- Dave Brolly
- Mar 12, 2024
NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO: 195
Affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association, and Somerset Fellowship of Drama
MARCH 2024
CHAIRS CHAT
I'm writing this as a very proud Chair of CUDOS, following our fantastic success at the David Beach Awards. Sending huge congratulations to all our many nominees & to our award winners, the full cast & backstage crew, alongside the team who brought us all together & turned Made in Dagenham into the amazing show it was. Also thank you to all of you who were in our audience, what a difference you made to us at each performance. As a group we are so lucky with the great mix of members we have, you are all a key part of everything we do, shows we put on & can all enjoy as we move forward. I'm looking forward to auditions for our next show, Lend Me A Tenor, a very funny play which I'm sure you'll enjoy. I know we have exciting times & opportunities ahead of us & am looking forward to another exciting year as we hold our AGM at the end of this month. This will give us the chance to review the past year, to celebrate all our productions & to reflect on all we've been able to do together.
I will be announcing some very special news at our AGM which I know you'll be delighted to hear. Thank you for all your support & hard work over the last year. Look forward to catching up with lots of you at our AGM. Dendy xx
MADE IN DAGENHAM
DAVID BEACH COMPETITION FOR MUSICALS
A great night was had at the Awards Evening and we were delighted to bring home five awards:
Adjudicators Award - Nearly Had It All Olivia MacGregor Stephy Bussell
Congratulations to Everyone and to those who received nominations, no mean feat with the stiff competition
PLAY - LEND ME A TENOR - 12th - 15th June
Director
Read through
Auditions
To be held in the Victoria Hall at 7.30pm
There are 4 men and 4 womens parts of various ages. If you would like any further information or join the ‘TENOR’ page please contact Helen at h.wickens@btinternet.com or 07748 658722
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM will be held at the Victoria Hall on the 28th March 7.30 for 7.45. PEASE NOTE: We do not have access to the hall until 7.20 so please wait downstairs until the hall is free.
You may vote for the new Committee if you are: Life Member
Helen Wickens Monday 18th March Thursday 21st March
Beth Harris
Best Female
Best Chorus Musical Direction Moderators Award
Junior Members and Patrons are most welcome to come along and it will be nice to see you. At the close of meeting there is an opportunity to renew your membership and catch up with friends over a glass of wine.
There will be a draw on the night so please bring cash if you wish to buy tickets.
There are social events on the horizon so watch this space.
We have a number of members who have been poorly, in hospital or have lost loved ones. Our thoughts are with you and your families.
Vikki Dominguez Jez Smith Olivia MacGregor
Lucy Singleton
Sheena Wilkins – 79 Hermitage Street, Crewkerne TA18 8EX 07817 605789
Fully paid up Member
(paid since March 23)
- Dave Brolly
- Oct 30, 2023
CHAIRS CHAT
Hi everyone. Hope you're all keeping well & avoiding all those lovely colds or even Covid, that are doing the rounds? Rehearsals for our Christmas Concert are underway & our panto The Three Musketeers has been cast with 1st rehearsal on 5th November. A lot of our members are being kept very busy and are looking forward to performing to full houses. Make sure you get your tickets as soon as possible. We had great fun earlier this month at our Dinner Dance, special thanks to Vicki Stephens for organising such a great night for us. Hope our younger members are enjoying their half term & I'm looking forward to seeing plenty of you in our panto in January. Take care everyone & much love to you all. Dendy
DINNER DANCE
A fun evening with some excellent costumes following the theme of a character from musical theatre. The best costume was awarded to Rob Elliott-Judge as Phantom of the Opera. The draw raised £127 for the ‘Be A Good Neighbour’ who run the local food bank and is the CUDOS charity for 2023. Thank you again to Vicki Stephens for all her hard work put into organising the evening.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
1st & 2nd December at 7.30pm
Tickets are on sale for this popular concert, always a lovely start to Christmas. Price £10 to include a glass of mulled wine or fruit juice and a mince pie. Tickets available from www.cudos.com or Wendy on 01460 74380. Any problems email us on cudostickets@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
St Bartholomews’ Church
This years’ theme is Entertainment and we are looking for someone to oversee the CUDOS entry. If you are able to help contact Dendy or a Committee member for further details.
CAROL SINGING 24th NOVEMBER
A date for your diary. CUDOS have been asked to lead the carol singing at the Lighting Up ceremony..Everyone is welcome to come along, meet outside Victoria Hall at 6.15pm
PANTOMIME - THE THREE MUSKETEERS
24th - 27th January 2024
CAST
D’Artagon Rosemary Williams
Connie Lillie Woodhead
Porthos Lucy Bond
Athos Helen Wickens
Aromis Charmaine Bray
Nursie Merci Fred Broom
Zoot Taya Bray
Cardinal Ian Wickens
Roquefort Diana Hodgson
Camembert Ryan Andrews
King Ray Norris
Queen Ann Angie Eason
Milady Erin Muir
Dogtanian Clara Oliveiro
Hounds Daniel Barry Henry Goddard
Tilly Watts Marnie Curtin
Dancers Hannah Golding Erin Muir
Milly Pattemore Jez Smith
Company Eliza Bolton Emma Craig
Leonnie Dash Lorraine Dash
Sophia Dawe Eliza Hodgson
Riley Morris Lilly Parks
Maggie Singleton
Tickets go on sale to Members and Patrons on Monday 30th October and on general release on the 6th November. Price £12 (£10 concession).
Available from www.cudoscrewkerne.com or Wendy on 01460 74380. Any problems email us on cudostickets@gmail.com
