Plaza Suite Rehearsals
With our November Production running this week, here’s a sneak peak behind the scenes during rehearsals…
Nicola (left), one of our three directors, talks through a scene with her cast.
The tech team plan the lighting setup.
A lot of hard work has to go in to learning lines!
…but there’s still plenty of time for relaxing, catching up and cake!
Second director, Ian, takes notes as his cast rehearse.
Mark and Lynn as Sam and Karen in Visitor From Mamaroneck.
Dave and Alison as Roy and Norma in Visitor from Forest Hills.
November 2013: Plaza Suite
Plaza Suite
by Neil SimonWednesday 20th November – Saturday 23rd November 2013
Three couples plus one hotel suite add up to laughs galore in Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite, a hilarious and perceptive glimpse into love, marriage and contentment.
Visitor From Mamaroneck: Sam and Karen Nash are revisiting their honeymoon suite in an attempt by Karen to bring the love back into their marriage. However, when Sam’s secretary – Jean MacCormack – turns up, it looks as if there may be more than just Sam’s work standing in the way.
Visitor from Hollywood: Movie Producer Jesse Kiplinger has arranged to meet up with his old flame, housewife and mother Murial Tate. Awed by his success in Hollywood, Muriel habours regrets about what could have been while a jaded Jesse has almost forgotten what it is to be normal.
Visitor from Forest Hills: Mimsey Hubley has got cold feet on the day of her wedding, and has locked herself in the bathroom. As the clock is ticking, her parents – Roy and Norma – have to resort to more and more frantic attempts to cajole her out.
Set in Suite 719 of New York’s famous Plaza Hotel, these three couples in three self-contained scenes, struggle to work their way through life and love.
Performing from Wednesday 20th November to Saturday 23rd November at Roundhill School, Foster Avenue, Beeston NG9 1AE.
Neil Simon (1927-) is an American playwright, noted for his ability to blend comedy into the deep and complex issues of everyday people. He is the author of over 50 plays and movie screenplays, including ‘The Odd Couple’ and ‘Plaza Suite’. During his career, he was nomiated for 17 Tony Awards, winning 4 of them and won the Pulitzer Prize.
May 2013: Bedroom Farce
Bedroom Farce
by Alan AyckbournWednesday 15th May – Saturday 18th May 2013
Ernest and Delia are about to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
Malcolm and Kate are preparing a house-warming party.
Nick and Jan have been invited to the party, but Nick has hurt his back.
All three couples have their nights totally turned upside down by the marital problems of Trevor (son of Ernest and Delia) and his wife Susannah. The three bedrooms simultaneously have action flowing in and out from one to another during this hectic night.
Performing “in the round” from Wednesday 15th May to Saturday 18th May at Roundhill School, Foster Avenue, Beeston NG9 1AE.
The Big Killing Photos
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Peter Ashbury used to live on the edge of life in his racing days. Now, forced into retirement by his team after several crashes too many, he is bored of life and broke, having gambled away all his wife (Mary)’s money. So when Charles Barcher drunkenly agrees a bet of £25,000 to knock off his own wife – Liz – it’s just too good an opportunity to miss.
The game is on – now all he has to do is get away with it.
Abusing Mary’s misplaced loyalty towards him, Peter’s careful planning immediately has Inspector Fowler and Sergeant Bassett’s suspicions directed her way, much to the distress of her admirer – Gavin Cole. However, there’s a problem: Charles won’t pay the bet and threatens to go to the police.
Time for plan B.
As the case against Mary falls through, Peter now casts suspicion onto Charles. Enlisting the help of Gavin, the pair plot to deal out their own justice on the ‘murderer’. But Gavin has his doubts. Is murder too desperate a remedy, and can he really be sure that Charles is guilty?
A gripping climax follows, and only as the curtain comes down do we discover if Peter emerges home and dry, or if he’s all washed up!
Christmas Social
For the Christmas Social this year, Beeston Players, along with friends and partners, hired out Relish on Chilwell Road. A night of fun ensued, with tasty food, a Christmas themed quiz, silly games and most of all – great company.
See you all next year!
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November 2012: The Big Killing
The Big Killing
by Philip MackieWednesday 14th November – Saturday 17th November 2012
What motivates people to murder? Revenge, love, money … a bet?
Former racing driver Peter Ashbury lives for excitement. To him, nothing is worth doing unless it is a gamble, and the higher the odds, the better, but would he really risk the hangman’s noose for a bet? Buckle up for a intriguing game of cat and mouse…
Philip Mackie was a British stage, film and television screenwriter. Along with ‘The Big Killing’, he also wrote the acclaimed 1968 ITV historical drama series ‘The Caesars’ and the television adaptation of ‘The Naked Civil Servant’.
Performing from Wednesday 14th November to Saturday 17th November 2012 at Roundhill School in Beeston. Doors will open from 7.00pm, performances will begin at 7.30pm.
Tickets £6 (Concessions £5).
May 2014: Murder in Play
Murder in Play
by Simon BrettThursday 15th May – Saturday 17th May 2014
Performing from Thursday 15th May to Saturday 17th May at Roundhill School, Foster Avenue, Beeston NG9 1AE.
More details to follow…
Congratulations Roger and Allie
A massive congratulations to Roger and Allie who got married on Saturday, 8th September at Ashbourne registry office. Roger has been with the players for over a year now, appearing in Ladies Day and Over My Dead Body.
Proceedings kicked off at 4pm on a blistering Saturday afternoon with a lovely ceremony at the registry office, which included some Scottish poetry written especially for the happy couple. Afterwards, they were whisked off to the reception in a stylish camper van, for the evening celebrations.
The day was especially memorable for having what must be one of the oldest Best Men (Roger’s father – 85), and also an eye catching first dance from the newly-weds, which would have earned them at least a 9 on Strictly Come Dancing. The rest of the party got their turn in the ceilidh and disco that followed afterwards, which went on into the early hours.
Something that really came across throughout the day was what an outgoing and fun-loving couple they are, and as Roger said in his speech ‘we have such a good time together!’ They set off for a honeymoon in France (though hopefully they’ll be back soon to start rehearsing for our next play). Once again, we wish them all the best for their life together.
Spring 2012: Over My Dead Body
Over My Dead Body
by Derek BenfieldWednesday 16th May – Saturday 19th May 2012
Following the death of his wife Helen, Gerald hopes to spend the rest of his days comfortably alone with his memories; doing his best to avoid the cooking of his daughter Shirley, and patiently endure the awkwardness of his son-in-law Mark. However, unbeknownst to him, Helen had other ideas…
As women start turning up unexpectedly from past and present, it soon becomes clear that his late wife had gone to great lengths to ensure he would not be alone in his retiring years. With the situation spiralling out of control, and his independance under grave threat, he, Shirley and Mark will have to come up with a plan and quick before things get out of hand!
The Beeston Players’ latest play – in association with Samuel French Limited – is a delightfully amusing comedy by Derek Benfield. He also wrote Bedside Manners; Wild Goose Chase and Look Who’s Talking.
Performing at Roundhill School, Beeston at 7.30pm between Wednesday 16th May – Saturday 19th May.