Every meal tells a story
My dearest readers,
As I saunter through the hallowed halls of the theatre, it is abundantly clear that something most intriguing is afoot in this beloved establishment. The air is thick with anticipation, and I can almost taste the excitement as it wafts through the backstage corridors. There’s a scent of deliciousness in the air, a delightful aroma that hints at gourmet delights simmering behind the scenes, poised to tantalise our palates.
What, you may ask, is the source of this olfactory delight? None other than Toast, currently taking centre-stage in the main auditorium. Now, one might assume that such a title promises ordinary fare, but do heed my counsel, for this is an experience you will want to savour.
Toast is a stage adaptation of Nigel Slater’s award-winning autobiography, a theatrical journey that began at the Lowry in Manchester and flourished at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe before gracing the hallowed boards of the Other Palace. With glowing reviews to its name, it is a fitting choice for the Barn Theatre’s repertoire.
In the capable hands of playwright Henry Filloux-Bennett, Slater’s culinary memoir comes to life, weaving tales of learning to cook with his mother, the complexities of family dynamics, and his heartwarming relationship with food. Pasta mishaps, cake warfare, and burnt toast are but a few of the delectable anecdotes that pepper this narrative, with whimsical sequences adding a dash of mirth and tenderness.
As Nigel matures, we encounter his schoolmates, co-workers, and extended family, not to mention his first love! Nigel himself narrates this flavourful tale, with live cooking on stage and sweet treats for the audience, creating a delectable recipe of family bonds, sorrow, humour and whimsy.
Rob Graham takes on the role of Slater with aplomb, joined by Susie Major, Paul Russell and Jessica Wall, portraying Mum, Dad and Joan. The remaining characters are brought to life by a talented ensemble directed by Keith Thompson, who is confident he has assembled all the right ingredients for a thoroughly satisfying night out.
Special mention must be made of the stage crew, tirelessly crafting a kitchen set to perfection, expertly dressed by the resident ‘masters of the mise-en-scène’, Kris and Peter Moore. I’ve heard whispers of scents wafting through the production, promising to immerse the audience even further into this culinary journey.
Now, dear readers, while all this culinary delight unfolds upon the grand stage, I’ve caught wind of something darker, a tale of the Grimm persuasion brewing in the Studio. There’s singing, dancing of a sort, and a curious assortment of props shuttling in and out, accompanied by haunting melodies that hint at gothic intrigue lurking behind the scenes.
And alongside this, I’ve also been privy to murmurs of Napoleon’s march across Europe, a saga laden with blood and sorrow, setting the stage for an epic theatrical event that promises not to be missed.
With such a delectable theatrical menu on offer, who could resist the temptation of dining at the Barn this month? It seems the stage is set for a season of unparalleled drama, both savoury and sinister.
Yours in the pursuit of the stage’s hidden intrigues,
The Grey Lady
From the Chair
Welcome to November’s Barn News
One main auditorium play is under our belt with another about to go on. It feels like everything is beginning to accelerate, with all plays up to and including Hansard now cast, which means that all of these productions now need volunteers to make them a success.
You may never have thought about helping out with a show, but please consider it. If you only have one spare evening during the run of a show you could help with the bar, or the box office, or selling programmes or refreshments. It’s a great way to meet people, particularly if you’re a new member, and is great fun. Contacts for these front-of-house activities are in the Who’s Who section.
In September, I mentioned that we want to extend our community, and get new people aware of and involved in the Barn, and Robert Gill has written a short article about an Open Day planned for Sunday 3rd December. This is a good opportunity to show and tell people about their local community theatre, so please spread the word.
If you’ve ever watched a play in the Studio and found it a bit hot in there (temperature, not content of the play!), you’ll be pleased to hear that Michael Merry has now submitted a planning application to install air conditioning. If successful, this will improve the experience for audiences, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed. We should hear the result by December.
Nigel Slater’s Toast begins on 10th November, so book your places for this charming and touching play about family and food. Before that we have a Comedy Night on 4th November.
I hope to see you in the theatre.
Ian Major
Chair
Obituary: Carolyn Annand
Carolyn died in October. She was a member of the Welwyn Folk Players in the 1960s and played in Boeing-Boeing, The Italian Straw Hat and The Wayward Way, the latter two productions being the foundation stone of the amalgamation between the Folk Players and the Welwyn Drama Club.
In the newly formed Club’s first season in 1969 she played Childie in The Killing of Sister George and then over the years was involved in some 30 productions for the Barn, spending time equally onstage and backstage. She played major roles in Deathtrap, Pack of Lies and See How They Run. Her last involvement was in 2003 but she was a regular supporter of the Barn since then.
Carolyn joined the Welwyn Garden Youth Drama Festival in the early 1970s as Honorary Secretary and acted as the primary contact for the various competing teams as the Festival Organiser. Along with husband Michael, who was the Festival Treasurer, they served the Festival together for over 20 years.
We send our condolences to Michael, and Catherine and Hugh and their families.
There will be a memorial service for Carolyn on Tuesday 7th November at 10am at St Francis Church, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City
Keith Thompson
Audition Notice: Iron
By Rona Munro
Directed by David Smith
Playing dates: 21st to 24th February in the Studio
Audition dates:
Thursday 2nd November at 8pm Room 1
Sunday 5th November at 10am Room 1
Tuesday 7th November at 8pm Studio
The play opens in a prison waiting room. Josie is sitting patiently waiting to meet her mother, Fay. She has not seen Fay for 15 years, when Josie was 10 years old and Fay committed a murder, for which she’s now serving a life sentence.
Josie has no memory of the events of that time and is visiting to get answers. Fay on the other hand has spent her years incarcerated, trying to forget.
This is a powerful psychological drama, made more intense when two of Fay’s prison guards are drawn into the encounter.
Josie – 25 years old
Fay – 45 years old
George (Guard 1) – 53 years old
Sheila (Guard 2) – 24 years old
There will be some flexibility for all the ages given in the script, particularly in the female roles. Walk-on parts will be played by stage crew who will assist with striking, etc.
Scripts and audition pieces will be available at the Barn from mid-October.
Any queries, please contact:
Brenda Tomlin 07968 747795 or Fiona Carter 07736 813238
David Smith
Director
Audition Notice : Beginning
By Author David Eldridge
Directed by Paul Morton
Playing dates: 22nd to 30th March 2024
Audition dates:
Wednesday 15th November at 8pm (Studio)
Sunday 19th November at 2pm (Room 1)
Wednesday 22nd November at 8pm (Room 1)
1m, 1f (ages 30-45ish, need to be similar in age)
“A wry, funny and touching meditation on loneliness, that private shame of the singleton in the era of the dating app, and of fraudulent boasting on social media… written with a real depth of insight, humour, compassion and a keen sense of the ridiculous”
The Independent
It’s the early hours of the morning in the aftermath of Laura’s house-warming party. David is the last remaining guest and we spend the next 90 minutes with these two fascinating characters as they chat, flirt and talk about their pasts and future aspirations.
This is a wonderfully touching play with extraordinary opportunities for two talented and collaborative actors. The challenge as a director will initially be to find two actors who can not only play the parts but play well with each other so it’s likely I may need to have follow-on auditions so I can ensure they pair together well.
Beginning premiered at the National in October 2017 and is the first of a proposed trilogy by David Eldridge exploring different stages of relationships. The second play Middle opened in June 2022.
Characters
Laura – independent, organised and capable and seems initially to be the more confident of the two but, as the night draws on, we learn her true feelings.
David – bit of an ‘Essex lad’ but with underlying insecurities, hurt and buried pain.
Scripts can be obtained from Paul Morton on [email protected] or 07960 690082.
Further information from Production Manager, Carol Bush: [email protected]
Paul Morton
Director
Audition Notice: Oliver!
By Lionel Bart
Directors Hannah Humbles & Amanda Sayers
Choreographer Tammy Wall
Musical Director Rachel Davies
Playing dates: 19th to 27th April 2024
Two matinees 20th and 27th April
Audition dates:
Thursday 4th January at 7.30pm Room 1 – Principals
Tuesday 9th January at 8pm Studio – Ensemble
Thursday 11th January at 7.30pm Studio – Spare and recalls
Sunday 21st January 2pm to 4pm: kids, 4pm to 6pm: Oliver and Dodger workshop (Fagin and Nancy to attend if possible)
Come along and audition for the only musical of the Barn’s season, Oliver! by Created by Lionel Bart, from the classic Dickens novel, Oliver! sees some of the most iconic characters and music of the musical theatre world.
Follow Oliver on his journey from a starving orphan to finding a family he never thought he would. Throughout his adventure, he makes some friends along the way: Dodger, Fagin, Nancy… can he really trust them or are they just trying to protect themselves?
Consider yourself invited to audition (sorry!).
Remember you don’t have to be a member to audition, however if successful, you will be required to join. Good luck!
Characters
Fagin
Hannah and Mandy
Directors
Changes at the Barn
After being in these roles for at least 10 years, I’m now handing over the positions of Barn Archivist and Barn LTG Representative.
Barn Archivist
The new Barn Archivists are Rob Wallace and Alice Croot who’ll work as a team, replacing Heather and me. We thank them for taking over this important task of maintaining and continuing to add to the Barn’s Archive. This goes back to the beginnings of drama in Welwyn Garden City in 1920, in a building which began life around 1598.
Little Theatre Guild (LTG) Representative
The new Barn LTG Representative is John Cook. The LTG as an organisation sits in the background to our theatre ambitions, providing a source of information, guidance, ideas and like-minded people across the amateur theatre world. I hope he finds it as enjoyable as I did.
Robert Gill
Stage Director
Barn Open Day
The Barn is holding an Open Day on Sunday 3rd December where all are welcome to come and have a look round the theatre and the warren of rooms ‘down the back’. We’ll have information on what we do in this amazing historical building of ours, including displays of costumes, props, set design models as well as set building, lighting and sound. There will be a display on the history of the building and how it became the renowned theatre it is today. Information on marketing and the all-important membership opportunities will be available. It’s also hoped to include access to a rehearsal in the Studio as well as a ‘Ghost Trail’ for kids.
Tea, coffee and cakes will be available in support of the Jessica Brady Cedar Trust (see Sharon’s article).
It all starts at 10am and will close at 2pm with the bar open from 12 noon.
All are welcome, members and community alike. Please tell your friends and neighbours who will all be more than welcome.
See you there!
Robert Gill
Stage Director
Bakers, you have four weeks - BAKE!
I’m thrilled to announce that the Barn will be hosting a charity coffee ‘morning’ for the second year on Sunday 3rd December, as part of the Open Day between 10am and 2pm. The event will raise vital funds for the fantastic charity, the Jess Brady Cedar Trust, but will also give new and potential new members the chance to meet others and be introduced to the Barn in a relaxed, social setting.
We’ll be using the coffee bar and supplying coffee and tea – but we need bakers! If you could rustle up a Victoria sponge or a tray of rock cakes to donate, I’d love to hear from you. We also need a few volunteers to help welcome people, chat and maybe show them round the building.
If you can help in any way – cake-baking or meeting-greeting – please get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
or call 07885 421051.
Sharon Francis
Site Manager
Social scene
As you’re aware, we have a lot of social events coming up at the Barn. I’m very excited to share the below events with you.
Comedy Night – Saturday 4th November at 8pm, bar open from 7.30pm.
Tickets are £8 and available on the Barn Theatre website.
Get ready for a night of stand-up comedy that will have you smiling from ear to ear. It’s the perfect way to spend your Saturday night and will make your weekend sing. With a talented lineup of great comedians, you’re guaranteed to have a night of non-stop laughter.
So, come along and join us for a Saturday night of fun – line-up to be announced.
Jazz Night – Friday 24th November at 8pm, bar open from 7.30pm.
Tickets are £8, however this event has sold out but there is a waiting list. Please visit the Barn website for details.
Local musician, Matt Ward, invites guests back to the Barn to hear some of the finest jazz musicians in Hertfordshire: the Jazzspel group performs a range of specially arranged jazz standards as well as lesser-known works, and were formed by local jazz piano legend, Russell Williams.
Performing at this event are:
Colin Watling – tenor saxophone
Matt Ward – trumpet / flügelhorn
Russell Williams – keys
Laurence Evans – double bass
Mike Anscombe – drums
The Barn Winter Warmer – Sunday 17th December at 8pm, bar open from 7.30pm. Please note: this event is for members and guests only, so if you’d like a space, please contact [email protected]. There’s a maximum number of 60, so hurry!
Ruby Street presents an evening of laid-back acoustic music, featuring Dan Breeze, Ian Cullen, George Curry, Mark O’Sullivan, Steve Thompson and friends.
’Twas the Night Before Christmas Festive Family Concert – Friday 8th December at 4.30pm for families and 8pm for everyone else. Tickets are available on the Barn Theatre website: adults £10, under-18s free.
Please note the date change for this event.
After our sell-out Night at The Musicals Concert in September, Sonorité Music are back! Come and join us for a festive and fun concert of Christmas music played by this wonderful classical saxophone quartet. The programme will feature many Christmas favourites such as Sleigh Ride, All I Want for Christmas is You and Santa Baby as well as a fantastic new commission, ’Twas The Night Before Christmas, in which the famous poem is set to music.
This concert is open to ALL: children and families are welcome! Please feel free to bring a teddy or cuddly toy! It will run for around 1 hour 15 minutes In total, including a short break for refreshments.
Hannah Humbles
Social Director
Views from the Back Row
Good Grief and Vanilla
Good Grief
The new season opened at the end of September with an evening in the Studio of two new plays. First up was Good Grief, written and directed by Rob Graham.
A simple set of two chairs and a table was sufficient. Lighting was not complex and was entirely adequate. A range of simple practical props, dominated by the leading man’s continuous drinking, worked well.
A detailed study of a husband’s reaction to being widowed too soon was explored by him outlining his thoughts about his recent change in personal circumstances. He tried to explain his helpless bitterness, his loneliness and his dislike of other people’s attempts to help him through this with rage, love and humour. The dialogue for this major role was really well constructed and Danny Swanson as Alex gave an outstanding performance. The combination of realistic thoughts and Danny’s perfect and totally convincing delivery – sometimes stumbling, sometimes stuttering, sometimes swearing as he searched for relief – was excellent. Added to this, the character of his late wife Alison was played by Samantha Day in a low-key sympathy, and their conversations in his mind as he struggled to sort himself out were very poignant.
The other characters were an unhelpful friend, Jake, who tried too hard to help him with unacceptable suggestions, played by Paul Russell; Alex’s daughter Ella (Georgina Bennett) who eventually felt that he was staying too long in his misery and it was affecting her life; and a plethora of other folk making unhelpful suggestions played with guile, humour and several gender changes by Julia Riley, adding significant humour without ever disturbing the main theme of the piece. All these actors had ample opportunity to make their mark, and all took it.
As a new author, Rob showed a fluent grasp of real drama and truthful use of language rarely discovered in new works, and was fortunate to have a cast projecting it to maximum effect.
Vanilla
Vanilla, written and directed by Laura Mead, was the second of the two new plays. At the beginning a young couple, Dan (James Scripps) and Katie (Merrin Sharples Moore) are having a cautious conversation. Neither seems entirely committed to a conclusion about the joint venture. Slowly it transpires that they’re considering a threesome with another man. When he arrives (Nick, played by Ethan Kelly), the details become explicit although caution is still the watchword. Then an accidental revelation about a previous relationship breaks up the plan and the couple.
Again a simple setting, mainly just a sofa. Domesticity was indicated in the room by Dan slopping around with no shoes. The opening pace between Dan and Katie was well judged with plenty of pauses before critical questions about the plan were aired. Neither expressed particular enthusiasm at this point. Although it was clear they had a full relationship, very little affection was shown.
The tone changed immediately when Nick arrived. Up until then both Katie and Dan appeared not to have met him before. Rather chillingly, Nick was very direct as he questioned them, leaving very little to the imagination.
Pace and characterisation were well established by all three. Nick was pressing for answers while Dan was unwilling to commit himself. Katie became very angry at the lack of progress and commitment. The three different points of view were clearly evident in the excellent performances. Katie hassled Dan for his slow responses, Dan wavered and finally cracked when his former acquaintanceship with Nick was revealed and Nick left, disappointed and scornful.
A difficult subject, which will not have appealed to everybody, was cleverly written and skilfully directed by Laura Mead.
News directors: start here!
As the two ‘Views from the Back Row’ testify, we had a cracking start to the season with the Studio double-bill of two new one-act plays. It’s a format that’s been popular in the past – giving audiences an evening of variety, and new directors the chance to cut their teeth on a manageable piece. If the timing’s right, it also gives us a potential entry into one or more one-act drama festivals, including the Welwyn Drama Festival hosted here at the Barn.
So we want to encourage future forays in this popular format: if you’d like to direct in the 2024-25 Studio season, whether you’re new to directing or not, contact either me ([email protected]) or Cliff Francis ([email protected]).
And not forgetting the main stage:
I’m working hard planning the next season which runs from September 2024 to June 2025. If you’re interested in a slot and haven’t let me know yet, please do so!
Clive Weatherley
Artistic Director
Review:
King Charles III
Written in 2013 when the Queen was still on the throne, this play has author Mike Bartlett imagining the future heir to the throne, Charles, and his rule breaking down amidst family controversy over constitutional matters. When first produced it was fiction. Now that the Queen has been succeeded by Charles we can recognise it as fiction rather than forecast, as the actual succession has been peaceful and dignified.
One or two commented at our performances that knowing what has really happened reduces the dramatic impact of the play. I disagree because the plot line offers tension and interesting interpretation of characters absolutely removed from reality in most cases.
The difficulty of the script is that the first half hour or so is a lengthy exposition, introducing the characters and their personalities. Only when their motives are fully revealed does the play take off. In addition, the script is in blank verse which was skilfully handled for most of the action but occasionally a phrase or line sounded clumsy or archaic.
The red-carpeted multi-level set with gilded doors and superb video and film backing by Andy Barker was ideal. My reservation was the placing of the giant doors downstage which resulted in most actors making their entrances immediately turning their backs to the audience and led to too many conversations being played in profile. The pièce de résistance of the set was the Coronation Chair with the Stone of Scone, magnificently realised by Ian Bage. Hired uniforms were very impressive. Other everyday costumes looked expensive although I thought Harry looked a bit scruffy: whatever you think of Harry, he always dresses well, even in shirt and jeans.
Ian Major gave us a strong performance as the King. Gracious and thoughtful but strong in opinion when necessary, he was in command until outmanoeuvred by his heir. Aware of his power, he used it to great effect in proroguing Parliament in an excellent scene. Queen Camilla (Barbara Holgate-Stuckey) showed her love, support and concern for her husband. William and Kate (Tallan Cameron and Stephanie Cotter) were boldly depicted for their individual qualities and their joint ambitions and the betrayal (or difference of constitutional opinion) with the King. Harry (Joshua Holloway) was allowed only hints by the script of his chosen rebelliousness until his rejection of Jess (Lauren Ryan) in a duo of weakness by him and the cutting of all his ties with her in a cruel meeting.
A wealth of supporting players operated outside the confines of royalty. Jim Markey as Evans the Prime Minister gave a strong performance, fighting for his views even directly to the King; and Devi Smart as Stevens showed us a view of the current crop of ambitious and determined female politicians. In the royal household, Sarah Gennoe’s Reiss was a truthful portrayal of those who loyally serve, until she departed as the order crumbled.
Beyond these there were opportunities for actors to play several roles each. Hannah Humbles offered Diana’s Ghost briefly, and Sarah and a keen TV producer. Dave House walked on momentarily several times as Nick, Sir Michael, a Butler and Terry. David Bailey feasted himself with Sir Gordon, Clive, the Speaker of the House of Commons and most impressively as the Archbishop of Canterbury. Sharon Francis doubled as a uniformed palace lackey and a newspaper seller. All contributed to the realism and action of their scenes. As royals and other VIPs don’t have to, doors were opened for them on cue by Alfie Hart and Ollie Cheng.
Director Cliff Francis created a visually powerful range of scenes with a well drilled and assured cast, and action was upheld most of the time (see my earlier comment about the play being too long!). A range of roles showed the Barn’s resources in the acting department, and a glance at the programme revealed many names of members who do splendid work without ever appearing on stage themselves.
Keith Thompson
War and Peace
Cast and crew
General Kutuzov / Bazdeyev – Doug Brooker
Anatole / Boris – Tallan Cameron
Maria – Alice Croot
Anna Pavlovna / French Officer – Natalie Gordon
Nikolai – Joshua Holloway
Natasha – Kizzie Hopkinson
Prince Vasili / Beausset – John Keogh
Lisa / Sonya – Jessica King
Andrei – Gavin Palmer
Countess Rostov / Russian Officer – Julia Riley
Maria Dmitrievna / Theodosia – Victoria Rive
Pierre – Sean Scotchford
Petya – Alice Thompson
Count Rostov / Karatev – David Thompson
Helene / Timohin – Hattie Thompson
The Attendant – Keith Thompson
Prince Bolksonsky / Dolohov – Des Turner
Mademosielle Bourienne / French Aide – Lou Wallace
Napoleon / Vicomte – Christopher Wallace
The cast will also play other multiple roles.
Director – Steve Thompson
Musical Director – Rob Wallace
Production Manager – Jacqueline Clayton
Stage Managers – Rob Wallace, Sharon Francis
Assistant SMs – Dave House, Ollie Cheung
Costume Design – Tiffany Breeze, Jenny O’Sullivan
Props – Sheila Grimmant, Bev Triber, Gerry Gritzman
Chaperones – Linda Miles, Yvonne Bartlett
Lighting Design – Clifton Hoyle
Rehearsal Prompt – Carolyne Mitchell
Who's Who at the Barn
Directors
Chair Ian Major [email protected]
Finance Sofia Oliva (07493 854400) [email protected]
Marketing Barbara Holgate-Stuckey (07740 812950) [email protected]
Membership Nigel Rive (07768 867534) [email protected]
Facilities Michael Merry (07973 238346) [email protected]
Stage Director Robert Gill (01707 324572) [email protected]
Props Director Sheila Grimmant (07970 929290) [email protected]
Show costumes Anne Mawer (07968 829084) [email protected]
Non-Executive Sarah Gennoe (07990 595245) [email protected]
Non-Executive Danny Swanson (07583 613696) [email protected]
Administration John Davies (01707 882209) [email protected]
Youth Group Jacqueline Clayton (07981 866568) [email protected]
Ex-Officio Council Members
President Vacant
Company Secretary Linda Miles (01707 335718) [email protected]
Non-voting Council Members
Artistic Director Clive Weatherley (07773 044801) [email protected]
Social Hannah Humbles (07940 226917) [email protected]
Other responsibilities
Archives Rob Wallace and Alice Croot – [email protected]
Barn News Mike Smith (07774 849606) [email protected]
Bar Manager Martin Moore (07768 650660) [email protected]
Child Protection Linda Miles (01707 335718) [email protected]
Club Nights Hannah Humbles (07940 226917) [email protected]
Coffee Bar Sue George (01707 330274) [email protected]
Costume Hire Sheelagh Mogg (07909 196252) [email protected]
Direct Debit Admin Ian Major (07789 728997)
FoH Admin Wendy Bage (07834 586144) [email protected]
Library Clive Weatherley (07773 044801) [email protected]
LTG Rep John Cook (07973 221617)
Photography Simon Wallace (07875 423550) [email protected]
Photo-studio Hire John Davies (01707 882209) [email protected]
Private Hire Victoria Rive (01707 336446) [email protected]
PR Simon Wallace (07875 423550) [email protected]
Rehearsal Rooms Victoria Rive (01707 336446) [email protected]
Singers at the Barn Michelle Williams (07946 376993) [email protected]
Site Manager Sharon Francis (07885 421051) [email protected]
Stage Lighting Nick Mogg (07802 866843) [email protected]
Stage Sound James Rowles (07958 427927) [email protected]
Studio Director Cliff Francis (07547 373326) [email protected]
Website John Cook (07973 221617) [email protected]
Workshop Roger Eames (07734 051029) [email protected]
Youth Groups
Barn Erroll Louise Parr (07875 436317)
Barn Pigwidgeon Georgina Bennett (07923 620163)
Barn Hedwig Georgina Bennett (07923 620163)
Barn Hermes Sean Scotchford (07814 236260)
Green Room / Bar 01707 330672
Theatre Box Office 01707 324300Directors
Dates for your diary
Performances
Nigel Slater’s Toast
By Henry Filloux-Bennett
Directed by Keith Thompson
10th to 18th November 8pm
Matinee 18th November 2.30pm
Grimm Tales
By Phillip Pullman
Directed by Simon Wallace
15th to 23rd December 8pm
Matinee Sat 23rd December 2.30pm
Auditions
Iron
By Rona Munro
Directed by David Smith
Thursday 2nd November 8pm Room 1
Sunday 5th November 10am Room 1
Tuesday 7th November 8pm Studio
Beginning
By David Eldridge
Directed by Paul Morton
Wednesday 15th November 8pm Studio
Sunday 19th November 2pm Room 1
Wednesday 22nd November 8pm Room 1
Oliver!
Friday 4th January 7.30pm Room 1
Tuesday 9th January 8pm Studio
Thursday 11th January 7.30pm Studio
Sunday 21st January 2pm to 4pm and 4pm to 6pm Studio
Social events
Comedy Night
Saturday 4th November 7.30pm for 8pm
Singers at the Barn
Sunday 5th November 7.30pm for 8pm
Sunday 3rd December 7.30pm for 8pm
Jazz Night
Friday 24th November 8pm
Barn Open Day
Sunday 3rd December 10am to 2pm
Christmas Musical Concerts
Friday 8th December 4.30pm and 8pm
Barn Winter Warmer
Sunday 17th December 8pm
Next Council Meeting
Bar reminder
Barn bar opening hours
Fridays: 8pm to 11pm
Sundays: 1pm to 3pm