The Bart Players
proudly present the classic pantomime
‘Cinderella’
Directed by Simon Pyper
in
St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall,
Stranmillis Road, Belfast
from Wed. 1st Dec – Sat. 4th Dec at 8.00 pm
and Sat. 4th Dec at 2.30 pm
December 1, 2010
August 10, 2010
2010 Performances of ‘Strike Happy’
Bart Players Summer Season got off to a flyer with the comedy ‘Strike Happy’ by Duncan Greenwood in Newtownabbey last week. Good audiences enjoyed this funny romp and Director Bendan Fegan is pleased with this excellent start. The show moves on to Newcastle and Portrush before returning to Stranmillis in September.
Aug. 6th – 7th at The Courtyard Theatre,
Newtownabbey Aug. 13th – 14th at The Newcastle Centre, Co. Down
Aug. 1th – 21st at Portrush Town Hall Sep.
17th – 18th at St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Stranmillis
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April 1, 2010
Bart Players qualified for the Association of Ulster Drama Festivals Finals
The Award Wining Bart Players have again qualified for the Association of Ulster Drama Festivals Finals
Yes they are there! After eleven different drama festivals in Ulster during March, the 32 entries have been adjudicated and whittled down to six teams. All the successful teams have won at least one festival outright The standard as usual is very high and each of the plays will be worthwhile attending.
The running order for The Finals at The Theatre in The Mill, Newtownabbey, 19th – 24th April:
Mon. 19th Lifford Players, ‘Philadelphia Here I Come’
Tue. 20th Theatre 3, Three Tall Women
Wed. 21st Clarence Players, ‘Dancing At Lughnasa’
Thur. 22nd Dundalk Theatre Workshop, ‘Copenhagen’
Fri. 23rd BART PLAYERS, ‘Drama At Inish’
Sat. 24th The Silken Thomas Players, ‘The History Boys’
Directions: Click Here
Book Online: Click here
If you didn’t get the chance to see the Bart Players performance of Lennox Robinson’s light comedy ‘Drama At Inish’ maybe 23rd April is your opportunity. If you’ve already seen it, The Silken Thomas’s (recent winners of AUDF Finals) production ‘The History Boys’ by Alan Bennet which was such a recent West End success is getting rave reviews and the other shows will all be of high quality.
Theatre at The Mill at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey is a brand new state-of-the-art theatre and should be an enjoyable experience for both Drama groups and audiences alike.
New Theatre – cracker plays – where else would you get it!
Also see
www.midulsterdramafestival.com www.newtownstewartdramafestival.com
Enjoy
Barney Gadd – Bart Players
26 Sharman Gardens
Belfast,BT9 5GE
Tel: 02890 665 643
Mob: 07801 389 859
March 27, 2010
January 8, 2010
Jack and The Beanstalk – Photos from the Dress Rehearsal
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- Boy ! Those sister are ugly!
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- Its a kind of magic
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- Oh for the wings…
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- A little ballet, led by the bunny rabbit
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- Quick the bus is coming!!
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- The Evil Giant
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- What a struggle climbing the beanstalk then getting through the window
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- The girls argue a lot
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- Handbags at dawn for the ugly sisters
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January 3, 2010
Murder in Company 16th & 17th April
Murder in Company
by Philip King and John Boland
In association with Samuel French Ltd
A dramatic society is assembling on the stage of a church hall to rehearse a production of a mystery-thriller.
The director’s wife Margaret is friendlier than is wise with the young man of the group, prompting the sleazy new caretaker to undertake a little blackmail. He appears to be known already, for some reason, by another of the members, Pheobe.There is also a “prowler” in the neighbourhood who attacks ladies, one of them being a group member, attacked on the way to rehearsal.
The rehearsal proceeds under difficulties until a mysterious death brings the situation of the whodunit even more closely into real life. It transpires that almost everyone might, and could have, committed the murder — eventually the identity of both killer and prowler is revealed.
Work will start on it soon. Would you like to be in it? We are always on the lookout for new talent. Are you interested in drama or production ? Maybe you would like a go at acting or helping with the backstage crew? We meet at 7.30pm on Monday nights in the upper room behind the stage, in The Elliott Hall, Knock Presbyterian Church, Knock Road (see Driving Directions at right of page) or give Godfrey Smith a ring on Tel: 90797905 or Don McPherson on Tel: 09 424 825. Alternatively just drop us an email at KnockDrama@mac.com
Cast in order of appearance:
| Character | Played by |
| Alan Wilson | Timothy Spence |
| Margaret Stephens | Marina Hampton |
| Ted Smith | Ronnie McNeice |
| Philip Stephens | Gibson Murray |
| Ronnie Meadows | Niall Ringrow |
| Phoebe Kershaw | Nicola Cherry |
| Patricia Robins | Siobhan Gilfedder |
| Doris Stewart | Pippa Mitchell |
September 29, 2009
Jack and The Beanstalk: Friday 8th & Saturday 9th January 2010
Knock Drama warmly invites you to “Jack and The Beanstalk” on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th January 2010 in Knock Presbyterian Church, Church Hall, Kings Road, Belfast
The story tells of a boy named Jack who was sent to the market one day by his mother to sell their last possession, the cow. As Jack proceeded to the market he met a stranger who offered to trade five “magic beans” for the cow. Jack accepted the trade and returned back home with the beans in his pocket. Jack’s mother was angered that he had not obeyed her instructions to sell the cow and threw the beans out of the window.
The earliest printed edition which has survived is the 1807 book The History of Jack and the Bean Stalk, printed by Benjamin Tabart, although the story was already in existence sometime before this, as a burlesque of the story entitled The Story of Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean was included in the 1734 second edition of Round About Our Coal-Fire.
Come along and see how we tell the tale!
Tea and coffee will be served during the interval.
Doors open from 7:00 p.m. with the performance starting at 7:30 p.m.
Hope to see you there!!
August 27, 2009
Acting Classes in September
If you are thinking of joining a drama society or are already in one and would like to improve your skills you might find the courses below helpful.
Courses run by The Churches Drama League:
Voice Production – Sat. 5th Sept., 2pm – 4pm. Cost £10
Acting/ Directing – Sat. 12th Sept.., 10am – 4pm, Cost £15 incl light lunch
Venue: Belvoir Players Studio (See Driving Directions)
At least 20 people at each workshop andmembers and friends alike are encouraged to attend. It would be helpful if those interested would contact Pat Mills 02890 649 835 or Clem Bell 02890 202 280 or Barney GaddTel: 02890 665 643 Mob: 07801 389 859
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August 20, 2009
Wednesday 19th August – Dress Rehearal
Last run through before tomorrow night’s charity performance in aid od East Belfast Misson
All when well! Break a leg!
May 12, 2009
Knock Drama celebrate further success!
Following their return to the Churches Drama League in 2008, members of the cast & crew of the production of “The Diary of Anne Frank” celebrated their success winning a host of awards including Best Actor for George Smyth, Most Promising New Actor (Marina Hampton) and a host of other awards including Certificate of Merit for Direction, Certificate of Merit for Acting, Commendation for Set Design, The Doreen Muskett Cup for Best Theatrical Moment, and 2nd overall in the annual competition.
This years competition, held in April 2009, proved to be equally successful bring home the Cup for Best Actress (Nicola Cherry) and a Merit for Comedic Performance (Niall Ringrow and Simon Macartney). Maria Hampton was on winning form again with an award for Best Supporting Actress. Other awards included The Committee Cup for back stage production and a Merit for Premiere Performance by Richard Vaughan.
