Jan 19 2012

New Constitution

At last night’s General Meeting, the Committee presented the proposed new constitution to a very well attended meeting.  We were delighted that the new constitution was adopted with the unanimous support of all in attendance.  We will undertake to get a copy to all members as soon as we can.

Jan 19 2012

Peter Clarke

It is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of Peter Clarke last night.  Peter directed our 2004 Production of Fiddler on the Roof, and was held in very high regard and thought of very affectionately.  Our thoughts are with Myrna at this sad time.

Jan 7 2012

One Act Plays cast announcement

The Directors wish to thank everyone who attended the auditions. Members enthusiasm was evident and the acting standard high. Congratulations if you were successful and a reminder to everyone else that the July Variety Show will be hot on the heels of these plays and if you want to sing or take part then please contact Ann Holloway.

As always some difficult decisions had to be made and the following list is the result of the audition process.

What Does Peace Mean – Contact: Director: David Cope, Asst Director: Debbie Radcliffe

Rachel – Kate Radcliffe
Ruben – Matthew Ayres
Heini – Milly Badham
Ruth – Katie Barton
Gerhard – Chloe Godin
Soldier – Doug Geairns

George – Contact: Director: – Jason Wolfe

David – Andy Gookey
Judy – Gill George
George – Lesley Jorgensen

Assistant to the Director: Clare Brown

The Café Sirocco – Contact: Director: Laura Scott

Henry – Ray Dalgarno
Melissa – Jill Jones
Lucy – Derryanne Blunt
Gareth – Tom George
André – Tony Conisbee
Inebriated Wino Customer and Assistant Director – Christine Ayres

The Festivities – Contact: Director: Harold Liberty

Kuzmá Nikoláyevich Heérin – Alan Baldwin
André Andréyevich Shipúchin – Steven Bowie
Tatyana Alexéyevna – Rachael Bowie
Nastásya Fyódorovna Merchútkina – Jo Hamilton
Members of the Delegation
- Philip Hargreaves
- Jason Wolfe (non speaking)

I am pleased to announce the following appointments to backstage/front of house crew :

Lighting – Keith Bowie
Sound – Chris Radcliffe
Stage Manager – Keith Badham
Chris Barnes
Front Of House Manager – Kirsty Badham

The first introduction to rehearsals and proposed schedule will take place Thursday 12th January from 7.30 p.m. at the Methodist Church, Sharpenhoe Road.

George will use 24 Windsor Road as its rehearsal venue.

Harold’s preference would be for The Festivities cast to meet Monday evenings from 23rd January where possible, due to personal work commitments but is happy to discuss any difficulties with his cast.

Ann

Dec 14 2011

Forum

We have re-instated the Barton Players Forum as a place to chat with fellow members and discuss all things BP related….just follow the link in the sidebar on the right and register.

Dec 6 2011

Thank You

Thanks to all of our audiences and supporters for making “A Christmas Carol” such a special show for all of us.  We were overwhelmed with the responses we received.  Have a fantastic Christmas and New Year, and we look forward to seeing you all at our One Act Play evening in April

Nov 8 2011

Tickets Selling fast

Tickets are being snapped up quickly for our Christmas Extravaganza “A Christmas Carol Musical”.  Book now to avoid disappointment.   Some of the cast of the show will be appearing at Barton Water Mill for their Victorian evening on 18th November

Sep 13 2011

Barton Players featuring in this week-end’s

Barton Community Choir (conducted by Rachel Maloy) featuring several Barton Players will be on stage at 4pm this coming Saturday the 17th September at Relay for Life. It takes place at Stockwood Park around the Athletics Stadium. The event raises money for Cancer Research and it’s free to get in!
It would be great to see as many friends as possible - 
please come along and support a really worthwhile event

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/relay/venues/luton/

Sep 7 2011

Aristocats Review

We were delighted to receive such a positive review in the Luton news for this year’s Summer School.  It is a tribute to the huge team that contributes so much to this wonderful event each year.  Please see the review below;