The Nomad theatre is proud to present, “The Likes of Us“, by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. This was the first musical written by the authors of, “Jesus Christ Superstar”,”Evita”and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”.

Set in London, 1866 it tells the story of a young medical student, Thomas Barnardo, and his struggle to provide a safe haven for destitute children. During his lifetime the, Barnardo’s, orginasation went on to help some 60,000 children and of course the work continues today.

The story is told in fully staged musical numbers with a linking narration. The show is full of wonderful soaring melodies that will etch their way into your brain and give a fore-taste of how the two young writers would mature.

We need a large cast singers, dancers and children (who can do both) male and female from 6 upwards. We have a superb production team and of course the facilities of the wonderful, Nomad Theatre.  Production dates are 13 – 23 January 2011. Auditions will be at, the Nomad Theatre, on 10 – 11 September (if these dates are difficult still contact us). A list of principal characters is shown below. Vocal ranges and audition pieces will be supplied on application.

NARRATOR – Male.  Non singing or dancing any age
THOMAS BARNARDO – Male.  Ideally 25 – 35 or able to play
SYRIE ELMSLEY (Barnardo’s wife to be) – Female 25 – 35 or able to play
JOHNNY (Juvenile male) – Ideally 17 – 22 or able to play
JENNY (Juvenile female) – Ideally 17 – 22 (or able to play)
AUCTIONEER – Male Ideally 45+
PRIME MINISTER – Male 50+
ROSE (The Tart with a Heart) – Any age but probably older 40+
LEAD CHILD (Male) – 8 – 13
LEAD CHILD (Female) – 8 – 13

Please come along and audition.  To get further information and to book an audition slot please email tlou2010@hotmail.co.uk as soon as possible.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Steve Whittock – Director

PS.  Saturday 4 September is now virtually full please let us know quickly if you require an audition we will not be able to put in extra dates due to prior commitments DON’T LOSE OUT!!!!

Do you see yourself as:

The Actress         The Professor            The Senator          The Ball Player?

Auditions for Insignificance (October 5th-9th 2010) will be held next Sunday, 11th July at 3 pm and the following Tuesday, 13th, at 7.30 pm in the Bar of the Theatre.

Director, Alan Wiseman, is anxious that we should present the strongest possible cast for this intense by exciting play, rehersals for which will commence in August. Much interest has already been evinced but all parts are up for grabs and will be cast from within the Nomad company if at all possible.

We need:

The Professor – white haired, bright eyed, around 70. Slight German accent

The Actress – a stunning blonde (the colour can be created so brunettes etc.are also welcome). 20-40 but carefully composed to look younger than she is. Californian accent.

The Senator – a fat, red, sweaty man -40-50  Mid-western accent.

The Ballplayer – all American boy and baseball legend. 40+,New York accent.

Don’t worry too much if your appearance doesn’t naturally match the descriptions. There is such a thing as make-up.

Every part/character is clearly and brilliantly written, with some fantastic speeches for everyone. Accent coaching will also be available.

Please contact Alan Wiseman on 01932 864166 or 07981146262 for a chat, audition pieces. or further information.

Our June meeting will be the last before the summer break. The speaker will be Tim Harrold who has recently retired as the Chairman of the Surrey branch of The Campaign To Protect Rural England; but remains Chairman of the Guildford Branch and is on the board of Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty.

Our speaker in April was Bob Spackman. Bob has been involved, from the beginning, in the community fruit and vegetable growing co-operative for East and West Horsley. This project is aptly named Grace and Flavour and is situated in Dene Place on land owned by the National Trust. After two years of negotiations, planning permission has finally been granted. The project is open to every resident in the village, and anyone outside the village, wishing to take part, can do so by invitation. Sixty people have started the hard work of clearing the ground of rubbish and nettles. Bob said the ground was a wilderness and he had never seen nettles like the ones that had become established. He handed round photographs of the garden before the clearance and subsequently during and after the efforts of those involved. One of the photographs showed our Chairman, Charles Hope, hard at work. Work has involved planting up pots, clearing land which has revealed established paths, and making the garden safe. A photograph featured one of the founder members – Des Hollier, who sadly died recently. Des was extremely supportive of the walled garden project alongside many other projects in the village. The central path in the garden will be named Hollier Avenue in his memory as this was one of the areas that was cleared by Des. In the orchard there are a great variety of apples, many of them with the old flavours that are no longer to be found in our supermarkets. The old greenhouses have been turned into a herb garden and the bricks will be used to construct a car park. There are plans for a picnic and playground area. The potting shed is to become a meeting area for members with a creche etc. A pond is planned to encourage toads and newts . On behalf of our Prompt Corner members, I should like to wish Bob and all his volunteers the great success that they all deserve and trust that all the work that has gone into this superb venture will become a great asset to the Horsleys.

If any member, due to attend the next luncheon is unable to do so, please telephone 01483 283507 by Sunday, 13th June .

Mary Brooks

Brandon wants excitement and little cares how he gets it. He persuades his weak-minded friend to assist him in the murder of a fellow student. The two place the body in a wooden chest and, to add spice to their handiwork, invite a few acquaintances, including the dead man’s father, round to a party, the chest with its gruesome contents serving as supper table…
Characters:
Brandon Wyndham: Male, 16-25, the brains of the plot
Charles Granville: Male, 16-25, nervous accomplice
Rupert Cadell: Male, 25-40, Schoolteacher
Leila Arden: Female, 16-25, girlfriend of the deceased
Ken Raglan: Male, 16-25, friend
Mrs. Wilson: Female, 40+, housekeeper
Sir Johnstone Kentley: Male, 40+, father of the deceased
Mrs. Debenham: Female, 40+, aunt of the deceased

Audition Dates
Sunday 13/06/10 and Wednesday 16/06/10 at times agreed with the Director.
Rehearsal will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays, commencing July 5th.
Performances will be Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st August 2010.
To arrange an audition time please call Wendy Denny on 07771 966767

NOW FULLY CAST

Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy will set the scene for Christmas. Director Jeff Wightwick writes:
“Audition dates are as follows, Sunday 11th July in the morning and Monday 12th July in the evening. I’m hoping to do this on a time slot basis so will be asking people to ring and book their time on 01483 280085. Audition pieces will be available at the theatre from the end of May or from me. If anyone wants more information don’t hesitate to contact me.”

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 ‘Deadwood Stage, Windy City, Black Hills of Dakota and Secret Love’.

The Wild West’s famous Calam dresses like a man, totes a gun and rides the Deadwood stage.  Well-meaning but disaster-prone she tries to help the proprietor of the Golden Garter saloon out of a jam by promising to fetch

Adelaide Adams an adored music hall star from Chicago.  Unknown to Calam she has brought an imposter.

Further disaster strikes when the person she is lovesick for Lt Danny Gilmartin falls in love with Katie the

young girl she has brought from Chicago.   And where does Wild Bill Hickock fit into all this?  Come and find out.

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Mamet and Elaine May.

‘An Interview’ by Mamet is an attempt to secure a good position in Hell by a recently

deceased lawyer.  Is it possible?

‘Hotline’ by May concerns the efforts of  a suicide centre to save a rather dysfunctional

woman from suicide.  Will they succeed?

‘Central Park West’ by Allen is a tale of infidelity and exposure told in the hard, cynical

New York style of Damon Runyon.  A gun appears.  Do all the charactors survive?

You’re in New York and the year is 1929. It is a scary and dangerous place to be. The word on the street is that one of the gangs has a new weapon and nothing can stand in its way – or if you do you will be splurged! Fat Sam, who runs the best club in town, knows that he must get his hands on this gun at all costs, but how many of his gang will get caught in the crossfire?
The Nomes bring you one of the best musicals of all time – with great tunes, such as “Bad Guys”, “Fat Sam’s Grand Slam” and “My Name is Tallulah”. We dare you to come and not sing a long.

The Nomes’ Summer Show

July 2nd – 4th

Book on-line now

Actors and audience share an intimate, ‘warts and all‘,’ space, especially as, in a mad moment, I chose to place the audience on three sides of the acting area of approximately 25 square metres. I have had to recall that, despite the wonderful tolerance of theatre-goers, nobody only wants to see an actor’s back for an evening. I’ve never played 3D chess but I don’t imagine it is that much more difficult!

However, in case any of the foregoing is in danger of putting you off seeing ‘Splendour’ let me assure you that you are destined for an exciting hour and a half of theatre at its most vivid and challenging. You will also be witnessing some fine performances from the four actresses; Mary, Diane, Anna and Wendy are already, at half way through the rehearsal period, producing some truly astonishing and riveting performances. The intimacy of the Studio will, I am sure, only increase the claustrophobia of the four women’s plight as they await the return of the dictator. Be with them in the dying embers of the regime. It may not be an easy play but it is a rewarding one.

Ian Nichols

‘Splendour’s’ structure is non-linear as the claustrophobic scenario is shaken and re-arranged like a kaleidoscope.  It is not an easy play, but a rewarding one.

Wed 14 to Sat 17 April in the studio.  45 seats only.  Tickets 9.00.  Performances begin at 8pm.