The first auditions for Harleston Players’ January 2018 show ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ will take place on Tuesday 26 September at Jays Green, Harleston.

The play, adapted from the Jules Verne book by local playwright Eileen Ryan, tells the story of Phileas Fogg and his crazy bet to travel around the world in just 80 days.

Breaking the orderly routine of his daily life, the coolheaded Englishman and his hot-blooded French manservant Passepartout immediately set off for Dover. They must overcome storms, kidnappings, natural disasters, Sioux attacks and Inspector Fix of Scotland Yard – who believes Fogg has robbed the Bank of England – to win this extraordinary wager. In a race against time, Phileas Fogg can’t afford to lose his cool.

David Cumming, the director, said, “This will be a fast paced, exciting show, girdling the world, crossing continents, travelling by train, steamship, sailing boat, sledge and even elephant. If you are keen to be involved in this show, there is a large selection of parts so do come along to the auditions.”

Auditions will be at Jays Green, Harleston, on:

Tuesday 26 September        14 – adult        8pm

Sun 1 October                       14 – adult        2 – 4pm

Tue 3 October    (Call back if required)       7 – 10pm

For more information contact David Cumming on 07947 318297

or email   davidcumming75@gmail.com

This production has been kindly supported by Norfolk County Council Arts Project Fund.

 

Our next production will be ‘Fallen Angels’ by Noel Coward, to be directed by Dawn Briggs. Auditions take place on Monday 5th and Thursday 8th June from 7.30 – 10pm at Jays Green Community Centre, Harleston – all welcome!

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Treasure Island (Jan/Feb 2016), especially to director Meryl Raines, for winning the NODA Eastern Region (District 6) award for Best Play. This is a fantastic achievement, and the second year in succession that Harleston Players have won this award. Meryl received the award on behalf of Harleston Players at the annual award ceremony in April 2017.

We are very sorry to report that the Youth Drama production of the Jungle Book has had to be cancelled, due to unforeseen circumstances. The cast are nevertheless continuing to build their acting skills, through a series of drama workshops led by Tony Winn. Tony, who appeared as one of the Ladykillers in our recent adult production, and has worked with youth theatre in Essex, will also be directing our next youth production in the autumn, so the workshops are a great way for him to get to know the group.

The cast of Jungle Book are enjoying the challenge of choreographing songs in the show – including Flung Festoon, where hundreds of monkeys are running amok! Emily Winter has been on hand to teach the songs, written for the show by BB Cooper and Barb Jungr. Meanwhile, Rachel Cook has been extending her range of animal costumes to cover bears, panthers, snakes, tigers, monkeys and wolves (with jackals and more to follow!).

Tickets are on sale from early April from Robinson’s Traditional Stationers in Harleston, by phoning 01379 855027 and online from this website. Performances on 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th May at Archbishop Sancroft High School.