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VOLUME 5, ISSUE 6  AUGUST 2002IN THIS ISSUE Coupled with the recent wintry weather, The Anchor Players have also had some stormy patches. Regrettably, our promised Dockyard BINGO was banged by unforeseen circumstances. Also our spring production of Whodunnit cannot be 'dun' this year as only one actor auditioned for one of the seven male roles. Yet, this August edition of The Anchorage confirms that we are still on course despite the gales and swells – steering into some sunlight . . .
LIVE – But Limping Slightly All actors and entertainers worth their salt aspire towards that rare phenomenon: the one-man(woman) show as a culmination of years of theatre experience wrapped up as a singular offering to theatre goers. Following his most recent successes in Kiss me Kate and Centre Stage, our own Jeff Batt, that much accoladed and often awarded stageman, premières our forthcoming surprise Jeff Batt LIVE, but limping slightly. Normally only about fifty minutes long, Jeff's multi-faceted version devised, directed, acted, sung and danced by himself, is a ninety minute feast prepared to tour the Western Cape later this year. Assisted by the gorgeous dancers Leilani Beer and Nicolene Freeman – remember their fresh choreography and crisp dancing in Centre Stage? – this show will glitter with song and dance. Having attended rehearsals, one dares not disclose the magic of Jeff's encompassing venture. But brace yourself for some stunning impersonations of international entertainer celebrities that will have you rolling in the aisles. His inimitable brand of music and humour can be savoured at the Theatre in the Dockyard in Simon's Town during no less than nine performances. Avoid the expected stampede for this unequalled theatrical experience, and book your seats by telephoning infoMotion at 785.2466 now.
AT THE MALL DOLL.
Dockyard BINGO The game was up! Can you believe we had to drop our Dockyard BINGO evening due to bureaucratic obstacles presented by our gaming laws? Seems like we would have been diverting revenue from struggling Casinos and the Lotto black hole! Wouldn't you just love to give 'em all a good shake up!?
CINDERELLA – Audition Notice Springtime joy! Remember the June announcement about our bi-annual summer special, the pantomime Cinderella? On the very first spring day, just around the corner, we shall begin to blossom into this colourful and vibrant production. Start oiling your chirps, shaking your feathers and spreading your wings for the audition that could make you fly joyously out of the winter cold right onto stage! What better way to revitalise yourself? Auditions will be held at the Simonsberg Theatre (the Theatre in the Dockyard) Simon's Town West Dockyard, Sunday 1 September at 11h00 (enquiries 785.2466) where Director Belinda Batt will be looking to fill the following roles...
Cinderella – principal girl – female 18 - 25 to sing and dance Belinda's Tip: "It will help and show us what you can do, if you have sheet music or a backing track to support your audition".
Centre Stage – THE MOVIE! Action replay. Our hit variety success Centre Stage was captured on video tape! Now on sale at R50 per copy they can be obtained by contacting Albert Lintvelt on 786.2940
'WHODUNNIT' – Put on one side Director Tony Stiglingh held auditions for Anthony Shaffers Comedy Thriller WHODUNNIT but was unable to cast all the characters mainly due to availability of male actors over the planned period of rehearsal and staging. With so many interested actors committed to other productions, he was forced to re-look at his run dates. Unable to move back the dates too much before they would clash with preparations for our panto Cinderella – we are postponing this baffling case until the early new year.
DATES TO DIARISE August 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 'Jeff Batt LIVE – but limping slightly' A night of Music and General Mayhem. Fridays 20h15, Saturdays 14h15 & 18h15. Bookings 785 2466 August 23 - September 7 '007 Skaken and Stirred' A Bond movie music extravaganza directed by Ian Strauss and Coleen van Staden for MADS at the Masque. Sunday 01 September 'CINDERELLA' Auditions A Classic Pantomime directed by Belinda Batt. A Sunday audition at the Theatre in the Dockyard at 11:00 am
Birthdays August 01: André Bignaut 06: Christopher Mayhew 18: Helen Deuchar September 19: Cas Colgate 26: Mike Moss
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