Curtain Call
Bringing you all the news, gossip, previews and reviews from the world of amateur theatre.
| Calamity Jane | | 9:45am Wednesday 27th August 2008 | |
RicNic Productions sets its goals high and has delivered energetic, whip crackin' entertainment with Calamity Jane. |
 | Four decades of Maskers | | 2:30pm Fri 1 Aug 08 | |
THE Maskers Theatre Company celebrated its 40th anniversary with an after show party following the close of their latest production at Hamptworth Lodge. |
 | Accolade for Oaklands | | 3:09pm Fri 25 Jul 08 | |
THE National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) have honoured Oaklands Youth Theatre with another award for their highly regarded production Graham - World's Fastest Blind Runner. |
| Preview: Measure for Measure | | 3:08pm Friday 25th July 2008 | | TITCHFIELD Festival Theatre's second production of the season gets under way on Thursday. |
| Review: Crave | | 3:06pm Friday 25th July 2008 | |
MOSTLY free of a definite narrative, Sarah Kane's poetic drama must be interpreted differently by all who see or perform it. It says much for the work and for this production that this does not lead to any obscurity, lack of tension or absence of emotional engagement. |
| Review: The Tempest | | 3:05pm Friday 25th July 2008 | |
WITH its forceful opening tableau of storm-tossed sailors shipwrecked on a magic island, Shakespeare's late play of innocence and treachery unfolded at TFT's new home in a well-costumed and well-lit production, which contained some nice touches, though which lacked a cohesive style and setting. |
| Preview: Musicality | | 3:04pm Friday 25th July 2008 | | THREE to 63-year-olds are among the cast for the annual show by Dancewise Studios at Waterside Theatre on Sunday. |
| Review: Ghost from a perfect place | | 3:03pm Friday 25th July 2008 | |
TREKKING out to Havant Arts Centre might involve some forward planning, but it will be worth it to see this example of challenging and passionate theatre, written by Philip Ridley. |
| Waiting for Gateaux | | 7:58am Wednesday 23rd July 2008 | |
A PACKED Theatre Royal Winchester enjoyed a sinful evening of naughty but nice comedy in the company the country's worst slimming club. |
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Amateur theatre is an important part of local entertainment. SceneSouth and The Daily Echo acknowledges that with its annual Curtain Call Awards a glittering prize-giving ceremony honouring the best talents in the am dram world.
All amateur shows reviewed in the Daily Echo, including pantomimes, are considered for the awards.
To let us know about your show, e-mail some information (including contact details for the director, wherever possible) to lorelei.reddin@soton-echo.co.uk at least a month before the first night.
You can also write to Lorelei at What’s On, Southern Daily Echo, Newspaper House, Test Lane, Redbridge, Southampton. SO16 9JX.
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