DO come along, whether you intend to audition of not.  It’s always good to catch up with people and you may just be able to provide some assistance, reading in, offering to help with props, set, music or any number of the many tasks involved with such a large scale production.
 
I look forward to seeing you there.   
Lian

 

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