May 2010
Directed by John Norris
We left the theatre with the sound of laughter ringing in our ears. Yes, it was a terrific evening, very cleverly programmed and equally deftly performed. Sincerest congrats to both John Norris and Elizabeth Cross.
In the first piece, Paul Asher’s Attorney’s simmering monologue was wonderfully interrupted by Steve Rowland’s (Attendant) sardonic, [...]
Reviews of Splendour
Studio Theatre
April 2010
Directed by Ian Nichols
Playwright Abi Morgan explains that, in Splendour, she is ‘trying to make sense of something that is overwhelming, trying to meet people on the other side of a big experience’. All she does, though, is to leave the audience thinking that she is still seeking [...]
The Freewheelers Theatre Company brings disabled and non-disabled actors and supporters, production teams and the local
community together. We use theatre and dance, wheelchair and voice box technology, multimedia, animations, puppets and shadows to create innovative work. We like to work collaboratively, surprise people and challenge perceptions.
We don’t like barriers, rules or conventions. We welcome [...]
Our speaker in May was Pip Burley. Pip’s production of Viva La Costa was performed on the Nomad stage in May 2008. His talk was entitled The Darling Buds of May – History and the Making Of Television’s Most Successful Comedy Drama Series Of All Time.
Our June meeting will be the last before the summer [...]
Calamity Jane will be the second collaboration between Bookham Light Operatic and the Nomads. Unusually
it started as a film musical in 1953 starring Doris Day and Howard Keel. It was adapted for the stage and was
first performed in St Louis in 1961. Although a comedy the musical has many tender moments and classic songs including [...]
Going For Gold is the 12th Annual Play in a Week
Directed by Brandon McGuire
performances 24th July 7.30
and 25th July 2.30
Tickets are £10
Going for Gold is set in Freeland at the 2012 Paralympic Games
Come and join the fun.
