WBDS One Acts

WBDS has an impressive line up of One Act plays and monologues for its final flurry of the season.

Curses, Foiled Again - a comedy by Evelyn Hood. This is about a local amateur group staging a send up of a Victorian melodrama. Great fun!

Dead Nice - a play about two people who turn up in heaven - but who killed who?

George, Don't Do That - one of the monologues by Joyce Grenfell. A classic performed with a hilarious twist.

When The Koekie Krumbles - an excerpt from a play set in South Africa, about the reality of living in Africa - its not all "Out of Africa".

Performances 8th-10th July, 7.30pm - so get booking now.

The Studio Theatre, Stamford Road, West Bridgford, NG2 6LS

£7 (£6 concessions)

07960 992196

Online at www.wbds.org.uk

My Own Show By Lesley Bruce

I went to a rehearsal today for Act 2 of My Own Show. And really enjoyed it.

Michelene - who is playing Bollards has created this really annoying character - just perfect for the role.
Ali - just looks the part of the TV host, Fay.
Justine - knows all her lines and looks like a businesswoman under pressure.
Linda - with her wig, looks very academic and her acting during the Car Top Trumps card game was hilarious. She clearly has no idea how to play.
And Malcolm as Allen, well, he makes you wonder whether he really is a bit autistic in real life. Very natural and funny.

There is really only set dressing to do for the set, even the On Air sign is finished. And pretty much all the props are done. We even have the sound and lighting design complete - despite the fact that our tech super hero - Ritchie was stuck in Canada due to the "ash cloud".

We will be at the West Bridgford Summer Gathering Saturday 15th May selling tickets. See you there and see you at My Own Show.

www.wbds.org.uk

My Own Show By Lesley Bruce

My Own Show update - Saturday 22nd - SOLD OUT!!

Well, its all progressing.

Rehearsals are progressing, with books down now for a about a week.

The set construction is finished - the arch is up. And most of the painting and decor is done. The red paint, the floor and the border on the walls. It all looks great.

Left Hand Set The Arch The floor and carpet










Publicity is also progressing - the posters are being printed, and we are ready with the materials to present ourselves at The West Bridgford Summer Gathering.

We have our next production meeting on 6th May (allowing time for people to vote either before or after).

Tickets are also starting to sell - the Saturday 22nd is sold out. And we have now sold nearly half the tickets!! So well done to everyone selling tickets!

What's on in West Bridgford May 2010

Here is a selection of top 10 things that are on in West Bridgford in May. Dates for your diary!

From Arts, Gardens and Theatre, through to exciting Football, Cricket, plus Robin Hood events!

1. The West Bridgford Summer Gathering. 15th May Bridgford Park. A fantastic range of activities, outside, hands on, stalls etc. www.wbsummergathering.blogspot.com
2. Open Lady Bay Arts and Community Festival. 22nd and 23rd May. A weekend of creativity and fun. openladybay.web.officelive.com
3. My Own Show - a comedy drama by Lesley Bruce, by West Bridgford Dramatic Society. 18th-22nd May, 7.30pm. At The Studio Theatre. www.wbds.org.uk
4. Selby Road Open Gardens - Sat 22nd May. Selby Road, West Bridgford. www.selbyroadopengardens.webs.com
5. An Evening with West Bridgford Operatic Society. Fri 14th and Sat 15th May. www.westbridgford-operatic.org.uk
6. Tales of Robin Hood May Day Celebration. 1st May, Gamston Village Hall. Website
7. Willow Pre School May Fair. 8th May, St Pauls Church, Boundary Road. www.willowpreschool.co.uk
8. West Bridgford Spring Fair. 15th May. 10am-12. St Pauls Church. www.wi.westbridgfordpeople.co.uk
9. Nottingham Forest playoffs (8th, 9th, 11th, 12th May, TBC). Check Forest website. www.nottinghamforest.co.uk
10. Notts County Cricket. Matches at Trent Bridge: vs Durham 10th-13th May, vs Hampshire 17-20th May, vs Essex 29th May- 1st June. Check Notts County Cricket website. www.trentbridge.co.uk

My Own Show

Set building is in its final stages. Almost all the painting is complete, the skirting board and cornices are up, and it looks finished. Just some touching up to do.

Rehearsals are now with books down, and the characters are really developing well.

Posters are now ready - see the image left. These will start to go up all over West Bridgford. We are at the West Bridgford Summer Gathering on 15th May to sell tickets and publicise the society. Or you can book online www.wbds.org.uk or via the Box Office 07960992196. So come along.

My Own Show

Set construction is now almost finished. The arch is up, and with a bit of wall paper to fill the gaps, the only thing left is painting and set decorating.

However, the list of painting and decorating is still a long list
- the red walls
- border wallpaper
- skirting board
- coving
- flooring.

Rehearsals are going well, with some great character development for all. Allan's autistic elements are really coming on.

We have pretty much all the props, although we still need to make the giant Dinky box, but we know what we will do.

Rosie, the Stage Manager and Adrian, prompt are also starting to turn up to rehearsals - its books down from next weekend!

What we need now are some fee paying members of the public to book tickets!! Come along!

My Own Show

Well the budget was agreed today by WBDS committee. Half the money is licence fee. It's amazing how expensive paint is to make it all look nice.

We will be at West Bridgford Summer Gathering on 15th May in Bridgford Park to promote the show, so if you are going, we will see you there. I think I have the offer of a table and gazebo. And yesterday I ordered the posters and flyers that we can use to decorate the stand.

I will put a notice out to recruit volunteers to man the stall but I am not expecting any trouble. Lets just hope for good weather.