The House of Fun Theatre was founded in North Cornwall, in early 2001, by David Richey, writer, director, performer and workshop leader, and Rachael Richey, administrator. Since their onset, The House of Fun have strived to bring the excellence of live theatre to an audience who may otherwise have not experienced it, by travelling to Primary Schools around the country. Each of the four character-linked productions, have become extremely popular, with schools requesting return visits, year after year; in some cases, as many as twelve times! In 2009, The House of Fun expanded their repertoire to include Workshops, both for children, and adults.
It is generally agreed that one of the most magical experiences for any actor is that moment when the character they are playing truly comes alive; when the performer finds they are saying and doing things that are not in their normal nature because they are speaking from the thoughts of another. The Finding the Characterworkshop, a workshop for adults, will examine some of the different strategies you can use for finding that character and lifting them off the page. It will look at widening the range of characters that you feel you can play and will consider techniques for accessing them.
We will find ways to deconstruct, demystify and analyse a character in order to rebuild them in a way that can be played effectively and with truth. Using games, exercises, improvisation and script work, we will meet some very interesting people… and then get to take them home!
This workshop is of particular benefit to those who have not had the opportunity for formal training in drama, and is geared both to professional performers and amateur groups.
The facilitator, David Richey is an actor, director and writer, and currently Artistic Director of The House of Fun Theatre. He sets up and runs many creative and theatrical workshops, and conducts a great deal of on-going professional training through Equity. He is an experienced improviser and has worked with several comedy-impro teams – many of whose essential skills are brought into the workshop environment. As well as the huge benefits for performance development, his workshops are well known for their sense of fun!The cost will be £12 per head, spaces are limited to 12 on a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring a packed lunch but hot and cold drinks will be provided.
If you would like to take part please contact Kerry to book your place at kerry.peters@live.com or on 07557 447078 Payment must be paid in advance and by 7th October at the latest.
- Dave Brolly
- Aug 21, 2017
CHAIRMAN'S CHAT
It is with great sorrow that we have said goodbye to one of our longest serving members Daphne Penfold or Daffers as we called her. Daffers commitment to am dram in Crewkerne pre-dates CAOS and Crewkerne Players who merged to become CUDOS and she was in the group set up by the tireless Gwen Hopper. .Daffers was a great supporter of CUDOS performing with us for as long as she could and, until the last couple of years, never missed coming to see a show. Her enthusiasm was passed down to her son Will who shows the same love of theatre and throws himself into all we do - the love of all the members of C.U.D.O.S. is sent out to you Will, and Daphne could not have had a better son - I am sure she will be looking down and watching us all during Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Daphne may be resting in peace - but I am not sure about the peace of the angels in the Heavenly Choir that she is certain to be singing with!!!! Polly
be singing along with along with with!! Polly
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS 13-16TH Sept
Director Ann Brolly
MD Matthew Rock
Choreographer Sarah Elliott
Not long now until curtain up, if you haven’t got your ticket don’t delay. Tickets priced at £10 (£8.50 concessions) are on sale from www.cudoscrewkerne.com or from Wendy on 01460 74380. PLEASE NOTE NEW WEBSITE ADDRESS. Lots of song, dance and sparkle to look forward to in this musical with a twist. Set building has started and if you can spare some time, even if you are not in the show, your help would be much appreciated. Fri 7pm Sat/Sun 10am
WORKSHOP Sunday 15th October
9:30am-5:30pm in the Victoria Hall
David Richey of HOUSE OF THEATRE is to hold a workshop “Finding the Character”. The cost will be £12 per head, spaces are limited to 12 on a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring a packed lunch but hot and cold drinks will be provided. If you would like to take part please contact Kerry to book your place at kerry.peters@live.com or on 07557 447078 Payment must be paid in advance and by 7th October at the latest.
QUIZ – MUSTYMIND Friday 6th October
Time to dust off those thinking caps and prepare to give your cerebral cortex a jolly good workout at the annual quiz. Hosted this year by Will Scott-Robinson (assisted by the lovely Vickie Hobbs) it’s your chance to show just how brainy you are, or exactly how much useless trivia you know. The quiz will be held in Oscars Wine Bar back room at 7.30pm for 8pm prompt start. Price £7.50 to include supper to be paid in advance to Wendy; also let her know of any dietary requirements (veggie, vegan, GF, cannibal etc). Places are restricted to 24 on a first come first served basis. Names and money by 29th September at the latest.
Christmas Concert 1st-2nd December
Director: Beth Harris I am extremely excited to be making my directorial debut for this year's Christmas Concert. Ably supported by Lucy Singleton as MD, I have a variety of fun, Christmassy ideas and cannot wait to get started! So come along to the first rehearsal on Monday 25th September at 7.30pm in the Victoria Hall. Rehearsals will be held on Mondays and Thursdays until we start Panto in November when it will be moved to a Wednesday. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me at beth.harris12@outlook.com I look forward to seeing you all there!
DINNER DANCE Saturday 11th November
This year, the theme of the Dinner Dance is ‘The Moulin Rouge!’. You are welcome to dress up to look the part, with a three-course banquet fit for the finest of patrons and a live band to dance the night away - you will not be disappointed!
Time: 7pm for 7:30pm prompt
Venue: The Victoria Hall
Tickets £30 pp
Please message, call or e-mail Beth Harris to book your place:
beth.harris12@outlook.com Tel: 07879605592
PANTOMIME- SNOW WHITE –
24th – 27th January 2018
Author and Director - Ann Brolly
MD - Lucy Singleton
Choreographer - Lisa Gage
Read through - Monday 30th Oct
Workshop - Thursday 2nd Nov
Both at 7.30pm in the Victoria Hall
Auditions - Sunday 5th Nov at 2pm
Children have to be 7 years of age by 23rd January 2018 and there is an audition fee for new and non-paid up members.
Congratulations to Dendy Harris on the safe arrival of granddaughter Olivia and to Mum and Dad Charlotte and Steve.
Condolences to:
Will Scott-Robinson and Vickie Hobbs on the sad loss of his Mum Daphne.
Lisa Gage on the sad loss of her dear Nan.
Wendy and Sarah Elliott on the sad loss of a dearly loved sister and aunt.
Our thoughts are with you all.
- Dave Brolly
- Jul 26, 2017
CHAIRMAN'S CHAT
Hi everyone, things have been busy this month with the rehearsals for DRS - which are going very well and I am loving the music - such good songs and fun to learn. I think it is going to be one of those shows that we will all talk about for years. Last weekend some of us sang up at Wadham to support the Relay for Life. Thank you so much Dendy for giving up your time to get us up to scratch - it is a shame that there was not as many singers as we would have liked but I'm sure we made a big noise for a good cause. Thanks to everyone who supported the Murder Mystery night, Ann and I do enjoy putting them together - It was good that finally it was Wendy who dunnit! Don’t forget to buy your tickets for DRS - it is going to be a great show. See you all soon. Polly
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS 13-16TH Sept
Director Ann Brolly
MD Matthew Rock
Choreographer Sarah Elliott
Rehearsals are going well with lots of fun along the way. Tickets priced at £10 (£8.50 concessions) are on sale from www.cudoscrewkerne.com or from Wendy on 01460 74380. PLEASE NOTE NEW WEBSITE ADDRESS. Lots of song, dance and sparkle to look forward to in this musical with a twist.
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
A great night was had by all at the “School Reunion” taxing the old grey matter to solve who committed the murders and why, whilst enjoying a three-course dinner. A big thank you to Ann and Polly who devised the plot and organized the whole event, a huge number of hours goes into bringing a murder mystery to fruition. Thanks also to ‘the actors’ and those who helped prepare the food and did the washing up.
NEXT SOCIAL EVENTS
QUIZ 6TH October
DINNER DANCE 11th November
Full details in next newsletter
EXPENSES
Message from Dave Sach - Treasurer
Expenses can now be paid directly into your nominated bank account. Please ensure you complete your details on the claim form which will be emailed to you from Dave on request. davesach@gmail.com
WORKSHOP Sunday 15th October
9:30am-5:30pm in the Victoria Hall
David Richey of HOUSE OF THEATRE is to hold a workshop “Finding the Character”. The cost will be £12 per head, spaces are limited to 12 on a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring a packed lunch but hot and cold drinks will be provided. If you would like to take part please contact Kerry to book your place at kerry.peters@live.com or on 07557 447078 Payment must be paid in advance and by 7th October at the latest.
SET BUILD DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
Set building starts on the 19th August and then each Friday evening (7pm), Saturday and Sunday (10am) until the show.
Many hands make light work and it would be great if all members can come along to help, even if they are not actually in the show. You do not necessarily need to have building skills (although they would be an advantage) as there are always jobs to do such as painting, clearing up and making tea etc.
Congratulations to Keith Allington on gaining a BA (Hons) Degree in History from the Open University and is about to commence a PGCE. Well done Keith
We send our best wishes to Jessica Cummins and Keith Chinn and hope you both feel better soon.
