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YAZMINA REZA’s M Watling TIM FIRTH ’S GOD OF carnage CALENDAR Translated by CHRISTOPHER HAMPTON A playground altercation between two young GIRLS boys brings their parents together in an attempt to resolve the matter. 5-8 March The evening progresses. The alcohol flows. OUR NEXT PRODUCTION 2014 Tensions emerge and finally the gloves come off in this brutally entertaining, 2009 Tony 7.45pm Award winning play. This play contains strong language GOLD CARD HOLDER EIGHT TICKETS for LESS THAN the price of SIX! Vouchers for 4 tickets (“Single”) or 8 tickets (“Double”) included - you choose which plays to use them for & how many! PLUS Based on the Miramax film ⇒ Free Season Preview Evening Invitation Screenplay by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth ⇒ Free Quarterly Newsletter, Prompt Please www.banburycrossplayers.co.uk www.banburycrossplayers.co.uk ⇒ Advance Notification of News and Events www.banburycrossplayers.co.uk www.banburycrossplayers.co.uk - JOIN NOW - £ 28.00 (Single) / £ 50.00 (Double) Nov 2012—— 2013 See Front of House / Brochure for details SUPPORT ACT SUPPORT www.banburycrossplayers.co.uk JANE SHANAHAN (Annie) A warm welcome to you on this chilly autumnal evening as we “Hope it’s not too chilly or we’ll freeze in the wings!” look forward to presenting Tim Firth’s popular Calendar Girls . Inspired by the true story of 11 Yorkshire women, members of the Women’s Institute, who posed nude for an ‘alternative’ calendar, the play follows their entwined relationships. Initially ANNE BLOOR the calendar was to raise funds for a local hospital but the (Lady Cravenshire) women took the world by storm and years later the concept is “Thank goodness - no still raising funds for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. clothes off for me then!” WELCOME This has been a momentous production for BCP. Postponed just 24 hours before curtain-up because of flooding that closed The Mill after November 2012’s deluge, the director, Clare Lester, has kept solidarity with her original TARA LACEY (Elaine) cast and crew and all are relieved and proud to finally perform for you “Multiple costume tonight! changes instead of lines haunting my dreams this BCP are thrilled to be part of the record-breaking attempt to achieve the Autumn” most performances of a single play by amateur societies over an 18 month period. We are one of 500+ companies, to date, who have applied for the rights to perform this uplifting play. Each ‘curtain-up’ is significant to many - CHRISSIE GARRETT (Chris) both artistically and practically - as a percentage of the licence fee paid to “Haven’t done any acting for some years now but everyone is so perform this play is donated to the charity. welcoming and without clothes on you get to know people SO quickly!” BCP’s additional fund-raising activities have included a Coffee Morning at Druckers Patisserie in Banbury where (along with delicious gateaux) Hook Norton WI were on hand to offer an insight into the real goings-on at a local WI group. This evening, we will be collecting in the foyer, if you feel able to HELEN WILLIAMS (Ruth) donate. Every penny is appreciated. “Friends say I’m either “Mad” or “Brave” - for me it’s BCP’s current season is proving to be busy and enjoyable and is generating a privilege raising funds for great interest. Our next production in March 2014 is award-winning play- such a good cause.” wright Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage . BCP is a vibrant place to be with a thriving Tuesday night social calendar - exploring all things theatrical from play-reading to acting, from quizzes to make-up lessons. We would encourage anyone with an interest in theatre, on- or back-stage, to get in touch and come and see what we do first hand. .. and .. BOYS and More information is available on our website www.banburycrossplayers.co.uk LIZ RILEY (Marie) “I hope we raise a substantial I hope to see many of you again throughout the coming season and huge thanks for your continued support of amount of money as well as Banbury Cross Players. giving our audience a fabulous night out!” Tara Lacey NIK LESTER (Rod) Chairman "I couldn’t resist this production - so many wonderful, brave ladies to boss me about!” Director Calendar Girls Clare Lester Stage Manager Trish Thompson Front of House Managers ASM CAST Dave Ellis, Mike Jack Marilyn Fairbairn Lighting Cora Susan Martin Foyer Display John Hicks Clare Lester Chris Chrissie Garrett THE COMPANY THE Linda Shaw Annie Jane Shanahan Sound Jessie June Ronson Members of the Society Mark Neale Celia Michele Lothian built the Set and Ruth Helen Williams staffed Front of House Props Marie Elizabeth Riley Mary Sullivan The Mill Management & Staff Anne Twigg Brenda Hulse Sandie Lake Banbury Guardian Jane Young John Heward Simpson The Banbury Cake Rod Nik Lester The Oxford Mail Castle Quay Shopping Centre Costume Lady Cravenshire Anne Bloor Tara Lacey Fairprint UK Lawrence Dave Robinson Dressing Up, Cropredy Ann Westcott Elaine Tara Lacey Lynden Players ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Make Up Liam Andy Crump The Loft, Leamington Jenny Tustian North Aston Organics Letter Drop by Hayling Graphics Set Design Pan Designs Richard Ashby Mr Fenemore Nik Lester St Mary’s Church KallKwik Prompt The action takes place in the Yorkshire village of Knapeley; Holt Hotel Gill Huband in the church hall, on top of John’s nearby hill and at the Simon Lutter , A D & D Photographic Society Production Manager Annual WI Conference in London Philip Rigby , A D & D Photographic Society Marlborough Rd Methodist Church Anne Bennett Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Dressers Druckers Café, Banbury Helena Boughton Banbury Town Council Sharon Brooks Christopher Rawlins School Patrons are requested to switch off mobile phones before the performance begins Castle Flowers, Banbury Jayne Buzzard and are reminded that photography and video recording is strictly prohibited StarTech, Oxford Brenda Williams Emergency exits are to the left of the stage area and to the rear of the auditorium White Light Rosco UK In case of emergency, please follow instruction from Front of House staff Tai Chi Instruction Please be advised that Flash Photography is used during the First Act Taoist Tai Chi Society of GB LEUKAEMIA & LYMPHOMA RESEARCH LEUKAEMIA & LYMPHOMA HEWARD SIMPSON (John) JUNE RONSON (Jessie) “Short but sweet for me - time to How we're beating blood cancers “It has been an ‘all consuming’ cultivate sunflowers in the green roller coaster for this real live Around 30,000 people are diagnosed with a blood room and rehearsals have been cancer in the UK every year. Yorkshire Lass. Let’s continue great fun with seven feisty ladies!” supporting the charity to try and beat this disease.” At any one time Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research have: £65 million committed to life-saving research 260 active research projects around the UK to beat blood cancer SANDIE LAKE (Brenda Hulse) By investing in the best UK research into blood cancer they aim to find a “Such a great cure for all these diseases and improve the quality of life for all patients story and I am touched by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related conditions. proud to be part of it” Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research have recently invested £2.9 million into vital new research projects and clinical trials. CALENDAR GIRLS .. GIRLS CALENDAR Achievements ANDY CRUMP (Liam) In 1960, when Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research was founded, adults, “All credit to the children and teenagers diagnosed with a blood cancer had virtually no brave ladies of chance of survival. Now, 50 years on more patients than ever survive BCP - disrobing leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. for their art!” Thanks to long term investments made in research much more is known about these diseases, which has helped develop safer and more effective treatments. Diagnosing blood cancers early and more accurately has also been important in ensuring that every patient receives the best MICHELE LOTHIAN possible care. (Celia) “I’ve had a crazy, With your support Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research continue to invest in only the best blood cancer research in the UK that is producing busy, mad and fun time rehearsing!” excellent results and helping us to come even closer to a cure. www.leukaemialymphomaresearch.org.uk DAVE ROBINSON (Lawrence) "What other chance would I get to be on stage with six naked, sorry, “nude”, ladies?" SUSAN MARTIN (Cora) “I’m looking forward to revealing the naked truth behind the sunflower” .