Cuffley Operatic Society NEWSLETTER 1/2010
Welcome to our newsletter for March 2010. Your newsletters will be published by Angie and Sarah, so if there is anything you would like to put in the next newsletter please feel free to contact the girls who will be happy to assist.
The Musicals Meze
(Review by Wendy Keeling, Mercury 30th October 2009)
The title Musical Meze was an unfamiliar one, but apparently Meze is Greek/Turkish with its roots in antiquity.
It can mean ‘a selection of quick and easy appetizers’ or ‘a celebration of the new music and good times’. This show lived up to its title, the large company giving their all as they performed songs from West End musicals.
The opening number One Short Day led up to Grandma’s Song from Billy Elliot, Stella Green giving a polished rendition, followed by enthusiastic applause. Verses from Oliver needed no introduction as I’m Reviewing The Situation and Oom Pah Pah, filled the auditorium. The chorus was in fine voice performing with wit and energy. Similarly, the big hits from Mamma Mia , Voulez Vouz and Does Your MotherKknow got feet tapping.
A Jersey Boys medley was followed by the spirited Latin style singing and dancing of Bambeleo from Zorro bringing Act 1 to a close.
James Droy and Glynne Hill mesmerised with their passionate duet The Point Of No Return from Phantom Of the Opera. In contrast, the Razzle Dazzle song and dance routine from Chicago gave the hoofers opportunity to strut their stuff.
The Circle Of Life from The Lion King captured the pulsating atmosphere of the African jungle, the company giving credit to this brilliantly evocative music.
Director and Choreographer David Adams took centre stage as he sang the powerful emotive I Am What I Am from La Cage Aux Folles, his giant figure dressed in drag, acknowledged by the responsive audience.
The cast, dressed in red, sparkled as Angie Frost and chorus belted out I Will Survive from Priscilla, followed by energetic dancing in the aisles, bringing the evening to a resounding conclusion.
It was good to see several new faces in the ranks, as well as to note opportunities for members of the chorus to take solo parts in this exuberant, colourful show.
Calamity Jane
12th May to 15th May 2010
Rehearsals are well underway for this rip roaring, gun shooting musical, Cast is as follows.
Calamity Jane – Glynne Hill Wild Bill Hickock – Andy frost
Lieut Danny Gilmartin – Graham Duncan Katie Brown – Sarah Luke
Henry Miller – Ian Ellis Hall Susan – Angie Frost
Francis Fryer – Dan Kruger Adelaide Adams – Elaine Magnall
Rattlesnake – Nigel Crook Doc Pierce – Colin Ricardo
Joe – Barry Worboys
Tickets are now available from Anne Rule 01707 888415
Quiz Night Friday 16th April 2010
At The Undercroft Cuffley 7.30pm for 8pm Start
Tables of maximum 8 people
£10 per ticket includes Fish and Chip Supper
Bring Your Own Drink
Tickets available from Ian Ellis Hall 01707 894646 or 07984 000530
New Members
We would like to welcome Daniel Paterson, Fitz Mensah and Ruth Ottly to the society after successfully auditioning. We would also like to welcome Graham Duncan and Dan Kruger who will be joining us for Calamity Jane.
Cuffley Web Site (www.cuffley-operatic-society.com)
The Cuffley Operatic web site is now open. We still need to do some development work on it. If you have anything you would like to add to the site please contact Jill Sandford on ( jillbookworm@hotmail.com ).
Dates For Your Diary
Quiz Night (Friday 17th April)
Set Building for Calamity Jane (Bank Monday 3rd May)
Construction of tiered Seating for calamity Jane (Sunday 9th May)
Calamity Jane (12th to 15th May 2010)
Get Out For Calamity Jane (Sunday 16th May)
Summer Lunch (Sunday 1st August)
BBQ (Saturday 4th September)
Guys And Dolls (20th to 23rd October)
Xmas Concert (Sunday 12th December)
Useful contact numbers
Angie Frost (Friends Secretary) 01992 622314 Jen Holding (Business Manager) 01707 888425
Debbie Tankard (Secretary) 01707 879839 Anne Rule (President) 01707 888415
Anne Pratt (Committee) 0208 363 6007 Peter White ( 100+ Club) 0208 366 7810
John Issac (Publicity) 07837 269289 Nigel Crook (Chairman) 01992 764097
Jill Sandford (Committee) 0208 367 6106
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