The clarity of the photos and text on The Croft Web Site looks

much better in 'Mozilla Firefox'  than in does in 'Internet Explorer'

 

Please send me your news items via the link to the Chairman on the Contacts page

Let me know if you have any problems viewing the contents  ...  Joan

 

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Sunday 25th July        Fiona invites Elaine Paige to see The Full Monty

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t5skj/Elaine_Paige_on_Sunday_25_07_2010/

(scroll bar in for 20 minutes play)

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Audition Pieces for Sweeney Todd are now available

These can be downloaded from the info page

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Let's Dance 2010      'Come To The Circus'   

was staged at Sheffield City Hall by The Constance Grant Dance Centre in July 2010

Many Croft Member's, past and present,  have been trained at this school

Note: Gareth (The Ringmaster) is our next Director for Sweeney Todd (Lyceum - March 2011)

He is pictured here with the Constance Grant Senior Ladies.        ( photographs by Alan Turner)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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August Edition   ~    Active 8 (Sheffield)

 

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Rotherham Advertiser

http://rotherhamadvertiser.newsprints.co.uk/view/15406526/103853%20full%20monty_jpg

Star and Telegraph Competitions - Win tickets for The Full Monty

http://www.thestar.co.uk/campaign/RenderCampaignDetail.aspx?CampaignDefinitionID=3886

http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/campaign/RenderCampaignDetail.aspx?CampaignDefinitionID=3886

22nd July - Sheffield Star

http://www.thestar.co.uk/headlines/Full-Monty--this-lot.6432947.jp

16th July - Rotherham Advertiser

http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/86642/amateur-actors-ready-to-do-the-full-monty.aspx

3rd May - Sheffield Star

http://www.thestar.co.uk/diary/In-the-buff-in-Buffalo.6268593.jp

29th April - The Star

http://www.thestar.co.uk/headlines/Fancy-playing-a-part-in.6261315.jp

22nd April - Sheffield Star

http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/Full-Monty-with-an-American.6246348.jp

Event Sheffield

http://www.eventsheffield.co.uk/event/13542/croft-house-presents-the-full-monty-the-musical

Sheffield City Hall

http://www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/news/read/full_monty_musical_auditions

Arena Ticket Shop

http://www.arenaticketshop.co.uk/whats-on/the-full-monty/

Sheffield Theatres

http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=whatson2.eventdetail&ProductionID=585

Happen

http://www.happenr.com/event/11479433/Croft-House-Presents-:-The-Full-Monty-The-Musical?where=Sheffield&theme=39&sortorder=happenr

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19th July 2010       Croft House A.G.M.

The President, Miss Judith Silvester, chaired the meeting.

Reports were given by the Chairman & Treasurer, Joan Bennett.

Minutes taken by the Secretary - Shan Bennett

The present Committee/Trustees were re-elected.

Several members were commended for the excellent work they had done during the past year, and praise given for the changes made to benefit the company and its members.

It was agreed by a large majority (only 3 against) that the name of the Society will be changed from Croft House Operatic Society to Croft House Theatre Company as from 1st September 2010.

An excellent buffet was enjoyed by all after the meeting.

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Friday 16th July           Gill Hope     1948 - 2010           

The following message has been sent by Ray Temple (Life Member & Former Chairman of Croft)  J.B.

     "Judy and I, together with many other Croft members, attended Gill's funeral today. The service was very moving and judging by the number of people who attended just shows how popular Gill was; she will always be remembered by those who knew her. Talking to David after the service he asked that we pass on his sincere thanks to those from Croft who attended and for the messages of sympathy he has received from Croft members"   R.Temple

     'The Lake Isle of Innisfree'       by William Butler Yeats

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15th July 2010               Sally is in The Spotlight     ~     WELL DONE!

Sally Wragg has just gained a Fellowship in Ballet. This is the highest teaching grade to achieve. She was trained by Croft's President Judith Silvester at The Constance Grant Dance Studio. 

She is a Fellow of the I.D.T.A. and teaches at her own dancing school.

                www.spotlighttheatrearts.co.uk

Sally is also one of our dancers in our next production of 'The Full Monty'    JB

 

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We are just exhausted from laughing too much ...........

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12th July 2010      An Interesting Phenomenon

Is it just a coincidence that our new home 'The Park Library' was established in 1902 ~ the very same year that Croft House O.S. was formed. The date is carved in stone.          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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12th July 2010     Well Done to our Young Crofters 

who have all gained the following placements

Ed Crann ~ Tiffany Theatre School

Sophie Gillott ~ Phil Winston's Theatre Works

Ellie Hudson ~ Liverpool Theatre School

Emily McAvoy ~ Performance Preparation Acadamy: Guildford

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9th July 2010     Congratulations !

New member Andy Throssell has been on bended knee to Wendy Nutbrown.

Their engagement was announced last weekend. Best wishes from all the Monty Company.

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Gill Hope/Streeter

Funeral arrangements for Gill 

Friday 16th July 2010 ~ Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium at 10:00 a.m.

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3rd July 2010     Gill Hope/ Streeter

 

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Gill today after a long and brave battle with her illness. Gill was a member of Croft House O.S. & Teachers O.S. for many years. She was a 'playing' member of Croft during our years at the City Hall and is noted for her fine soprano voice. She was also very artistic in designing and painting the sets in the days when we built our own rather than hire as we do today. Gill was one of the founders of the Croft members social club,  and was adept at arranging events, once buying a whole pig to roast at the annual BBQ.  She was wardrobe manager for Teachers, and was still organising the costumes for Beauty & The Beast (Nov 2010) despite her illness. Our thoughts and condolences are sent to David, (her husband & Chairman of STOS) and all her friends and colleagues.

Joan Bennett  (Chairman CHOS)

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Friday 2nd July 2010   ~   Denton's Radio Sheffield Interview with Paulette

Paulette has Denton in the hot seat, but she is the one who ends up needing the fan.

Starts at 2:30 .... enjoy!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p008jtjh/Paulette_Edwards_02_07_2010/

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2nd July 2010    

Best wishes to Julie Wright who has been offered a place at Edinburgh University.

Julie says ...... "I've had a fantastic time with Croft and am very sad to be leaving so many wonderful people. Thank you for allowing me to be part of Sheffield's best Amateur Theatre Company. I've had a ball"

We all wish Julie well with her new vocation.

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   2nd  Promotion  Day

    Saturday 26th June

     Martin

     Leah

     Chris

     Andrew 

     Lisa 

     Joan (in the Chair)

 Thank you also to - Daniel, Geoff, Janet, & Mary  

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      Not forgetting the members who  promoted 

                Full Monty at 'Gay Pride' event

                A fantastic team effort !!

 

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Monday 28th June 2010           Historical News   1911 - 1936

Thank you to Phil Seed who has kindly sent us an extract of the memoirs of his Grandfather, T. Alec Seed (1887-1967). It paints a vivid picture of his time with Croft House in its formative years. Read his story via the link on the info page, and marvel at the detail of the costumes in the many photographs he has also sent to us.

This one is of a Croft Outing in 1921

 

 

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Croft Barbecue is on 4th July 2010

      

       Sportsman Inn, Redmires Rd, Lodgemoor

        Field at the rear for Food, Fun, Frolicks, & Full ?  .... enjoyment !!

       12:30 to 4:00     (drinks from the pub)

        Bring your own BBQ & Food

        Please let Louise know if you are going

 

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Race For Life  ~  Sunday 20th June

This Sunday the Croft House Girls will be taking part in Sheffield's Race For Life.

So many of our friends and family have been touched by this terrible disease. Please help us beat it by digging deep and sponsoring us via this link.

www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/joanbennett

Karen & Tracey are now in remission

We are also running for Gill & Louise who are at present battling this awful disease

 

 

 

 

 

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Thank you to all Croft members who helped with the promotion today.

Especially - Andrew, Edward, Martin & Joan who did the 'FULL DAY MONTY'

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Thursday 10th June

How many men does it take to lift a piano up 3 flights of stairs?

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4th June 2010        Breaking News

Denton Wilson has been cast in the role of 'HORSE'

Check out his moonwalk on Britains Got Talent 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XJnNQ45Dp0&feature=youtube_gdata

NOW go and book your tickets for The Full Monty

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2nd June 2010

A big thank you to Judy & Ray Temple for donating their piano to Croft

Installed at Park Rehearsal Venue today 

We just need some strong fella's to lift it up the stairs...... 

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News Flash              25th May 2010

Laura Panter and Andy Collis have just become engaged.

Congratulations & Best Wishes from all your friends at Croft.

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New Arrival     " A Starlet is Born"

Emily Charlotte Green made her debut at 4:36pm on Thursday 13th May 2010, weighing 6lb 9ozs.

The producers, Andy & Helen, are thrilled with Emily's first performance.

Congratulations and Best Wishes from all your friends at Croft.

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14th May 2010       The Role of 'HORSE'            The Full Monty

We are looking for a talented actor/singer/dancer

The role requires the applicant to sing the show stopping number "I'm A Big Black Man",  be able to act and dance to a good standard, and go 'the full monty'. If you fit the bill then please contact us via this web site

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The Role of Nathan

is to be played by 11 year old Daniel Fenwick

and understudied by 13 year old  Joe O'Reilly (who will be performing the matinee)

Well Done to all the boys who auditioned.

Other Roles now cast are :- Keno (Olly Blagden), Reg (Rob Ferguson), Marty (Geoff Fenwick), Gary (Andrew Stansall),  Minister - 1st auditionee - Molly (John Atkinson) He's so versatile!

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 13th May 2010        "It's a Woman's World"

The wow factor turned to laughter tonight as the scene was set for the above number. Perfectly cast in the roles of Estelle, Joannie & Susan are Kate Parkin, Jilly Beckett & Ruth White. They joined Leah Rhodes, already cast as Georgie. These 4 girls are going to be as popular as the guys ....   hilarious, what a tonic !!

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Full Monty     First rehearsals are off to a good start

The dancers were on a high on Wed after they were put through the intense choreography for the opening number. Wow! was the opinion of all who took part.   And, what a line up !!

Women - Becky Adams, Ellie Hudson, Emily McAvoy, Lisa Petty, Viv Siberry, Beth Vickers, Hayley Watts, Sally Wragg. 

Men - James Bell, Olly Blagden, Ed Crann, John Crowther, Nick Hedley, Martin Scattergood, Andrew Stansall

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Monday 3rd May      Sheffield Star     'In The Buff In Buffalo'

www.thestar.co.uk/diary/In-the-buff-in-Buffalo.6268593.jp

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27th April 2010     Dancers Required for The Full Monty

8 women dancers and 8 men dancers are required for the show. They must be proficient in dancing ability

The role of Nathan (the boy)

Auditions will be held at Park Library from 4:30pm  on Thurs 6th May

Applicants age 11 to 15 (to play age 12)- must be able to act well. Some singing & dancing ability would be an asset. For further information, please contact The Croft Secretary via this website.

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Results - Full Monty Auditions

Well done to all the 'auditionees' on Sunday 25th. There were some outstanding auditions. Thank you to all who contributed their time either performing, or helping. Commiserations if you did not get the role you wanted. There are still some cameo roles to be decided.

The Roles Cast are:

Jerry   -   Phil Probert                Pam  -  Louise Walker

Harold -  Martin Peacock           Vicki  -  Fiona Hannon

Dave  -  Chris Badham              Georgie  -  Leah Rhodes

Horse  -  Vernon Lewis             Malcolm  -  Steve Clarke

Ethan  -  Jonnie Halliwell           Tony    -  Steve Pashley

Teddy  -  Mark Taylor                Jeanette -  Judi Johnson Hart

Minister  -  John Atkinson         

Other roles will be cast by the Director during rehearsals.

We require 8 female & 8 male dancers.

The role of Nathan (the boy) will be subject to an open audition.

See local press for details

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Barry on Radio Sheffield  Friday 23rd April

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p007d855/Paulette_Edwards_23_04_2010/

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OPEN AUDITIONS  for  THE FULL MONTY

THIS SUNDAY ~ 25th April ~ from 10:00 am at Park Library Sheffield (more details below)

For more information email The Croft Secretary via the Contacts Page

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20th April 2010    Croft New Venue is up and running

 

 

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First Rehearsals for Full Monty

Sunday 18th April   at Barlow (see schedule)  for principal roles music

Tuesday 20th April  for full company  'Open Night'  is now at Park Library  7:30pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Park Library  (Rehearsal Venue)  City Road / Duke Street

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AUDITIONS  for  THE FULL MONTY

Venue - Park Library (City Rd/Duke St) Sunday 25th April 2010

Morning from 10:00 am - Open Auditions will be held for non-members wishing to apply

Croft Members

1:30pm - Men         2:00pm - Ladies   

2:45 - 4:00     Lib for Principal Roles

4:00 - 5:00     Movement workshop for ensemble

4:00 - 6:00     Singing auditions for Principal Roles

6:00 - 8:00     Movement call for ensemble

Please bring your own refreshments, comfy clothes, and suitable shoes for movement

For further information please contact the secretary (email on contacts page)

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New Directors  For Croft's next 2 shows

Adrian Allsopp :  Directing   'The Full Monty'  at The City Hall   August 2010    www.adrian-allsopp.com

Gareth Davies :  Directing    'Sweeney Todd'  at The Lyceum   March 2011

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THE FULL MONTY   Sheffield City Hall  17th to 21st August 2010

Tickets will be on sale from the City Hall Box Office from 9th April

and online from   www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

(online & credit card bookings subject to a 10% charge)

Tel:  Box Office   0114 2789789

Prices - £25, £20, £15, & £10

You can also order tickets from the Croft Ticket Secretary using the contacts page on this web site

Full details will be posted on this Web Site soon.

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Croft Awards Winners  2010   (presented at the Annual Dinner dance)

The Brian Revitt Award         Geoff Allanach

The Bruce/Sheila Award       Craig Lawton

The Oscar                            The Stage Crew

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29th March 2010 Dinner Dance Success

Thanks to Louise for organising a superb Dinner Dance at Baldwin's on Friday night. It was great to see so many of the 'Fiddler' cast joining us for the first time. The atmosphere was brilliant and thanks also to Matthew for taking us through all those raffle prizes. On that note I'd like to ask who ate all the yellow tickets!!! I had my eye on the shoe!!    Shan Bennett

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19th March 2010      Croft understudies Leeds 'Fiddler on the Roof'

Some of our principals were asked to the dress rehearsal of the Leeds production of Fiddler last night, in case they needed understudies. Craig Lawton immediately stepped in to play the role of Fyedka tonight, and 2 shows on Saturday, when the guy playing Fyedka was injured and taken to hospital.  Well Done Craig ... what a Star !   JB

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Telegraph Review 11th March 2010 ~ excellent review -- link will be on later

Star Review 10th March 2010 Fiddler on the Roof

Radio Sheffield 10th March Martin & Judi Interview

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10th March 2010               

First Picture from Fiddler

                   8th March 2010   Sheffield Telegraph Video

        Technical rehearsal 'Fiddler on the Roof' - excerpts from 'Tradition'

         http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/theatre/Fiddler-on-the-Roof-.6135049.jp

 

 

 

 

 

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      Millicent

 

     Sarah                               Croft Archives are a Hit !                                      

                                       

Steve Norris has been searching our website archives and has found his grandmother. Sarah Oliver was born in 1889 and was a member of Croft House in the early 1900's. Her name appears in the 1915 programme for 'Pirates of Penzance'. Her sister Millicent was also a member. Steve has kindly sent us some photos & a letter from that period. 

 

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Sunday 21st Feb 2010

Damo's 'Down Under' productions !

www.ctsbathurst.moonfruit.com

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FRIDAY 19th Feb 2010

Lord Mayors Civic Reception

24 Croft Members were invited to a Buffet Dinner & Civic Reception at the Town Hall, hosted by The Lord Mayor, Councillor Graham Oxley. A pleasant evening was spent with over 100 people from various other 'entertainment' societies in Sheffield, including the Sheffield Youth Orchestra & Sheffield City Brass Band.

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MONDAY 15th Feb 2010

Melodie on 'Sheffield Live' Radio

To hear the 'Fiddler' interview with Melodie,   www.sheffieldlive.org

Click on 'listen to podcasts'

Communities Live !  12:00 - download MP3 (55mb/60 mins)

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8th Feb 2010

Wanting Accommodation for Fiddler on the Roof?

special rates are available at  Jurys Inn Sheffield  -   www.jurysinn.com

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Friday 5th Feb 2010

Whistle Down The Wind - Lyceum 1st to 6th Feb - Starring Jonathan Ansell

Six Croft Members have been invited to appear as 'supernumeraries' in this production.

Well Done to all the children from The Constance Grant Dance Centre whose performances are outstanding. Definitely 'The Stars' of the future.

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Thursday 28th Jan 2010

Congratulations!      Heidi  &  Emma

Two of Croft's Junior Members who are appearing in 'Fiddler on the Roof' have been successful in their auditions for Manor Operatic's next production of 'Annie'

Well done to both of you  

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Monday 25th January 2010

^{OH  BOY !      A New Future Croft Star is Born}

Baby Oliver John Walker was born at 00.26 this morning weighing 5lbs 14oz and he's absolutely gorgeous.

^{Congratulations to Louise & Adam from all your friends at Croft}

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NEWS FLASH  Sunday 24th January 2010

The new Croft Web Site is launched today for you to browse & enjoy

Please bear with us while we build on the content, and increase the Archives of Past Productions

Joan Bennett (Chairman)

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