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Allestree Theatre Group
New Website
29/8/2011
ATG launch their new website.
Man Required
16/8/2011
Allestree Theatre Group are in need of a boyfriend for our Irene.
We are looking for an experienced actor in his 30/40's who could ideally do an American accent, although it is not essential.
If you or anyone you know would like the part, please contact the director, Fred.
Irene with Carl in
Don’t Dress For Dinner
Rehearsals Start
8/8/2011
Rehearsals start for Anagram of Murder
Fred and Richard rehearse for
Anagram of Murder
Anagram of Murder
5/8/2011
Anagram of Murder by Seymour Matthews is chosen as our Autumn production.
This tense, dramatic thriller contains plenty of twists to keep your audience guessing. Beautiful Veronica plots to murder her writer husband, Gus, but becomes alarmed when Gus discusses the plot of his new novel, which is uncomfortably close to her murder plans. She presses ahead, however, but things do not run entirely smoothly. Next day the police report the finding of a body — but is it Gus? The final denouement contains several surprises before the guilty are brought to justice.
NODding Off
10/9/2011
Richard is arranging an ATG group outing to see “Stags and Hens the Remix” by Willie Russell presented by the NODS Theatre Company at The Guildhall, Derby on the 13th October.
Position Filled
5/9/2011
Irene is now happy. Nigel has stepped up to be her boyfriend in Anagram of Murder.
Nigel has appeared in previous productions with the ATG including Gym and Tonic, Two and Two Make Sex and At the Sign of the Crippled Harlequin.
Anagram of Murder Photographs
30/10/2011
Have you seen the latest photos of Anagram of Murder? If you didn’t see it click here and see what you missed. If you did, here is a reminder of an excellent evenings entertainment.
Welcome to Kirsty
27/102011
Kirsty from sunny (so she says) Holbrook makes her acting debut with the ATG in the role of WPC Hughes in “Anagram of Murder”.
Review Published Saturday, October 29, 2011 Derby Telegraph
Players make a superb job of solving an Anagram of Murder
THERE'S murder afoot in Allestree this week but it's not clear who is murdering who, when or where.
Allestree Theatre Group bring to the stage Anagram of Murder, written by Seymour Matthews.
This was my first chance to see an offering by this ensemble cast and it was obvious that everyone involved knew their lines, hit their cues and had made an effort to do the play justice.
Veronica (Ronnie), the long suffering wife played by Irene Thorpe, came across as confident and almost ruthless.
For me she made this play work on so many levels. Anne Wood was the slightly off-the-wall secretary Sally Dure and a dab hand at playing to the crowd. Nigel Smith was made for the part of Detective Inspector Morgan, switching between stern policeman and star-crossed lover.
The plot twists and turns, you think you see which way it's all heading and then it changes direction again – fast-paced and great fun.
11/11/2011
We are having a play reading to choose the play for our Spring Production.
This is in the choir vestry at St. Nicholas’ Church at 7:30pm.
Anyone who is interested in being considered for a part is welcome to come along or let the committee know if they are unable to attend by email.
Dates for our Spring and Autumn Productions Confirmed
The dates for our Spring production are 26th, 27th & 28th April 2010.
The dates for our Autumn production are 1st, 2nd & 3rd November 2012.
26 - 28 April 2012
We are pleased to announce that we will be producing the amateur premier of the new comedy “The Final Test” by the critically acclaimed Derby born author Chris Paling
Cast for The Final Test
10/12/2011
Trev, the director, has announced the cast for “The Final Test”
Peter Richard A.
Ruth Irene T.
Ray James D.
Susan Felicity F.
Policeman Nigel S.
Removal Man Fred M.
We welcome Felicity to our group who is on loan from the Marlowe Players
New Year Party
7/01/2012
The ATG’s New Year’s Party was held at St Edmund's Church Hall. All those that attended enjoyed an evening of quizzes and games.
Many thanks to the catering team who overcame the lack of equipment to provide an excellent supper of sausages and mash followed by treacle pudding and custard.
Questionable Chips
21/01/2012
Team ATG took part in a quiz evening arranged by QUADS and although they didn’t win, they didn’t disgrace themselves either. Especially as the team was arranged with very short notice. Everyone enjoyed the fish and chip supper at the midway point.
We hope to arrange a return match in the summer.
The Final Test Set Building Begins
20/02/2012
Now that the panto is over and Trains Day has been and gone, we can at last get on the stage to start set building in earnest.
Our only problem is how to grow grass inside on a wooden floor in the dark.
If you want to find out come and help us construct the set.
