Thrills galore at Horsehay
May 14th, 2010
Suddenly At Home - By Francis Durbridge
Braving the cold weather, which is currently aping the January setting of this famous thriller from' the master Mr Durbridge, your tireless theatre reviewer's attendance last night (Thursday 13th May) was rewarded once again with yet another delight from the Horsehay Amateur Dramatic Society's current production, writes Chris Owen.
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Oakengates Theatre @ the place invites youth participation
March 4th, 2010Comedian Stephen K Amos’ top-selling show, ‘The Feelgood Factor’, coincided with Oakengates Theatre’s celebration of the first anniversary of ‘A Night Less Ordinary’, the Arts Council scheme which provides free theatre tickets to people under 26.
One of the young people commented, “The show was great and we really enjoyed it. I think the scheme is a brilliant idea as it gives younger people a chance to experience different areas of culture which could broaden their interests.”
They ‘laughed their pants off!’
February 18th, 2010
With one of the toughest winters for years, Belly laughs were a rare commodity, especially on a recent cold February night but Horsehay Amateur Dramatic Society managed to pull it off, along with our pants, metaphorically speaking, by providing a rib-tickler farce with their production of Mike Harding’s – ‘Fur Coat and No Knickers’.
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Title : ‘Fur Coat And No Knickers’ - Comedy play by Mike Harding
January 26th, 2010
We are all in suspenders, sorry suspense, awaiting the next production from Horsehay Amateur Dramatics Society, as we cannot escape the references to underwear given the title, writes award-winning local author Chris Owen.
This is a modern-era northern comedy from the pen of Mike Harding that famous folk musician & writer, performer and raconteur currently hosting the folk music programme on radio 2 on Tuesday nights
Greggs to boost Children In Need with cupcakes
November 18th, 2009‘Let them eat Cake’, commanded Greggs….
And Greggs across the UK are working on the dream of smashing last year’s £360,000 total for children across the country with BBC Children in Need.
Drama Review by Theatrical reviewer Chris Owen
November 4th, 2009
Title : - Laughter in Spades - with three of a kind
The Wellington Theatre Company presents – 3 one act plays – 29th – 31st October - venue : The Belfrey Theatre, Wellington
I was tempted away from my Halloween celebrations to catch the finale night of the special one act play show week at the Belfrey Theatre Wellington and it was well worth the visit
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Did you kiss in the back row of the movies?
October 16th, 2009
“Kissing in the back row of the movies on a Saturday night with you,” as the Drifters put it, seems to still be a popular pastime as research released by ODEON, the UK’s largest cinema chain, has revealed that nearly half of us, 46%, admit sharing a sneaky kiss on the back row – confirming that cinemas still play an important role in fostering budding romances the nation over.
News from the footlights Telford Round-up
October 14th, 2009
Horsehay Amateur Drama Society
This well-established, award winning theatre group launched a spectacular summer arts extravaganza comprising One-Act plays which ran for three performances. Despite the recessionary blues and the summer holidays, it was well-supported by their patrons and they have been rewarded with a definite hit and a possible for inclusion in next year’s repertoire season.
Lights ! Music ! Drama! – and loads of laughs
August 4th, 2009
I have to say that a new landmark has indeed been set by an enterprising drama group in Telford. To present as well as stage such a composite event as a triple bill is difficult for even professional groups to pull off successfully Once again utilising consummate skill the HADS and their production team brought a unique show experience to the amateur stage in Telford and set a new benchmark in local dramatic entertainment
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Summer Magic comes to Horsehay, Telford
June 26th, 2009
In a bold move to introduce a theatrical slice of summer magic for audiences and open a new chapter in local events celebrating the arts in Telford, Horsehay Amateur Dramatics Society, will launch their first ever summer festival of one-act plays.
This local theatre extravaganza will be staged at the Horsehay Village Hall Trust theatre venue this July.
The playbill will comprise a mixture of mini-masterpieces written by authors of recognised brilliance and also to introduce new local talent will add the spice of a play written by a member from its own ranks.
