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    9/10/2007 18:15

    CATS Christmas Meal added by JT

    Due to its success last year, the CATS Christmas meal will be at the Prince Pub where we normally have drinks after rehearsal nights.
    It will be Wednesday 12th December at 8pm at a cost of £14.25 a head. There is a capacity of 32 people but I've negotiated with the landlord to fit a few extras in if required.
    Deposits of £5 must be received by me no later than Wednesday 17th October at the rehearsal to secure your place. Menus will be available at rehearsal nights or directly from the pub.

    8/10/2007 21:34

    Latest News Feature added to Web Site added by JT

    Now you will be able to see the latest news added by the CATS committee on the front page of the CATS website.
    The news will feature social events, latest ticket news, show details and anything else of interest to the public and our membership.
    Other later news items can be view as always by selecting the News Icon at the top of this web page.

    28/9/2007 20:48

    Variety Evening added by Angie

    It has been decided to postpone the variety show. Apologies to those who have already put in work on this.

    If you know of anyone intending to come on Saturday, please let them know.

    21/9/2007 12:36

    NODA London region website added by myf

    NODA London region has launched a new website, which can be found at http://www.nodalondon.org/

    13/9/2007 1:22

    Panto cast announced added by myf

    Herr Pumpernickel: Chris Devereux
    Frau Pumpernickel: Katie Samkora
    Frankie: John Glossop
    Heidi: Emily Austin
    Kodak: Gary Smith
    Buckles: Sarah Webb
    Prince Ludwig: Hayley King
    Crackpot: Ian Maclachlan
    Miss Nelly: Simon Heffer
    Bridget Bloggs: Sophie Austin
    Mabel Crumb: Sarah Hill
    Agnes Swipe: Heather Woodbridge
    Constance Swot: Lynn Gosden
    Ethel Ready: Jane Higgins
    Dracula: John Taylor
    Granula: Angie Chitty

    Chorus:
    Arthur Allen
    Laura Male
    Rebecca Marshland
    Elaine Dunn
    Kate Willetts
    Sophie Stafford
    Clare Shenton-Taylor
    Kim Still
    Charlie Ross
    Geraint Morris
    Jackie Ross
    Ellen Hill
    Donald Lee

    6/9/2007 12:58

    Barbecue added by myf

    The CATS summer barbecue will be on Sunday September 9th, starting at 2p.m.

    Mark (and family) have kindly volunteered to host the event.

    6/9/2007 12:55

    Next show - Frankenstein the Panto added by myf

    Frankenstein the Panto
    by David Swan

    Life at Pumpernickel's Taverna in Bavaria is generally quiet and peaceful - except, of course, for the shrill tones of Frau Pumpernickel screaming at the staff, or the groans of Herr Pumpernickel when he realises how much of his money his wife has just spent on a new hat! Then Prince Ludwig brings the terrible news that Dracula and his fearsome grandmother have moved to the neighbourhood and are feeling rather peckish.

    Will Ludwig, Little Orphan Heidi and their friends be able to keep the vampires at bay? What is the Professor's secret formula for vampire vanquishing? And how can thin weedy little Frankie become a hero and prevent the whole of Bavaria being chomped by Granula's gruesome gnashers?

    The performances will take place at Crowthorne Parish Hall on November 29th & 30th, and December 1st.

    6/9/2007 12:14

    Need help with using the Yahoo group? added by myf

    I've put together a help document to try to assist people in using the Yahoo! group. Hopefully it will help people solve some of their issues with the system, and enable them to make better use of the group.

    It's been put together using information from the Yahoo! group help pages, so should be straightforward enough to follow. I've tried to make sure it covers the basics for emails, use of the Yahoo! groups website, files, links and the calendar that is available.

    I hope eventually it can be hosted on this site, but for now you can obtain the file as a PDF from http://bes-t.co.uk/files/Yahoo%20group%20help_0.pdf

    7/8/2007 11:10

    Events in August & September added by myf

    During August, we will be having two pantomime read-throughs and an open evening.

    The pantomime for this year is Frankenstein The Panto, and the read-throughs will be held at the Parish Hall on August 8th and 29th. Auditions will be held at the Methodist Hall on September 5th. Contact the directors, Mark and Luke, for more information.

    Our open evening will be at the Parish Hall on August 22nd. Everyone is invited to come along and meet us. We hope to demonstrate some of the many ways to get involved in our productions, as well as having videos and photos from past shows. There will also be some light refreshments on offer. Feel free to turn up any time between 8 and 10p.m.

    26/6/2007 18:29

    CATS QUIZ 8pm SATURDAY 30TH JUNE 2007 Parish Hall added by Angie

    Roll up...roll up....don't forget the quiz is on Saturday 30th at 8 p.m. Only £2 each so bring your family and friends and some drink and nibbles and let us make it a great evening.

    12/6/2007 16:38

    Facebook group added by myf

    All current and former members are invited to join the Crowthorne Amateur Theatrical Society group on Facebook - www.facebook.com

    It's a way of sharing contacts and memories, and finding out what people have been up to, so please join - we'd love to see you!

    3/4/2007 15:10

    Next Show - Stolen Identity added by JT

    Our next show at the end of July will be "Stolen Identity". A new thriller written by Ron Hutson who wrote our successful production of "Dying to Meet You".

    It will be co-directed by Christina Lehec and Sarah Webb. Read throughs of the script will take place on April 4th at Crowthorne Methodist Church Hall at 8pm and on April 11th at Crowthorne Parish Hall also at 8pm.

    Potential members are welcome to attend either session with no obligation to join.

    3/4/2007 15:05

    'Allo 'Allo gets rave revues added by JT

    'Allo 'Allo hit the record ticket sales for a Spring show including three nights completely sold out. With the aid of a very funny script and great acting skills, the audience went away happy having been thoroughly entertained throughout. Laughter from start to finish.

    Many thanks to all involved and to the audience for coming in large numbers to supports us.

    22/3/2007 8:03

    Dress Rehearsal - Date change added by Angie

    The Dress rehearsal is now on Monday 26th March and not Tuesday 27th.

    5/3/2007 11:34

    Next Show: 'Allo 'Allo added by myf

    A few important dates for the next show:

    7/3/07 (Wednesday) - photo call. Please be on time!
    24/3/07 (Saturday) - get-in. Please come along to help build the set, even if it's only for a couple of hours.
    25/3/07 (Sunday) - Technical rehearsal.
    27/3/07 (Tuesday) - Dress rehearsal.
    28-31/3/07 (Wednesday-Saturday) - Performances. Please note the extra performance on the Wednesday!

    Contact Angie or Geraint for details of exact times.

    22/2/2007 1:06

    Oscar Winners added by myf

    The Oscar winners, announced at the AGM, are as follows:


    Best female performance in a principal role: Angie Chitty as Aunt Abby in Arsenic & Old Lace

    Best male performance in a principal role: Ian Maclachlan as Inspector Pratt in Secondary Cause Of Death

    Best female performance in a supporting role: Jane Higgins as Capt. Henrietta Woolmer-Cardigan in Secondary Cause Of Death

    Best male performance in a supporting role: Nigel Willetts as Count Puchlik in Secondary Cause Of Death

    Best performance in a cameo role: Sarah Webb as Martha Armstrong in Secondary Cause Of Death

    Best newcomer: Mark Hill as Widow Twanky in Aladdin

    Best director:Simon Heffer for Aladdin

    Best technical contribution: Jayne Male & Heather Woodbridge for costumes for Aladdin

    Best prop, special effect or routine: Caroline Prince-Wright for the landmark & plane cut-outs in Aladdin

    Worst prop, special effect or routine: John Taylor, Stuart Durrant & Tom Pickering for the policemen carrying Jonathon offstage in Arsenic & Old Lace

    Best song and/or dance: Rory Hill & Jamie Heffer for I Could Be So Good For You in Aladdin


    Congratulations to all the winners!

    22/2/2007 0:50

    New committee added by myf

    The new committee for 2007-8 is as follows:

    Chairman - Angie Chitty
    Secretary - myf
    Treasurer - Geraint Morris
    Social Secretary - John Taylor
    Publicity Secretary - Mark Hill
    Membership Secretary - Jane Higgins
    Members Without Portfolio - Kim Edwards & Lawre Doyle

    There will be a handover meeting at Angie's this coming Monday, February 26th, at 8pm.

    19/2/2007 21:44

    AGM Agenda added by myf

    The agenda for the AGM is as follows:

    i. Chairman’s Opening Remarks
    ii. Apologies for Absence
    iii. Minutes of Previous AGM
    iv. Matters Arising from Minutes of Previous AGM
    v. Chairman’s Report
    vi. Treasurer’s Report
    vii. Membership & Subscriptions
    viii. Questions to the Outgoing Committee
    ix. Election of Officers, in accordance with the Constitution
    - i. Chairman
    - ii. Secretary
    - iii. Treasurer
    - iv. Social Secretary
    - v. Publicity Secretary
    - vi. Membership Secretary
    - vii. Members Without Portfolio
    x. Productions for the Forthcoming Year
    xi. Any Other Business
    xii. Close of Official Meeting
    xiii. Presentation of CATS Oscars

    23/1/2007 10:28

    AGM added by myf

    The AGM will be held on February 21st at the Parish Hall. Please arrive in good time for the meeting to start at 8pm.

    25/11/2006 20:33

    Aladdin Tickets added by JT

    Tickets for our latest show Aladdin 30th November to 2nd December are selling fast with Thursday and Friday close to sell out. There are still plenty tickets for Saturday Matinee and Evening at our ticket outlets P&S News and Playhouse Cleaners.

    18/8/2006 13:52

    Murder Mystery Read Through added by JT

    The read through of the excellent short play that Lynn Gosden has written for our new production for this year will be held at 8pm on Tuesday 22nd August @ Lynn’s house.

    For those that have expressed an interest in getting involved, please confirm to me your ability to attend on that date. The play will, hopefully, be cast following the read through. So this is the last chance for anyone else to join in.


    The production dates are Friday and Saturday 27th/ 28th October 2006, which is the last weekend of the school half term holiday. Actors will need to be able to stay in character and ad lib the 2nd act, when they will be interviewed and cross examined by the audience, so if you fancy expanding or challenging your acting skills then this could be the opportunity.

    Rehearsals will be just once a week and will not conflict with any panto rehearsals, so the actual day each week may vary.

    Any further questions, please contact either Michael or Lynn.

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