Kingston Vale Operatic & Dramatic Society

KVODS adult group were due to perform ‘Hello Dolly!’ at the Arthur Cotterell Theatre in May 2009. Unfortunately the theatre is unable to give us any suitable dates in the first part of the year due to student exams. We have therefore decided to postpone ‘Hello Dolly!’ until November 2009. This will allow us to choose the dates we want and confirm that we can have a big theatre for what will be a very big production. The show will still be directed by Jeff Raggett. We are delighted to announce that we will be performing ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ (dependent on obtaining rights) in May 2009 at Kingston Vale Village Hall. We are thrilled that Dave Roberts has agreed to both direct & musically direct this production. Both productions will allow for large cast sizes and something for everyone.

The first youth group workshop to start learning some of the dance moves in the July 2009 show will be held on Wednesday 3rd September, 6.30 to 7.30pm.

These workshops will cost £1 for members and £1.50 for non-members.

If you are interested in taking part in the workshops & / or next youth show and will be aged 8 – 16 years in July 2009 please contact me for more details at secretary(a)kvods.com

Julie

We are pleased to announce that next year’s show will be July 2009 (dates to be confirmed) and will be the new smash hit 70’s musical ‘Disco Inferno’.This is a fantastic musical and has lots to do for everyone. There is of course lots of disco dancing for those who love to strut their stuff on the dance floor but there is also a lot of singing and both principal & cameo roles for the actors!!All the songs in the show are well known 70’s hits, including ‘Crocodile Rock’, ‘YMCA’, ‘The Winner Takes it All’, ‘I Will Survive’ and Could it Be Magic’ to name but a few!!

We plan to start rehearsing for this show in January 2009 – however we aren’t going to leave you with nothing to do until then! During September – December 2008 we will be holding various workshops so that you can listen to some of the music & learn some of the dance moves that will be included in the show. We are also hoping to have some social events.

If you are aged 8 – 16 years in June 2009 and are interested in attending these workshops & / or taking part in this production we are asking that you email me at secretary(a)kvods.com to register your interest. The workshops are open to everyone, not just members so if any current members have friends who would like to come and join in they are more than welcome!Workshops will cost £1 each for current members of the youth group and £1.50 to non members. We will not be holding membership auditions for new people until January 2009.Please email me to let us know if you would like to take part in what is going to be a very exciting show!! There really is something for everyone and you don’t have to be a dancer to enjoy yourself!

Please find below the flyer for ‘Guys & Dolls Jr’. You can order tickets by phoning 07789 344063 or emailing youthboxoffice(a)kvods.com

There are only two performances left and Saturday evening is nearly sold out so please book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

Please fins the principal cast list for ‘Sweeney Todd’ below:

Mrs Lovett – Lizz Brain

Todd – Robert Hamilton

Anthony – Dave Roberts

Toby – Richard Roberts

Johanna – Alice Gairdner

Beggar Woman – Helen Geldert

Judge – John Wilkinson

Beadle – Serge Kluit

Mr Fogg – Nick Cowe

Pirelli – Jeff Raggett

Julie

Some points from the first Sweeney Todd meeting….

Due to the fantastic response we have had for this show the venue has been changed. The show will now take place at Arthur Cotterell Theatre, Kingston College. The dates almost remain the same but instead of doing 8 performances (14^th to 22^nd) there will now be 5 performances (18^th to 22^nd Nov). There are no matinee performances.

If you would like to take part in Sweeney Todd and have not yet sent me an initial enquiry please contact me at secretary(a)kvods.com and I can put your name on the mailing list and arrange a membership audition.

Auditions will be held on Sunday 6^th July, 2.30pm onwards at Kingston Vale Village Hall, SW15 3RN.

Once the cast has been confirmed principal rehearsals will take place on Mondays, 8 to 10pm and chorus rehearsals will take place on Wednesdays, 8 to 10pm.

There will be NO rehearsals during August for chorus members, principals may be called once per week to learn music but this will be arranged on an individual basis with Dennis.

Julie