Amateur Drama group, based in Saundersfoot, south-west Wales.
Monday, 30 December 2013
Rehearsal Pianist Wanted
We are looking for a rehearsal pianist as unfortunately due to other commitments Eileen is unable to play for us which is a great shame! They'd need to be a competent player (grade 7/8) and be comfortable sight-reading, although (MD) Clive would be happy to help them out in rehearsals and develop their skills. Please contact Footlights directly or come and make yourself known at our auditions on January 4th and 5th.
Welcome Back
We have the pleasure this year of welcoming Clive Raymond back as Musical Director, and for those of you who performed in Pirates in 2005 or saw it will agree that the music will be amazing!
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Monday, 7 October 2013
Monday, 30 September 2013
Celebration/Open Evening
Open to ALL
Saundersfoot Footlights will be holding a cheese and wine and entertainment extravaganza evening from 7PM on Saturday 30th November at the Regency Hall.
Tickets are 2 Pounds 50p, and will be available on the door on the night.
Entertainment Includes
A Night Under Canvas - Andrea and Allison will be performing the 'One Act' play in the first half of the evening
Clive Raymond and his band will play musical numbers from our forthcoming musical 'Pirates of Penzance'.
Also - A compilation DVD of past shows and display of photo albums and trophies will be available to see during the evening.
Meet the players of Saundersfoot Footlights - Past and Present
Become a member of Footlights. If you fancy the idea of getting involved, either on stage or behind the scenes - come along and introduce yourself to the Footlights crew. Our aim is to attract new members to join us, so if you are free we would love to see you.
Raffle and Refreshments
Saundersfoot Footlights will be holding a cheese and wine and entertainment extravaganza evening from 7PM on Saturday 30th November at the Regency Hall.
Tickets are 2 Pounds 50p, and will be available on the door on the night.
Entertainment Includes
A Night Under Canvas - Andrea and Allison will be performing the 'One Act' play in the first half of the evening
Clive Raymond and his band will play musical numbers from our forthcoming musical 'Pirates of Penzance'.
Also - A compilation DVD of past shows and display of photo albums and trophies will be available to see during the evening.
Meet the players of Saundersfoot Footlights - Past and Present
Become a member of Footlights. If you fancy the idea of getting involved, either on stage or behind the scenes - come along and introduce yourself to the Footlights crew. Our aim is to attract new members to join us, so if you are free we would love to see you.
Raffle and Refreshments
Friday, 6 September 2013
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
There.. and Back Again *** Update ***
Footlights have now officially moved into the new Regency Hall. A massive thank you to those who helped with the move
Monday, 5 August 2013
News Letter August 2013
From Secretary Jo Morris..
Our AGM was recently held at the Sports Club in Saundersfoot and although not many people attended there was certainly great enthusiasm in the room from the people who were there. It has been a 'different year' for us due to the recent closure and demolition of our home the Regency Hall. However, even knocking down our stage didn't prevent Footlights continuing, and in December last year we held our annual panto "Scrooge" at the De Valance Pavilion in Tenby. It certainly gave us a harder task putting it together as the majority of our belongings were in storage, but in true Footlights style we pulled it off! Unfortunately we were not able to perform a musical this year but that hasn't stopped the society socialising with many events taking place, including quiz nights, film nights, trips to Carmarthen and Cardiff to see other shows and weekend trips to London, and most recently we held a Murder Mystery Supper at the Begelly Arms where we made use of the excellent talent our own members have and had a thoroughly good night as a result!
Other societies in the area have come and gone but after 36 years Saundersfoot Footlights have continued to go from strength to strength. I'm sure there have been lots of local people who at one time or another have been involved and I dare say as you are reading this you are probably saying "yes that's me, I was once a member!" Earlier this year we said goodbye to a very special person and that was our former Director David Owen who sadly passed away. David was a very talented, fun loving person who is missed by a lot of people and members of the society will always carry the fond memories we shared with him. The continued quality and success of Footlights is highlighted by the awards we have won over the last few years. We are a member of NODA (National Operatic Drama Association) and have won several awards recently for best technical and stage management for shows we have performed. Also this year two of our long standing members Allison and Steve picked up awards for best performance for "Guys and Dolls." We recently entered the One Act Play competition at the Torch Theatre where the group was successful and gained a place in the Wales One Act Final in Newtown, which unfortunately we didn't win but congratulations to Solva who are through to the UK final.
So you might ask yourself what does the future hold for Footlights? Well the answer is we continue to carry on entertaining the public in the professional way that we know how. We have a lot of regular supporters and followers and I am constantly being asked by the public as to what Footlights are up to next. As many of you will have seen the Regency isn't far off completion and on Saturday 30th November we are looking at holding a cheese and wine open evening, it will give people the chance to come along and meet members and see what the society has to offer, we will also be performing the One Act play so you are welcome to come along and see what took Footlights to the Wales final. We are always looking for new people to come and join the society so if you are interested in acting or if you are musically talented or have an interest in lighting and sound or helping with scenery and costumes please come along and meet us, and as I mentioned earlier we have a great social side too.
Next year we are looking at performing "Pirates Of Penzance", it is currently 8 years ago since we last performed it and it proved to be very popular. It was certainly a special year for me because as of a result of 'Pirates,' this year sees me celebrating my 7th wedding anniversary with the Pirate King aka Gareth Morris, and talking of Footlights playing cupid we wish two of our members all the best as Allison Franklin and Steve Butler are getting married in October this year. So as you can see Footlights does provide a whole range of services! If you would like to become part of the team please contact Jo or through this website, and also please keep checking the local press for details of forthcoming events.
Our AGM was recently held at the Sports Club in Saundersfoot and although not many people attended there was certainly great enthusiasm in the room from the people who were there. It has been a 'different year' for us due to the recent closure and demolition of our home the Regency Hall. However, even knocking down our stage didn't prevent Footlights continuing, and in December last year we held our annual panto "Scrooge" at the De Valance Pavilion in Tenby. It certainly gave us a harder task putting it together as the majority of our belongings were in storage, but in true Footlights style we pulled it off! Unfortunately we were not able to perform a musical this year but that hasn't stopped the society socialising with many events taking place, including quiz nights, film nights, trips to Carmarthen and Cardiff to see other shows and weekend trips to London, and most recently we held a Murder Mystery Supper at the Begelly Arms where we made use of the excellent talent our own members have and had a thoroughly good night as a result!
Other societies in the area have come and gone but after 36 years Saundersfoot Footlights have continued to go from strength to strength. I'm sure there have been lots of local people who at one time or another have been involved and I dare say as you are reading this you are probably saying "yes that's me, I was once a member!" Earlier this year we said goodbye to a very special person and that was our former Director David Owen who sadly passed away. David was a very talented, fun loving person who is missed by a lot of people and members of the society will always carry the fond memories we shared with him. The continued quality and success of Footlights is highlighted by the awards we have won over the last few years. We are a member of NODA (National Operatic Drama Association) and have won several awards recently for best technical and stage management for shows we have performed. Also this year two of our long standing members Allison and Steve picked up awards for best performance for "Guys and Dolls." We recently entered the One Act Play competition at the Torch Theatre where the group was successful and gained a place in the Wales One Act Final in Newtown, which unfortunately we didn't win but congratulations to Solva who are through to the UK final.
So you might ask yourself what does the future hold for Footlights? Well the answer is we continue to carry on entertaining the public in the professional way that we know how. We have a lot of regular supporters and followers and I am constantly being asked by the public as to what Footlights are up to next. As many of you will have seen the Regency isn't far off completion and on Saturday 30th November we are looking at holding a cheese and wine open evening, it will give people the chance to come along and meet members and see what the society has to offer, we will also be performing the One Act play so you are welcome to come along and see what took Footlights to the Wales final. We are always looking for new people to come and join the society so if you are interested in acting or if you are musically talented or have an interest in lighting and sound or helping with scenery and costumes please come along and meet us, and as I mentioned earlier we have a great social side too.
Next year we are looking at performing "Pirates Of Penzance", it is currently 8 years ago since we last performed it and it proved to be very popular. It was certainly a special year for me because as of a result of 'Pirates,' this year sees me celebrating my 7th wedding anniversary with the Pirate King aka Gareth Morris, and talking of Footlights playing cupid we wish two of our members all the best as Allison Franklin and Steve Butler are getting married in October this year. So as you can see Footlights does provide a whole range of services! If you would like to become part of the team please contact Jo or through this website, and also please keep checking the local press for details of forthcoming events.
Saturday, 27 July 2013
The Regency Hall
Footlights 'Home' - The Regency Hall has been undergoing a complete rebuild, and will soon be ready. Try their new website over at REGENCY HALL
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Annual General Meeting
from Jo Morris
Saundersfoot Footlights AGM this year will be held on Wednesday 17th July at 7.00pm at the sports and social club in Saundersfoot. If you have any items for the agenda then please let me have them beforehand, all members are welcome to attend! Please ignore the date in this weeks Tenby Observer as they put the wrong day in and they will be correcting it for Fridays edition.
Saundersfoot Footlights AGM this year will be held on Wednesday 17th July at 7.00pm at the sports and social club in Saundersfoot. If you have any items for the agenda then please let me have them beforehand, all members are welcome to attend! Please ignore the date in this weeks Tenby Observer as they put the wrong day in and they will be correcting it for Fridays edition.
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
NODA Lyons Award goes to...
Footlights actors Allison Franklin & Steve Butler for their role in 'GUYS & DOLLS' as Miss Adelaide & Nathan Detroit.
Congratulations
Congratulations
Monday, 6 May 2013
Dave John - In The Press
Many Happy Returns
Click on Image for Full Size
Article courtesy Tenby Observer
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
P.D.A. 1 Act Details
From Helen Wright
Footlights gained two awards at the Pembrokeshire festival; Allison
Frankin for Best Actress, and the modern sculpture the Adjudicator's Award!
Elsewhere.. Solva had Best Actor and Best Play. Clarbeston Road had Best Supporting
Actor (Roger Leese) and Best Presentation.
Congratulations
Footlights gained two awards at the Pembrokeshire festival; Allison
Frankin for Best Actress, and the modern sculpture the Adjudicator's Award!
Elsewhere.. Solva had Best Actor and Best Play. Clarbeston Road had Best Supporting
Actor (Roger Leese) and Best Presentation.
Congratulations
Thursday, 18 April 2013
*** P.D.A 1 Acts *** UPDATE ***
*** THIS WEEKEND ***
For the first time, Footlights will be entering a production this year at the P.D.A 1-Act festival regional round, at the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.
More details...
The play is called "A Night Under Canvas" and it's set in the National Museum of Wales. It's nothing whatsoever to do with camping!! Footlights will perform on Saturday 20th April.
The play features two of footlights finest.. Andrea Thomas and Allison Franklin, and is Directed by Helen Wright
*** Ticket update..***
Please support our members in the Pembrokeshire Drama Association One Act Plays at the Torch Theatre,
For the first time, Footlights will be entering a production this year at the P.D.A 1-Act festival regional round, at the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.
More details...
The play is called "A Night Under Canvas" and it's set in the National Museum of Wales. It's nothing whatsoever to do with camping!! Footlights will perform on Saturday 20th April.
The play features two of footlights finest.. Andrea Thomas and Allison Franklin, and is Directed by Helen Wright
*** Ticket update..***
Please support our members in the Pembrokeshire Drama Association One Act Plays at the Torch Theatre,
Saturday 20th April, 2013, starting at 7.00 pm.
Tickets are 8 Pounds & 50 Pence each.
Friday, 22 March 2013
NODA Nominations ** UPDATE **
Saundersfoot Footlights have been nominated for 2 Noda Regional awards in the following categories:
Best Technical - Guys and Dolls
Lyons Award - Allison Franklin, Steve Butler for Miss Adelaide and Nathan Detroit, Guys and Dolls
Congratulations to everyone involved in the production.
All Details and a Booking Form is now available in the NEWS section
The event takes place on Saturday 18th May 2013
Best Technical - Guys and Dolls
Lyons Award - Allison Franklin, Steve Butler for Miss Adelaide and Nathan Detroit, Guys and Dolls
Congratulations to everyone involved in the production.
All Details and a Booking Form is now available in the NEWS section
The event takes place on Saturday 18th May 2013
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
David Owen
It is with much sadness that Footlights have learned this week that our former Director David Owen passed away on Thursday 28th February. David joined our society in 1996 when it was Saundersfoot Musical Youth and he then renamed it to become the on-going ever successful Saundersfoot Footlights. David was a very talented man and his directing skills certainly showed that off. A lot of people made friends with David over the years through the society and it was fair to say that you never left a room without a smile on your face after being in it with David, he really was an entertainer. He will be greatly missed by a lot of members both past and present and those who knew David are certainly left with a lot of happy memories and will always recall all the fun we had with him over the years. Our thoughts and sympathy go to Joyce and her family at this very sad time.
Saturday, 2 March 2013
Radio Pembrokeshire
Always supportive of Footlight shows, including an hour long special recently with interviews from Keith, Jo & Allison - Go To Radio Pembrokeshire
And you can listen online too
And you can listen online too
Monday, 18 February 2013
TUNE IN *** Radio Interview ***
If you tune into Radio Pembrokeshire on Monday 18th February between 7pm and 8pm you will hear Pembrokeshire People with Gareth and this Monday it is the turn of Footlights! There is a 3 part interview during the hour given by Jo Morris, Keith Williams and Allison Franklin. The interviews looks back at the origins of the group (by Keith), the last 12 months (by Jo) and Allison looks forward to the next 12 months.
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