Doncaster Little Theatre Autumn Season.

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Hey all,
Please check out the schedule for the forthcoming season - beginning with 'The Boy Friend' and culminating in the panto 'King Arthur.' Highlights include 'Girl's Night Out in Ibiza' - for the ladies - send em to DLT and have a night on the lash with your mates! 'Stripped' - a one night show for the lads about pole and lap dancing, 'The Changeling' - for any of you out there with an inkling towards Shakespeare-esque' drama and 'King Arthur' for all the family at yuletide.

I know a few of you on here now frequent Donny Little Theatre on occasionally, and enjoy the experience, give us  a go - you never know you may enjoy it!

AUTUMN/WINTER SEASON 2010-11
                                          September 6 at 7.30.p.m.
ENROLMENT NIGHT
Whether you are an old or a new member of the theatre, or just interested in finding out what goes on, come and join us for our FREE opening night of what promises to be another great season! You’ll get to know more about what’s happening at the Little Theatre, the New Performance Venue and the Hothouse Festival - so if you think you’ll enjoy good chat, a free drink and some top-class entertainment, this evening will provide the perfect start to your theatrical year!
                                          September 14 - 18 at 7.30.p.m. (Matinee performance - September 18 at 2.30.p.m.)
THE BOY FRIEND
The famous musical by Sandy Wilson       Directed by Simon Carr
Set in and around Madame Dubonnet’s finishing school for Young Ladies in the 1920s, this evergreen musical pastiche, which evokes memories of the great days of the Charleston and the French Riviera never fails to please!
A 2 Act Theatre Company Production
                                                                                                                               September 27 - October 2 at 7.30.p.m.
GIRLS NIGHT OUT IN IBIZA
by Dave Simpson Directed by Alan Roberts
Following the smash - hit GIRLS NIGHT OUT last autumn, we just had to bring you the hilarious sequel, in which Tony and Pete are organising ‘The Fiesta of Flesh’ floor show
for the girls in Ibiza. So we have four girls in search of a good time and four lads who reveal all ... well, almost all. Unfortunately nothing goes to plan for anyone, and soon mistaken identities, disguises and unexpected close encounters cause comic mayhem.
The very best of adult fun and laughter!
A Doncaster Little Theatre Production
                                          October 6 at 7.30.p.m.
GIFT TO THE FUTURE
Written and performed by Colin David Reese
It is 1623, and Shakespeare’s closest friend, John Heminges returns to his house on the site of the Globe Theatre with a precious package: the first edition of William Shakespeare's \"Comedies Histories and Tragedies\" As John starts to read through the plays, the memories come flooding back - of backstage intrigues, performances, successes and disasters and above all the importance of preserving the writings of a genius - a stunning and thought-provoking evening from one of our best professional actors!                                                                                                   October 7 at 7.30.p.m.
STRIPPED                                       Written and performed by Hannah Chalmers   Directed by Rikki Beadle - Blair
One woman – six characters – a wickedly funny, achingly honest look at the glittery and tawdry world of lap and pole. Through the eyes of the impressionable newcomer, Baby, this truthful and witty play exposes the intricacies and secrets of the dark, deceiving world of the Strip Club - as only an ex-stripper can tell it!
                                       October 8 at 7.30.p.m.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT
Details to be confirmed
                                       October 9 at 2.30.p.m. and 7.30.p.m.
EARTHQUAKE!
Devise and directed by Kevin Spence  Based on the journals of Nadeem Shah
A dramatic presentation to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of the Kashmir earthquake of 2005, which killed close to 100,000 people and left millions homeless.

October 11 at 7.30.p.m.
THICK AS THIEVES
by Mark Whiteley     Directed by Keith Hukin      
This is    the story of 2 hapless criminals, in the midst of a burglary, getting more than they bargained for. Whilst engaging in a bit of house robbing, Steph and Barry stumble upon two dead bodies. Our hapless duo struggle with what to do as the night becomes more frantic and frenzied. Well, what would you do with dead bodies? Another evening of quality drama by one of our favourite professional companies!
 A Reform Theatre Company Production
October 13 at 7.30.p.m.
IMPROVISE LIVE!
Hosted by Ants Parsley and Ian Clarke   
Yes, the ‘Improvise Live’ Team have been released from secure accommodation for another night of instant fun and mayhem when almost anything can happen! Be prepared for a night of unadulterated mirth, jolly japes and a little madness! Get your tickets NOW!
An AntsIan Production
                                          October 15 at 7.30.p.m.
THE BARKER BAND
Another evening of fabulous toe-tapping music to suit all tastes from this fantastically talented family of musicians!
                                          October 19 - 23 at 7.30.p.m.
A SPOT OF MURDER
by Geoff Bamber     Directed by Andrew Leverton
Take a theatrical diva who is convinced she is about to be murdered, throw in an isolated house in the middle of a storm, and mix together with a tasty bunch of supects. Bring to the boil and add in a dash of the local constabulary. What have you got? The perfect recipe for A SPOT OF MURDER!
An Avon Greyfriars Production                        
                                          October 28 - 30 at 7.00.p.m.
THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE                                                                
by Bertolt Brecht   Translated by Alistair Beaton    Directed by Jan Townend
The city burns in the heat of civil war and a servant girl sacrifices everything to protect an abandoned child. But when peace is finally restored, the boy’s mother comes to claim him.
Calling upon the ancient tradition of the Chalk Circle, a comical judge sets about resolving the dispute. But in a culture of corruption and deception, who wins? Our best young actors present Brecht’s classic tale of justice, (or the lack of it) and the challenges to our morality in the modern world.
A Young Lit Production   
                                          November 3 - 6 at 7.30.p.m.
LADIES DAY
by Amanda Whittington    Directed by John Deighton         
Work, love and life are one hard slog for the fish-filleting foursome Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda. Their luck changes when Linda finds tickets to Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot in York. Out go the hairnets and overalls as the girls do themselves up and head for the races. As the day unfolds, the champagne flows, secrets spill out and their horses keep winning. By the last race, the girls are on course for a life-changing win. A welcome return of this popular comedy!
A Rep Production
                                          November 15 - 20 at 7.30.p.m.
THE CHANGELING
by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley   Directed by Kevin Spence
Few plays pit lust and madness together so powerfully as this dark masterpiece of sexual obsession and human frailty from the great period of classical Jacobean tragedy. Expect to be dazzled and disturbed, as Beatrice and De Flores are woven together in a web of deceit and desire! One of the theatrical highlights of the season!
A Doncaster Little Theatre Production   
November 23 - 27 at 7.30.p.m.
FAWLTY TOWERS
by John Cleese and Connie Booth   Directed by Sandy Polson
In the hotel of every traveller's nightmare, Basil Fawlty - ill tempered, henpecked and conniving - tries in vain to be master of his house under the disapproving and ever watchful eye of his wife Sybil. The hotel offers services by Manuel, the incompetent Spanish waiter whose feeble grasp of English makes for hilarious misunderstandings, and Polly, the unflappable chambermaid who is Fawlty Towers' only sane employee. Under Basil Fawlty, comic chaos reigns supreme in this stage version faithfully adapted from the classic TV comedy series!
A Doncaster Theatre Company Production

November 30 - December 1 at 7.00.p.m.
SHOWTIME
A seasonal compilation of sketches, dance and song for all the family - a true start to the festive season!
A Carrnival Academy of Theatre Skills Production

December 3 at 7 .00.p.m.
YOUNG LIT CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE
Another smash-hit Yuletide show from the finest young talent around! We are proud to present another astonishing array of comedy, music, movement - in fact, sheer entertainment from start to finish! Please support this wonderful evening in what promises to be another memorable Young Lit event!
A Young Lit Production                                      
December 14 - 18, 20 - 23, 28 - 30 at 7.00.p.m. (December 18, 27, 28 at 2.00.p.m.)
KING ARTHUR
A  Pantomime Adventure in Camelot by Paul Reakes   Directed By Alan Roberts
This year we find ourselves in the Golden Age of Chivalry - King Arthur’s England! It’s a time of noble deeds and fiery dragons, witches and sorcerers, good versus evil, knights, banquets, gallant steeds - and women in ponds distributing swords! So join the Knights of the Round Table, not to mention the evil Morgana and a few hairy creatures (no, not the cast!) for this year’s spectacular festive frolic!
LOOK OUT FOR MORE SHOWS WITH A ‘KNIGHTLY’ THEME IN OUR 2011 SEASON!
A Doncaster Little Theatre Production                     
                     
January 4 - 7 at 7.00.p.m. , January 8 at 1.00.p.m. and 4.30.p.m.
DICK WHITTINGTON
Devised and directed by Simon Carr
Come and join us for EVEN MORE traditional Christmas pantomime! Meet Dick, Idle Jack, and, of course, that most famous of panto Dames, Dolly Dumpling! Boo King Rat and help Fairy Bowbells to beat the ‘Baddie’! Oodles of seasonal fun for all the family!
A 2 Act Theatre Production

MONDAY OPEN NIGHTS
October 4, November 29, December 6
Social evenings for members - and anyone wishing to join us! This is your chance to meet and have fun with everyone involved in our theatre and to keep up to date with what’s happening - so do come along whenever you can!
                                                                                    FILMS AT THE LITTLE THEATRE!                                                          We are pleased to announce that the Little Theatre is now licensed to show films! Our aim is to show really interesting films that you may have missed first time around on the big screen or those that have not been aired in Doncaster at all!  We will show occasional subtitled films, too - not all the great films are made in in the UK and USA! - After all, why should you have to go to Sheffield to catch up with these terrific movies? Some will be shown in the evenings, but we hope to establish a monthly Friday afternoon slot, too - tickets will be cheap - you get free tea or coffee and a biscuit at the Friday performances, and our bar will be open in the evenings! We need to draw in a regular audience of keen movie buffs, so come and support us and give cinema a foothold in the centre of Doncaster!
Our AUTUMN/WINTER programme is as follows:        
Please consult our separate film leaflet, available from the theatre, or check out our website for more details!                                                                                                   FRIDAYS (2pm)                   SATURDAYS (7.30pm)                                    Aug 28    MAMMA MIA   (PG)   
Sep 10   NOWHERE BOY (15)           Sep 11    MAN ON WIRE (12A)                  Oct  15   AN EDUCATION (12A)           Oct  16      THE HURT LOCKER (15)            Nov 12   ME AND ORSON WELLES (12A)   Nov 13   THE WHITE RIBBON (15)               Dec   3   BRIGHT STAR (PG)              Dec   4      THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (U)
THE YOUNG LIT
The Young Lit currently comprises three immensely successful youth theatre groups, (ranging from Year 3 to Year 13), which meet regularly throughout the season. Ring Kevin Spence on 07801430732 for more details.
Please note that all this information is correct at the time of going to press. The theatre management reserves the right to make changes if necessary.
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[Dagenham Rover]

Bloody hell The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht I played one of the three farmers in that about 1973 at school. I think I've still got the script round at my Dads