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Claremont Dramatic Society Newsletter The Hok, Thicket Street, Claremont, 7708 PostNet Suite 345, Private Bag X1005, Claremont, 7735 email: claremontdramatic@gmail.com www.claremontdramatic.wordpress.com
November 2017 – Number 174
Hi everyone!
This year is galloping away at a quite scary pace at this point – I am beginning to be alarmed. Still, lots of great theatre on before we call it a year so read on, McCDS!
The Unexpected Guest
CDS’s last show for 2017 ran from 27 October to 4 November. Audiences were not quite what we’d hoped for but a fair number of people came through to support and all reactions were positive. Like this one from Sheila Chisholm from the weekendspecial.co.za:
Her [Lynn Moss] treatment of this mystery resulted in The Unexpected Guest being an entertaining piece of theatre. One the Grande Dame herself would appreciate.
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The Unexpected Guest is well-directed, well-acted and every word is heard. Well done!
And this lovely shout-out from Hello Muizenberg:
Wow! What a performance by the cast of the Agatha Christie whodunnit, Unexpected Guest.
A huge congratulations to cast and crew!
A huge thanks too to all who volunteered and worked FOH, box office and bar during the run. Your help is greatly appreciated! If you would like to volunteer during any of our shows, please contact a committee member – we always need more volunteers!
Hok cleanup weekend – Take Two!
Our Hok cleanup weekend has been relocated to the weekend of 2–3 December. We need to sort out the Mayor’s Office and the prop drawers. If you can, please pop in for an hour or so to lend a hand so we can make our little clubhouse purty and organised.
Hope to see you there!
CDS members evening – 8 December
The final CDS members evening of the year will take place at the Hok on Friday 8 December. Members evening coordinator Matt is busily compiling the list of entertainment for the evening but cut him a little slack as he’s rather occupied with taking his clothes off at Roxy Revue Bar at the moment! (Don’t worry – it’s in the Full Monty script. See further down in this newsletter for more details.) More info (on the members evening not Matt’s stripping) will be revealed (ha ha) closer to the time.
Hope to see you there!
Inter-society quiz
The inter-society quiz takes place at the Masque Theatre on Sunday 19 November at 18h30 (for 19h00). Tickets are R50, including dinner. The winner of the previous year’s quiz hosts so this year Fish Hoek Dramatic Society are hosting. If you would like to form a team (minimum four members) or join CDS’s current team, please contact a committee member and we will add you to our hopefuls for the Golden Duck!
Pinelands Players present The Full Monty
Book now through Quicket.co.za: http://bit.ly/2y1jMR0
Constantiaberg Theatre Players present The Birdcage
Book now through Computicket: http://bit.ly/2zJ53fD
Masque Theatre Players present Fame!
The Fame Early Bird special has been extended! Hurry, hurry – tickets are flying fast!
Book now through Computicket: http://bit.ly/2zYWWOZ
Director’s tickets
We need new directors for our CDS productions. If you are interested in directing, we’d love to have you! All you need to do is stage a short play or play extract at a members evening to get your director’s ticket. For more information or to propose a play, contact our members evening convenor Matt Roy (contact details at the end of this newsletter).
Digital archive
I am still working my way through the Hok’s collection of old programmes, photo albums, posters and DVDs and am constantly updating the list of CDS (and previously SoE) productions. Please have a nose through when you have a moment and let me know what you think: http://claremontdramatic.weebly.com.
See you at the theatre!
Calendar
| 10 Oct–25 Nov | Shakespeare in Love
presented by Eric Abraham |
Fugard Theatre |
| 10–25 Nov | The Full Monty
presented by Pinelands Players |
Roxy Revue Bar |
| 17 Oct–11 Nov | Die reuk van appels
presented by Theatrerocket |
Fugard Theatre |
| 1–25 Nov | Die dans van die watermeid
deur Amee Lekas |
Baxter Theatre |
| 13–25 Nov | Klara Maas se Hart is Gebreek, ensomeer: Die vloeistof trilogie
opgevoer deur Wessel Pretorius en David Viviers |
Alexander Bar |
| 14 Nov–2 Dec | Moedertaal
presented by Naskrif Produksies |
Fugard Theatre |
| 14–19 Nov | Die Nag Van Legio
directed by Albert Maritz |
Artscape |
| 14–25 Nov | Brother Love 2 | Baxter Theatre |
| 15–25 Nov | The Champion
presented by Makukhanye Art Room |
Alexander Bar |
| 15 Nov–2 Dec | The Birdcage
presented by CTP |
Masque Theatre |
| 24 Nov–9 Dec | I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
presented by Milnerton Theatre Players |
Milnerton Playhouse |
| 25 Nov–9 Dec | Shrek, the musical
presented by HHDS |
Somerset West Playhouse |
| 27–30 Nov | Scars; The art in Growing up
written and performed by Shelani van Niekerk |
Alexander Bar |
| 27 Nov–9 Dec | Nice Coat (Lekker Jas)
presented by Soli Philander |
Artscape |
| 28 Nov–2 Dec | Johnny Boskak is Feeling Funny
performed by Craig Morris |
Alexander Bar |
| 30 Nov–13 Jan | Aunty Merle, the musical
featuring Marc Lottering |
Baxter Theatre |
| 1 Dec–7 Jan | Evita
presented by Peter Toerien and David Ian |
Artscape |
| 4–13 Dec | KIDCASINO
presented by Robably Productions |
Alexander Bar |
| 11–17 Dec | Black
presented by POPUpstairs |
Alexander Bar |
| 12–23 Dec | Fame
presented by Masque Theatre Players |
Masque Theatre |
| 12 Dec– | King Kong
presented by Eric Abrahams |
Fugard Theatre |
Claremont Dramatic Society Committee 2016:
Simon Dutton (Chair) simon.d@mweb.co.za Home: 021 683 8630 Cell: 083 327 7350
Santie du Toit (Treasurer) santsbabe@gmail.com Cell: 074 608 2670
Jenny Brandt (Minutes Secretary and Member Relations Officer): jennybrandt74@gmail.com Cell: 082 492 5984
Matt Roy (Members Evenings): hapunkey83@gmail.com Cell: 062 485 8001
Kim R2 (Communications): tzar42@gmail.com Home: 021 671 8687 Cell: 083 619 2441
