THE EDWARD ALDERTON FORTHCOMING SHOWS NEWS THEATRE 22 - 29 October 2016.. Newsletter of the Edward Alderton Theatre - October 2016 5 Brampton Road, Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward Bexleyheath, (COMEDY) Lend Me A Tenor Kent, Directed by Viv Stapleton DA7 4EZ July 2016 10 - 17 December 2016.. THEATRE COMMITTEE: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Chair: Liz Gillett (FAMILY-FRIENDLY GHOST STORY) Adapted by Neil Bartlett - Directed by Keith Neville Secretary: Karen Friett Treasurer: Maureen Hardwen 11 - 18 February 2017.. Technical Director: Michael Taylor Bar Manager: Tony Donnelly Miss by (DRAMA) Photos © Robert Piwko Publicity Director: Kevin Coward A version by David Eldridge from Member without portfolio: Timothy Webb a literal translation by Charlotte Barslund. If you have any comments, queries or suggestions to put to the Directed by Suzanne Harris committee please email: [email protected] 8 - 15 April 2017.. CODE OF CONDUCT Skellig by David Almond (FAMILY-FRIENDLY DRAMA) The Edward Alderton Theatre aims to produce performances Directed by Richard Self of the highest possible standard in an environment that is enjoyable for audiences and those involved in the theatre. 27 May - 3 June 2017. To this end we expect our members and visitors to treat each other, our property and our neighbours with respect. Bracken Moor by Alexi Kaye (GHOST STORY) Thank you. EAT Committee Directed by Ian Welch

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To contact the theatre directly on performance nights We always need help and assistance with our shows. please call 020 8298 1269 If you are interested in helping out our wonderful and * No booking fees apply friendly theatre with any of the following, please drop ** Telephone bookings will incur a £1.50 service fee which includes ticket delivery us a line at [email protected] • Props , • Costumes Keep up to date with news from our theatre • Backstage assistance, • Prompts at www.edwardalderton.org or add us as a • Technical - lighting and sound friend on facebook or follow us on twitter @EdwardAlderton • Bar, Front of House and Box Office and • Publicity www.edwardalderton.org EAT NEWS MEMBERSHIP OUR NEXT PRODUCTION Theatre Work Weekend Type of Membership – Full (£15) / Associate (£10) Dear Theatre Friends, A big “Thank You” to everyone who turned up at the work weekend and (please delete as appropriate) worked so hard. All the jobs were completed apart from some painting Both Associate and Full Members will receive the newsletter and a discount and fixing numbers on seats. I have thanked Pat for the fire alarm training; of £2 from the normal ticket price (one ticket per production). If you wish to take he hopes to catch up with us soon. an active part in the theatre either on the stage or helping behind the scenes, Everyone relaxed and enjoyed the BBQ. Without your help our little you will have to become a Full Member, in order to be covered by the insurance. Theatre would not survive. Thanks once again Name: Liz Gillett, EAT Chair Address:

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I would like to become a Full/Associate member of the Edward Alderton Theatre for the 2016 - 2017 Season (membership ends 31st August 2017). New Theatre Signage I enclose subscription of £15/£10 (cash or cheque payable to As you will recall, during the 40th Anniversary Evening at the Theatre back “Edward Alderton Theatre”). If you wish to pay by card you can do in April, we invited our friends and members to vote on their favourite this over the phone via the Box Office or in person at the theatre. signage design for the exterior of the theatre. I would like to receive the newsletter by post/email (please delete We are very pleased to confirm that the favourite design has now been as appropriate). transfered to the exterior as part of our ongoing commitment to the BLITHE SPIRIT upkeep of our beloved little theatre. Thank you all for your feedback, we If applying for active membership, please complete this next section: cannot do it without you! Please indicate below in what areas of the theatre you would By Noël Coward be willing to work. The Management Committee expects all Full Directed by Viv Stapleton Membership members to make some contribution other than their acting talents. Membership for the 2015/2016 expired on the 31st August 2016. Unless DIRECTING LIGHT RUNNING SET BUILDING 22 -29 October you have already paid for the 2016/2017, we hope you will renew your ACTING SOUND SET PAINTING The smash hit comedy of the London and Broadway stages, this membership. Subs remain at £15 for the year. Payment may be made by STAGE MANAGING PROPERTIES BAR much-revived classic from the playwright of Private Lives tells of cash, cheque or credit card at the theatre on Wednesdays or by BACs PROMPT COSTUMES FRONT OF HOUSE the fussy cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, remarried payment to Edward Alderton Theatre, Sort Code 20-24-61, Account LIGHT RIGGING BACKSTAGE CREW BOX OFFICE No.90350079. If your contact details are the same there is no need to but haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife, the clever complete a new form. New members can use the form opposite. Signed: Date: and insistent Elvira who is called up by a visiting “happy medium”, / / one Madame Arcati. As the worldly and unworldly personalities clash the farcical plot makes for an evening of great enjoyment Please give/send form and payment to: and laughter. The very talented cast in order of appearance are; Maureen Hardwen, C/O Edward Alderton Theatre, 5 Brampton Edith...... Aisling Dunne Road, Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 4EZ Ruth Condomine...... Rachel De Silva OFFICE USE ONLY Charles Condomine.... Ian Welch Cheque/Card: Cash: Receipt Issued: Mrs Bradman...... Helen Quinnell Dr Bradman...... Stuart Pinel Membership Number: Madame Arcati...... Maureen Hardwen