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Calamity Jane reflections

Chris Sheard

Well its 1 week since Calamity Jane finished. Firstly it was great going to back to Bradford Players after missing their last few shows, and after 6 months of rehearsals i really felt back in the Players family. Meeting and working Adam the MD was great, i enjoyed the chorus rehearsals even though i wasn’t in many of them, his enthusiasm was infectious. It was nice to get back working with Giles the Director. My first show with Giles was Mack and Mabel back in 2010  and he was a pleasure to work with again. Finally the Choreographer (my wife) … Continue reading Calamity Jane reflections

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Calamity Jane opening night..

Chris Sheard

Well we’ve finally arrived at Deadwood, tonight is opening night. I am playing Francis Fryer its going to be whip crackingly fabulous. Bradford Playhouse 4 Chapel Street, BD15DL City of Bradford Click here for tickets or call 01274 800415 ‘Calam’ dresses like a man, totes a gun and drives the Deadwood City stagecoach. Well-meaning, but disaster-prone, she tries to help the local saloon proprietor out of a jam by promising to fetch a music-hall star from Chicago. A hilarious comedy, it nevertheless has many tender moments and some very famous numbers, including “Secret Love”, “Black Hills Of Dakota, “Deadwood Stage” and “Windy … Continue reading Calamity Jane opening night..

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Noda Show Report Thick as Thieves

Chris Sheard

Today the NODA Thick as Thieves Show Report came through, click this link to view it….. Whats is Noda Inspiring theatre Our vision is that amateur theatre is successful and sustainable, providing a range of opportunities for people to develop their skills and enjoy taking part, at all levels. Mission We are here to support the education and information needs of individuals and organisations with high quality services and products that contribute to the success of amateur theatre, as well as encouraging appreciation of the sector by participants and audiences alike. We aim to Give a shared voice to the amateur … Continue reading Noda Show Report Thick as Thieves

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A Chorus Line, post show blues!!

Chris Sheard

What can you do in 5 weeks? I’ll tell you, put on a musical with a cast of around 25, who don’t really know each other, that’s what you can do. Put this together with a last minute drop out, costumes arriving at dress rehearsal and an impossible score, I think Acorn Productions have pulled this one out of the bag. It’s been a pleasure for me and my wife Amy to be part of the Acorn family, work with some talented people and make some new friends whom we look forward to working with in the future. Many thanks Sarah … Continue reading A Chorus Line, post show blues!!