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Tel: 01485 533422 email: editor@townandaround.net Hunstanton Town & Around August 2014 9
IT’S PANTO TIME AGAIN
Hunstanton Festival Players
My name is Eve and this time last year I was trying to decide whether to
go to the Hunstanton Festival Players Pantomime auditions or not, I really
could not make up my mind. I am a member of the JG DATA drama
group but the thought of going along to the Town Hall with lots of people Auditions
I have never met before was a bit scary.
The Panto auditions are held over 2 evenings. I decided to go on the
first evening. Entering the Town Hall I was very nervous but within for
seconds someone came over to talk to me which made me feel more at
ease. John Giller, who I knew from drama, welcomed everybody and
explained how the evening would work. I will not spoil the evening for
anyone wishing to attend this year but it was very different to what I Hansel &
expected. The only thing I will tell you is that you will not be required to
read any scripts. This is kept secret until the first evening of rehearsals.
At the end of the auditions John asked if we would like to attend the
next audition evening as well, as I had enjoyed the evening so much I Gretel’s
could not wait for the next session.
I understand that for previous Pantos those who auditioned had to wait
a few weeks to see if they had been successful in getting a part. Last year
we were told at the end of the second audition. I was one of the lucky big adventure
ones and was given the part of Princess Mary in the Frog Prince.
If you are not the type to make a fool of yourself on stage in front of
200 people we also need Behind the Scenes help with props, make-up,
costumes etc. Some of the current cast started this way. 2014 Hunstanton Pantomime
This year’s Pantomine, Hansel and Gretel’s Big Adventure is going to
be bigger and better than ever. Not only has the production budget been to be held at
increased but we will be performing 7 shows between Christmas and
New Year instead of the normal 6. A busy time for everyone. Hunstanton Town Hall
So if you are not sure about coming along to the auditions….. think
again and come and join in with what we can promise will be a fun and
funny evening. Tue 19th & Wed 20th August
Obviously they will not be able to cast everyone but at least you would
have tried and had the opportunity of a free drama workshop with John at 7pm
Giller, our Writer, Director and Dame.
If you are successful I guarantee you will have a blast.
Auditions will be held at the Town Hall, Hunstanton, on Tuesday 19th
and Wednesday 20th August starting at 7.00pm. WANTED
Rehearsals will take place on Monday and Thursday Evenings from
early September. Actors, Singers, Dancers and
I look forward to meeting you there, I had a brilliant time last year so
I am auditioning again this year. backstage crew
Eve Bodenham

Rehearsals will start on the
evening of the 8th September, and
continue every Monday and
Thursday evening up to Christmas.
The show dates are 27th to 30th
December and will involve
Matinee and Evening
performances.
For more information call
Simon Bower
01485 532392