NEW MEMBERS
NEW MEMBERS
We welcome new members! Ever fancied being someone else? Well, acting is a great way of taking on a new persona. If you've never experienced the buzz of pulling off a dazzling performance and getting acclaim from an appreciative audience, we can give you that opportunity. We like to involve new members as soon as we can, even if that means only a small part at first. If you would rather work behind the scenes, there are plenty of roles for you to make your mark, including set-building and decorating, sound and lighting, props, costumes, make-up, prompt, publicity, front-of-house, refreshments as well as producer, stage manager and director.
We put on two productions a year - in May and November - and occasionally enter drama festivals too. Usually we discuss and select the next play as soon as we can after finishing the last one. After casting, we rehearse on Wednesday evenings for about 3 months, with Mondays added for about 2 months. For the two weekends before performance evenings (usually Wednesday through to Saturday) it's all hands on deck to help build the set, dress and paint it, then do a technical rehearsal.
We welcome new members! Ever fancied being someone else? Well, acting is a great way of taking on a new persona. If you've never experienced the buzz of pulling off a dazzling performance and getting acclaim from an appreciative audience, we can give you that opportunity. We like to involve new members as soon as we can, even if that means only a small part at first. If you would rather work behind the scenes, there are plenty of roles for you to make your mark, including set-building and decorating, sound and lighting, props, costumes, make-up, prompt, publicity, front-of-house, refreshments as well as producer, stage manager and director.
We put on two productions a year - in May and November - and occasionally enter drama festivals too. Usually we discuss and select the next play as soon as we can after finishing the last one. After casting, we rehearse on Wednesday evenings for about 3 months, with Mondays added for about 2 months. For the two weekends before performance evenings (usually Wednesday through to Saturday) it's all hands on deck to help build the set, dress and paint it, then do a technical rehearsal.
The Bartholomew Players are delighted and honoured to perform
the World Amateur Theatre Premiere of a lively and hugely enjoyable comedy:
“Von Ribbentrop’s Watch”
by Maurice Gran & Laurence Marks
who wrote the big TV hits 'Birds of a Feather'
& 'The New Statesman' among other things.
A short snapshot of the production can be viewed here.
A video of our dress rehearsal can be viewed here.
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When Gerald Roth, the middle-aged head of a middle class Jewish household
in Pinner, Middlesex sends his father’s expensive “Longines” watch for repair,
he is shocked to discover its rather chequered history!
When he further learns that the value of the watch would solve all
their financial problems, the family is presented with a moral dilemma.
While this is addressed, some unsavoury truths are uncovered.
Remarkably, the play’s central theme is based on Laurence Marks’ own experience
of buying the watch in LA, only to discover later who was the original owner!
Director Gareth Hammond says
“I saw this play performed at Oxford Playhouse several years ago and have wanted
to put it on ourselves ever since. When I approached the authors about this,
I was thrilled to get their agreement. They have even said they will come to one
of our performances. It is a very funny play, which everyone will enjoy.
I can’t recommend it highly enough and look forward to welcoming
our audiences back after the enforced break.”
The play will run from 24th – 27th November
(covid restrictions permitting)
The Bartholomew Players are excited to learn that they will be performing in front of the authors – highly acclaimed TV playwrights Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran – at the Friday 26th November performance and, along with the audience, will then be treated to a short talk on the genesis of the play afterwards.
Running time: 110 mins approx
Click here for our mention in The Oxford Mail.
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REVIEWS
Paul Stammers:
"This is a great evening’s entertainment."
Read Paul Stammers review here
Oxford Drama Network:
"The dialogue throughout was tight and very funny. The Jewish family poking fun at themselves and hurling insults at each other was very effective. The fight between the brothers was well staged. The cast soon settled down and got into their stride.
The large first-night audience were very appreciative and rightly so. Another splendid production."
Read Oxford Drama Network's review here
NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association) wrote:
"The ensemble work was of a very high quality and the fight scene almost alarmingly realistic. The production values were generally very high, and in particular the design and build quality of the set was extremely good."
Read NODA's review here
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Due to the ongoing uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic,
we will not be hosting a charity supper on the Friday evening,
but instead will have a regular show on each of the four nights of the run.
We will follow all Government guidance in place at the time of the performance regarding COVID-19 safety measures – please check our website regularly for updates.
We highly recommend that you purchase tickets online in advance in order that we have your contact details should we need to inform you of any changes to the performance or Government guidance.
Venue: Eynsham Village Hall, Back Lane, Eynsham, OX29 4QW
Dates: Wed 24th, Thurs 25th (sold out), Fri 26th (sold out) and Sat 27th Nov 2021
Doors open: 6.30pm, Performance: 7.30pm
Price: £10.00 (no concessions)
Available: online from:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bartholomewplayers
in advance from Denise Santilli, 07721 744020, bart.players@gmail.com
from Evenlode DIY in Eynsham
or on the door
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CHARACTERS
Gerald Roth – John Grant-Casey
Ruth Roth – Elaine Leggett
Mrs Lila Roth – Debi Diacon
David Roth – Ianto Wain
Sasha Roth – Sara Miller
Mr Blackburn – Ed Miller
The Collector – Nick Smith
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MUSIC
Lachaim by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) is part of the YouTube Audio Library (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/...)
and it's licensed under a Creative Commons license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...).
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