The Ballad of Resurrection Bob, our spring show about the famous
smuggler of Brixham, is now almost fully cast. We do have one male role
still open, for the dashing Commodore Davis, who sweeps Ruth off her
feet, but other than that, all cast, and rehearsals commence on
Wednesday. Well done to all the cast, and welcome to all the new members
of the group!
We also have a
new Facebook page (as part of sorting out our social networks pages, at
https://www.facebook.com/SouthDevonPlayersTheatreCompanyBrixham?ref=hl
Think that is all for today - more news coming soon!
Sunday 27 January 2013
Friday 18 January 2013
Open theatre auditions, Brixham - The Ballad of Resurrection Bob
(January 23rd, 2013) The Ballad Of "Resurrection Bob"
Auditions at 7 for 7.30pm, at Chestnut Heights Community Centre, Brixham, rehearsals taking place from the following Wednesday at the same time (until around 9/ 9.30pm).
Full cast required for this full-length show, telling the story of Brixham's most notorious smuggler.
Written by our secretary, Laura, and as broadcast on national television (on BBC 1/ Escape To The Country) during the winter of 2012-13.
The performances will take place late April/ Early May 2013. Auditions at 7 for 7.30pm, at Chestnut Heights Community Centre, Brixham, rehearsals taking place from the following Wednesday at the same time (until around 9/ 9.30pm).You are most welcome to come with a friend if you wish.
1) DEVON -BASED APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE, this is due to the requirement for weekly rehearsals.
2) ATTENDANCE AT AUDITION IS MANDATORY, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A ROLE.If you cannot make this date, please contact beforehand to arrange a different appointment
Please invite anyone interested to this event.
Mainly actors required but are a couple of sea-shanties to be sung as well. In past centuries, smuggling of silks, tobacco and brandy, was rife along the coasts of the Southwest, and the smugglers invented ever more creative, and in some cases very humourous tactics to evade the law. “Resurrection” Bob, faked his own death to transport contraband to Totnes, under the noses of the coastguards, in a very large coffin. Later that night, the story tells, the local coastguards encountered Bob on the highway, and were convinced that they had seen a ghost. Performers needed ages 16 - 75, previous experience is not required (what is required, is commitment and the ability to function in a hard-working friendly team) There is no payment as we are a non-profit, voluntary group with a turnover of less than £1,000. However, other 'perks' are available free of charge eg: free photoshoot/ video clips/ references!
Web: http://southdevonplayers.weebly.com/
Auditions at 7 for 7.30pm, at Chestnut Heights Community Centre, Brixham, rehearsals taking place from the following Wednesday at the same time (until around 9/ 9.30pm).
Full cast required for this full-length show, telling the story of Brixham's most notorious smuggler.
Written by our secretary, Laura, and as broadcast on national television (on BBC 1/ Escape To The Country) during the winter of 2012-13.
The performances will take place late April/ Early May 2013. Auditions at 7 for 7.30pm, at Chestnut Heights Community Centre, Brixham, rehearsals taking place from the following Wednesday at the same time (until around 9/ 9.30pm).You are most welcome to come with a friend if you wish.
1) DEVON -BASED APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE, this is due to the requirement for weekly rehearsals.
2) ATTENDANCE AT AUDITION IS MANDATORY, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A ROLE.If you cannot make this date, please contact beforehand to arrange a different appointment
Please invite anyone interested to this event.
Mainly actors required but are a couple of sea-shanties to be sung as well. In past centuries, smuggling of silks, tobacco and brandy, was rife along the coasts of the Southwest, and the smugglers invented ever more creative, and in some cases very humourous tactics to evade the law. “Resurrection” Bob, faked his own death to transport contraband to Totnes, under the noses of the coastguards, in a very large coffin. Later that night, the story tells, the local coastguards encountered Bob on the highway, and were convinced that they had seen a ghost. Performers needed ages 16 - 75, previous experience is not required (what is required, is commitment and the ability to function in a hard-working friendly team) There is no payment as we are a non-profit, voluntary group with a turnover of less than £1,000. However, other 'perks' are available free of charge eg: free photoshoot/ video clips/ references!
Web: http://southdevonplayers.weebly.com/
Wednesday 16 January 2013
us on BBC TV
Us on BBC Escape to the Country - today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klWb_0JB8SE shows the clip of the show, (eeek I look so fat in my brown Tshirt!)
Full show on BBC I player for a week http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01q0sy1
Tuesday 15 January 2013
Latest news
Follow up on the production of A Medieval Christmas 1285.
VIEW THE SUNDAY PERFORMANCE HERE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA40O57UR7g&feature=youtu.be
Well, it went pretty well. Saturday night in Brixham was full, and Sunday afternoon in Torquay needed extra chairs being brought out as the place was packed to the rafters... One actor went ill with the winter bugs going around so with about three hours notice, one of the other cast had to pitch in, but pulled it off really well.
The Sunday charity performance in Torquay raised a fair bit for the local food bank, which we were delighted to support.
Tomorrow, Jan 16th 2012, we are on BBC 1 - as one of the "activities" on BBC Escape to the Country, broadcasting at 3pm.
And then, a weeks breather, and we start rehearsals for The Ballad of Resurrection Bob the true historical tale of a local smuggler who faked his own death to get contraband past the coastguards. (open auditions on Jan 23rd - see http://southdevonplayers.weebly.com/auditions.html for audition details) ,,,
VIEW THE SUNDAY PERFORMANCE HERE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA40O57UR7g&feature=youtu.be
Well, it went pretty well. Saturday night in Brixham was full, and Sunday afternoon in Torquay needed extra chairs being brought out as the place was packed to the rafters... One actor went ill with the winter bugs going around so with about three hours notice, one of the other cast had to pitch in, but pulled it off really well.
The Sunday charity performance in Torquay raised a fair bit for the local food bank, which we were delighted to support.
Tomorrow, Jan 16th 2012, we are on BBC 1 - as one of the "activities" on BBC Escape to the Country, broadcasting at 3pm.
And then, a weeks breather, and we start rehearsals for The Ballad of Resurrection Bob the true historical tale of a local smuggler who faked his own death to get contraband past the coastguards. (open auditions on Jan 23rd - see http://southdevonplayers.weebly.com/auditions.html for audition details) ,,,
Thursday 10 January 2013
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