SEE INSIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION June 2016

Film Nights at the Hippodrome presents Retro Night with ‘Jersey Boys’ ‘ Jersey Boys’

Sat 18th June ‘‘ Tickets £5 Tues 7th - Sat 11th June - 7.30 7.30 start

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The Battle of the Somme

SATURDAY 2nd JULY

WW1 Commemoration of the SATURDAY 25TH JUNE Battle of the Somme Theatre open from 11.30 am to 5.00 pm. at 7.30 pm See page 5 for details Short talks throughout the day the first Featuring Pendle Hippodrome Youth Theatre, one beginning at 12 noon. See page 11. Burnley Alliance Silver Band and soloists. In aid of Derian House Children’s Hospice . FREE ADMISSION PENDLE YOUTH ORCHESTRA We are the present their ever popular BRITISH STAGE at COLNE’S GREAT BRITISH RHYTHM AND NODA North West Best Youth Production BLUES FESTIVAL The accolades just keep on coming. The Pendle Hippodrome Youth Friday 26th to Theatre’s production of Phantom of the Opera won Best Youth Production Monday 29th at the NODA North West Awards Evening in April. AND Congratulations to Sat 9th July 7.30 pm See page 10 August 2016 Jessica Balderstone who won the Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Youth Production for her role as Carlotta in the same show. Call in at Discover Pendle, Boundary Mill, Vivary Way Colne Representatives of PHYT went along to the Mercure Hotel in Manchester Ring the telephone booking number 01282 856186 and were thrilled to receive the Award on behalf of the Youth Theatre. Book online at our website phtheatre.co.uk Pictured are members of the Phantom production team Pam Lomax Tickets available on the door (Wardrobe) Andrea Jackson (Stage Manager) Penelope Hatfield (Assistant ●●●●●●●●● Stage Manager) Julie Scott (Secretary PHYT) Bev Hemingway (Chairman Editor; Milly Greenwood Tel: 01282 690598 e-mail [email protected] PHYT) Lisa Manley (Musical Director) and Stevan Manley (Lighting). Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne, Lancs, BB8 9BJ CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved, in any way whatsoever, Tel. 01282 863210 www.phtheatre.co.uk Registered Charity No: 513275 Limited Co: 1664358 in this fabulous Award Winning Show, this is for you all!

Jersey Boys 2 RETRO Film Night The Battle of the Somme Singing 11

Booking Arrangements at The Hippodrome The Battle of the Somme, near the The Blues Somme River in France, began on 1st for ALL Pendle The Hippodrome Film Pendle Hippodrome July 1916 and lasted until November. Nights continue with the Theatre will become Hippodrome Shows showing of ‘Jersey Boys’ Over 141 days it became one of the the British Stage at bloodiest military battles in history. On on the big screen. On Saturday 18th June Colne’s Great British the first day alone the British suffered DISCOVER PENDLE ‘Retro’ film night takes over from the Rhythm and Blues more than 57,000 casualties, and by the Boundary Mill Stores Classic Film evenings as the Hippodrome Festival in August. The International end of the campaign the Allies and once again goes back to its roots as a stage will still be at the Muni but the Vivary Way Colne Central Powers had lost more than 1.5 Cinema with the showing of this up to Hippodrome stage will become the Just call in to book your seats date 2014 movie. million men. British Stage for the four day event Or ring 01282 856186 From Director Clint Eastwood, and based In 2014 the people of Colne and beyond taking over from Colne Leisure Centre. Open daily 10 am to 8 pm commemorated the beginning of WW1 on the Broadway hit show, comes the Pendle Leisure Services feel that Sundays 11 am to 5 pm 100 years ago with various tableaux story of four young men from the wrong moving the Blues to the Theatre will Booking Fee Applicable playlets and re-enactments around the side of the tracks in New Jersey who bring a whole new feel to the British Theatre plan available town. Now they are to commemorate the come together to form the iconic rock Stage. The first few rows of the fixed beginning of the Battle of the Somme in group ‘Frankie Valli and The Four seating will be removed to enable ONLINE Seasons’. a similar fashion on 2nd July and the

people to dance. LOG IN TO www.phtheatre.co.uk Pendle Hippodrome Theatre will again Featuring the great songs:- ‘Sherry’ – Radio Lancashire will broadcast the Follow the Online Booking Instructions be taking part. ‘Walk Like a Man’ – ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ – talented line up live from the Theatre Theatre plan available Our Orchestra pit will be transformed ‘Rag Doll’ – ‘Dawn’ – ‘Bye Bye Baby’ and on Friday night including celebrity Online Booking Fee Applicable many more. into a WWl trench and the whole interviews, and Monday will be Blues Theatre will shake as the noise of shells WARNING : Contains strong language. Matters day, with the popular magazine and heavy artillery pound the trench and AT THE THEATRE taking charge of programming. Tickets £5 - Booking details as the smoke and fire of war rage in the Saturday and Sunday will feature some THE THEATRE BOX OFFICE previous column or Theatre’s auditorium. WILL BE OPEN FOR BOOKING just come along on the night. brilliant British acts. Our stage will become a Casualty WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY This will be quite an adventure for the Clearing Station where the wounded and SATURDAY Hippodrome and we look forward to our ANNUAL STAGE AWARDS were treated and those who would never 10.00 am - 1.00 pm new British Stage experience. Until 10th June After 26 years the Annual Leader Times make it back to Blighty, but lie forever in Call in and book your seats or ring Stage Awards, which were sponsored by a foreign field, breathed their last breath. on 01282 863210 during Howard Rigg and hosted by Pendle To add to the authenticity there will be a opening hours. Hippodrome Theatre, have finally come to Tommy in the trench explaining how OVER THE RAINBOW NO Booking fee an end. Audience numbers have been trench warfare was conducted and ‘Over The Rainbow’ a fabulous evening nurses in the Clearing Station telling of of Song and Dance awaits on declining for several years and given the the casualties from the Somme. 8th July at 7.30pm at the Muni in Colne. NEW OUTLET retirement of Peter Dewhurst the Leader/ Times newspaper group decided it was a If you didn’t come last Following the success of last year’s ‘The Central Garage Fence Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow’ in aid of Call in and book your tickets or ring timely point to end the event. time or just want to see it all again then the the Encephalitis Society, a charity dear 01282 617315 The profit that the Hippodrome made Theatre will be open from to our hearts, another great evening has NO Booking Fee from the evening was always donated to been planned featuring many of our own 11.30 am until 5.00 pm. a local charity and the last 26 years have The first short talk will be Hippodrome performers. ON THE DOOR also created many happy memories. We Come along and enjoy at 12 noon and continue would like to thank all the people and COME ALONG TO ANY at intervals throughout this great night out groups involved over the years for their PERFORMANCE AND BOOK AT the day. Tickets £8 (£11 on the door) THE THEATRE BOX OFFICE help and support. The 2014 Muni Box Office 01282 661234 Entry is Free. re-enactment or see Muni Website for more details. 10 3 HELP ! As you will have read in the Theatre’s Annual report there is always something going on at the Theatre even when it is closed for the Summer. In fact probably more goes on in the ‘Close Down’, than any other time of the year.

This year the Theatre will close on 16th July and re-open on 30th August. We present 3 rollicking tales of life in the Tudor Court

Wardrobe and props hire departments will also be closed. The last hire date is of the Virgin Queen At the Hippodrome from the Monday 11th July at 7.00 pm and we reopen on Monday 5th September 7.00 pm. 7th to the 11th June at 7.30 pm nightly .

One of the jobs being undertaken this year is the re-building of the Church wall That is rollicking as per the scheming, hapless, and with an ever more complex when weather permits. The work was started last year but winter came along and cunning plan, Lord Edmund a minor noble with ideas above his station, work was suspended. Re-building work is set to resume in the summer close down who seeks to increase his standing in court and swell the size of his purse, and

Hopefully by the middle of July the plans will have been passed and essential work more importantly, keep his . can start on the pub roof. Professional roofers will be employed for the job but Ably hindered by , the worst servant in London, and Lord Percy Percy, there are many tasks associated with the re-roofing that need carrying out at the intellectually challenged heir to the Duchy of Northumberland, will he succeed in same time. Plus there are many tasks to be carried out in the Theatre that can only sidestepping the Queen's advisor, be done when the Theatre is not in use. Lord Melchett, and fulfil his

Every year we ask the same question. Will you, yes we mean YOU, please give up ambitions? a precious few hours of your time and come and lend a hand during the Summer The three satirical, sharp and darkly Close Down? Everyone likes to perform on stage or attend the Theatre but if it’s hilarious episodes are:- not maintained and kept clean and tidy there won’t be a Theatre to go to!!!!!!! : Blackadder employs a young We desperately need more help. If you have any spare time please give Keith man called “Bob” whom he finds Walton a ring on 01282 605538. You don’t have to be skilled in any particular field himself attracted to, much to his or a member of the Theatre and your help will be greatly appreciated. People are dismay. also required to help clean the Theatre. After the maintenance is complete and the maintenance teams have finished everything has to be spick and span for the next Head: Blackadder is made Lord High season of plays and shows. Cleaners can be male or female, young or old Executioner and decides to change everyone is welcome. the execution schedule in order to

If you think you can spare some time there are morning, afternoon or evening give himself more free time. working sessions. Keith is awaiting your call!!! or just come along Monday evenings Unfortunately this brings him into (Stage Door 7pm till 9 pm) and see any member of the maintenance team. conflict with the Queen’s wishes and only one of his famous cunning plans The Theatre belongs to everyone and the more help we get the more can save the day. essential jobs can be completed and we can begin a new season : With the promise of a large of fabulous entertainment at the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre.

inheritance in mind, Blackadder

PUB PROGRESS THE LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS attempts to impress his fanatically Again no major work has been carried Sat 9th July 7.30 pm Puritanical relatives while out ‘next door’. We are still awaiting A very warm welcome awaits PYO at simultaneously attempting to win a planning permission for the new roof The Main Cast - Left to right; Pendle Hippodrome Theatre for a drinking competition. Not a good idea and once we have that it will be all Lindsey Brady (Nursie) fantastic ‘Last Night of The Proms’ on if you are ! systems go. Ken Horsfield (Melchett) 9th July. Just to make the evening more Written by and Ben Holly Fairburn (Queenie) However many small jobs are being special The Arden Angels are also on Elton and featuring a stunning cast Josh Hindle (Lord Percy) done at the pub, both inside and out. the bill. it’s a tale of a man, a cunning plan Darren Williams (Blackadder) If you would like to get involved in the Tickets: £8 Adults £6 Concessions and a turnip shaped like a thingy! Steve Grist (Baldrick) ongoing conversion of the pub in any Ring Lisa 864084 or Liz on 429714 way see the above article. All help All Tickets - £7 after 6 pm See page 2 opposite for ways to book your seats. would be greatly appreciated. Or book online at www.phtheatre.co.uk

4 Celebration, Afternoon Tea and a Sad Parting continued: 9 • Larger cupboard fitted in tea bar to house multimedia interface The Hippodrome wardrobe equipment. ladies recently had an • Extra mains and audio sockets added to Orchestra pit. unaccustomed break in activities • Auditorium speakers moved to a new location to help improve sound and went down to Boundary Mill quality and lighting bar mounted on auditorium side walls. for afternoon tea • A 100% grant was obtained from the British Heart Foundation for the The occasion sadly was to say supply of all equipment required to install a public access defibrillator goodbye to Margaret Roberts. outside the Theatre. We have had a few issues with the BHF over this Margaret and her husband which thankfully are now resolved, so when time permits we can now get Michael have been involved with on with this installation. the Theatre for many years, • A condition of this award was that we undertook to do some public CPR Michael as accompanist for a training, equipment has also been supplied to enable us to do this and we number of shows and Margaret Barbara Barbara Pat Marilyn Pam will be arranging sessions very soon. Shirley Jen Margaret Florence has long been a hard working member of the wardrobe team. • 2 snow machines purchased. They were both active stewards and Friends of the Hippodrome. Margaret was also a very valued The Craft Fair continued to excel in the quality of both goods and food. Despite member of the Craft Fair Committee and both some horrendous weather during the week and over the second weekend profit Margaret and Michael have been regular Stewards was only slightly down on the previous year and a very healthy sum of £11,300 at our Annual Fair. They have moved to be nearer was made. The profit that this event makes is vital to the continued operation family and we all wish them well for the future. of the Theatre. None of us are getting any younger and many of the Craft Fair

Mixed with the sadness of Margaret’s leaving party committee have been involved from day one over 28 years ago. As Craft Fair there was an element of celebration to the days can be very long and arduous it is vital that we start to see some ’younger’ afternoon as the total amount the wardrobe team personnel stepping forward in order that we can maintain this excellent event. had raised for Theatre funds from costume hire for (If you think you can help or know of anybody who would be willing in any way the year 2015 totalled an amazing £7000. Well please contact either Pam Lomax or Sheila Keogh who will gladly provide you Margaret and Michael done and thank you ladies, keep up the good work. with more information).

Pam Lomax Last year our Youth Theatre, who never fail to impress, blew everyone away with their staging of Phantom of The Opera. This was a magnificent show and WAUGH—GOODALL Birthday Thanks played to a packed house every night. Their effort was quite rightly honoured at the NODA dinner earlier this year where they picked up numerous Awards. Theatre Company Long serving Theatre member Gary Company Member Brian Congratulations to the Cast, Youth Theatre Committee and everyone who was involved in the show. Waugh is delighted Fothergill would like to to announce his thank everyone for their cards, gifts To finish off I would like to mention the most prestigious Award we have ever engagement to and good wishes on the occasion of received here at the Hippodrome. We were extremely honoured in April when it Lindsey Goodall. his 70th Birthday in April. was announced from Buckingham Palace that we had been awarded a

He would especially like to thank his Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is equivalent to an MBE for a group Gary has been a member of Pendle daughter Catherine, a member of organization. Hippodrome Company and its our Youth Theatre Committee, and predecessors for many years. He The Award was not for this theatre building but a recognition award for all the family for arranging a surprise proposed to Lindsey on Easter Sunday and volunteers who, over the years, have given 1000s of hours of their free time to birthday party to mark the occasion. his proposal was iced onto an Easter egg. help the Hippodrome fulfill its objectives and make it what it is today. It is an Many of the friends Brian has made Of course she said ‘yes’ and they hope to over the years through his long outstanding and honorable Award and we should all take pride in being part of marry in 2 years time. the achievement . association with the Theatre were Congratulations to Gary and Lindsey invited to help him celebrate. Kevin Mason, Chairman. 14th April 2016

5 8 HOUSE FULL? ‘All Aboard’ PENDLE HIPPODROME THEATRE LIMITED It was all just a tiny bit disappointing at the Fancy a leisurely Cruise Trustees/Directors Annual Report Year Ending 31st December 2015 Friday night performance of the Theatre along the Leeds

Company’s recent production of the Liverpool Canal with Directors: fabulous GREASE. There were just 6 good company, good food and an The Directors, duly elected by Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company , met individual seats left in the Theatre as the exceptionally good quiz to make the on a monthly basis throughout the year to undertake the management of the show opened and the cast and crew were evening complete? Then look no further Charity. hoping the House Full sign would go up, because the Theatre Company are but it was not to be. holding a trip on board the Marton Events: Emperor on the Leeds Liverpool canal The Saturday matinee was very well on Friday 17th June at 7.30 pm from 2015 was yet again a very eventful and busy year for the Hippodrome Theatre booked, as the previous nights had been, with the number of external bookings and enquiries remaining very high. We Foulridge Wharf. but there were still quite a few seats did on occasion have to decline bookings for fear of over stretching our available for Saturday evening and it This is a great night out for everyone to volunteer resources. looked like we would have to wait for enjoy as the Martin Emperor glides There were many highlights from last year’s events. Cinema which was another blockbuster show to put up that along the canal through our magnificent reintroduced to the Theatre in 2014 continued to be very popular, we managed and tranquil Lancashire country side. all important House Full sign. Then things to show a Saturday afternoon sing-a-long film which went down very well. started to pick up and the phone never Don’t be late or you may have to swim Because of its success we are hoping to arrange other sing-a-longs in the not stopped ringing and the online booking to catch up. Just as last year there will to distant future. Other events through the year were made up of the usual was going mad!. be a quiz set by our now resident quiz combination of public and private usage with the odd unusual event thrown in At 6.30 pm our Front of master Geoff Horn and a great pie and for good measure. pea super served by the crew. House Manager, Joe Whittam, proudly carried the Everybody is welcome but I will not list every event we hosted during 2015 but what I will add is that House Full sign out of numbers are limited and committee, board and production meetings exceeded 50 evenings and full day storage and firmly attached it tickets will go very quickly. events such as Craft Fair, technical rehearsals, set building and Dance to the front door. Well done The price is £12.50 per person Festivals exceeded 40. This shows a tremendous commitment of time and everyone. A fabulous Sell including quiz and supper. effort by our volunteer resource and does not include the countless evenings Out Show. Richly deserved. Contact Geoff Horn on 01282 787447 and mornings spent maintaining and cleaning the Theatre, maintaining, or 07759 401 541 to order your tickets. washing and sorting costumes in the wardrobe and other vital tasks throughout ‘South Pacific’ the Theatre. Very rarely does the Theatre door remain locked for more than 24 It is with regret that Pendle ‘Magic of the Musicals’ hours. Hippodrome Theatre Sat 25th June at 7.30 pm Company have to announce Maintenance tasks and new equipment purchased during 2015 include: that their September Here’s another great night out to enjoy production of Rogers and at the Hippodrome as the Nelson • A complete new CCTV system purchased and installed Hammerstein’s ‘South Pacific’ Ladies Civic Choir presents Pendle • 4 New lanterns. (Purchased with legacy from Brian Bird) will not be taking place. Hippodrome Youth Theatre, Burnley Alliance Silver Band and some surprise • £5000 Grant sourced to help re-roofing costs for the Derby Arms. We are Despite having a strong chorus section soloists, all making guest appearances currently in planning negotiations with Pendle Borough Council before we there were few contenders for the major in ‘Magic of the Musicals’. can progress this first phase of development. principle roles and after many hours of • Work to re-build the bulging Church wall was started. Due to time deliberation the casting Committee The concert is a charity event by constraints this is still ongoing but will hopefully be completed this accepted that they were unable to cast Nelson Ladies Civic Choir summer. the show in its entirety and asked to to raise funds for Derian House Children’s Hospice. • Stage floor was completely stripped back to bare wood and repainted. cancel the production

• Under stage scaffolding store was extensively tidied with all bars now The General Committee have chosen Tickets £8 - Concessions £6 colour coded by length and new racking installed. an alternative for the September slot. Available on the door /cont You can see more details on page 7. or pre-book on 07711 808 140 6 Youth Theatre News Theatre Company News 7 New Committee Treasure Hunt and BBQ

The Youth Theatre held their Annual General Meeting on Sunday 8th May at the Saturday 13th August 2 pm to 2.30 pm start Ambulance Hall, Colne. Chairman Julie Scott gave a report on the progress and achievements of the Youth Theatre up to 31 st December 2015. A brief outline of The Theatre Company are to hold one of their excellent, the Theatre’s Year was put before the members by Kevin Mason, Chairman of brain challenging Treasure Hunts on Saturday 13th August Pendle Hippodrome Theatre. starting between 2.00 pm and 2.30 pm. This will be followed by a BBQ. The new Pendle Hippodrome Youth Theatre committee for 2016 will be: Full details will be in the next issue of Footlight Forum Honorary President: Cecilia Harrison Chairman: Julie Scott Everyone is welcome including Members, Friends, Youth Theatre Members and Secretary: Gillian Mason Treasurer: Marina Butterworth everyone’s family and friends but please order your tickets .

General Committee: Kathryn Fothergill, Stevan Manley, Vicky Royle, Tickets are £5 per Adult, £3 for Children Angela Schofield, Linda Simcock, Helen Spencer, £12 per family ticket (2 adults and 2 children aged 18 and under). Fiona Thompson, Marilyn Walton. Tickets available from Susan Thorp, ring 01282 722515 or 07454905569 Youth Representatives: Dale Blackburn Harley Horsfall or see any Committee member. Ella Thompson Fletcher Smith

Board of Directors Representative: To be decided at next meeting of the Board. ‘Diamonds and Pearls’

Following the very regrettable cancellation of ‘South Pacific’ (see page 5) it’s now JANUARY 2017 Onwards and Upwards as we prepare to celebrate the Theatre’s 30th Anniversary. Rehearsals for Elf are progressing well and Yes it’s 30 years since Pendle Hippodrome Theatre re-opened its doors to the public auditions will be taking place on Sunday 10th July. after 8½ years of painstaking restoration.

ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan Now it’s time to Celebrate child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's sack and In September the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company will present is transported back to the North Pole. The show DIAMONDS AND PEARLS - A Theatrical Review will be Directed by Josh Hindle, Gillian Mason is Musical Director and the A celebration of 30 years of Live Theatre Choreographer is Cathryn Osborne. Fiona Thompson is to Direct with Lisa Manley as Musical Director, Vicky Royle Choreographer and Joe Winkley is the Accompanist. Learning Their Craft Rehearsals are Mondays and Thursdays at the Ambulance Hall starting at 7.30 pm. The Youth Theatre Members are not only rehearsing for ‘Elf’ they are enjoying a If you would like take part in this glorious celebration and join the ensemble or series of workshops on many aspects of Theatre. Some of the Sunday morning contribute with a solo spot then please come along to a rehearsal and see Fiona who sessions are being held at the Theatre instead of the Ambulance Hall in order for will explain all the ins and outs of the show. them to get hands on experience of all things theatrical and a working theatre not This celebration is for everyone, new members, past and present members, young just appearing on stage in shows. And it’s not just about Theatre, you may be members and the more mature members of our Company. surprised to know that they held a very useful CPR training workshop in May. Please come along and join in! You can be involved as little or as much as you like. Keep up the good work guys.

Youth Theatre Awards Night As the Pendle Hippodrome is not hosting the Annual Leader/ Pendle Hippodrome Theatre is celebrating Times Awards night this year, the Youth Theatre are holding their 30 years since the re-opening of the Theatre in 1986. own Awards Night in the Theatre Bar on 15th July at 7.30 pm. To mark the occasion a Grand Ceilidh night will be held at an outside venue in There are several Awards presented to members by the Youth October This is a party for all, Youth Theatre, Theatre Company, Theatre folk, Theatre including the Presidents Trophy and many other PHYT Friends of the Hippodrome and everyone’s family and friends. Awards. Come along and enjoy ‘An Evening of Celebration’ with the Full details will be in the next edition of Footlight Forum. Youth Theatre. Everybody is welcome.