LATEST NEWS

Posted: 28th January 2010

"Our Day Out" - There's More...

...more information that is for those who are considering auditioning.

Descriptions of the characters in the play and what is required can
be viewed by clicking here.

Audition details can be viewed by clicking here.

Posted: 24th January 2010

"Our Day Out" - Initial Information

Please note that the June production this year will be "Our Day Out" by Willy Russell,
directed by Howard Atkin.

Auditions and readings for the play will take place soon and the dates are as follows:-

Reading: Sunday, 14th February 2010 at Brackenfield School Hall at 2:00pm.
Auditions: Sunday, 21st February 2010 at Brackenfield School Hall at 2:00pm.

For those who are interested in auditioning, you can find the rehearsal schedule for
the production by clicking here.

An open letter setting out what will be required of any children wishing to audition can
found by clicking here.

More details to follow.

Posted: 24th January 2010

Full Steam Ahead on the Festival Play

Rehearsals started last Thursday on the festival play which will be our entry into
this year's Nidderdale Drama Festival. The play we are entering is: 'The Last Group'
- written by our very own Alison Gilmour, with a cast of 6. It's set in a therapy unit
of a hospital and it has a twist in the plot.

The play will be directed by Pippa Bogle and the cast is comprised of Howard Atkin,
Ian Clarke, Julie James, Raelene Goddard, Stella Chatterton and Lynne Close.  

We don't know yet on what date we are performing the first round at Knaresborough
theatre (between 11-13 March) - but the draw for this will be on 21st February. Watch
this space and we will let you know asap.

Posted: 24th August 2009

Bronte Rehearsals Under Way

The rehearsals for Bronte are under way, the play has been blocked
and were looking at books down by the end of August, giving the cast
plenty of time to rehearse some of the more complex acting in the play.

The play has been cast as follows:-

Charlotte Bronte............. Stella Chatterton
Emily Bronte ................... Rebecca Farthing
Anne Bronte ................... Jemma Thompson

Branwell Bronte ............. Russ Hall
Patrick Bronte ................ Mark Dove
Cathy / Bertha ............... Alison Gilmour
Bell Nichols .................... Bob Mallow
Heger ............................ Brian Hey

Posted: 30th June 2009

Bronte Audition Dates

The dates for the reading and auditons for Bronte are as follows:-

Reading - Tuesday 14th July, 7.30pm, at Pauline Summersall's house.

Auditions - Tuesday 21st July, 7.30pm, at Pat Bickerton's house.

For those who dont know where these houses are, please consult the membership list.

Posted: 29th June 2009

Habeas Corpus At Henshaws

Woodlands' Summer play for 2009, "Habeas Corpus" came to a stirringly successful end last week. All four of the
theatre shows were sold out for the first time in many years and the run was capped off beautifully by a fifth public
performance, which was held for the students at Henshaw's College, Starbeck. Mercifully, the weather was kind to
one and all as the performance was alfresco. It was a memorable afternoon as the cast were encouraged to a
fine performance by a beautifully enthusiastic audience.

More photos from Henshaws can be seen by clicking here.

Posted: 30th April 2008

The Ger-ney Continues

Another fantastic performance from all concerned ensured that Woodlands triumphed at the All-England
Theatre Festival North Central Quarter-Final at Bishop Monckton last Saturday. In defeating the talented
and very sporting Durham Dramatic Society, Woodlands won the Armstrong Cup and go on to contest
the North of England AETF final at Preston Playhouse on 24th May. Particular congratulations also to Alison
Gilmour who won The Charles Smith Trophy for the best acting performance.

For those who intend going to Preston to support the cast and crew on 24th May, Pat Bickerton is organising
a minibus. The cost will be £10 per head plus £8 for the theatre ticket. Please contact Pat if interested. Her
details are on the membership list.

Posted: 20th March 2008

Raising the Bar

 

Many congratulations to all those involved with the Woodlands' production of Bar and Ger at
the 45th Nidderdale and District Drama Festival last Saturday. A superb performance from Howard
and Alison was capped by Woodlands winning a total of FIVE awards (count 'em!) as follows:-

All in all a very well deserved triumph. Congratulations to all, particularly to those pictured
above (l-r): Mark Smith, Oliver Stables, Alison Gilmour & Howard Atkin.

Posted: 23rd February 2008

After long deliberation, Howard has cast 'Kiss of Death'.

The cast and crew are as follows:-

CAST

Bernard ...........................Ian Clarke
Brocklebank......................Stephen Hall
John Smith........................Mark Dove
Zoe..................................Lynne Close

CREW

Director...........................Howard Atkin
Assistant Director.............Raelene Goddard
Stage Manager.................Julie James
Prompt............................Pat Bickerton
Lighting & Sound..............Oliver Stables
Props..............................Mark Smith

Howard would like to extend his thanks to all those who have auditioned, shown interest in and given their
time to the production so far.