Will you still love me in the morning – November 2021

Will you still love me in the morning – November 2021

TATS were delighted to be back, following an unprecedented and enforced break from performing, and the farce by Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner called “Will you still love me in the morning?” and directed by Brian’s spouse, Jan, delivered on its promise to provide many laughs.

This light-hearted show helped to lift spirits after such a difficult time for so many and yet again proved TATS versatility and professionalism, in the light of adversity, as you would have noticed if you attended the opening and final night, when a disaster struck not one but two of our lead characters (…and we only had 7!!!) …necessitating eleventh hour cast replacements for two of the 4 nights, which one has to say was barely noticeable, despite book in hand – well done Ben and Rosemary.

Here are some shots from our rehearsals:

 

Congratulations to those cast in the show:

Jeremy Winthrop – Matthew Watson
Celia Winthrop – Leanne Thompson
Sara Ward –    Charlotte Pask
Humphrey Jessel  – Ian Shadbolt
Thelma Jessel – Jane Davis
Peregrine Ward – Jonathan Davis
Syd Clancy – David Pibworth

 

Pre-Show Sunday Lunch October 2021

Pre-Show Sunday Lunch October 2021

After so much lockdown, TATS members and friends met, in real life, for a delicious Pre-Show Sunday lunch at The Three Cranes in Turvey.

 

 

As well as tucking in to vast plates of food, they enjoyed catching up on each other’s news ahead of a busy few weeks as they prepare for their next show, “Will you still love me in the morning”.

 

 

Sad News

It is with great sadness that we pass on the news that Andy Steele died in hospital earlier this week.

Andy and his wife Wendy were absolute stalwarts in TATS for many years. Andy performed on stage, worked back stage and was invaluable in setting up and constructing things for TATS.

He was a very sinister Bill Sykes in our first “Oliver”, a loveable wizard in the “Wizard of Oz”. He was excellent in “Bouncers” and “Our day out “ He had a lovely singing voice, which was put to good use in our revues.

He will be missed by so many people and his TATS family will have so many lovely memories of him.

2021 update – TATS ARE BACK

TATS ARE FINALLY BACK

TATS have had their first two play readings in the last few weeks, with lots of fun and laughter being had as we read “Will you still love me in the morning?” a farce – written by Brian Clemens and being produced by his wife, Jan Clemens

The play will be performed on Wednesday, the 24th of November until Saturday, the 27th of November.

We are Back

The Village Hall is now able to re-open, so we are pleased to say that there will be a play reading for TATS members on Monday 12th October at 7.30pm.

Masks are to be worn and you might like to bring disposable gloves!

The kitchen is closed so you should bring your own drink.

As we are only allowed up to 30 people in the Village Hall, sitting in groups of 6, we would be grateful if you could let us know you are coming, by sending an email to p.gentry@me.com

We are looking forward to seeing you there – almost a year since our last production!

PLEASE NOTE THIS WAS PUBLISHED BEFORE THE NEW GOVERNMENT TIER REQULATIONS AND CURRENTLY WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY DETAILS Of New SHOWS OR EVENTS

Covid update 1st September

CORONAVIRUS and TATS

Sadly, for the first time in its long history, TATS does not currently plan to stage any productions this year.


A message from the Committee

We would have expected to be telling you about now that tickets are on sale for our November production of the musical “Oklahoma!” but, with the ongoing virus situation, it is not to be at the moment.

Putting on a production can be quite a commitment, be it turning up to rehearsals and learning your lines, building the set, finding props, sewing costumes – the to-do list is always fairly lengthy!

So, what have TATS’ members been up to with all their spare time?

    • Some members have been using their skills to make scrubs and face masks for health workers, others getting creative and making beautiful, painstakingly hand sewn quilts.
    • Others have been out and about delivering PPE to GP surgeries and pharmacies in desperate need, growing masses of fruit and vegetables in their allotments or getting to grips with that long needed clear out project!

We all very much miss our TATS family; the regular meeting together to rehearse and plan our shows, the laughter, fun and nerves as the performance date draws near.

As things stand, we have not been able to make any detailed plans for future productions, but, when the village hall is able to reopen we hope to be able to hold some socially distanced play readings

Covid-19 May Committee Message

Earlier in the year, we had to postpone our planned production of the play “My Mother Said I Never Should” to 2021 due to the lockdown restrictions required for Covid-19.

We have now also made the difficult decision to postpone our big musical production of Oklahoma! until November 2021. 

This means that the previously advertised dates for read-throughs and auditions are cancelled.

Unfortunately we just felt that there were too many unknowns regarding the continuation of social distancing etc for us to audition, begin rehearsals for a large cast and plan to stage the show in the Village Hall.

If there is a bright side to this very difficult situation perhaps it is that we have had some time and space to reflect on the importance of our local community. Lots of us have been grateful to live in a village with such a vibrant and supportive spirit where people are willing to help others.

TATS very much hope that as people perhaps look to find their entertainment closer to home, they will want to get involved with Oklahoma! next year; we would welcome new faces.  The show has a big cast so there will be lots of parts available – but as ever there is a lot of fun to be had off the stage as well, with lighting, sound, painting, set building, wardrobe… the list goes on!

Further details of dates for read-throughs and auditions for both planned productions in 2021 will be published here in due course.

Thank you and keep safe.

The TATS Committee

Turvey Pre School Thank You

TATS regularly donate to local charities and in recent times the Turvey Pre School has been one of our beneficiaries, supporting their bid to buy the school.

In recognition we have received the following lovely thank you letter.

Andy Stewart MD?

Long Term TATS Friend and professional Musician, Andy Stewart, has hinted that he may be making a surprise appearance in the Medical TV series ‘Holby City’, but he’s keeping his cards close to his chest.

So will it be Andy Stewart MD or Andy Stewart MD we wonder? – watch this space!

NODA Award Nominations

We were absolutely thrilled that our TATS production of Little Shop of Horrors was nominated for 2 NODA awards in the categories of Best Musical & Best Technical Production.

The Awards Ceremony was be held in Stevenage on March 8th, and whilst we did not win this time round, to be recognised and nominated still deserves many congratulations to all involved in this stunning production.

Congratulations from TATS to all NODA award winners, and especially to our friends down the road at AD HOC who won the best drama for their production of ‘Humble Boy’.

 

2020 Showbiz Quiz

quiz night poster 2020

A great night was had by all at the 2020 TATS Showbiz Quiz.

A new team set the questions this year so many thanks to John Murray and David Hughes for all their hard work

 

 

2020 Quiz Winners celebrating their prizes.

2019 Review

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR SUPPORTING TATS in 2019

Why not click on some of the links below and remind yourself of TATS 2019 events & shows:

2019 Quiz – January 18th – completed
For results and pictures click GO below


Little Shop Of Horrors – March 2019 – completed
For NODA review and pictures click GO below


The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of a Christmas Carol.June  2019 – completed

For cast and pictures click GO below



A Vicar of Dibley Christmas – November  2019 – completed

For cast, pictures and to read our super NODA Review click GO below