February New Letter

CHAIRMAN'S CHAT

Well another success with the panto and Ann's brainwave for the script was praised by everyone who saw the show. I do think that we have had a great year in CUDOS and we have also welcomed some new talent to the society which is always a good thing. Adjudications for DRS and the Panto were glowing and I hope some awards come towards us this year. Congratulations to George on a great casting for the spring show which is going to have the audience rolling in the aisles. We are now hurtling towards the AGM and hope to see many of you there. See you all soon in hopefully warmer weather. Polly

PANTOMIME- SNOW WHITE –

Another very successful panto for CUDOS. Wendy was delighted to be able to put out the ‘House Full’ sign at each performance. Congratulations to Lottie Dixon who was awarded the Chairmans Cup for Endeavour at the after-show party.

PLAY - DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER by Marc Mamoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon.

9th – 12th May 2018

Director: George Flint

Production Assistant: Ann Brolly

Stage Manager: Lucy Singleton

There was a huge turnout for the auditions giving the audition panel a massive task in casting.

CAST:

Bernard Ian Wickens

Robert Anthony Dexter

George Greg Groves

Suzanne Helen Wickens

Suzette Sarah Elliott

Jacqueline Kirsten Dexter

This farce takes place in a stylishly converted French farmhouse. Bernard is planning to entertain his mistress while his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook to prepare dinner, and invited along his best friend Robert to provide an alibi. Except Robert doesn’t exactly know why he has been invited, Jacqueline does not leave for the weekend, the cook gets mistaken for the mistress, and the mistress gets mistaken for the cook - all of which leads to hilarious confusion and improvisation.

Tickets will on sale to members and patrons from 16th February and to the general public from 26th February, price £8 (£6 concessions) - Wednesday Night Special Offer- 2 tickets for £10.

Available from www.cudoscrewkerne.com or from Wendy 01460 74380 (any problems email us on cudostickets@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE FROM WENDY ON 01460 74380

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

We are delighted to have been awarded the NODA South West Region 8 award for Achievement.

We have received the following nominations from the SFD David Beach Competition:

Best Creative Lighting

Best Stage Management - Lucy Singleton & Team

Best Made Set - Ann & Dave Brolly & Team

Bright Technical Award (Adult) - Design & Operations of Staging/Scenery

Best Supporting Actress–Diana Hodgson as Muriel

Best Male Lead - Nick Harris as Lawrence

Challenge Trophy

We will have to wait until 10th March at the Awards Evening to see if we come home with any awards.

Congratulations to all who have received nominations, no mean feat.

SPAMALOT 12th – 15th September

Director - Nick Harris

MD - Gill Merrifield

Choreographer - Lisa Gage

Workshops - All at 7.30pm in the Victoria Hall

Mon11th June - Singing

Wed 13th June - Dancing/Singing

Thu 14th June – Principal Acting /Singing/Dancing

Sun 17th June - Auditions - 2.00pm VH

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

This will be held in the Victoria Hall on Thursday 29th March at 7.30 for 7.45pm. All members will receive a voting form for Election of Officers. Members and patron fees become due. After the close of meeting there will be an opportunity to catch up with friends over a glass of wine and nibbles.

A DATE FOR THE DIARY

Lucy Singleton and John are to hold a Walking Treasure Hunt on 14th July. Full details will follow nearer the date.