The QT Theatre Group

Well, rehearsals are now in full swing for our next production which will take place from 26th to 29th November! The play is called Chance Encounters, written by Jamesine Cundell Walker and by arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts, and it is a real mixture of comedy, pathos and surprise! Set in a park and centred round the park bench it is giving me, as Director, the opportunity to try something new. The nine scenes follow the life of the park bench, starting at 11 o’clock in the morning, with a couple meeting to discuss the division of their property, and ending at 8 o’clock that evening with a bag lady settling herself on the bench for the night. There are 17 characters in the play but two of our actors are ‘doubling up’ so that’s slightly fewer bodies on the stage for the curtain call; all those of you who have been to our plays before will know what a small stage we have so it could still be a bit of a squash!
I am very pleased to say that Kat Seddon has come back to us (you will remember her playing Constance in “Bill” – keep-fit with added gin!!!), Julia Leahy is treading the boards again after her last appearance in Madame Blavatsky Lives and Margaret Young has agreed to play a major part once again. Leigh White has joined us and it is so good to have another man to call on. Three young actors have also joined us – Chloe, Ellie and Phoebe – and all have settled into their roles so well. I come home after every rehearsal with a smile on my face.
If you would like to come along to see our latest offering, once again here is a reminder as to where The Old Chapel is. Situated on Chapel Street, a turning off the High Street and almost opposite Hair Design by Wayne, there is a large free car park next-door and plenty of other free parking nearby. Tickets, priced at £8.00 (Concessions £7.00) are available by phoning Dorothy on 07989 960014. The play will start at 7.30pm and there will be a raffle every night and refreshments available. Any further information about QTs can be found by checking out our website, www.qttheatregp.co.uk , our Facebook page Syston QT Theatre Group, or emailing qtsyston@gmail.com.
Jude Latham – Secretary, QT Theatre Group