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A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt, directed by
Jean Cooper
Production dates: 29th, 30th and 31st March 2012
Thomas More, the outstanding intellect of
his time, becomes Chancellor of England and a favourite of the King,
until the moment comes for the Royal circle to decide where they stand.
Friends become enemies, families crack under pressure and men and women
have to be true to themselves, their conscience and their souls. This classic play,
based on the well documented historical events sparked off by Henry
VIII's decision to divorce Catharine of Aragon, is also a great
psychological drama. Tense and absorbing, yet amusing and entertaining,
this battle of wills, amidst political manoeuvring, hinges on the point
where a man is no longer able to compromise and is prepared to lose all,
to gain himself. |
In rehearsal
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Awards September 18th I am delighted to
report that LADS were the runner up in the Shinfield Players Scenic
Award Trophy for the fantastic set of Vincent in Brixton. Well done to
Stephen Radley for his design. This means it was the second best set for
any show across the London region this past year. As London region
stretches from Oxfordshire to Kent and Hounslow to Theydon Bois, that is
a terrific achievement.
LADS also picked up the Flame award for our
District (North East London and part of Essex). The Flame award is
presented each year to a society or individual from our District who has
made a notable contribution to local theatre. Our citation reads
consistent
excellence in producing varied and challenging plays, with great
attention to detail not only from the performers, but also from
backstage and technical crew. Well done to the whole Society!
We were also nominated for the second year running
for the Pat Redhead Drama Award, for The Stepmother. Although only
nominated, this, in itself, is a great honour, as it means we produced
the best play for our District which runs from Walthamstow to Barking
over the past year.
LADS had a great day at the London AGM and awards,
with Foster and Howard performing in a Gilbert and Sullivan workshop and
Katie and Charlotte Rogers performing in the Ragged Child workshop.
Eleven of us had lunch at a nearby pub and great fun was had by all;
cheering our nominees and applauding the awards. Lets hope we keep our
standards up and more awards may follow.
Andrew
Chairman - LADS
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