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Onward and upward

No sooner are two new shows out of the way, along comes more entertainment for you. No room to waffle, so down to business:

Past Caring

Three one act plays by Harold Pinter.

Silence : Victoria Station : One for the Road

6th June 2 pm and 8pm, 7th June 8pm.

Beacon Theatre, Beaconsfield.

Now's the time to book your tickets. Don't delay: call our Box Office at Beech Cottage on 01296 615825 now! See later where I explain our new booking system. The full price is £6 and concessions are £4. And it's no mistake, we have earmarked a matinée for Friday 6th June and not Saturday. This is to allow access to the performance by those, such as schools.
Oh, and be warned: there are the occasional naughty words.

Charity Revue

10 - 12 July

Details are a little sketchy at the moment (geddit?) but there will be a charity revue coming your way in July. A summer treat for the grown-ups. More details will be in the Past Caring programme and in the next SQUEEZE.

Summer School

11 - 15 August

Preparation for the summer workshops are ploughing on and we have already received a number of firm bookings. If anyone reading this is thinking about coming along, or if your children want to attend, I would suggest getting in touch very soon. With over three and a half months to go (as I write this) 10% of the places have been taken up.
Details and a booking form can be obtained from 08707 450977.

The Human Resource

by Tim Hill and Ian R. Wallace

As mentioned in the last SQUEEZE, this management training film was due to be shot on 6 & 13 April. Unfortunately, the serious illness of our main contact in Canada Life (and a small flood in their office) has meant we have had to postpone shooting for the time being. We will be viewing other office venues to find a suitable alternative. Any offers?

I know The Human Resource team and the partners of Tight Fit Theatre wish Paul a very speedy recovery.

New Box Office arrangements

To obtain tickets for all our events, please call Beech Cottage (08707 450977) except for those events at the Wycombe Swan, when you should call 01494 512000.

In order to encourage early booking we are offering a discount of 50p off each ticket booked through Beech Cottage and paid for at least one week in advance. If you have no plastic we will accept postal applications on the form overleaf. If you do have a credit or debit card, use the on-line booking form. Although no discount will be gained, you can also telephone to have tickets put by which will be held up to 15 minutes before the performance is due to start and for which you pay on arrival. In future, Beacon Theatre seating will be unreserved, except for special needs.
Concessionary tickets are available to those under 18, all students, senior citizens and UB40 holders.
School parties (particularly for Past Caring) attract an additional Pre-book discount of 25p a ticket for parties of eight or more.

Shakers Re-Stirred

Well. The press liked it. The audience enjoyed it. And we all thought it was quite a blast too. It was something similar to Bouncers and then again not. In some ways it was interesting to observe the difference when women portray men as opposed to vice-versa. (And I'm not referring to their accoutrements!).

Thanks to Ian Wagge (thanks Ian!) I've posted some photos on the website but will have to upload them again as our webserver seems to have indigestion. Try it after 11th May.

Other Groups' News

Congratulations are in order. The Young Theatre (at Beaconsfield) has staggered away from both the Chalfont and Maidenhead Drama Festivals with a sackload of silver. Well done all involved.
I wonder what will happen at the Kenton in Henley (next week as I write this)? Do please go along on Tuesday 6th to see After Midnight, Before Dawn and/or Wednesday 7th May to see Teechers and lend your support. I'll be there or the wife will kill me.
For those who would like to see all three festival plays, but have been unable to visit the festivals, go along to YT's social evening on Saturday 24th May at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 & £4. 01494 675891.

After Midnight, Before Dawn by David Campton
Dennis Shield - 16 Years and under. Chalfont.
The Moyra Hutchison Trophy - Adjudicator's Award. Becky Sharman. Maidenhead.

Droitwich Discovery by Nick Warburton.
Silver Jubilee Shield - Outstanding Junior Actor. Chris Davidson (Terry). Chalfont.

Teechers by John Godber.
Raynor Cup - 20 Years and under. Chalfont.
Joyce Gunner Cup - Outstanding Junior Actress. Lizzie French (Parry). Chalfont.
Flora Robson Cup - Festival winner. Shared with St Peter Players. Chalfont.
Maidenhead Youth Drama Trophy - Under 21.

Beaconsfield Theatre Group were not so lucky at the Maidenhead or Chalfont festivals with their extract of Steel Magnolias and we wish them more luck in Henley. In addition, they will be presenting What the Butler Saw at 8pm on 14th - 17th May at the Beacon Theatre. Tickets 01494 677764.

Chesham Bois Catholic Players will be presenting Neil Simon's Plaza Suite at The Small Theatre, Temperance Hall, Church Street, Chesham on Saturday 10th May, Friday 16th May and Saturday 17th May at 8pm. The £7 tickets include a Ploughman's Supper and we're asked to take our own beverage and glasses. Call Margaret Davies 01494 783869 or send a cheque and an SAE to: CBCP Box Office, 15 Nutkins Way, Chesham HP5 2BE.

tight fit theatre's misfits

In case you have not heard, Abacus has undergone a change of name and 'management'. Each Saturday morning its members meet at the Curzon Centre under the watchful eye of Carla Quelch and Tight Fit Theatre. Now known as Misfits, they will be producing Studio Theatre in the Owen Room. Application for membership is welcome from those aged 12 to 18.

a little bit of politics

What can I say? What effect will a change in Government have on arts budgets? Will they stop local councils selling off bits of public car parks? We will have to wait and see. Be seeing you,

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