News
More Men Needed for South Pacific! (posted 14 June 11)
We still need about 6 more men to join the ensemble for our next production of South Pacific which is now in rehearsal. If you are interested in joining us for this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, please ring Producer Veronica Walsh on 0121 705 3914 or email us. We also need two men to take the non-singing roles of American Officers.Treasure Hunt - Sunday 26 June (posted 14 June 11)
Following
the success of our Treasure Hunt a few years ago and many suggestions
that we should organise another one, we have set a date for a repeat
performance. The Treasure Hunt will take place on Sunday 26 June 2011 starting at 2.30pm at The Red Lion pub in Earlswood. See the Social Events page for full details.The Wedding Singer Nominated for NODA Award (posted 23 March 11)
St. Augustine's MTC's production of The Wedding Singer last November has been nominated for the NODA Best Show in Region Award! The award ceremony takes place on Sunday 3 April in Sutton Coldfield at 7.30pm. Tickets are £9.50 if anyone connected with the Company wants to attend. Please let Lawrence Conway know on 0121 705 7976 and he will book tickets.Auditions for South Pacific (posted 20 January 11)
Auditions for our November production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic, epic musical South Pacific will take place in February. Full details will be given at the AGM on 28 January (see previous news item) and information can also be found on the Auditions page.Annual General Meeting (posted 20 January 11)
The Annual General Meeting of St. Augustine's Musical Theatre Company will be held on Friday 28 January at The British Legion Club, Union Road, Solihull, starting at 7.30pm. The business side of the evening will be fairly brief, followed by details and audition information about the November 2011 production of South Pacific.
The rest of the evening will be a social event giving all current and past members a great chance to get together for a catch-up. There will also be a Quiz and a bar is available.
Everyone is welcome - pass the word around!
Death Of Margaret Griffiths (posted 23 September 10)
We are very sad to announce the death of one of the company's former members, Margaret Griffiths. Margaret played Fraulein Schneider in our 2003 production of Cabaret and appeared in A La Carte IV. As well as carving out a successful career as a solicitor, Margaret was also a professional actor and producer, running her own theatre company called Troika Productions. Margaret had been fighting a brave battle with cancer for the past four years.Anyone who knew Margaret is invited to attend her funeral and reception. The details are as follows:
Friday 1st October 2010
Church Service at 1pm - St Alphege’s Church (Solihull town centre), Church Hill Road, Solihull, B91 3RQ
Burial at 2pm - Widney Manor Cemetery, Widney Manor Road, Solihull, B93 9AA
Reception 2:30pm onwards (2 min drive from cemetery) - Hogarth's Hotel, 4 Ashes Road, Solihull, B93 8QE
If you wish to attend the reception, the family would like to have an idea of numbers, so please email your name to us and we will pass on the information. Thanks.
Social Event - Treasure Hunt (posted 11 September 10)
We are organising a Treasure Hunt, to take place on Saturday 25 September 2010. This is a really fun and popular event for all the family. All the details are on the Social Events page. Please contact Jeanette White to confirm your entry.Latest Company Newsletter (posted 11 September 10)
Read the latest Company Newsletter issued by the Committee.A Blooming Great Ball (posted 26 Aug 10)
Chairman Gill Nevin is organising a fundraising event for Marie Curie Cancer Care. More information about the Blooming Great Ball can be found on the Promotion page.Actor Required for the Role of George in The Wedding Singer (posted 9 Jul 10)
Auditions for the November production of The Wedding Singer have gone well and all principal roles have now been cast, with the exception of George.George should be within the age range of 25 - 35 and have a vocal range from Middle C - G top of stave. A strong falsetto voice is also required. The character of George is flamboyantly gay and eccentric and is lead character Robbie’s other best friend and fellow member of the band. A comic role styled on Boy George, he is an adorable character with great comic timing. Dance ability is also required.
If you would like to audition for the role of George or know someone who may be suitable, please ring the Producer, Veronica Walsh, on 0121-705 3914 or email us.
The Wedding Singer - Audition Information Announced (posted 3 Jun 10)
The auditions for the November production of The Wedding Singer will be held on Monday 14 June and Thursday 17 June 2010 at Mill Lodge School. All the necessary information can be found on the Auditions Page. PLEASE TELEPHONE PRODUCER, VERONICA WALSH ON 0121-705 3914 IF YOU WANT TO AUDITION.Limelight! - After Show Party (posted 25 May 10)
The After Show Party for Limelight!, to which all are welcome, will be at Gill Nevin’s house and garden in Hampton in Arden, near Solihull from 12.30pm on Sunday 13 June. Entrance costs £5 and includes food and and lots of fun!Latest Company Newsletter (posted 25 May 10)
Read the latest Company Newsletter issued by the Committee.Jean Amphlett (posted 14 Jan 10)
St. Augustine's MTC is very sad to announce the death of longstanding member Jean Amphlett. Jean had been a member of the Company for many years and a staunch supporter of the Company's productions. Jean also served on the Committee. Although not active in the Company recently, Jean always insisted on remaining a fully paid up member. St. Augustine's MTC gratefully acknowledges Jean's contribution over many years and she will be sadly missed.For anyone wishing to attend, Jean's funeral service will take on Monday 25 January 2010 at 2.00pm at Hampton-in-Arden Parish Church. Further details from Gill Nevin on 01675 443614.
Latest Company Newsletter (posted 7 Jan 10)
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