AUDITIONS FOR SPRING PRODUCTION

The Arden's next production is to be one of Ray Cooney's great farces - OUT OF ORDER. This is a sequel to the very successful TWO INTO ONE, which the Arden performed three years ago, and a winner of the Olivier Award for Comedy of the Year.

Greg Watkin is directing, and he will be looking to cast six men and four women. Auditions will be held at the theatre on Sunday 12 February from 1.00 to 4.00 pm - when Greg will be delighted to see anyone interested in taking part or helping with the production in any way.

For further information call Greg on 01795 536507

OPEN MIC NIGHT - 6 February

For a good, fun OPEN MIC evening come along to the Arden on Monday 6 February from 8 pm - 10.30.

If you want to play, just bring along whatever you need, or if you just want to listen and enjoy, just bring yourself!

SNOW WHITE - January 2012

The panto went down a bomb, obviously enjoyed by one and all. Some Arden traditions seem to have become a regular feature, such as a random bear - no-one knows what he's doing there, but his appearances are good fun! It was good to see the youngsters maturing into competent actors, too.

A member of the audience wrote -

'I was really impressed that Faversham has a theatre that serves the community and it is certainly blessed to have a company that provide such entertainment and opportunities for young and not so young to perform.

My limited experience tells me how much work goes into a performance like last night's and the unrivalled thrill of seeing people blossom and bloom. The leads were all stars; I should have known none of you would not want to pass up a golden opportunity, and you did it well.'

FAVERSHAM YOUNG PLAYERS

2012 dates for FYP are:

Saturday mornings:
7 January - 31 March (with a break on 18 February)
21 April - 21 July (with a break on 9 June)
8 September - 15 December (with a break on 3 November)

Easter holiday workshop: 9 - 13 April
Summer holiday workshop: 27 - 31 August
Autumn production week: 29 October - 3 November

For further information contact Patrick O'Connor, tel: 01227 450528 or 07849 619328

PANTOMIME TIME

This year the panto is SNOW WHITE - with all the topical and typical family fun people have come to expect of an Arden pantomime.

The dates are 5 - 7th and 12 - 14th January 2012, with performances at 7.30 pm in the evening, and matinees at 2.30 pm on the 7th and 14th. Tickets cost £5 adults / £4 concessionary (Arden members, senior citizens, children, 1st Night club), and are available from THE SWEET SCENE, Preston Street, Faversham or by 'phone - call Printshop on 01795 531600 during office hours.

A DOLL'S HOUSE

Congratulations to all involved in the production of A DOLL'S HOUSE at the theatre from 23 - 26 November 2011. The play was presented sympathetically, with the cast showing strength and understanding of the text. Is the play an early venture into women's suffrage, or more an awareness of man's dominance over the distaff side?

The audiences, although - sadly - smaller than the production deserved, were appreciative and enthusiastic in their reactions.

Drama Association of Wales Playwriting Competition

Launch of DAW's One Act Playwriting Competition 2012

This week, DAW launched its annual Playwriting Competition. The competition aims to encourage the writing of plays for theatre in English and Welsh. Previous prizewinners have been published and performed as a result of promotion through our New Writing Scheme.

THE WINNING PLAY IN EACH CATEGORY
WILL RECEIVE A CASH PRIZE OF £250
AND WILL BE PUBLISHED

PLAYING TIME: 20-50 MINS – A MINIMUM CAST OF TWO

An Adjudicating Panel appointed by the Drama Association of Wales will read and consider the plays entered into the Competition and will award the following prizes:
 

• Best Play for a Youth Cast (16-25 years) - £250
• Best Play in the Open Category - £250
• Best Play in the Welsh Language - £250
• plus commemorative Prizewinners Medals
• The above plays will also be published by DAW Publications

• Also:
• The Best Play from a Wales Based Playwright will be awarded a bursary to Tŷ Newydd, the National Writers’ Centre for Wales

TO CONTINUE THE SUCCESS OF LAST YEARS SERVICE...
If you would like to make use of DAW’s Script Reading Service whilst your play is with us, please send £37.50 as the combined price of both competition entry - £17.50 and Script Reading Service - £20.00

For a hard copy of the application form, please contact Teresa on Cardiff +44 (0) 29 2045 2200 or
email: teresa@dramawales.org.uk

For a downloadable entry form by pdf or word format, visit our website:www.dramawales.org.uk/pages/playwritingcompetition.html

Closing date: 31st January 2012

THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO EVERYONE. DON'T BE DISCOURAGED FROM ENTERING IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE WALES - WE RECEIVE ENTRIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.