I know a lot of you either live too far away or wouldn't be interested anyway. But for those of you who may, the Musical Theatre company to which I belong is putting on a production of the Wizard of Oz at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley between 5th and 8th April (which is during the Easter holidays for most, I think), including matinees on Thurs, Fri and Sat. It's the Royal Shakespeare Company version, if that's significant. :unsure:

The Churchill is a fairly large theatre, seating approx 800. Our company, The Ravensbourne Light Operatic Society, are well known in the area for putting on really good productions to a very high standard. More information here (http://www.theambassadors.com/churchill/sp_p2433.html).

We're virtually sold out for the Saturday matinee, but there are still seats for all the other performances.

If you're interested, please pm me. It would be preferable if you get the tickets through me, because we then get some of the profit, rather than paying it over to the theatre. That's up to you of course. However you get them, it would be great to see you.

It really does promise to be a spectacular show (if we ever get all the steps right!!!!).

What part are you playing Patsy? :)

I'm in the ensemble. Don't have a main/speaking part.

Can I let you know how many tickets I need next week? :)

Of course. :)

Is this the one where you had to dress as a snowflake?:unsure:

I would love to come see you perform unfortunately I can't :ranting: Work and life in general plays havoc with my social calendar!

Go sick. It'll be worth it.

I'd lke to come. Is it suitable for a four year old? (Going on 16)

Well, there is a scarey witch and flying monkeys (yes, really), but if she's not easily frightened and far enough away, she'd love it.

It's going to be really colourful and there's a real doggie and everyfink!

I'd love to come - but Aberdeen is a little too far - sorry.

Break a leg!

She's a he and I'll let you know tomorrow :thumbsup:

Great! oops, sorry!

Do the tickets include bed and breakfast?

Funnily enough, no.

Any serious questions, or am I going to have to call the thread police?

Go sick. It'll be worth it.

Hmmm....

Sorry can't...I'm saving my first sick day in seven years for the 29th April! :naughty:

And what, may I ask, is more important than watching me make a complete fool of myself?

Funnily enough, no.

Any serious questions, or am I going to have to call the thread police?


Patsy, like Rob just a wee bit too far away for me but I do hope it goes well. You'll have to let us all know about the reviews etc. I am still in shock that you don't have a speaking part - how on earth did that happen!:shutup: I see you have your boxes back in full view!

Good Luck!

Fee - you kept that a secret didn't you? All that "don't like kids stuff" was just a smoke-screen! :kid:

And what, may I ask, is more important than watching me make a complete fool of myself?

You mean Dublin wasn't the real thing?! :shocking:

Boxes. What boxes? :wink2:

You mean Dublin wasn't the real thing?! :shocking:

Of course Dublin was the real thing. Acting isn't. That's why it's acting.

Der.

And you didn't answer my question.

My holiday! :kid:

So you weren't acting at all in Dublin...that really was you...cool...

Now do ya think it's about time you apologised to the country for your antics!

I have nothing to apologise for. I was the paragon of abstention and good taste, as usual. Ma Coastie, on the other hand, now don't get me started!

:)

BTW, I forgive you for going off topic.

Fee - you kept that a secret didn't you? All that "don't like kids stuff" was just a smoke-screen! :kid:

It comes complete with parents :thumbsup:

Sounds good Patsy, but like Bella and Rob, I may be a little too far away...

Good luck though :thumbsup:

Thanks Bella, Rob and Peej. Could you buy a ticket anyway, as gesture of goodwill?

Thanks Bella, Rob and Peej. Could you buy a ticket anyway, as gesture of goodwill?
Patsy, you know I would but my card was declined due to insufficient funds today in Waterstones (seriously!)

I'll take a credit note. :)

Actually that was a serious question:glare:

Anyhow, I shan't be able to attend on account of there being no bed and breakfast facilites, so I shall wish you luck.

When you get a speaking part I shall happily make the effort to attend.

Actually, I may have a spare ticket as my aged and infirm friend has a rather pressing family crisis she has to plan.

You could come, but you would have to sleep with my husband.

You could come, but you would have to sleep with my husband.
:naughty: :shutup: :shutup: :wallbash:
There's a joke there, but I am too much of a lady..

Just as I thought, you won't do even do that one little thing for me, will you? :glare:

Good Luck Pats...can't believe you're not the Wicked Witch of the East or a flying monkey...I'll be there in spirit for you old girl!:thumbsup: :yahoo:

Just as I thought, you won't do even do that one little thing for me, will you? :glare:
I'll sleep with him if you like :pimp:

Oh, would you? Thanks Bons, you're a pal. His birthday's not until January. :thumbsup:

I'll be there..of course.Shur..it's only down the road.
:-))
Ah...hope it goes well.

Hello Patsy,

Have confidence, everything will be fine on the nights afternoons etc. Have fun.

The very best of British luck.

Adore musicals and would love to see it, I don't in all honesty think I can make it. But you never know. I'm doing a little cross referencing with my masterclass schedule for April so you never know. If not. Good luck.

Maureen
Northern angel.
MOST HONOURABLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT HUSSY. XXX

Good luck Patsy!

So what will you be? A munchkin or something like that???

Or, even better! A tree!!! :w00t:

I actually wanted to be a tree, believe it or not. It's my favourite song in the show. They didn't do auditions, though. The director just picked people. :angry:

sounds like it was rigged Pats...I could see you as one of the apple trees, throwing apples at poor Dorothy and the Scarecrow!!:w00t:

in a LOVELY apple tree sort of way!! Love you!:unsure:

I could, couldn't I? I've since realised, though, that they have to hold their arms up for an inordinately long time and I can still sing the song in the wings anyway.

:good:

Arn't I coming then, I can't remember.

The ticket is there, Cat. If you're not, no biggy.

The ticket is there, Cat. If you're not, no biggy.

I honestly can't remember.

Do you really think people want to trawl through endless threads to see if you finally remember?

Do you really think people want to trawl through endless threads to see if you finally remember?

You could tell me, you are my friend.

Catherine. You are very welcome to come, but you said you might not be able to.

If you can, that would be lovely. If you find that you can't, that's absolutely peachy too.

I am going to look ridiculous in front of hundreds of people. You have to decide which is more important.

Is it the night I'm washing my hair???

ONLY JOKING PATSY WATSY!

Its the weekend before the boys go to spain.

Will there be live coverage?

Yes, every night, but you have to be there to get it.

Get it?

Yes, every night, but you have to be there to get it.

Get it?

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Your typing style is much improved, JB. Keep it up.

Hasn't it? :D

Technical rehearsal tonight (full dress). Dress rehearsal tomorrow night, then curtain up Wednesday night.

We had the band call yesterday, which is always good fun and you start to get excited.

:sleepy: <--------- anyone reading this. Yeah, I know.

Good luck Patsy:applause:

You'll be fab, I'm sure of it.

Actually, one of my straps broke and my green wig wouldn't stay on, but thanks.

:blush:

Eric had the same problem on Paddys Day.


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Break a leg, oh thespian one!! :thumbsup:

Break a leg.
Hope it all goes well on the opening night.

Do we get to see some photos?? :photo:

Thanks guys. And thanks for reminding me to take my camera and sewing kit. :thumbsup:

Bought a fabulous white baker boy hat for the snow scene today. My husband was delighted. :bored:

My husband was delighted. :bored:

...Why?...

Woo hoo Pats, got any pics matey boyo?

...Why?...

He hates me wearing hats, Max. Dunno why, because I think I look fab!

Woo hoo Pats, got any pics matey boyo?

I shall endeavour to download them this evening, Cat.

I shall endeavour to download them this evening, Cat.

Well missus, where are they?!?!

Why are we waiting? Oh why are we waiting?.....:whistling: :whistling:

:sleepy: <---------- This was me from 8.30 to 10.30 last night. Slept all the way through Goastboat.

Sorry guys. I'll get them sorted tonight (hopefully).

Right. I did it. Almost 9.00pm and still awake. Get me!

A sea of Munchkins (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/Wizard%20of%20Oz%20Apr%2006/Wiz1.jpg)

Slightly older Munchkins in the Green Room (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/Wizard%20of%20Oz%20Apr%2006/Wiz2.jpg)

Green Munchkins (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/Wizard%20of%20Oz%20Apr%2006/Wiz9.jpg)

Me & my Munchkin husband (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/Wizard%20of%20Oz%20Apr%2006/Wiz16.jpg)

Munchkin ladies (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/Wizard%20of%20Oz%20Apr%2006/Wiz24.jpg)

Snowflakes (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/Wizard%20of%20Oz%20Apr%2006/Wiz26.jpg)

A tree (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/Wizard%20of%20Oz%20Apr%2006/Wiz13.jpg)

Some Jitterbuggers (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/Wizard%20of%20Oz%20Apr%2006/Wiz27.jpg)

More Jitterbuggers (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/Wizard%20of%20Oz%20Apr%2006/Wiz29.jpg)

Me in Emerald City (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/Wizard%20of%20Oz%20Apr%2006/Wiz33.jpg)

Laurie in Emerald City (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/Wizard%20of%20Oz%20Apr%2006/Wiz30.jpg)

Pat those costumes are friggin fantistic!!! I thought I was invited to the church village hall. How do they budget for those costumes, they are so impressive - blessed be the seamstress.

You might have heard "village hall", but I said "Churchill Theatre". 800 seats.

Yes, they were amazing costumes and cost a piggin fortune for us to hire. My green dress was like an all-over girdle and I felt like a million dollars. The snowflake costumes appear from underneath poppy costumes (which I didn't photograph) and the effect was amazing. They and the trees were like showgirls.

The whole show cost £60k to put on. We're the nuts, mate.

Brilliant costumes!

You don't have any pictures of the set do you? (I may have to do the show one day - and any ideas would be useful!)

I'm getting a copy of a CD, with pictures of set and cast tomorrow Robster. It was a very simple set really, but the principals did a film for the tornado scene and the lighting helped, obviously.

We also had a live Toto, who was the real star.

Blimey Pats - it looks fab. Love the Emerald Tity one.

I want to be a snowflake.

I'm sure you do, dear. I wanted to be a tree, but apparently they didn't have Baobabs in Oz. :(

Pictures are great. Looks like a good time was had by all.

Brilliant pics Patsy, looks like you all enjoyed yourselves. I had to search hard to find you though, didn't recognise you straight away.

I would have wanted to be a tree - the costume looked amazing.

Whats next then??

Those piccies are fantastic and you look lovely Pats.

I would of wanted to be a snowflake ... i like the colour of them.

Thanks for sharing :w00t:

Next is Summer Holiday at a smaller theatre in the Summer (probably won't do that one). Next big one at the Churchill is Oliver and I REALLY REALLY want to do that one.

I think I'd make a great Nancy. :bag:

I think Summer Holiday would be great. All that singing and dancing. Do they try and get a Cliff lookalike ?

Lets hope not. It's all the dancing I'm worried about. :unsure:

fabulous pictures Patsy! you all look like pros.

We didn't charge. :unsure:

Oh, professionals! Thanks. Oops.....:shutup:

do you have a "wardrobe department"? the costumes just look so professional! or did you sew all your own sequins on?!

We hired the main Emerald City ones from a costumier, but the ladies took our measurements and made the others to measure. They really were amazing. And long, thankfully!!!!

Patsy, those photos are great.
The costumes, as everyone else has said, are fabulous, sooooo colourful.
It must have been something else to watch all that on stage.

Well done you.

And Oliver, my favourite musical of all times.

"Who will buy this wonderful feeling"

Fab Pats - looks really slick.......

any piccies of Toto?:kid:

No. 'Fraid not. No b!tches allowed in our dressing room. :wink2:

(she was a girlie called Tigger)

Patsy, those photos are great.
The costumes, as everyone else has said, are fabulous, sooooo colourful.
It must have been something else to watch all that on stage.

Well done you.

And Oliver, my favourite musical of all times.

"Who will buy this wonderful feeling"
Oh lordy Andrea mine too - that sketch where the ladies sang and danced was filmed in London in Bedford Square no less! Yes.

........ and I want to be one of those ladies. I don't aspire to be a lead, oh no. I know my place. I want to be either the milkmaid "Any milk today Mistress........." or strawberry seller "Ripe strawberries, ripe......". But the piece de resistance would be "Who will buy my sweet red roses? Two blooms for a penny."

*gazes dreamily*

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We will push the table back and do this tomorrow Pats.

We will push the table back and do this tomorrow Pats.

Oh you must do this in the chat room with a mike and I'll join in.
Might even pursuade my brother to have a sing as well.

In fact, why not kareoke night in the chat room!
Everyone, go buy a microphone tomorrow!:yahoo:

In fact, why not kareoke night in the chat room!
Everyone, go buy a microphone tomorrow!:yahoo:

what an excellent idea Andrea!

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I have an excellent singing voice and will be softening up my larynx with budweisers!

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Blimey Pats - it looks fab. Love the Emerald Tity one.



Darn it Fee!! I was going to say she might of thought she was in Emerald City, but she was having some escapees...:blush: (your bosoms Patricia)!! The costumes were so awesome...Vegas meets Andy Warhol!! Loved the pics!!:good:

The costumes were so awesome...Vegas meets Andy Warhol!! Loved the pics!!:good:

yeh ... Johnny Vegas! :w00t:


... just so you know MSG this is Johnny Vegas:

http://www.jamiehughesphotography.com/celebcolour/images/johnnyvegas.jpg

Cheeky b!tch!! I'll have you know the camera adds 20lbs! Everyone, yes EVERYONE said how simply faaaaabulous I looked.

You're only jealous. And fyi, I hate carrots.