Last Night of the Plays
There was a lot of laughter from the audience at the sometimes risqué dialogue
By Margaret Sheard….
I recently attended the first dress rehearsal of the 2 comedies to be performed by KADS at the Girne Culture Centre and was very impressed with what I saw. I booked 2 tickets for the last performance on 30th June and took my sister to see the production and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the two comedies again, especially this time with an audience.
There was a 30 minute interval between the two plays so the audience were able to move out to the roof terrace for a cool drink, although it had been a hot day and the evening was still very warm, the theatre was air-conditioned so it was very comfortable.
There was a lot of laughter from the audience at the sometimes risqué dialogue in both performances and this gave so much atmosphere to the whole evening and I am sure must have given all of the players a lot of encouragement and satisfaction.
All three of the performances were well attended and I was told there were 79 in the audience on the first night, 58 on the second night and 84 on the last night. The players had all worked hard to bring these two plays to the stage, having rehearsed twice a wee
The profit from the entrance fee is to be divided between 2 charities – KAR and SOS. So not only was it a really good night’s entertainment, it also benefitted two charities as well.
Well done to Lawrie Oxley, the director, to all of the performers, and not forgetting the behind scenes people ; Claudia Hanna – Assistant Director, Hal Crompton – Lighting, Erol Zyla – Sound and June Lucock – Stage Manager & Props. Beverley Westbrook was Front of House.
My sister had not been to this theatre before and she was very impressed with both the performances and the theatre itself. This is what she had to say:-
“On Saturday June 30th I attended, with my sister, a KADS production of two comedies at the Girne Culture Centre Theatre and thoroughly enjoyed the evening’s entertainment. It was the first time I had visited this lovely theatre and was most impressed by this little gem. The seating is comfortable, it is air-conditioned and has a lovely atmosphere, in addition the theatre is easily accessible with more than adequate parking..
I am just surprised that it isn’t promoted more effectively as there is a large roof terrace with great views which I’m sure could be utilised for various purposes. My sister suggested it could be opened up on market days, somewhere for tourists to sit and enjoy a cool drink and take in the views, which I think is a great idea.
Hopefully we won’t lose this great facility for lack of use and I, for one, intend supporting future events here and recommend others do too.”
For anyone who may be interested in being part of an amateur theatrical group (both onstage and backstage) contact Lawrie Oxley on 0533 848 9839 or email: lawrieoxley@hotmail.com or telephone Beverley Westbrook on 0533 832 8121