Latest News From the Arden
THE ARDEN FUN NIGHT - Friday 15th May 2009
Join us for an evening of Songs, Dance, Comedy, magic and total Silliness.
A £10 Fund Raising ticket buys you non stop entertainment for the night, together with FREE NIBBLES and one FREE DRINK on production of your ticket at the Bar.
We hope You will enjoy a wide variety of entertainment with magic, songs old and almost new, comedy from the two Ronnie's and others, poetry serious and funny, plus lots more and an appearance of that infamous dance troope the Flying Rhuematics.
Tons of Money
Audiences and cast alike enjoyed TONS OF MONEY, the farce presented in March. It was a fun play, written originally by Will Evans and Valentine, and subsequently updated by the master playwright, Alan Ayckbourn.
Faversham Bike Ride
Once again several hardy members are planning to ride their way round the countryside on the 3rd May, partly for sheer devilment and partly to raise sponsorship for the Arden.
Wine and Wisdom Evening
This will be held at the United Reformed Church, Preston Street, Faversham on Saturday, 30 May. Tables of 8, £5 a head to include food and soft drinks (but please bring your own wine). These evenings are always nights to remember - to book your table ring Anita on 01795 531192.
DRESSING ROOM EXTENSION
The dressing room extension is now up and running, we're happy to report. The generosity of local societies and businesses, combined with the theatre group's own fund-raising efforts, have provided us with an excellent dressing facility which will greatly increase our scope in the choice and range of productions. Many thanks to all those who have assisted us along the way!
Our next plan, of course, is the dedicated theatre entrance at the side of the building which, again, will enhance and ease theatre activities. Watch this space!
FAVERSHAM YOUNG PLAYERS
The Youth Group, FYP for short, meets at the Arden on Saturday mornings.
There are two sessions, 9 - 10 am for 8 - 11 year olds, and then 10.30 - 11.45 am for young people from 12 up. The fee for each session is £3 a head.
FYP offers drama workshops with an emphasis on comedy, possibly leading to a variety production later in the year. The emphasis is on young people having fun and gaining in confidence whilst acquiring the rudiments of stagecraft.
The leader, Pat O'Connor, is a qualified Drama teacher, formerly head of drama at Highsted School in Sittingbourne; he has also had a considerable amount of professional experience (notably appearing in panto at the Marlowe Theatre). For further information call him on 01227 450528 or on his mobile 07745 178505 - or just come along on a Saturday!