Rainham Theatrical Society

We hope you’ve enjoyed the scorching weather today! Mr Humphries is certainly praying that the sunshine stays for a while! It’s just under a week until the opening of our July production “Are You Being Served” - there are only a handful of tickets left - have you got yours yet?! www.ticketsource.co.uk/oasthouse

Your Theatre needs you!
Are you female?
Playing age up to 45?
... Available September 12th - 21st?
Then Steve Berry wants to hear from you ASAP
Steve is looking for 2 females that will fit the above criteria for his play 'Entertaining Angels'
Please contact Steve on steveberry1956@ymail.com for more details
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ARE YOU BEING SERVED?
Can you believe that our July production “Are You Being Served” opens in just 3 weeks?!
The cast and crew have been working hard to bring these beloved screen characters to the stage! From Mrs Slocombe and her pussy to Mr Humphries and that iconic catchphrase “I’m free!”, this production is sure to be a lot of fun!
... Have you booked your tickets yet...?
Please note that there will NOT be a performance on Thursday 4th July.
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***AUDITION NOTICE*** Auditions for our September production “Entertaining Angels” by Richard Everett and directed by Steve Berry will be held on Tuesday 18th June. Scripts are currently available from behind the bar.
Production dates are: 12,13,14, 19,20,21 September
... “As a clergy wife, Grace has spent a lifetime on her best behaviour. Now, following the death of her husband Bardolph, she is enjoying the new-found freedom to do and say exactly as she pleases. But the return of her eccentric missionary sister Ruth, together with some disturbing revelations, force Grace to confront the truth of her marriage. Entertaining Angels is a play about faith, loss, family secrets, confession and forgiveness. These painful, thought-provoking themes are played out, with sharp-edged comedy and probing wit, against the seeming calmness of suburbia, set in an English country garden.”
Cast:
Grace, age range 55-65. Brisk, energetic, somewhat resentful of her current unfortunate situation.
Ruth, her sister, slightly older. Spiritual, warm, slightly eccentric
Bardolph, Grace’s husband. 55-70. A country vicar, now deceased
Jo, Grace’s daughter. 30-40, a psychotherapist
Sarah, 30-40, shortly to become the new Vicar
Characters’ ages should only be seen as a guide, as they are dependent on each other.
Please leave a comment below if you cannot attend the audition, or have any questions about the play.
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On Saturday night it’s the 5 year anniversary of the Acoustic Sessions - make sure you get your tickets for this very popular event! www.ticketsource.co.uk/oasthouse

Thanks for a great evening !

Some of the cast and crew of ‘Farndale’ celebrate the end of the production with a meal at Spice Fusion - a lovely time was had by all

We are here today promoting the theatre - come and say hi!!

Why not pop along to Cozenton Park in Rainham tomorrow (Saturday) to see Luke perform and have a chat to some of our members about our up-coming productions?!

The Oasthouse theatre is delighted to be staging a special night of variety at the Oast on Saturday 25 May when Marilyn Hill Smith and Adam Daye appear for one night only with their traditional variety show ‘With a Song and a Smile’.
The evening will be a trip down memory lane and will provide the audience with a chance to remember the stars from yesteryear in song and comedy.
The show will feature songs from Ivor Novello and some classic hits made famous by Vera Lynn as wel...l as comedy with tributes to Sir Ken Dodd & Dame Edna Everage.
Book now for an evening of music and laughter!
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Congratulations to the cast & crew of “Farndale Avenue Townswomen’s Guild Murder Mystery” for the fantastic review they received from our local NODA rep, Gordon Harris. We haven’t included he whole review as we don’t want to give too much away!
““Golly Gosh!!! where do I start? Even the programme is crazy. What have you done Rats? ‘Farndale Avenue Townswomen’s Guild Murder Mystery’ this comedy play directed by Helen Caston is exceptionally BRILLIANT. How the cast kept straigh...t faces I do not know, I know I wouldn’t be able to. This play reminds me of ‘The play that goes wrong”, Which I saw some years back, but is far superior both in direction and cast. Helen you made me chuckle all the way home, this tells me I LOVED this play and your direction was superlative. RaTs you never cease to surprise me, but this goes to the top of the list. From the minute I stepped in the door I knew I was going to be in for a good night. Your audience were with you all the way, as I walked down the alley on the way to the car…I heard ladies saying…”Haven’t laughed like that l ages”” so so good” and “love to see that again to see the cock ups” yes a lady said that. I am inclined to agree with her. Thank you thank you Rats for allowing me to see this superb “cock up of yours” how can you top this?” Gordon Harris NODA SE District 5”
Another huge congratulations to the cast and crew! We also wish them all the best today as they have 2 performances!
This is a production you won’t want to miss - hurry and book your tickets now! www.ticketsource.co.uk/oasthouse
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Break a leg to the cast and crew of our May production “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery” for their opening night tomorrow! We know you will love this fast paced comedy with falling set pieces, actors playing multiple characters and lots more that goes “wrong”! Make sure you get your tickets so you don’t miss out on this great production! www.ticketsource.co.uk/oasthouse

We are delighted to be hosting this unique exhibition and talk celebrating the life and career of Danny La Rue. To book your tickets go to: www.ticketsource.co.uk/oasthouse

We hope you’ve got a relaxing bank holiday weekend planned! The cast of our May production “Farndale Avenue Townswomen’s Guild Murder Mystery” will be busy as we get ever closer to opening night! The cast and crew have been working very hard on this complex play with numerous props and scene “tricks” - you will not want to miss it! Tickets are available from: www.ticketsource.co.uk/oasthouse

Only 5 tickets left for the popular Acoustic Sessions #30 on Saturday! You’d best be quick to get yours!

***AUDITION REMINDER*** Don’t forget that tonight auditions will be held for our July production “Are You Being Served?” Auditions start at 8pm - please remember you must be a full member (fully paid up) to be able to audition!

Are You Being Served? The audition for our July production “Are You Being Served” is being held on Tuesday 2nd April in the Green Room at 8pm. Scripts are available from behind the bar - audition pieces are listed in the attached picture. If you would like to be considered but are unable to make the audition, please leave a comment below. Please remember that you must be a paid up full member to be able to audition. (also a reminder that membership subs are due on 1st April!) Performance dates are: 4:5:6 & 11:12:13 July

Did you hear our very own Luke Bailey on BBC Radio Kent yesterday? He was on Kent Folk performing some of his songs (and of course plugging the Acoustic Sessions!) If you missed it you can listen again here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p072tnp 2
... The next Acoustic Sessions is on Saturday 6th April - tickets are nearly sold out so book yours now! www.ticketsource.co.uk/oasthouse
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