EVENTS Diary

Ferndown Phoenix Musical Society; Tickets: £15 (adults), £14 (senior citizens), £10 (child); Box Office: 01202 894858

Regent Rep; Tickets £12.50 / £10.50 concessions; Box Office: 01202 499199

Scaramouche Theatre Company; Tickets £12 / £10 senior citizens; Box Office: 01202 828740

Castle Players; Tickets £10; Box Office: 01202 912351

Studio Theatre; Tickets: £12 / £8 (under 16s); Box Office: 01722 342860

Wimborne Drama Productions; Tickets £13 (evening) / £11 (Saturday matinee); Box Office: 01202 885566

Encore Theatre Productions; Tickets £18.50 (includes wine & cheese supper in interval); Box Office: www.encoreprotickets.co.uk

Bournemouth Little Theatre; Tickets £12 / £9 concessions; Box Office: 01202 513361

Maskers Theatre Company; Tickets £11; Box Office: www.ticketsource.co.uk/maskerstheatrecompany

Ferndown Drama; Tickets £9; Box Office: 01202 894858

Chameleon Theatre Company; Tickets £9 (adults) / £8 (senior citizens) / £5 (child); Box Office: www.ticketsource.co.uk/chameleontheatre

ImpAct Theatre; Tickets £12 / £11 concessions; Box Office: 01202 513361

Waterside Musical Society; Tickets £12 (Early bird family ticket £40: 2 adults, 2 children, book before 21 October 2019); Box Office: www.ticketsource.co.uk/watersidemusicalsociety

ImpAct Theatre; Tickets £12 / £11 concessions; Box Office: 01202 413600

Poole & Parkstone Productions; 1 day only at 2.00pm, 3.00pm and 8.00pm; Box Office: 01202 280000

20 March 2020: Coronavirus Update

Today, in increasing efforts to contain and prevent the further spread of coronavirus, the Government has ordered all theatres to officially close until further notice. Although we would all wish that the “show could go on”, this is not possible at the present time – public health and safety must come before all else, though we share your disappointment at the necessary temporary halt to performances.

Please keep watching for information of rearranged productions once these unprecedented measures have been lifted and offer your support where you can.

The Scene One+ Team hope you stay well, comply with all the precautions that are being put in place for your safety in the meantime, and join us when the curtain goes up once more.

Productions and performances may be subject to change at very short notice following the easing of Covid restrictions. All productions listed in the Scene One Plus Event Diary have been published in good faith with the information available to the Scene One Plus team. Please check with the venue for clarification on the day you intend to visit if you need confirmation that a performance is still going ahead.

As Covid legal restrictions are eased, it's important that everyone feels safe to enjoy returning to live theatre. Please check with the venue if you have any questions of what to expect on your visit and respect any social distancing measures that the venues may have in place for the safety and protection of audience, companies and staff.

Welcome back, relax and enjoy the shows!

All Saints Dramatic Society

The Importance of Being Earnest

All Saints' Dramatic Society returns from lockdown with a production of Oscar Wilde's much-loved comedy of manners, 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.

Two young gents have taken to bending the truth in order to put some excitement into their lives. Jack Worthing has invented a brother, Ernest, whom he uses as an excuse to leave his dull life behind to visit Gwendolen Fairfax in the town. Algernon Moncrieff decides to take the name Ernest when visiting Jack's young and beautiful ward, Cecily Cardew, in the country. Things start to go awry when they end up together in the country and their deceptions are discovered.

The play is directed by Peter Nunan, while the cast includes John Sivewright and Jon Cockeram as the young bounders, Jack and Algernon, with Susanna Greenwood and Lauren Turner appearing as their love interests, Gwendolen and Cecily.  Mary Almeida features as the fearsome Lady Bracknell and additional support comes from Phil Vivian and Jenny Wise as Doctor Chasuble and Miss Prism, and Ian Bray and Mark Richards as the butlers, Lane and Merriman.

'The Importance Of Being Earnest' opens on Wednesday 15th September at the De La Salle Theatre at St Peter's School, St Catherines Road, Southbourne, BH6 4AH, with further performances on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th September.  Evening performances are at 7.30pm, Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.  Box office opens 18th August, tickets cost £10 and can be bought by phone - 07548 100770 - or online at  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/asds (online booking fee applies).

Blackbox Theatre Company

Abigail's Party

Abigail’s Party runs from 20 October – 4 December 2021, with performances across Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight.

Following their critically acclaimed and sell out tour of Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit this summer, BlackBox Theatre Company are back on the road again this autumn with Mike Leigh’s seventies classic, Abigail’s Party.

Do you like Demis Roussos?

Aspirational Beverly and her put upon husband Laurence are hosting a drinks party for new neighbours, Angela and Tony, together with mild mannered divorcee, Sue, whose teenage daughter, Abigail, is also having a party a few doors away.  As the gin and tonics flow small talk turns to outrageous flirting, marital discord escalates and the thin veneer of middle-class respectability begins to peel away.

This iconic suburban comedy of manners is as relevant and grotesquely funny today as it was back in 1977.  Full of wicked one-liners and 70s' nostalgia, and as familiar as a cheese and pineapple hedgehog, Abigail’s Party is an absolute joy and firm favourite with audiences of all ages.

BlackBox are fast becoming one of the South’s leading professional touring theatre companies, with Abigail’s Party marking their 5^th touring production.

A full list of tour dates, ticket prices and means to book tickets is available via Blackbox Theatre Company's website

Wimborne Drama Productions

TOWARDS ZERO

by Agatha Christie and Gerald Verner

When murder is the end and not the beginning

When a house party gathers at Gull’s Point, the clifftop home of Lady Tressilian (Ann McColgan-Clark), Neville Strange (Sam Moulton) finds himself caught between his ex-wife Audrey (Tracey Nicholls) and his new flame Kay (Jo Edington). A nail-biting thriller, the play probes the psychology of jealousy in the shadow of a savage and brutal murder.

The play, directed by Paul Dodman, is adapted from Agatha Christie’s 1944 novel, which she described as one of her favourite stories. Also in the cast are David Beddard, James Bourner, Rob Cording-Cook, Chris Durham, Tony Feltham, Lindsay McGowan and Richard Neal.

This amateur production of Towards Zero is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

Towards Zero opens on Thursday 21 October at the Tivoli Theatre, West Borough, Wimborne, BH21 1LT, with further performances on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 October. Evening performances are at 7.30pm, Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets cost £14 for evenings and £12 for the matinee and can be bought by phone – 01202 885566 – or online at https://www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk/event/towards-zero-wimborne-drama-production/ (booking fees may apply).

Maskers Theatre Company presents

Out of Focus

An overbooked village hall leads to hilarious confusions! As the locals arrive for the various activities, they suddenly find themselves involved in Evonne's, the Vicar's wife, first ever pantomime. There is bossy Brownie leader, Helen, trying to get her claws into delicious David. Sexy secretary Linda is threatening to derail Bob and Kath's marriage. Wayne is more concerned with finding a phone signal than remembering his cues and will anyone ever actually want to listen to one of Leonard's illustrated slide shows on steam trains, spiders or Genghis Khan? Before long it's a chaotic mix of painted sandwiches, broken wands, and an embarrassing incident in Tesco's wine aisle

"How will they sort this mess out?!"

A warm welcome and licenced bar awaits you at Maskers' easy-to-find Studio Theatre. Plenty of local car parks are available off Shirley High Street (free after 6pm). See website for further location and parking details.

Show runs from Friday 22 - Saturday 30 October. NO performance on Monday 25 October. Friday performances at 8.00pm, other performances at 7.30pm.

Tickets: £12 via Box Office: 0333 66 3366 or Maskers' website: maskers.org.uk

Wimborne Musical Theatre; Tickets: £12 (standard), £10 (concessions); Box Office: 01202 828740 or book online

Bournemouth Little Theatre

The Gatekeeper

By Chloe Moss

This is a darkly comic play presenting a hilariously funny slice of life.

Successful Management Consultant Mike, his wife Julia and their adult children Stacey and Rob, are meeting up all together for the first time in a couple of years, at a holiday cottage in the Lake District to celebrate Stacey's birthday.

Stacey is an independent businesswoman and their son Rob has been away travelling and shows up with his new girlfriend, Angela.

As the evening progresses, the facade of everyone's perfect lives and long held secrets begin to unravel.

'Chloe Moss’s script is written with genuine heart, and her truthful dialogue creates an authentic snapshot of a family who try to keep up appearances but simply can’t ignore their differences.' - Whatsonstage.com

Ticket prices: £12 (standard) £9 (OAPs and students) and £6 members of BLTC (booking fees apply). Available via Bournemouth Little Theatre's website: bournemouthlittletheatre.co.uk

Ringwood Musical & Dramatic Society presents

Rumours

Tickets: £10 - £12 available online, at the Greyfriars Box Office or by calling 07591 023439.

New Forest Players

The Edge of Darkness

Written by Brian Clemens; Directed by Janet Courtice

The storyline for Brian Clemens taut mystery drama revolves around Emma, now in her twenties, who went missing three years ago from home suffering from amnesia. She has been cared for in a convent in Ireland. The Cranwells believe they have at long last traced their daughter and make arrangements to bring her home. It soon becomes apparent that Emma is familiar with certain aspects of the rather isolated, coastal house, but why is she spooked by a small harmless silver bell, a portrait on the wall, and knives - and why does she react to certain Russian phrases?

This amateur production of “The Edge of Darkness” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD a Concord Theatricals Company.

Tickets: Adults £12; Concessions £10

Book online at www.newforestplayers.com. The new online box office allows you to select your seats, pay and download your tickets online, so please use this if at all possible.

Box Office phone line is 01425 542414; however, with the advent of NFP's new online booking system the phone will only be manned at certain times. A message can be heard on the booking line detailing the next opening times.

ENCORE! Theatre Productions presents

The ABC of Musicals and Musical Movies

Performed in concert style and set as a cabaret.

A super-talented cast of local singers has been hand-picked to bring you the best performances of 26 songs from 26 musicals: some will known and some that should be! An eclectic mix of shows to suit all musical theatre tastes, from The Lion King to Kinky Boots! You won't be disappointed!

Saturday 6 November @ 8.00 pm: Tickets £22.50 (includes Ploughman's Platter in interval); Sunday 7 November @ 2.30 pm: Tickets £19.50 (includes cream tea in interval); Ticket hot line: 07591 023447

Broadstone Players; All tickets: £8.50; Social distanced performances (Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 2.15 pm matinee) by advanced booking only via phone (01202 678449) or email (honsec@broadstoneplayers.co.uk); Unreserved seating performances (Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evening) - tickets available via phone, email or purchase from Broadstone News, The Broadway, Broadstone from 23 October

Double Act drama group

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Double Act drama group, the double NODA award winning company, are pleased to announce their return to the stage after Covid in front of an audience with their version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!

You’ve no doubt seen the film. You may have read the book. You may have seen a panto version.

But this will be Double Act’s own interpretation based on the original story by L. Frank Baum and the original drawings that accompanied it. A spectacular magical adventure for all ages.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz will be performed at Corfe Castle Village Hall, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EE from 18 - 20 November 2021 (7.30pm each evening with a 2.30pm Saturday matinee).

Tickets: Adults £10 / Children £5 (under 5s free), 10% reductions for groups over 10; available from Corfe Castle Village Stores & online.

Wimborne Musical Theatre; Tickets: £12 (standard), £10 (concessions); Box Office: 01202 887247 or online

Poole & Parkstone Productions; For more information and to book tickets contact Lighthouse, Poole Box Office: 01202 280000, online or via email: tickets@pandp.org.uk

Milton Musical Society

Do You Wanna Dance?

The story of a 1950s dancehall, still living in a post-war big band dancing era, which finds itself under threat to close and become a bingo hall, until the staff and their friends realise their jobs and future are at stake, and set out to bring more modern music into their hall with an impromptu attempt at a talent show of Jive, lindy-hop, skiffle and early rock and roll.

Tickets: £15; Tickets available via Box Office: 01425 612393 or online

Redlynch Players presents

Let It Be Me

Amy cares for her Aunt Sylvia who has Alzheimer’s. Amy is loyally devoted to her aunt so finds herself seriously tested when she meets and falls in love with Gregory. With her friends for support, and with Gregory’s understanding and tact, what will the future hold for Amy?

Seats are limited for this production (COVID aware – risk assessment & precautions in place) so book early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are £10, available via phone (01725 510283) or email (tickets@redlynchplayers.co.uk)

Bournemouth Little Theatre

Season's Greetings

By Alan Ayckbourn

Cheating at snakes and ladders, fighting over comic books, a bungled infidelity beneath the tree, the usual disastrous Christmas Eve lamb, the dreaded annual puppet show and even maybe a murder… Christmas has arrived in the Bunker household along with family and friends. But as the children lurk just out of sight, it's the adults who are letting the side down.

“Superbly crafted. One of Ayckbourn’s finest works” – Daily Telegraph

“Mordantly hilarious Christmas farce. A classic of drunken disasters and misrouted passions round the tree” – The Independent

Ticket prices: £12 (standard), £9 (OAPs and students) and £6 members of BLTC. Available via Bournemouth Little Theatre's website: bournemouthlittletheatre.co.uk