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Murdered to Death - May 19th - 21st 2016
One Man Two Guvnors - Jan 28th - 30th 2016
A Christmas Carol - Jan 29th - 31st 2015
Lilies on the Land - June 5th - 7th 2014
FACE TO
FACE WITH HISTORY
The cast
of Hyde Heath Theatre Company’s current production Lilies on the Land which
depicts the real life stories and experiences of the women and girls who
served in the Women's Land Army during the Second World War – had a surprise
visitor on opening night and came face to face with a real life Land Army
Girl.
Cockney-born Pauline Schrader, who now
lives locally, joined the WLA at the age of 15 and spent the war working on
the land, it was she said, one of the happiest times of her life.
She thoroughly enjoyed the play and
afterwards had the company enthralled as she regaled them with tales and
shared her experiences, many of which were mirrored in the production.
Lilies
on the Land is a truly remarkable and sparkling piece of theatre which
celebrates an extraordinary episode in Britain’s history. It is a revealing,
funny and wonderfully moving portrait of four women who sign up to join what
was referred to for many years as The Forgotten Army. Indeed, it wasn’t
until the year 2000 that the Women’s Land Army was officially recognised for
the amazing part they played in the fortunes of the war.
These
gripping, but charming tales relive the personal journeys of women, all from
different walks of life, who are determined to work endless, backbreaking
hours on farms across the country in a bid to do their best for the war
effort.
The play will be staged at Hyde Heath
Village Hall on Friday, June 6th at 7.45 pm and Saturday, June 7th
at 2.30 and 7.45 pm.
Pauline
Schrader – veteran of the Woman’s Land Army joins the cast on stage of
Lilies on the Land. Back row –
left to right: Stephanie Thornhill, Estie Edwards, Claire Mitterhuber and
Sarah Caslon. Front row: Moira
Little, Pauline Schrader and Lorraine Sutherland.
'Allo 'Allo returns to Hyde Heath January 30th - February 1st 2014
More pictures here
October 3rd - 5th 2013
April 2013 Production announced : Hyde Heath Theatre Company present A thrilling Who-Dun-It! ‘Proscenophobia (Stage Fright !)’ by Bettine Manktelow Hyde Heath Village Hall Evening performances on 25th,26th ,27th April at 7.45pm Saturday Matinee , 27th April at 2pm Tickets £10 (concessions £9 for Senior citizens and under 16’s Group of 10 and over – discount tickets available from box office Box Office 01494 773511 Tickets on sale in Hyde Heath Village Shop Synopsis: The action of this clever who-dun-it takes place in a provincial theatre during a performance of a thriller. The star, Addie, is attempting a comeback and is understudied by Millie, her best friend for many years. Suspense builds when Addie feels unwell and Millie has to take over. In a startling twist, the violence becomes real and one of the company is dead. With everyone a suspect, the tension does not let up until the final revelation.
After over 40 years of providing theatrical
entertainment in Hyde Heath village hall, the members of Hyde Heath Drama
Group have decided it is time for a name change to give a more modern feel
and to encourage younger members. In future it will be known as
Hyde Heath Theatre Company and will continue to present new and
interesting shows for all tastes. The Company is always evolving and
thanks to the success of recent productions are able to invest in new
equipment and facilities to raise production standards. We present at
least two shows a year and would ask anyone from the village or
surrounding area who has an interest in performing or working on
productions to come and participate.Rehearsals are on Mondays and Fridays
at 7.30pm. For more information call 01494 784760.Toms'
Midnight Garden, a play adapted by David
Wood from the book by Philippa Pearce.
![]() .... AND THEN THE CLOCK STRUCK THIRTEEN!
Philippa Pearce’s
charming literary classic Tom’s Midnight
Garden about a young boy’s nightly adventures back in time to a
Victorian past is the next production to be staged by Hyde Heath Theatre
Company (formerly Hyde Heath Drama Group).
Set in the 1950’s it
tells the tale of Tom Long (played by Joshua Day) who is sent to stay
with his uncle and aunt in the country, to escape his sister Pip’s
measles. He is quarantined from the outside world in the tiny upstairs
flat which is part of a big house with no garden – only a small back
yard. The house is owned by the elderly reclusive Mrs Bartholomew who
religiously winds an imposing grandfather clock which stands
majestically in the hall. Because he might be infectious Tom is not
allowed to leave the flat and becomes restless and bored with the
restrictions imposed upon him by his aunt and uncle. However, he is
fascinated by the grandfather clock and one night, unable to sleep, he
hears it strike.... Thirteen.
Startled yet intrigued
by what he hears Tom goes to investigate, only to discover the door that
once led to a dishevelled concrete back yard containing nothing but
dustbins, is open revealing a beautiful sunlit Victorian garden that
comes alive each night after midnight.
![]() This delightful and enchanting play – directed by Erica Elson – will be staged at Hyde Heath Village Hall or three nights on Thursday, January 31st, Friday, February 1st and Saturday, February 2nd at 7.45pm and at 2.00pm on Saturday, February 2nd. Tickets are £10.00 (£9.00 concessions) - family tickets and groups of 10 or overavailable from the Box Office 01494 773511, Hyde Heath Village Shop and carole_north@yahoo.co.uk.
This is an amateur
production in association with Samuel French Ltd.
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We stage two productions a year, one at the end of January and one in the Spring, April/May. Rehearsals are held on Mondays and Fridays in the village hall at 8pm Productions include all types of theatre including plays, musicals, comedies and pantomimes, which have been specially written for us. As well as successfully staging plays by Agatha Christie, Noel Coward, Ray Cooney and Alan Aykbourn, we pride ourselves in trying more challenging productions on our small stage, including ‘Cabaret’, ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’, and for 2010, ‘The Railway Children, the Musical’ and ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’. The Village Hall is a wonderful venue with a unique atmosphere and the Drama Group provides local entertainment as part of the many social events held there during the year. You can see our latest Newsletter here Pictures from many productions here If you would like more information please contact : Erica Elson - Chairman HElson1029@aol.com Tel: 01494 785873 Carole North - Secretary Carole_north@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 01494 773511
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