Wednesday, November 29, 2006

See you at the Bazaar

We've got into a rhythmn with the Autumn programme. Tomorrow the coach trip to the white villages goes with a good number of passengers and next Tuesday we will have our final committee before the Christmas Bazaar on December 9th at the theatre. Ideas and anything we can use to raise funds are both equally welcome.
The theatre is in full swing too and it doesn't look as if it will have to close to get the final electric work done. 'Witness For The Prosecution' was a great success at the box office (and with four FOTA Committee members in the cast we hope it was a success in other ways. The audience seemed to enjoy it each night of its run). Now we look forward to Lizz Freeman's Christmas Cracker which is a mix of 'turns' and audience participation. These shows are always very popular and I am not sure which side of the curtains enjoys itself most. The panto comes next and that has an enormous cast of children and adults. Rehearsals are well under way and tickets were going well at the theatre this morning. This year it is 'Aladdin' . The script calls for some exotic locations but I can't imagine Peter Mitchell not being up to the task of making it magic.

FOTA memberships fall due in January and now is a good time to let us know what is going to make you renew your membership - or perish the thought what we are doing that means you won't renew!

Saturday, November 04, 2006

Meet us at the desk

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in the bar at the theatre FOTA has a desk where you can check out our latest trips and activities or come along for a chat. I would love to get gossip for this blog but haven't had much that is repeatable!. Here is a picture of Gina, the president of FOTA and Arthur who is the Treasurer taken last Wednesday. The coffee is mine.
Our fundraising activities include selling some home made items - there is some marmalade in the picture - but the most important homemeade fundraiser is the re cycled cards, mostly for Christmas but also birthday and general cards. The work of David who is also our Vice President. Here he is with his stand.





This week the theatre saw the end of a successful return of 'Stepping Out' and a packed house for a visit from the Risca Male Voice Choir and guest Sian Hopkins. Now work is coming to a head for 'Witness For The Prosecution' by Agatha Christie. With four members of the FOTA committee in the cast we have a strong interest in the play. Agatha Christie regarded it as her best play and it has some intriguing twists and puzzles for the audience.