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...to the Centenary Theatre Company website.
Centenary is a multi award-winning theatre company based in Warrington, Cheshire. We have been performing for over 108 years in and around the Warrington area. The company perform two musicals and two plays each year - and also regularly perform concerts for charities and local good causes.
The Sound of Music
15th - 19th May 2012 – Brindley Theatre, Runcorn
An absolute audience favourite, Centenary are delighted to be able to bring you Rogers and Hammersteins ‘The Sound of Music’. First on stage in 1959, this timeless classic goes from strength to strength. Prepare to join us for this moving and powerful story which includes well known songs such as, Sound of Music, My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi and Edelweiss.
Centenary are delighted to announce the cast for The Sound of Music....
Maria Anneli Conreen
Georg Von Trapp Mark Murphy
Max Malcolm Wallace
Elsa Julia Hart
Mother Abbess Pat Jackson
Liesl Maria Dumencic
Frederick Haydn Cawley
Louisa Zoe Lelland
Lauren Gibbon
Brigitta Emma Louise Jervis
Neve Buckley
Kurt Harry Dutton
Jordon Bool
Marta Hannah Bailey
Melissa Rose Dutton
Gretyl Chloe Davies
Poppy Williams
Rolf Matthew Orrillard
Frau Scmitt Marjorie Clare
Nuns Anita Warburton, Patsy Roberts &
Rachael Benfield
Franz Derren Dolphin
Zeller Michael Mullan
Von Schreiber Kenneth McConaghy
Get your tickets as soon as possible as this will sell out quickly!!!
Centenary is thrilled to announce that you can now BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE. The Brindley Theatre is operating an online booking service which you will be able to access 24/7 by clicking here: - BUY TICKETS
You can now see Centenary Theatre Company on Wikipedia - follow this link
Centenary Theatre Company Wikipedia
Talking Heads 3rd – 8th September 2012
Scripts are now available from our membership secretary at rehearsals for anyone wishing to look at any of the three plays we are producing under the Talking Heads title. The plays are, Chip in the Sugar directed by Sheila Cummins, Cream Cracker under the Settee directed by Aimee Clare and A Lady of Letters directed by Roy Hayes. For more information please contact us at mail@centenarytheatre.co.uk
We will be having a read through of the play and all members are invited to come along. The read-through will be on Monday 30th April at 7.30pm at the Workingmen’s Mission, Thewlis Street.
The Producers 6th – 10th November 2012
From Tuesday 1st May 2012, Julie Parry, the choreographer for our next show, The Producers, will be holding dance classes. These dance classes will be to teach anyone interested the audition dance for the show and should be attended by anyone wishing to audition or anyone considering auditioning.
The class will start at 6.30pm on each Tuesday evening (starting 1st May) and finish at 7.20pm in time for the start of the Sound of Music rehearsal. There is no need to register your interest, please just turn up on the night.
The launch night for the show will be Tuesday 29th May 2012 at 7.30pm in the Workingmen’s Mission, Thewlis Street. The launch will be an opportunity for the Director, Neil Townsend, MD Malcolm Fallows and Choreographer, Julie Parry, a chance to explain all about the show and what will be required from the cast. We encourage all members to attend. Auditions are currently planned for Thursday 21st June but this date will be confirmed at rehearsals.
CONCERTS
Centenary are currently rehearsing for a private concert in Blackpool at the end of January which everyone is very excited about. After that we have no further concerts scheduled for 2012 due to the hectic production year planned.
For information about further concerts or how to get involved please contact mail@centenarytheatre.co.uk
We are very excited to be hosting a very special acting and performance workshop with Adam Booth on Tuesday 22nd May 2012. Adam has been working in the theatre business professionally for many years in shows such as Mamma Mia!, West Side Story, Boogie Nights and Copacabana. He has also appeared on TV and Film like Doctors, Where the Heart is and Hollyoaks.
Centenary will be holding the workshop at the Thewlis Street Workingmen’s mission and this will start at 7.30pm. Tickets are £3 and are available from mail@centenarytheatre.co.uk or from Maria, Rachael or Thea at a rehearsal.
We would like to thank Beryl Rigby for persuading Adam to bring his experience and valuable knowledge to our members.
Our Sound of Music ‘My Favourites Things’ after show party will be held on Saturday 26th May 2012 at 7.30pm at Penketh and Sankey Sports and Social Club. We will be having a fancy dress competition
remember to come dressed as your favourite thing or something from the song.
Tickets are £6 and includes a buffet and disco. Please contact mail@centenarytheatre.co.uk for tickets or see Maria, Rachael or Thea at a rehearsal.
Centenary are delighted to announce that we have again been nominated for several awards for shows and plays performed in 2011. Please see the reviews and awards page for full information. Congratulations to all of the nominees.
Centenary is over the moon that our resident Musical Director Malcolm Fallows beat many hopefuls and scooped the award for 'Best Musical Director' for Centenary's recent production of Titanic at the NODA awards in Blackpool last Sunday.
Please see our reviews and Awards page for more details
The Annual General Meeting was recently held and Centenary are delighted to announce some very special awards given to members on the evening.
Firstly congratulations to Theresa Dumencic and Clare Grimes for being members of NODA for 15 years.
Secondly, we saw our Secretary of 18 years, Beryl Rigby, pass on the baton she has held onto so admirably. After taking on a new role of NODA Representative, Beryl has decided to concentrate on other pursuits. We are very happy to say that she has agreed to remain on the general committee to offer expertise and guidance and also continue to meet and greet our audiences as Front of House Manager.
In honour of her long service and dedication to Centenary, we were delighted to present Beryl with a Life Membership.
The last Award of the evening was a very special award indeed. After holding our 'Thats Entertainment' evening in memory of Alan Thomas last year, the previous committee thought it fitting that to honour Alan's memory and committment to Centenary, we would create a brand new award to be given to the most worthy candidate at each AGM.
This award was named 'The Alan Thomas Award for Outstanding Contribution' the committee felt that this special award should be given to someone whose committment throughout all aspects and roles within Centenary should be noted and rewarded, someone who is always a support and shows willing in all tasks which need undertaking.
The committee were delighted to present this years, the very first, award to Marilyn Baxter. Not only being involved in all plays and shows for a number of years, she is also seen at all social and fundraising events, at all marketing and publicity events, in all concerts, helping with set both before and after the show and generally always being available to 'lend a hand'
Congratulations Marilyn, well deserved!
Life Membership
Many people involved with Centenary have been given the prestigeous Life Membership award by the Committee to thank them for their continued support over the years. For this we thank them
Life Members of Centenary Theatre Company
Mr F Crawley
Mrs A Flint
Mrs E Massey
Mr J Postlethwaite
Mrs A Warburton
Mr R Western
Mrs B Rigby
Mrs P Taylor
Website last updated Friday 27th April 2012
