Monday, 19 January 2015
Images of Olivia, selected by Google
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Wednesday, 31 December 2014
We worked closely with the bride and groom to make sure that our song list matched what they wanted. In this video you can hear two of our talented ladies sing the Flower Duet from Lakme as the bride made her way down the aisle.
All the company enjoyed singing at the wedding and helping to make the day a little more special.
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Raise your voice!
I thought you would love this shot of the ladies rehearsing for our Autumn concert. You can see how much fun they are having. Come and see the final version on 12th or 13th of September.
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
A smashing show!
Anyone who was fortunate enough to have bought a ticket for the Belper Junior Musical Theatre performance of Olivia! this weekend managed to get a real treat; it's just a shame that a few more folk didn't avail themselves of the opportunity.
It's not a show that I knew anything about (and yes, I am aware that's a familiar phrase for me when it comes to musicals) but I read up on it a bit beforehand to make sure that I could put something half way accurate into the programme. It's clear that a lot of thought has gone into the script and the style of many of the songs within it. And that made it a great show to see, trying to pick up on the links.
Niamh Pugh, who took the part of Olivia, threw herself into the role with a high level of enthusiasm and energy - right up to the last moment and her hamming it up for the Convict's Child lament was a real joy.
Lucy Taylor, taking her last role in a Junior performance as she moves up to the adult company, was excellent in her portrayal of Eliza and her voice showed a great deal of maturity as she sang her songs with accent and aplomb. Great stuff.
Daniel Shaw and Jacob Mellors as the Artful Dodger and Fagin entranced the whole audience whenever they were on the stage. It was an incredible partnership and worthy of a west end show. I know that I am a little biased on this one, but I reckon that their performance more than justifies my praise.
The best part was that there were so many other parts for people to shine in. With Samuel Brookes quite literally high kicking his way across the stage as George Bernard Shaw, Ben Thompson's Dr Watson rescuing Joseph Hext's Sherlock Holmes. Queenie, Doris and Flo (Katy Varney, Carys Lesley and Holly Pridmore) were a hoot as they both gave continuity in Covent Garden and offered sage life advice to Jess Henshaw's Annie. It was lovely to see that Poppy Hargrave had a chance to demonstrate her dancing skills as Derbhile. All of the cast were great - I just don't want to risk boring people more than usual by commenting on Oscar Hewitt-Richard's Bristolian accent (Donkeys?) or Ben Hewitt-Richards Dumbledorian lamp lighting (was it magic?). Molly Hewitt-Richards was amazing as Mrs Murdstone, Robert Mosley was a great Ebenezer Scrooge, Lucy Jennison's usher was pedantry personified and Jack Mosley made an awe inspiring white wigged judge.
Actually the one last person that I will make a special mention of was Sophie Hext who shone as Mrs Dilber. She had a great voice and acted the part really well.
So a huge thank you to everyone who took part. You looked like you loved every minute and that made sure that the audience did too. We can't wait to see and hear you on the stage for the Autumn Concert!
It's not a show that I knew anything about (and yes, I am aware that's a familiar phrase for me when it comes to musicals) but I read up on it a bit beforehand to make sure that I could put something half way accurate into the programme. It's clear that a lot of thought has gone into the script and the style of many of the songs within it. And that made it a great show to see, trying to pick up on the links.
Niamh Pugh, who took the part of Olivia, threw herself into the role with a high level of enthusiasm and energy - right up to the last moment and her hamming it up for the Convict's Child lament was a real joy.
Lucy Taylor, taking her last role in a Junior performance as she moves up to the adult company, was excellent in her portrayal of Eliza and her voice showed a great deal of maturity as she sang her songs with accent and aplomb. Great stuff.
Daniel Shaw and Jacob Mellors as the Artful Dodger and Fagin entranced the whole audience whenever they were on the stage. It was an incredible partnership and worthy of a west end show. I know that I am a little biased on this one, but I reckon that their performance more than justifies my praise.
The best part was that there were so many other parts for people to shine in. With Samuel Brookes quite literally high kicking his way across the stage as George Bernard Shaw, Ben Thompson's Dr Watson rescuing Joseph Hext's Sherlock Holmes. Queenie, Doris and Flo (Katy Varney, Carys Lesley and Holly Pridmore) were a hoot as they both gave continuity in Covent Garden and offered sage life advice to Jess Henshaw's Annie. It was lovely to see that Poppy Hargrave had a chance to demonstrate her dancing skills as Derbhile. All of the cast were great - I just don't want to risk boring people more than usual by commenting on Oscar Hewitt-Richard's Bristolian accent (Donkeys?) or Ben Hewitt-Richards Dumbledorian lamp lighting (was it magic?). Molly Hewitt-Richards was amazing as Mrs Murdstone, Robert Mosley was a great Ebenezer Scrooge, Lucy Jennison's usher was pedantry personified and Jack Mosley made an awe inspiring white wigged judge.
Actually the one last person that I will make a special mention of was Sophie Hext who shone as Mrs Dilber. She had a great voice and acted the part really well.
So a huge thank you to everyone who took part. You looked like you loved every minute and that made sure that the audience did too. We can't wait to see and hear you on the stage for the Autumn Concert!
What's next?
As our long hot summer period rolls around again I know that many of you find your thoughts turning longingly to the arrival of our cooler September again. And what could be cooler than the Belper Musical Theatre Annual concert! Ok so maybe icecreams could, and possibly a long cold drink, or penguin's feet. In fact many things could be cooler than our concert, but that really wasn't the point that I was trying to make. What I wanted to get across here was that our rehearsals are now up and running and ready for our Autumn Concert and this year is going to be great.
Before I try to whet your tastebuds with thoughts of listening to Bohemian Rhapsody or a great Les Miserables medley though, I thought that you would all be pleased to hear that a dedicated group of our ladies is once again taking to the streets for the moonlight walk to raise money for Treetops hospice.
It will be exactly two years since Linda Furnival died from cancer when this year's moonlight walk takes place. The team at Treetops were there for her when she needed them, and when her family needed them. Raising money for them is one way that we can say thank you. I know that there are many good causes out there asking for you to dig deep and help them to keep going. If you can spare some cash, then please click on this link https://www.justgiving.com/jen-lewis and add a couple of pounds to the funds. Thank you.
Before I try to whet your tastebuds with thoughts of listening to Bohemian Rhapsody or a great Les Miserables medley though, I thought that you would all be pleased to hear that a dedicated group of our ladies is once again taking to the streets for the moonlight walk to raise money for Treetops hospice.
It will be exactly two years since Linda Furnival died from cancer when this year's moonlight walk takes place. The team at Treetops were there for her when she needed them, and when her family needed them. Raising money for them is one way that we can say thank you. I know that there are many good causes out there asking for you to dig deep and help them to keep going. If you can spare some cash, then please click on this link https://www.justgiving.com/jen-lewis and add a couple of pounds to the funds. Thank you.
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Olivia?
Now that some of the excitement after our amazing production of Annie Get Your Gun has died down, I thought that it was a good opportunity for me to start to build the hunger for folk to come along to our next Belper Junior Musical Theatre production.
This time around they are putting on 'Olivia!'
As many of you know I have a very limited knowledge of musicals although I do try hard to learn the words and the tunes (and occasionally the rhythms) of all the ones that we do. So I had no concept at all of a musical called Olivia and my anticipation was that it would just be some tiresome feminist rewrite of Oliver! However, I am assured that this is not the case.
The script is full of humour and is well written and it follows the progress of a young girl (who just happens to be named Olivia) from a downtrodden beginning in an orphanage through the streets of London and, who knows, possibly a happy ending.
The production is well written and offers a real showcase for our junior talent, male and female. You can look forward to meeting Eliza Dolittle (My Fair Lady), Artful Dodger, Fagin, Sherlock Holmes and George Bernard Shaw. Mix that with great songs and the hard work of our production team and it's a show that will not disappoint.
You've seen some of the stars on stage with us in Annie Get Your Gun, so now is your chance to support our stars of tomorrow and give them a full house at each of their three shows.
As always you can buy your tickets through our website at bmt.ticketsource.co.uk
I will find an electronic copy of the flyer and see if I can work out how to upload it to here as well! (Sometimes my IT skills are more limited than my knowledge of musicals)
This time around they are putting on 'Olivia!'
As many of you know I have a very limited knowledge of musicals although I do try hard to learn the words and the tunes (and occasionally the rhythms) of all the ones that we do. So I had no concept at all of a musical called Olivia and my anticipation was that it would just be some tiresome feminist rewrite of Oliver! However, I am assured that this is not the case.
The script is full of humour and is well written and it follows the progress of a young girl (who just happens to be named Olivia) from a downtrodden beginning in an orphanage through the streets of London and, who knows, possibly a happy ending.
The production is well written and offers a real showcase for our junior talent, male and female. You can look forward to meeting Eliza Dolittle (My Fair Lady), Artful Dodger, Fagin, Sherlock Holmes and George Bernard Shaw. Mix that with great songs and the hard work of our production team and it's a show that will not disappoint.
You've seen some of the stars on stage with us in Annie Get Your Gun, so now is your chance to support our stars of tomorrow and give them a full house at each of their three shows.
As always you can buy your tickets through our website at bmt.ticketsource.co.uk
I will find an electronic copy of the flyer and see if I can work out how to upload it to here as well! (Sometimes my IT skills are more limited than my knowledge of musicals)
Monday, 3 March 2014
Review number three - NODA
You can find this review on the NODA website at NODA Annie 2014 and I have to say that I am delighted with this one as it stresses that Charlie Davenport was splendidly portrayed by Matthew Shaw. Ok, sadly it runs out of steam after that and bangs on about Jen Lewis and Chris Grantham yet again. But it's still a great review of a fun show.
And for those of you who enjoy watching our annual parodies (you can always buy tickets to our annual dinner) then this link may work 2014 parody if it doesn't then let me know and I will try to get the original file off whoever recorded it - judging by the accompanying laughter it was Liz!
And for those of you who enjoy watching our annual parodies (you can always buy tickets to our annual dinner) then this link may work 2014 parody if it doesn't then let me know and I will try to get the original file off whoever recorded it - judging by the accompanying laughter it was Liz!
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