Harlequins Theatre Group

Pinch punch first of the month! There are just 30 days until registration opens for our Open Auditions 2019!!

Leapin' lizzards!! The Jitterbugs certainly know how to make our fab four jump! Our cast are being kept on their toes by our fabulous Choreographer Dawn. Do you want to see more?!

Fantastic rehearsal tonight for our upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. Keep checking back for further rehearsal shots.

Fabulous musical rehearsal this week. Next week we are on our feet with our fabulous choreographer Dawn Tolley. Thank you Rosie for a fun evening of music. We look forward to seeing you again very very soon :)

MEMBERS please read your email! Important information has been sent to all current members regarding the start of rehearsals. If you have not received it please message me.

Members make sure you bring plenty to drink next week as we will be doing a lot of singing!

Members please make sure you bring your script on Tuesday and a pencil. Rosie is going to go over all the music in the show to refresh and fine tune all you have learnt so far!!

ONE WEEK TILL REHEARSALS START!!
Who is excited to get back to rehearsals next week?

We are thrilled to announce our winter production for next year will be the fabulous CHICAGO! Details coming soon!

!! SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT !! 3.00pm TODAY !! Check back !!!! SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT !! 3.00pm TODAY !! Check back !!

Should we announce the show or leave it till after Addams!? Hmmm............

OMG we got the show!! Who wants to know what it is!?

We are waiting to hear if we have our 2019 winter show from the rights holders. As soon as we know who wants to know what it is?

Today I sort the principals rail in the studio ahead of our busy season!
Do you know we hire our costumes and props out to other groups? All costumes are fully accessories and altered to fit!
Call me today to discuss your requirements 01527 832927 / theharlequins@hotmail.co.uk

Don't forget to join our event page for more details about our next major production. You can also share and invite your friends. We needs BOYS!!

We need raffle prizes! Wine, chocolates, bubble bath, children's toys. ANYTHING you wish to donate would be greatly received. We can collect from your house if local or you can drop it off at one of our rehearsals. We will accept any prize as long as they are in good condition.

We need a programme sponsor. We are looking for one sponsor to have the back page of our A4 programme at our forthcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. Perfect for any local business. Please get in touch for more details!

The Harlequins Drama Group proudly present, 'The Wizard of Oz'.
This family musical is suitable for all ages and is sure to get you in the festive mood.
All tickets just £10 each.

Wow! What can I say about this production of The Phantom of the Opera? Words like amazing, astounding, and incredible immediately spring to mind.



The sets were fantastic and the changes, flawless (all credit to the backstage crew). The costumes were sumptuous and opulent and everything you would expect from a professional West End production. The soft, eerie lighting created a dark, tense atmosphere for the rousing notes of Lloyd-Webber's score - beautifully played by the orchestra.



The young cast were all outstanding, from the ballet to the Masquerade. Mde Giry created the mystery surrounding the Phantom, and Andre and Firmin were a wonderful duo - complementing each other with superb comedic timing.



Carlotta was a joy - perfectly cast as the Diva with a beautiful voice and just the right amount of haughty disdain (and facial expressions to match) required by the Prima Donna. She owned the stage the minute she set foot on it.



I think the entire audience fell in love the Raoul - his naïveté, his passion, and his youthful recklessness in thinking he could trap the Phantom.



The Phantom himself was amazing - dark, scary, exuding magnetism and yet, in the final act, capable of eliciting empathy from the audience. His voice soared with his madness and became hushed with his pain, capturing us all under his spell, not only Christine.



Christine was a revelation. Her beautiful voice filled the theatre until you felt every note. 'Think of Me' established the clarity of her voice, 'Wishing....' reduced every member of the audience to tears - her pain was palpable - and the E6 in the title song gave me goosebumps. Who knew that someone so small and unassuming could hit that note with such power?



The interaction between The Phantom, Christine, and Raoul was brilliantly acted and definitely worthy of a West End stage.



In short, this was an incredibly professional production and huge congratulations to the director, cast, crew, and all the Harlequins for a breath-taking show.

Well what can I say ANNIE was fantastic , all the children were fab ! Two weeks and they pulled off a fantastic performance . Isabelle's first time with harlequins and won't be the last , Isabelle hasn't shut up the last two weeks on how much she loves it and watching both performances today ( which both made me cry ) she will be returning ! Thank you johnathan and co for making my daughter so happy the last two weeks and letting her shine X

Really enjoyed the performance, haven't laughed so much in ages. Well done all of you all your hard work paid off ... I ended up on stage...all my own doing �

My daughter absolutely loves coming here and feels part of a family. Everyone is so nice and as for the show Annie omg amazing 10 days to put it together they pulled it off even scruffy so proud of km can't wait to c elf at Christmas xx

I have just had the most incredible week with a fantastic group of youngsters and their production of The Phantom of the Opera. From the tech and dress rehearsals to watching it tonight I have been amazed by the outstanding performances from this amazing group. Everyone had a role to play from principles, dancers and chorus and no one let the show down they were all incredible. The choreography from Cassie was some of the best I have seen and the show itself under the direction of Jonathan was of West End standard, easily the best show I have seen at the Palace Theatre. I was in tears at the end of the show with how emotional it all was and I am so proud of each and everyone one of those on stage. I am especially proud of my beautiful ballet dancer and I thank both Cassie and Jonathan for the opportunity they have given her in this show. I have enjoyed being a small part of this wonderful family this week and this show really deserves to win an award. Well done to all, Jonathan your vision really paid off and it was truly spectacular an outstanding show and an outstanding group to be part of.

I cannot put into words how good this show was!! It was truly amazing - each and every performer was brilliant!!



The casting was absolutely spot on and the lead parts were better than any West End show I have seen!



I seen 3 out of the 4 shows and I honestly say, That when the performances ended on Saturday the feeling of disappointment it was over was awful!!



Each and every member of this amazing drama group - From Jonathan, Lynne, Lynne , Kathryn Kirsty and so many others have literally changed my shy son from 3 years ago to a truly confident and happy young man! I am eternally grateful to this wonderful group of people!! You are amazing!!

Great turn out for the information evening last night. If anyone is thinking of joining Harlequins let me tell you what my 12 year old son said.

"I don't mind what show we do or what part I get I just like being with the people that go"

Everyone is lovely in this group, staff and members, and my son gets post show blues every time a show ends.

Performances are second to none and everything is professional and every member is valued. My son wouldn't go anywhere else :-)

Congratulations to all concerned with a fabulous performance of Phantom. It had us gripped from start to finish, the young cast were so strong, the voices of all the leads were wonderful and the whole cast were splendid. Really well done Jonathan and I hope you enjoy the performances tomorrow. A good night out and a real treat thank you

Astounded at the proffessional standard of theze guys but not surprised! Thankyou for my prize tickets it was a fabulous night for both me and my mom who said it was better than the show she saw in London! Keep up the good work we will definatly reccimend and be at your next performance!

Wow! What can I say about this production of The Phantom of the Opera? Words like amazing, astounding, and incredible immediately spring to mind.



The sets were fantastic and the changes, flawless (all credit to the backstage crew). The costumes were sumptuous and opulent and everything you would expect from a professional West End production. The soft, eerie lighting created a dark, tense atmosphere for the rousing notes of Lloyd-Webber's score - beautifully played by the orchestra.



The young cast were all outstanding, from the ballet to the Masquerade. Mde Giry created the mystery surrounding the Phantom, and Andre and Firmin were a wonderful duo - complementing each other with superb comedic timing.



Carlotta was a joy - perfectly cast as the Diva with a beautiful voice and just the right amount of haughty disdain (and facial expressions to match) required by the Prima Donna. She owned the stage the minute she set foot on it.



I think the entire audience fell in love the Raoul - his naïveté, his passion, and his youthful recklessness in thinking he could trap the Phantom.



The Phantom himself was amazing - dark, scary, exuding magnetism and yet, in the final act, capable of eliciting empathy from the audience. His voice soared with his madness and became hushed with his pain, capturing us all under his spell, not only Christine.



Christine was a revelation. Her beautiful voice filled the theatre until you felt every note. 'Think of Me' established the clarity of her voice, 'Wishing....' reduced every member of the audience to tears - her pain was palpable - and the E6 in the title song gave me goosebumps. Who knew that someone so small and unassuming could hit that note with such power?



The interaction between The Phantom, Christine, and Raoul was brilliantly acted and definitely worthy of a West End stage.



In short, this was an incredibly professional production and huge congratulations to the director, cast, crew, and all the Harlequins for a breath-taking show.

Well what can I say ANNIE was fantastic , all the children were fab ! Two weeks and they pulled off a fantastic performance . Isabelle's first time with harlequins and won't be the last , Isabelle hasn't shut up the last two weeks on how much she loves it and watching both performances today ( which both made me cry ) she will be returning ! Thank you johnathan and co for making my daughter so happy the last two weeks and letting her shine X

Really enjoyed the performance, haven't laughed so much in ages. Well done all of you all your hard work paid off ... I ended up on stage...all my own doing �

My daughter absolutely loves coming here and feels part of a family. Everyone is so nice and as for the show Annie omg amazing 10 days to put it together they pulled it off even scruffy so proud of km can't wait to c elf at Christmas xx

I have just had the most incredible week with a fantastic group of youngsters and their production of The Phantom of the Opera. From the tech and dress rehearsals to watching it tonight I have been amazed by the outstanding performances from this amazing group. Everyone had a role to play from principles, dancers and chorus and no one let the show down they were all incredible. The choreography from Cassie was some of the best I have seen and the show itself under the direction of Jonathan was of West End standard, easily the best show I have seen at the Palace Theatre. I was in tears at the end of the show with how emotional it all was and I am so proud of each and everyone one of those on stage. I am especially proud of my beautiful ballet dancer and I thank both Cassie and Jonathan for the opportunity they have given her in this show. I have enjoyed being a small part of this wonderful family this week and this show really deserves to win an award. Well done to all, Jonathan your vision really paid off and it was truly spectacular an outstanding show and an outstanding group to be part of.

I cannot put into words how good this show was!! It was truly amazing - each and every performer was brilliant!!



The casting was absolutely spot on and the lead parts were better than any West End show I have seen!



I seen 3 out of the 4 shows and I honestly say, That when the performances ended on Saturday the feeling of disappointment it was over was awful!!



Each and every member of this amazing drama group - From Jonathan, Lynne, Lynne , Kathryn Kirsty and so many others have literally changed my shy son from 3 years ago to a truly confident and happy young man! I am eternally grateful to this wonderful group of people!! You are amazing!!

Great turn out for the information evening last night. If anyone is thinking of joining Harlequins let me tell you what my 12 year old son said.

"I don't mind what show we do or what part I get I just like being with the people that go"

Everyone is lovely in this group, staff and members, and my son gets post show blues every time a show ends.

Performances are second to none and everything is professional and every member is valued. My son wouldn't go anywhere else :-)

Congratulations to all concerned with a fabulous performance of Phantom. It had us gripped from start to finish, the young cast were so strong, the voices of all the leads were wonderful and the whole cast were splendid. Really well done Jonathan and I hope you enjoy the performances tomorrow. A good night out and a real treat thank you

Astounded at the proffessional standard of theze guys but not surprised! Thankyou for my prize tickets it was a fabulous night for both me and my mom who said it was better than the show she saw in London! Keep up the good work we will definatly reccimend and be at your next performance!