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Notice – for Flatspin audiences

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We are looking forward to seeing you all next week for our return to the stage (at last!) with FlatSpin , the play we had to cancel two years ago. Rehearsals are almost finished and this weekend we set about creating the set and converting our auditorium to tiered seating.

However, we recognise that even now it is not ‘situation normal’ for everyone and so our Committee have decided to take a few limited precautions to help make our patrons feel more comfortable. We know that not everyone is comfortable rejoining audiences so we would like to set your minds at rest.

The interval. Sorry to disappoint those patrons who look forward to our traditional tea, coffee and biccies midway through our performance but this year there will be no refreshments, thus avoiding the crowding at the rear of the hall. Please note, however, there will be a short interval to act as a comfort break.

Please feel free to bring your own small bottle of water for those thirsty moments.

Masks. As you know masks are not mandatory but those of you who feel more comfortable wearing them are welcome to do so.

Ventilation. As far as possible we will ensure that windows are open to a degree to provide increased ventilation. We do not anticipate this will affect the temperature but having a ‘cardy’ on hand may be beneficial.

Seating. Whilst we are not changing our seating arrangements if there are opportunities on the night to move please speak to our ticket secretary – although such opportunities may be limited and cannot be guaranteed.

Now that you are all excited and confident about seeing us back on stage, have you reserved your tickets yet? See the poster below for details. We look forward to renewing friendships, seeing familiar faces and new ones. Our ticket booking page is here.

Poster for Flatspin

If you have any concerns or questions please contact our secretary or fill in our query form by clicking our Contact Us page here.

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FlatSpin poster launched

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It’s back to normal as we send our latest poster off to the printers. And it is time to share it online too.

All the details are there to make your ticket reservations but you can also go to our Bookings page or read a synopsis of the play in our What’s On page.

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Sally’s Charity Event raises over £5K!

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In our recent posts we told you about a charity event being produced by one of our members, Sally Morland, that we were supporting. Her ‘Night With The Mime Stars’ was an evening of entertainment involving herself and volunteers miming well known songs and incorporating a few laughs.

The whole event, which took place at Blackburn’s Club in Brough on 9th February, raised an amazing total of £5193 thanks to a local business generously matching the amount raised on the night, a great reward for all Sally’s efforts in the preceding weeks. All the money will be split and donated to Macmillan Cancer Support and Dove House Hospice.

Naturally, she called on some of our members to contribute to the acts and get involved as well as her friends and family.

A mixture of lip-syncing mimes and a few ‘Waxing Lyricals’ formed a show that featured the Nuns from Sister Act, The Weather Girls, The Glee Cast, Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, The Human League, Cher, Aqua, Shania Twain, Smokie, Abba, Girls Aloud, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Kate Bush, The Village People, Right Said Fred, Tom Jones and the cast of Grease.

Have a look through the picture gallery below. As you will see the participants have an uncanny resemblance to the stars, virtually undistinguishable in ways that will amaze you. Possibly. 😉

Note: you can also click on any image to to see full size and then scroll left or right

Live photos courtesy of Dave Hackett.

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Box Office open for FlatSpin

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Yes, just over six weeks to our first opening night in two years. Rehearsals are well underway but once all the cast read this it is certain that hearts will skip a beat at the realisation that we must be ready in five weeks for set build and dress rehearsals.

It also means that tickets are now on sale!

Nothing has changed on the booking process – you can phone or email to reserve your seats for your preferred night. All we ask is that you bring the correct change to pay on the night if possible and that should you be unable to make it once booked, please let us know so that we can sell the seat.

Booking information can be found on our page here.

After the health restrictions of the last two years we expect to be operating normally with our usual seating plan. Our procedures for performance nights will be reviewed as we get closer to the event.

FlatSpin by Alan Ayckbourn – April 28, 29, 30

A night of romance in her luxurious riverside apartment with the good-looking stranger from next door; How can Joanna possibly go wrong? Except the flat isn’t hers, her name is not Joanna, it’s Rosie (she’s an actress), and heaven knows what the good-looking stranger is really after. Instead of romance comes considerable danger…..Rosie’s only way out is to play the role to the end.

Book now to reserve your preferred seats.