Inaugral Players Golf Society Match

This event took place on 28th December at Minehead Golf Course. A total of 5 members turned up and played some creative golf in some challenging conditions. Congratulations to Nancy Marshall who came out on top, with Allan Prentice second and Ben Lintott third. More members are needed for the next outing which is scheduled to take place after the Spring play in May!

Phoebe Rees Presentation Night 2011

• the trophy for the 'Champagne Moment'.This is the 'wow' moment, out of all the entries, for an unexpected and wonderful moment in a play. Titfield was awarded the trophy for involving the whole audience in passing forward the water, in a variety of vessels, through the Hall in order to fill the water tank and save the day.
• the award for the best female cameo which went to Verity Martindill as Mr Clegg - well deserved for a fine performance (in fact Verity delivered fine performances for the three completely different parts she played!)
• the award to the play with the best effects - well done Patrick and Dave Walder.

It seems quite appropriate that, following major works in the Hall and our not inconsiderable expenditure on lighting etc, we win an award for light/sound /effects. Well done to all concerned.

Pantomime 2011:

Please see the page 'Next Up' on the tab to the left of the page, to get details of our upcoming show, which is Puss in Boots directed by Sarah Kingsford. Here you will find details about performance dates, auditions and a rehearsal schedule. Alternatively you can click here to be taken to the relevant page!

Spring Play 2012

Following much deliberation, the committee have taken up Ben Lintott's offer to direct a play next spring. Ben wants to direct a comedy/farce, and although several scripts have been read, he still hasnt finalised his choice of play, but will be doing so in the next couple of weeks. As soon as the decision is made we will get the title up here for all to see. Auditions for this play will take placeon Thursday 12th January 2012, for rehearsals to start on 2nd February. The actual production dates are 22nd to 26th May 2012, but these dates are yet to be confirmed. Anyone interested or wanting to help can contact Ben on 01984 640276.

Somerset Fellowship of Drama AGM, 24th Sept 2011

This years Fellowship AGM was held in our Village Hall. Organiser for the event was our local Rep Chris de Vere Hunt, who asked us to provide some 'entertainment' for after the AGm and the buffet. Various things were organised, ranging from monologues, to songs, to sketches and lastly a short reading. All were well performed by Chris and members of the Players, and we put on a great show that was well received by those present.

Thanks must go to all performaers and helpers on the night - we have done our reputation in the drama community no harm at all by doing this. Well done everyone.

AGM 2011

This years AGM went off well. There was nothing major to report, other than the news that Bill Tindall and Brenda Mandziej stood down from the committee. They were both thanked by Allan for all their hard work and dedication, and were given long service certificates to mark the occasion. They will be sorely missed.

However, with every action there is a reaction, and the two retirees were replaced on the Committee by Nige Mcbrayne and Susie David. Nige was also voted in as Treasurer in place of Nancy, who bravely opted to take on Bill's role as Secretary. Welcome to you both and good luck with it all. Hence the new committee is as follows; Allan Prentice (Chair), Nancy Marshall (Secretary), Nige McBrayne (Treasurer), Ben Lintott, Chris Marshall, Sarah Kingsford, Susie David and Jackie Heard (All committee members)

Our finances are looking pretty healthy, with very good profits made in the Panto, and very pleasingly in the play also. These higher profits will help to pay for the new lighting system we installed in the Hall at the time of the Village Hall revamp.

On a sad note, it was brought to the members attention that Josie Cox had passed away following her long battle with illness. Many members had attended her funeral the day previous to the AGM, and we were all pleased to see Dave at the AGM despite his personal grief. Best wishes to Dave, I'm sure everyone in the Players will be there for him in the coming months as he comes to terms with his loss.

We had a great turnout at this years AGM, which can only be a good thing for the Players. In the coming months we are endeavouring to set up online ticket sales and subs, so do keep an eye out for that.

Sarah needs volunteers to help clear out the Barn on 20 and 21 August. A couple of hours of your time on either day is all we need, please try and help - give Sarah a ring on 01984 640773 to arrange it.