Iver Heath Drama Club

October 2011

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Newsletter SEPTEMBER 11 & Panto Audition News

2011-08-30T18:39:00.002+01:00

Hi,

Hope you’ve had a great summer – but it’s already pantomime time!

The 2011 AGM is Wednesday 7th September at 7pm.
It should be a short one this year as very little is being changed so there will be a PANTOMIME AUDITION WORKSHOP which is vital for everyone straight after the AGM and a well needed cup of tea

The newsletter is here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/63589450

AUDITION INFO:
Davy Jones and Coral - Page 1 " A flowing tide...." through to Page 2 "Enough! Back to your world of slime"

Cut- throat / Skull Duggery/ Cross Bones/ Nick- Page 10 "Yes, I think these two idiots.." through to Page 12" Oh i thought i was going to be rich"
PLEASE NOTE THIS MAY BE SPLIT (AS ITS LONG) TO JUDGE CERTAIN CHARACTERS IF NEEDED SO YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO REPEAT SOME PARTS OR READ PARTS YOU ARE NOT AUDITIONING FOR. HOWEVER YOU WILL BE TOLD WHEN YOU ARE AUDITIONING.

Dame and Captain Seasalt - Page 19 "Oh no, I've laddered my stockings" through to Page 20 " A quiche is that what it said!"

Robinson and Friday - Page 31 "Good grief, so there is someone...." through to Page 32 " Thats's alright. I can see we are going to
get on famously"

Juanita - Page 2 "Morning everyone" through to Page 3 " Oh alright . Come on folks"

Hocus Pocus and Mumbo Jumbo - Page 29 " Umbeezi ongarbu ..." through to page 30 "Prioner escape!"

Now you all have the scenes please let everyone know they are here and get practicing! Use the 7th as rehersal for your audition pieces and to help others with theirs. As mentioned you may be asked to read your chosen part or parts more than once in order to help us audition other people but you will be told which time you are being auditioned! We may also ask you to read other parts to help out. I am going to limit people to 3 auditions however would suggest 2 is more than enough as i want people to know a bit about their chosen character. Any problems or questions either ask myself or Rob via facebook page email or text.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!! :)

Iota (Newsletter) Sept 11

August 2011 with ihdc

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http://www.scribd.com/doc/60997838/Iota-Aug-11

programme for DAISY is here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/60189071/Daisy-Pulls-It-Off-2011-Programme

Iota Aug 11

July 2011 with the links

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Just before this month's newsletter, here are some of the links featured:

http://www.pinewoodgroup.com/2011/06/versatile-backlots-at-the-studios/

Rehearsal pictures from Daisy - Facebook

Daisy - Facebook event ; Box Office 01753 652 616

Richard Nicholls (on page 1) from Bucks Free Press
STOP PRESS > press release, click here or view below newsletter

Iota July 11 IVER HEATH DRAMA CLUB

AND here is the press release about DAISY:

Daisy Does It Again PRESS RELEASE July2011

June 11

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Iota Jun 11

IOTA - Our May Newsletter

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Iota May 11

PRESS RELEASE: Shakespeare

2011-04-10T12:29:00.001+01:00

PRESS RELEASE: Hamlet from IHDC and RSC - Apr11

April Newsletter

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Iota Apr 11

Local Advertising

2011-03-28T09:45:00.001+01:00

In and Around Magazines have been producing free interesting local magazines for the few years and since 2009 we have decided due to a tight budget that it was a great means to reach our community. The local paper costs £350+ for 1/4, where as a full colour page in our local Iver edition of the magazine is just £50 (charity rate).

The committee would just like to say a big hello and thank you to Angela, the only employee of In and Around for all her efforts in helping to boost our most recent shows.

“We've found regularly advertising with In and Around magazines to be by far the best way of letting people know about our pantomimes. Its much less expensive than the newspapers and because people keep the magazines, it is so much more effective.

- Matt Streuli, Iver Heath Drama Club

2011-03-26T18:34:00.001Z

I always argued that a office job just wasn't for me. The prospect of being behind a desk, 9-5...

But...

I love it.
I does help to have some pretty cool work colleagues and compare to the high stress and anxiety of running around looking after customers in a pub restaurant or being the vomit responder in a major theme park. Its an odd feeling, people are honestly happy and grateful for my time and help, and no one so far has been horrible, homophobic or drunk.

On my 3rd day they asked me would I like to extend my 4 weeks to 7 mnths.

So I'm now on the helpline 9-5pm, helping customers with faulty tools, lawnmowers, dremel and Skil, Bosch, Atco and Qualcast. As long as you have your receipt and its within warranty BOSCH will repair/replace free of charge (courier inclusive).

So please don't bin those reciepts! Its a standard 2years warranty from date of purchase on Dremel, Bosch Green/DIY, Bosch Garden, SKIL and Rotozip. 3 years if registered on BOSCH Blue/Professional and on Qualcast its 5years parts and 2yrs labour.

If you do bin your reciept, its your fault! Lol.

Oh and a quick side line - there is someone who is making my life and those nearest a misery. We both agree that counselling is a massive step but without it you will keep being nasty, aggressive and a arrogant wanker. Unless you help yourself, I can not help you. As my readers know I have my own issues. So until you start to help yourself and you book that appointment, I don't want you in my life - which is your fault because we both know I have tried.

Sorry to end on a low.

Much love.
Matt
Sent using BlackBerry®

My first week as a adult

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2011-03-22T21:39:00.002Z

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-----Original Messaage

Before my first day I got nervous, I mean mentally: yet I had met most of my co-workers and knew the building as I've been here so many times.

Suffice to say I pushed myself and I really enjoyed it. It pays a lot better than pub work and its no where near as stressful.

After my first day I had another first, yoga. Now I went in with a 'I'm gonna be a idiot' mind but actually I impressed myself. It was fun, relaxing and most of all I had no idea my body did those things. (And I don't mean fart)

Anyway, back to my desk. Its time to bet loose on the general public as they return their tools, shredders, lawnmowers, pressure washers, laser guides and much much more.
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IOTA - Our March Newsletter

2011-03-08T00:40:00.000Z

Our latest newsletter is here:
If it takes a while to load you can find it here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/49925459/Iota-March-11

PLEASE remember to 'Facebook-like 'this doc

Iota March 11

Our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=21210035547

Opening weekend for record-selling local panto!

2011-01-25T00:17:00.000Z

Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs hits the stage of the Iver Heath Village Hall this weekend for the three of five shows. All of which have seen record sales. Chairwoman and Box Office manager Sandra Corcoran, who won the regional final of HiQ Heroes 2010, said "Its been a difficult year, especially with our grant funding being cut, but its fantastic to see the community pull together and support the club".

The club, which opened in 1947, has over 40 members ranging from seven to pensioners. Dame and show Director, Matt Streuli (21), said "I'm so proud of everyone. The talent of our teenagers, children and adults is amazing." Details of show and pictures, including a sneak peak at the awe-inspiring magic mirror are at http://www.ihdc.co.uk/ and the club's Facebook; http://on.fb.me/gVnnVl

The box office, and further information is on 01753 652 616

Recordings of Songs for you to practise too!

2010-12-16T01:32:00.001Z

** REVISED 28/12/10 1754hrs **

Hi there!

SCROLL DOWN TO PREVIOUS POST FOR LATEST NEWSLETTER

Here are the songs which are available for download in MP3 format.
Links are below the players:

http://www.archive.org/details/AnotherOpeningAnotherShowsnowwhite11
http://www.archive.org/details/ChorusSongssnowWhite2011

There are more songs on the archive site but here are the links to our line rehearsals - please right click and save

http://scarfparty.me/snowwhite/act1.wav

http://scarfparty.me/snowwhite/act2.wav

Rehearsal Information (Panto2011)

2010-12-04T22:44:00.002Z

Hi there!

The full newsletter is here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/44825488

The latest info from the newsletter is below:

To get the newsletter, CLICK HERE

Sandra Corcoran is our hero!

2010-11-22T12:18:00.000Z

Below is the press release from HiQ. Sadly our Chairman didn't win but we are thrilled she got the recognition she deserves.

SELFLESS IVER HERO PRAISED AT NATIONAL AWARD CEREMONY!

A selfless ‘hero’ from Iver Heath has been praised by Olympic legend Sally Gunnell after narrowly missing out on winning a prestigious UK community award.

Sandra Corcoran, one of the longest serving members of Iver Heath’s community drama club, was one of 10 shortlisted people to win the coveted HiQ Hero accolade from the respected fast fit network, thanks to years of tireless work in her community.

She attended the final award ceremony in Birmingham where she was given a huge ovation, and some words of praise from Barcelona gold medalist Sally Gunnell.

Sally said: “The HiQ Local Hero campaign set out with the aim of unearthing a number of selfless people in local communities up and down the country, who work tirelessly for others and are not always recognised and appreciated for their efforts.

“As I look at Sandra Corcoran, it is safe to say that it has well and truly achieved its objective, so congratulations again.

“I have been privileged to receive recognition for my success on the athletics track, and it is wonderful to now be able to champion the work of Sandra, in a project that I have taken to my heart.

“You only narrowly missed out on the overall award but the work you have done – and continue to do – is just wonderful and I’m thrilled to be able to see you today and congratulate you.”

Runner- up Sandra Corcoran, whose nearest HiQ branch is in Slough on Bath Road, said: “It has been such a fantastic day and one I will never forget. Meeting the other finalists was a great pleasure, they are all so inspirational and I couldn’t believe I was there beside them.

“It was a shock to even have been selected so I’d like to thank everyone who voted.”

HiQ’s retail director Peter Tye said: “We are all delighted for Sandra. When we launched this campaign we wanted to honour the selfless people in our society who give so much time and energy for worthwhile causes, yet never wish for a thing in return.

“Sandra embodied this and we were all delighted to see her here.

“Our HiQ Hero campaign was huge for us and we were staggered by the amount of entries and the quality of those that entered.

“It has helped us position the HiQ fast fit network as a network of trust, with community heroes at each of our 150 centres nationwide.”

For more information about HiQ click on http://www.hiqonline.co.uk/

Ends

Picture caption of Hero finalists - From Left to right: back row - Kevin Allen (Scunthorpe), Mohammed Amran (Bradford), Glyn Marston (Walsall), Sally Gunnell OBE, Jo Coles (Honiton), HiQ's retail director Peter Tye.

Front row: Wendy Shepherd (Middlesbrough), Jessie Griffin (Lanarkshire), Lesley Body (Deeside), Sandra Corcoran (Iver Heath),Becky Hurd (Worcester).

For more information please contact Ben Smallman or Becki Oake

Help make Sandra our HiQ Hero!!

2010-10-15T14:32:00.000+01:00

As you may of seen in today’s Slough Observer or the Bucks Advertiser, I nominated Sandra for a HiQ Hero Award – and she’s made it through to the grand national final!

Sandra is one of the biggest unsung heros of our community. For many years she directed pantomimes with our community group. She ran a voluntary day care centre for elderly of Iver Heath, despite being older than many of the members, and even ran a mobility group for people of all disabilities in Iver and Iver Heath. Sadly she has had to reduce her involvement due to ill health but she still plays vital roles in all these groups – in the drama club she handles insurance, bookings, licenses, banking and the box office to name a few.

The winner gets £500 and £5,000 towards their local causes (Mead House Day Care, Ivers Mobility and Iver Heath Drama Club)

The link to vote for her is : http://www.hiqonline.co.uk/hiqHeroes/nominees/Sandra_Corcoran/

The HiQ Press Release is here;

http://www.hiqonline.co.uk/news/

Please scroll down (see our videos and pictures) , have a browse here and Facebook and just get a idea of how vital she is to our club and this community.

Thank you for your help :)
Note to Editors:
Sandra Corcoran directed Snow White in 2007 and helped to direct and produce the last pantomime, Sleeping Beauty. She can be contacted via the box office on 01753 652 616 or please contact the Publicity Officer, Dame and director of Snow White 2010, Matt Streuli on 077 5995 1657

The Iver Heath Drama Club is on TV

2010-09-13T22:54:00.002+01:00

The Iver Heath Drama Club is proud to announce the marriage of Claire and George...

Only joking, but you can see pictures from their ‘wedding’ and the High Definition television debut of many of our members this month on FIVE.

IHDC is a non-profit community group which is run by volunteers. It has members of all ages and abilities and PROUDLY works with its sponsor, Pinewood Studios.

More info is at www.five.tv/stunning_pictures

Snow White & 7 Dwarfs (Panto 2011)

2010-08-05T12:49:00.001+01:00

Written by Alan Frayn, Stage Right Creative

Directed by Matt Streuli & Jas Couchman

Sponsored by Pinewood Studios

Iver Heath New Village Hall, SL0 0DA

Dates and prices on poster below.
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SPECIAL GROUP RATES FOR SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY GROUPS

Group and Pre-Pay Discounts if you call and pay today!

*Get a family ticket for ONLY £20 if you pay in 2010*

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STARRING

Snow White - Hannah Lovejoy

Prince Ferdinand - Danae Manger
Wicked Queen - Marion Calder

Quill - Rob Chambers

Scribbles - Delphi Manger

Dame Edna - Matt Streuli

Chuckles - Chelsea Nicholls

Merlin the Mirror - Lee Hall

Fairy Fortune - Falcon Garman

Slurp - Tiffany Cassidy

Principle Understudy - Emily Campling

The Dwarfs - u13 members lead by Zara Garman as Brainy

and perhaps our best chorus yet!!

Costumes by Susie Calder

Set and Stage Management by Ben Fisher and Terry Sharp

Musical Direction by Vicci Mitchell-Luker

Poster & Logo designed by Danae & Delphi Manger

For further infomation or to pay and reserve your seat call Sandra at our BOX OFFICE on 01753 652 616

Bugsy Malone's Big Prize Draw and Group discounts!

2010-05-16T23:31:00.000+01:00

BUGSY MALONE is just weeks away from hitting the stage here in Iver Heath. Orginally filmed at Pinewood Studios, our sponsors, in 1976 it is coming back to its home of Iver Heath.

To help cover the high costs of producing a musical, we have organised a BUGSY FUNDRAISING DRAW. Prizes include over £100 in high street vouchers including Argos and a brand new BOSCH jigsaw kindly donated by the Power Tool Training Department. The draw is a licensed by South Bucks District Council and all profits will go towards covering the costumes and licenses for BUGSY MALONE.

Recently to raise money we held a fundraising gala called TEMPO THROUGH TIME in which West End professionals Katie Healy (pictured) and Vicci Mitchell-Luker produced a great show which was presented by upcoming comedian Rob Chambers (pictured). Club Member and 'Tallulah', Claire Freeman (20) said "Its was great fun and feature some amazing talent from local youngsters aswell as the professionals!" The totals are still being counted but we believe we have raised over £100 which we will be spending on costume and a live band for BUGSY MALONE.

Bugsy Malone is a brilliant family show, so why not come on down! A table is just £80 (thats a saving of £20) and includes your chocolate cigars! You can buy tickets for the draw on the night and there is a nightly competition for the best dressed audience member. There are also group discounts for groups and societies like W.I, Scouts ect.

(Discounted tickets must be pre-paid by 21st May)

For more information please email us and get our newsletter, just click here! Or you can call our box office on 01753 652 616.

Don't forget to find us on twitter and facebook!

PRESS RELEASE: Tempo Through Time

2010-04-19T12:19:00.000+01:00

BUGSY MALONE is the summer show hitting the stage of the Iver Heath Village Hall this June but due to spiralling costs, the IVER HEATH DRAMA CLUB is doing all it can to raise money to help fund the show and save this 60 year old corner stone of the community.

The show will be presented by local comedian Rob Chambers and it is being produced by West End professionals Vicci Mitchell-Luker and Katie Healy and the show will include musical hits ranging from 'Queen'' to musical masterpieces like 'The Rhythm of Life'.

Terry Sharp, Director of Bugsy Malone, said "Tempo Through Time is a great night out and it is our biggest chance of helping pay some of the growing costs."

The club, which was in serious finacial difficulty about three years ago is currently in a healthy situation but without a good audience the club cannot afford to pay the bills.

Further information and images and video are on facebook.

Last year's fundraising show, Variety Knights, rasied vital funds to help offset costs like rent and licenses.

The club, who is currently supported by Pinewood Studios and South Bucks District Council are funded entirely by ticket sales, donations and a £1 per week membership fee.

Tickets for BUGSY MALONE and Bugsy's Fundraising Raffle are now on sale - via the box office on 01753 652 616 or you can buy at the fundraising gala. Doors open at 5:30pm and tickets are available on the door.

Bugsy's Grandslam gets Professional Donations!

2010-03-02T11:48:00.000Z

The Iver Heath Drama Club is pleased to announce that two members of the community have come forward to donate their time and efforts to Bugsy Malone. Please see our previous post, as we still need your help!

Vicci Mitchell-Luker is a professional vocal and dramatics coach. Based in West London she has a well established reputation in musical theatre and the West End. Vicci, was a great help in musically preparing for our last production, Sleeping Beauty and is the Musical Director for Bugsy Malone. She is donating her time free of charge - saving the club over £1000. Vicci said "There is a great talent among this group doing so much for the community."

Katie Healy is also donating her time free of charge. The professional choreographer, who despite only being 22 is well established in the dance and drama industry has also committed to the show as Bugsy Malone's Choreographer.

Bugsy Malone is very different to anything done in the club's recent past and due to increasing rent and high license fees - Bugsy needs all the help and donations it can. Terry Sharp, Director, said "Its a major challenge for a small community project like us but if we can get even more local businesses and people on board I know we can do it.

Bugsy Malone is opening this June 2010 with 5 shows during the half term. Based at the Iver Heath New Village Hall, tickets are now available on 01753 652 616 or at our website, www.ihdc.co.uk.

The GrandSlam needs your help!

2010-02-22T13:53:00.000Z

Please read! We need your help! Conact me by email and lets see if your PR/Corperate Team will help. Even a raffle prize or offering to put up/distribute flyers is fantastic :) Thank you.

Please — we need your help.

We are a not-for-profit community group, run by volunteers such as myself, and survives completely upon ticket sales, donations and a £1 a week membership fee. We have over 60 members aged between 7 and 80 years.

We have just finished Sleeping Beauty, which was a great success however our next production is something completely different to anything we have done before.

Bugsy Malone is a cross between a musical and a play and so far has been fantastic to see local professionals (choreographers & a vocal coach) donate time and money to our group however we are finding funding and publicity a real concern.

I am writing to you for advice and help.

We have been very lucky to receive donations from Pinewood Studios and South Bucks District Council but with increasing rent costs and license fees, this community needs you.

Thank you for your time so far and I look forward to hearing you from soon.

Matt Streuli

Publicity Officer & 'Fat Sam', Bugsy Malone

I am writing to you asking for help - about our small community group.

Sleeping Beauty's Smashing Success

2010-02-08T17:05:00.002Z

Sleeping Beauty was a big hit with over 300 people supporting the pantomime over five shows. Zoe Streuli, a local Nurse and mother, said “What a vast improvement; year on year. Well worth it!”

The pantomime was a fun filled show which featured a giant spider and a guest appearance by The Stig. Iver Heath Drama Club is run by volunteers which survives on donations and from ticket sales. The profit made from the pantomime will help pay high costs like rent and insurance plus contribute towards their next exciting show this June.

Claire Freeman, Co-Director of the show and local student, 20, said “There was a fantastic buzz of energy by everyone, especially those who tire away behind the scenes. We’ve had great support from our audiences too – and I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you all. Its magical!”

The club’s next production, Bugsy Malone, this the club’s first serious musical, is looking to be the biggest and best production yet as all members of the community, including professional vocal coaches and a west-end choreographer lend their energy and time.

The club is always open to new members, of all ages, and meets every Wednesday at the Iver Heath New Village Hall. Further information and tickets is available via www.ihdc.co.uk and their Box Office on 01753 652 616