L.E.Gs
Litcham Entertaiment Group
N E X T P R O D U C T I O N
February half-term of 2012
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H I S T O R Y
The group was established following a conversation between myself and a group of village youngsters looking for something to do in the evenings.
We number around twenty and the original plan was to produce a variety show in the Summer. However, it became obvious with school exams looming along with people's holiday plans, that this would be impractical. We decided to meet up at the end of August and began rehearsals for our first pantomime 'Cinderella'. This project played to full houses between 12th-14th January 2006 and was considered by all to be a great success.
We meet on Tuesdays from in the Methodist chapel and would welcome anyone who would like to join us, especially those of the male persuasion. We are a very relaxed and informal group; even if you think you have no performance skills, we can probably change that! If that doesn't appeal, you could help out front of house, with the catering, costumes or back stage.
Finally, before you dispose of your old wardrobe in favour of the new season's style please stop and ask yourself if the garments in question would be suitable for costumes.
We are grateful to the Parish Council who have deemed this project worthy of financial support and look forward to entertaining you all in the months ahead.
So if you are interested in any way then please contact Judith on 01362 820 750 or Stephen on 01328 700 978
Stephen Lynn
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Productions
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Another Splendid Success!
`The show must go on!`, to quote that well known phrase from Freddie Mercury.
Despite some challenges along the way plus a few personal problems amongst the cast, the show did go on with "Dick Whittington and his cat" performing to full houses; every performance was different and no performance was perfect! Yet the audiences loved it! Hopefully when the finances are confirmed, we will be able to contribute to one or two local charities: so watch this space!
"LEGS" would not happen if it wasn't for the wonderful support from our audiences plus the commitment of the cast. So thank you! Credit must certainly go to a few key people as well- without them we would not have had a pantomime: The wonderful skills of our pianist, Marion Boenisch; the proficiency and enthusiasm of our stage manager, Matt Cross and the back stage crew who were suddenly expected to 'put scenery' together, (some of which was created by members of our cast). Plus the support and dedication of co-producers, Mary Osborne and Judith Semmons. A special mention to Michael Fuller -master butcher and our ticket office supremo and Ailsa Warburton who ran a superb "front of house" team. Also to our catering team, headed by Jeanette Mitchell and Hortons Printing for all they provide for the production.
During our last performance, the show nearly didn't go on. At the interval the stage lighting failed. We couldn't quite work out how it could be rectified in such a short space of time but Matt did it - thank goodness!
We were delighted to welcome a considerable number of newcomers to our group with has an age range of 10 to 90!-.but we always need more! If performing on stage does not appeal we could certainly use the skills of a seamstress, a carpenter- in fact just another pair of hands! Whatever you can offer, we will probably take it! So here's to the next performance!
Ian Semmons, Press Officer
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2009 Jack an the Beanstalk
Giant steps herald the return of L.E.G.S.
Litcham reverberated to the sound of laughter with the welcome return of Litcham Entertainment Groups' popular pantomime. This year it was "Jack and the Beanstalk" superbly written by Mark Bodicoat with adaptations by co-producers Judith Semmons and Mary Osborne supported by the excellent set design and lighting of Matt Cross. With full houses on every night the audiences enjoyed a splendid evening of entertainment and enjoyment interspersed with the usual mix of corny jokes.
Much credit must go to a cast including several who had never appeared on stage before who delivered what has generally been regarded as the best pantomime that LEGS has staged. It was wonderful to receive so much support from the local community which ensured the success of the show enabling donations to be made to charity-thank you all. In addition the " behind the scenes" assistance that ensured everything went smoothly was much appreciated.
Against this background we hope to back next year with another production.
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2008 Alladin
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2007 Cinderella
WHAT A SHOW!
Litcham Entertainment Group arrived with a bang on the 12th of January with the first performance of Stephen Lynn's hilarious version of ’Cinderella'. Showcasing a wealth of local talent the show ran for three nights, two of which were completely sold out.
Members of the Parish Council commented on it's success at a recent meeting and praised the cast and crew and wish to publicly thank all concerned for their not inconsiderable effort in bringing such a bold venture to fruition. The Parish Council wishes the Litcham Entertainment Group good fortune with it's next production and wishes to assure the organisation of it's continued support of what it considered an important and valuable local asset.
A huge thank you to all of you who came along and supported us and to all those who were instrumental in any way, to putting this production on. It has been a long, hard road. Hopefully enough of our company will be inspired to carry on and may be some of you would like to come along and "have a go", just like most of our happy gang did when we began.
