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October 2009 production: The Admirable Crichton |
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Written by Clare Phillips
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October Production
Auditions Sunday 19 July
The Admirable Crichton by J.M.Barrie
directed by Liz Steer
The Admirable Crichton is a comedy written in 1902 by J.M .Barrie (famous of course for Peter Pan), it follows the changing fortunes of Crichton, impeccable butler to the aristocratic Loam family.
Lord Loam favours a return to nature, with equality between the masters and servants, but the Jeeves-like Crichton believes the class system exists for a reason. When the whole family, including Lord Loam’s three lovely daughters, are marooned on a tropical island, will it be natural nobility or the status quo that prevails?
Originally performed at the opening of the 20th Century the play caused a minor sensation with its portrayal of one of ‘nature’s gentlemen’ rising above foppish aristocrats – and daring to suggest that the British class system might be flawed!
The production will take place 28-31 October, with a large cast of around 18, ranging from non speaking to the title role and aged 20-60 there are parts for all.
With it being a period piece over four acts there are also plenty of backstage roles with the need to portray both life in an upper class home of 1902 as well as that on a desert island!
Auditions will be held on Sunday 19 July (venue tbc). If you’d like to get involved then please do email Liz on lizsteer@hotmail.co.uk
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Written by Clare Phillips
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This year the annual Southside BBQ will be a Traditional British affair and will take place on Saturday 4 July - so think long hot summers, strawberries, cricket and wellies!
Liz & Aidan are hosts in their garden in Balham from 4pm.
Cost to Members is £6.00, and for their non member guests £7.50 , please bring your own drinks.
To book your place RSVP with your payment (in advance only) by June 23 to Emma or Esther.
All details and the RSVP form can be found in your newsletter.
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