GIBRALTAR DRAMA FESTIVAL 2014
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GIBRALTAR DRAMA FESTIVAL
18 - 22 MARCH 2014
"For the second time in three years the International Theatre Studio are competing in the Gibraltar Drama Festival (for one-act plays). In 2012 we earned plaudits for our production of "Happy Birthday Me" by Simon Williams, which won the award for Best Set and received a number of nominations for awards including that of Best Actress for Diane Clarke.
This year the International Theatre Studio are entering the Festival again with "Little Grimley Presents Strictly Sex Factor on Ice" by David Tristram. Some of you will have seen this very funny play presented by the International Theatre Studio as a rehearsed reading at Friends Restaurant last November. In the Festival, of course, it will be a full-blooded and formal performance.
The Festival runs from Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd of March at Ince's Hall (at the top of Main Street, Gibraltar). Each evening, from the Tuesday to the Friday, two or three plays will be performed in front of a UK-based adjudicator, (a theatre
professional). Performances start at 8pm. At the close of proceedings on the
Friday the adjudicator will announce his selection of three plays to be
performed on the Saturday, the Gala Night of the Festival. (In 2012, the
International Theatre Studio play was one of them).
At the Gala Night the adjudicator will announce the winners of a wide range of awards reflecting pre-eminence both on stage and back-stage. Obviously, the
International Theatre Studio will hope to feature again in the awards or at
least the nominations (Oscar-style!), but with eleven plays being put on, of
which nine are competitive, the challenge is - if not daunting - quite tough.
The ITS play is being performed, with two other plays, on Friday 21st March. If anyone would like to see it/them, would they contact Michael Clarke (952-928-196) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Tickets are priced at £5 per head per night; and £10 per head for the Gala
Night.
Because of the border situation, anyone planning to attend should leave plenty of time to cross into Gibraltar and don't forget your passports.
18 - 22 MARCH 2014
"For the second time in three years the International Theatre Studio are competing in the Gibraltar Drama Festival (for one-act plays). In 2012 we earned plaudits for our production of "Happy Birthday Me" by Simon Williams, which won the award for Best Set and received a number of nominations for awards including that of Best Actress for Diane Clarke.
This year the International Theatre Studio are entering the Festival again with "Little Grimley Presents Strictly Sex Factor on Ice" by David Tristram. Some of you will have seen this very funny play presented by the International Theatre Studio as a rehearsed reading at Friends Restaurant last November. In the Festival, of course, it will be a full-blooded and formal performance.
The Festival runs from Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd of March at Ince's Hall (at the top of Main Street, Gibraltar). Each evening, from the Tuesday to the Friday, two or three plays will be performed in front of a UK-based adjudicator, (a theatre
professional). Performances start at 8pm. At the close of proceedings on the
Friday the adjudicator will announce his selection of three plays to be
performed on the Saturday, the Gala Night of the Festival. (In 2012, the
International Theatre Studio play was one of them).
At the Gala Night the adjudicator will announce the winners of a wide range of awards reflecting pre-eminence both on stage and back-stage. Obviously, the
International Theatre Studio will hope to feature again in the awards or at
least the nominations (Oscar-style!), but with eleven plays being put on, of
which nine are competitive, the challenge is - if not daunting - quite tough.
The ITS play is being performed, with two other plays, on Friday 21st March. If anyone would like to see it/them, would they contact Michael Clarke (952-928-196) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Tickets are priced at £5 per head per night; and £10 per head for the Gala
Night.
Because of the border situation, anyone planning to attend should leave plenty of time to cross into Gibraltar and don't forget your passports.
H.M. GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR
Ministry
of Sports, Culture, Heritage & Youth
310 Main Street
Gibraltar
2014 GIBRALTAR DRAMA FESTIVAL RUNNING ORDER
Tuesday 18th
March 2014 – 8pm
Ince's Hall Theatre
1.
Santos Productions Academy presents: 'The
Ant and The Grasshopper' a non-competitive entry by infant players. Short comedy
by Julie Meighan.
2.
Santos Productions Academy presents: 'All
Gone' a non-competitive entry by junior players. Short comedy by Julia Donaldson.
3.
Santos Productions Academy presents: 'Friendly
Differences', a comedy drama by Kerry
Muir. Youth players.
4.
Rock Theatre
presents: 'No Minister', an original
comedy by Leroi Capeldi.
Wednesday 19th
March 2014 – 8pm
Ince's Hall Theatre
1.
Trafalgar Theatre Group presents: 'Pool
(No Water)', a drama by Mark Raven
2.
Santos Productions presents: 'My
Women', an original drama by Christian
Santos.
Thursday 20th
March 2014 – 8pm
Ince's Hall Theatre
1.
Fresh Wineskins Theatre Company from the UK presents: 'How To be
A Saint', an original comedy by Nick Fromings.
2.
Santos Productions Theatre Project presents: 'Teen Tales' an original drama
by the cast of youth players.
Friday 21st
March 2014 – 8pm
Ince's Hall Theatre
1.
Rock Theatre presents: 'Julius and
Cleopatra', a coarse play by Michael Green.
2.
Medway Little Theatre Youth Company from the UK presents: 'The Fag House' a physical theatre play
by Bob Cooke.
3.
International Theatre Studio based on the Costa del Sol, Spain, presents: 'Strictly Sex Factor on Ice', a comedy by David Tristram.
Saturday 22nd
March 2014 – 8pm
Ince's Hall Theatre
GALA NIGHT – Final presentation of three plays
selected by the Adjudicator to provide a balanced evening's entertainment,
followed by the awards ceremony by the Minister for Culture, The Hon Steven
Linares.
The
Adjudicator will give a short delivery about each performance at the end of
every evening.
February 2014 Newsletter
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The first event of this year is to be a play reading at El Candil, San Pedro, on Thursday 20th February, 7.30 for 8pm, organised by Diana King. We will be reading a comedy that we hope to put on as a future production, so do come along and see what you think of it. If you would like to stay on for tapas after the reading, please let our Secretary, Wendy, know either my email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or by phone (951 19 31 14) by Friday 14th February. Anyone who wishes to read may do so and, as usual, this is a good way to socialise as a group and welcome anyone new who might wish to join us. Do come along and bring any friends who you think might be interested.
The main spring event is Peter Brooks' production of "The Anniversay" by Bill MacIlwraith, to be performed at the Atalaya Park Hotel disco on Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th March. This wicked comedy was filmed some years ago with Bette Davis as the controlling "mother-in-law from hell" and also starred Sheila Hancock in London's West End. Tickets (10€ for members, 12€ for non- members) will be available from next week and details of the selling outlets will be sent out in the next few days.
After the main Spring Production the International Theatre Studio will, once again, be represented at the annual Gibraltar Drama Festival. (You may remember that we took part two years ago and won the prize for Best Set Design and received several nominations for Best Actor and Director). This year our play will be David Tristram's comedy,"Strictly Sex Factor on Ice", which in November we performed as a rehearsed reading, with supper, in San Pedro. The festival runs from 18th to 21st March at Ince's Hall Theatre, Main Street, Gibraltar, and our play will be performed on the evening of Friday 21st March. Anyone who would like more details of the festival should contact me on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on 952 92 81 96.
Before I sign off for the last time I'd like to express my thanks to all members of the ITS Board, both past and present, for their support and help in running our theatre group. In the last year, Vice Presidents Carol Woolnoth and Kate Jackson have been particularly supportive keeping the show on the road when I have been away and I know they will continue to give the ITS their full support.
I hope to see many of you at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 11th February when a new President will be elected to carry the baton forward.
My very best wishes and thanks, too, to all of you for your support over the last four years.
Diane Clarke
Annual General Meeting 2014
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THE INTERNATIONAL THEATRE STUDIO
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2014
CALLING NOTICE
The Annual General Meeting of the International Theatre Studio will take place on Tuesday 11th February 2014, 7.30pm for 8pm at Bar El Candil, San Pedro.
All members are cordially invited to attend but only those who have paid their subscription for the current year will be eligible to vote. It will be possible for subscriptions to be paid before the start of the meeting.
The Agenda is attached. Nominations for Officers and/or Members of the Board, with the name of the seconder, should be sent to the Secretary, Wendy Castle, on 951 193 114 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 4th February 2014. The President, Diane Clarke, is standing down this year. All other current Officers and Members of the Board are willing to stand for re-election. The Rules of the Society state that there may be up to 14 members of the Board. There are currently twelve Officers and Members and one Honorary Vice President.
Anyone proposing/seconding a member for election to the Board should ensure that that person is willing to stand. Any items for inclusion under Any Other Business should be forwarded to the Secretary by 4th February. There will be copies of the Minutes of the last AGM available at the meeting.
On completion of the AGM, members are invited to stay for a drink and tapas, courtesy of the ITS. If you wish to have tapas would you please let the Secretary know by Tuesday 4th February so they may be ordered.
We hope to see as many of you as possible at the meeting and to enjoy your company on completion of the business.
Diane Clarke
President, International Theatre Studio
INTERNATIONAL THEATRE STUDIO
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2014
The Annual General Meeting of the International Theatre Studio will be held on Tuesday 11th February 2014, 7.30 for 8pm, at Bar El Candil, San Pedro.
AGENDA
Apologies
Opening Remarks by President
Minutes of the last AGM
Matters Arising
President's Annual Report
Treasurer's Report
Election of Officers
Election of Board Members
Any Other Business
On completion of the meeting, members are invited to stay for refreshments, courtesy of the International Theatre Studio.
ITS Annual General Meeting
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THE INTERNATIONAL THEATRE STUDIO
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2014
CALLING NOTICE
The Annual General Meeting of the International Theatre Studio will take place on Tuesday 11th February 2014, 7.30pm for 8pm at Bar El Candil, San Pedro.
All members are cordially invited to attend but only those who have paid their subscription for the current year will be eligible to vote. It will be possible for subscriptions to be paid before the start of the meeting.
The Agenda is attached. Nominations for Officers and/or Members of the Board, with the name of the seconder, should be sent to the Secretary, Wendy Castle, on 951 193 114 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 4th February 2014. The President, Diane Clarke, is standing down this year. All other current Officers and Members of the Board are willing to stand for re-election. The Rules of the Society state that there may be up to 14 members of the Board. There are currently twelve Officers and Members and one Honorary Vice President.
Anyone proposing/seconding a member for election to the Board should ensure that that person is willing to stand. Any items for inclusion under Any Other Business should be forwarded to the Secretary by 4th February. There will be copies of the Minutes of the last AGM available at the meeting.
On completion of the AGM, members are invited to stay for a drink and tapas, courtesy of the ITS. If you wish to have tapas would you please let the Secretary know by Tuesday 4th February so they may be ordered.
We hope to see as many of you as possible at the meeting and to enjoy your company on completion of the business.
Diane Clarke
President, International Theatre Studio
INTERNATIONAL THEATRE STUDIO
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2014
The Annual General Meeting of the International Theatre Studio will be held on Tuesday 11th February 2014, 7.30 for 8pm, at Bar El Candil, San Pedro.AGENDA
Apologies
Opening Remarks by President
Minutes of the last AGM
Matters Arising
President's Annual Report
Treasurer's Report
Election of Officers
Election of Board Members
Any Other Business
On completion of the meeting, members are invited to stay for refreshments, courtesy of the International Theatre Studio.
Forthcoming Productions 2014
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December and rehearsals begin in January. More details will follow but I am not giving away any secrets, if I tell you that we will have a number of new actors involved.
We will organise another play reading when the Board meet again in January.
News Dec. 2013
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RECENT EVENTS
We had a stall at the Adana Christmas Fair on 1st December and attracted quite a lot of attention with Superman, Snow White, Mother Christmas, a pig from the 3 little pigs story and a scary witch to add character to our stand! Lots of people expressed interest in what we were doing and we have new members and possible new members to swell our ranks and add to our mailing list for forthcoming events. A great time was had by all and generated interest in our group as well as helping the animals.
We have just had our Christmas party at El Caserio and, although we were not so fortunate as to have a magician/DJ provided by the restaurant, as we did last year, it was still a great success. The food was a very good standard and piping hot and with half a bottle of wine with the meal, as well as a welcome drink and coffee for those who wanted it, I thought it was great value for 20 euros.
Despite losing a few people who had already returned to UK for Christmas and one illness, we still numbered 27 people and the restaurant could not have been more attentive. The service was excellent. After the meal, we made our own entertainment with various members doing a turn to entertain their fellow guests and some sing along songs as well!
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Our main spring event is “The Anniversary”, a deliciously nasty comedy, written by Bill MacIlraith and directed by Peter Brooks at the Atalaya Park Hotel Disco on Friday 7th, Sat 8th March at 8pm and Sun 9th March at 7pm. After the recent success of “Dirty Dusting” making the transfer, there will probably be further performances at the Salón Varietés in Fuengirola in early April.
I am delighted to tell you that this play has been successfully cast already with an open audition on 11th December and rehearsals begin in January. More details will follow but I am not giving away any secrets, if I tell you that we will have a number of new actors involved.
We will organise another play reading when the Board meet again in January.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Just to give you a little advance notice, the Annual General Meeting of the International Theatre Studio will be held on 11th February at Bar El Candil, San Pedro. All are very welcome to attend, although only those who have paid their membership subscriptions for 2014 may vote. Our Secretary, Wendy Castle, will be there and will be happy to take any subscriptions due for this year. A calling notice for the AGM will be sent out nearer the time.
It is our custom to offer a free drink and tapas to those who attend, so that once the formal meeting is over, we can all enjoy a social get-together. I do hope that many of you will come along, as it’s an interesting evening and a good way to get to know people and exchange ideas.
If you know of anyone you think might be interested in finding out more about the International Theatre Studio, please bring them along to the play or the AGM or put them in touch with Wendy on 952 00 02 24. We are always keen to welcome new members whether they wish to act or help with general production tasks.
I look forward to seeing you all soon at the next play reading and then at “The Anniversary”!
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a Happy and healthy New Year
Best wishes,
Carol Woolnoth
Vice President
International Theatre Studio
Our main spring event is “The Anniversary”, a deliciously nasty comedy, written by Bill MacIlraith and directed by Peter Brooks at the Atalaya Park Hotel Disco on Friday 7th, Sat 8th March at 8pm and Sun 9th March at 7pm. After the recent success of “Dirty Dusting” making the transfer, there will probably be further performances at the Salón Varietés in Fuengirola in early April.
I am delighted to tell you that this play has been successfully cast already with an open audition on 11th December and rehearsals begin in January. More details will follow but I am not giving away any secrets, if I tell you that we will have a number of new actors involved.
We will organise another play reading when the Board meet again in January.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Just to give you a little advance notice, the Annual General Meeting of the International Theatre Studio will be held on 11th February at Bar El Candil, San Pedro. All are very welcome to attend, although only those who have paid their membership subscriptions for 2014 may vote. Our Secretary, Wendy Castle, will be there and will be happy to take any subscriptions due for this year. A calling notice for the AGM will be sent out nearer the time.
It is our custom to offer a free drink and tapas to those who attend, so that once the formal meeting is over, we can all enjoy a social get-together. I do hope that many of you will come along, as it’s an interesting evening and a good way to get to know people and exchange ideas.
If you know of anyone you think might be interested in finding out more about the International Theatre Studio, please bring them along to the play or the AGM or put them in touch with Wendy on 952 00 02 24. We are always keen to welcome new members whether they wish to act or help with general production tasks.
I look forward to seeing you all soon at the next play reading and then at “The Anniversary”!
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a Happy and healthy New Year
Best wishes,
Carol Woolnoth
Vice President
International Theatre Studio
News
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This year the International Theatre Studio is having a stall at the ADANA Christmas Fair at the Palacio de Congresos in Estepona on 1st December. This fair is always a popular event and is very well supported so, if you're thinking of going along, do stop at the ITS stand and join in the fun. We'll be having people dressed up in silly costumes and we're hoping to recruit new ITS members.
The ITS Christmas Dinner is being held at El Caserío on Saturday 7th December, 7.30 for 8pm. Details of the evening, including menu choices, have been sent out so don't forget to let Kate or Carol know if you wish to attend and state your choice of food. It was a great success last year so don't miss out!
Auditions for the Spring Production are being held at Bar El Candil, San Pedro, at 7pm on Wednesday, 11th December. The chosen play is "The Anniversary" by Bill
MacIlwraith and is billed as "a deliciously nasty comedy". The film starred Betty Davis and the West End production Sheila Hancock, so it has a good theatrical pedigree. The audition notice has been sent out and audition pieces and/or further information can be obtained from the Director, Peter Brooks, on 952 887 372 or 617 520 923 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The play will be performed at the Atalaya Park Hotel on 7, 8 and 9 March 2014.
We are sorry to tell you that Steve and Heather Croll, both staunch members of the ITS, are moving out of our immediate area and taking up residence further along the coast in Los Boliches. We hope we will still see them from time to
time but this move does mean that we won't be able to call on Steve's
formidable acting talents and Heather's great support. We will miss them both very much, as friends as well as members of the group, and wish them all happiness in their new home.
Don't forget the annual International Christmas Carol Service at the parochial Church in San Pedro in mid-December. Details of this will be sent out shortly but information can be obtained from Fred Wallis on 952 812 151 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
In the absence of Diane Vice Presidents Carol and Kate will be looking after the ITS and Carol will be sending out a Newsletter in December. We wish you all a very happy Christmas and all good wishes for 2014.
Audition Notice
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The International Theatre Studio will be presenting for their March production at the Atalaya Park Hotel the deliciously nasty comedy “The Anniversary” written by Bill MacIlraith and directed by Peter Brooks.
Production dates March 7-9, 2014, with a probable transfer to the Salon Varietés in Fuengirola.
Mrs. Taggart (Mum), a wealthy, tyrannical and manipulative matriarch, holds a social gathering to celebrate her wedding anniversary, even though her husband has been dead for years. She demands the presence of her three sons: Henry, a timid cross dresser, a stressed father of five: Terry, and a secretly engaged youngster Tom. But the party is just an excuse for Mum to maintain her mercilessly firm grip over her offspring’s lives.
CAST REQUIRED
Tom 20 -25 Bit of a show off, knows it all and dislikes Mum intensely
Shirley 20 Tom’s vulnerable pregnant girlfriend. A little timid, until!!
Henry 40 ish. Shy, softly spoken, with a dark secret.
Terry 30’s Obviously under the thumb.
Karen 30’s Terry’s wife, bright and very assured of herself.
Mum 60 - 70 Smart, full of nervous energy, but with a menacing quality which spells danger to anyone contemplating crossing her.
Mum, Terry and Tom should have underlying East End accents
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AT THE “EL CANDIL BAR” IN SAN PEDRO ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, AT 7.00 PM
REHEARSALS TO COMMENCE EARLY JANUARY
FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE PLAY AND DETAILS OF AUDITION PIECES PLEASE CONTACT PETER BROOKS 952887372 /617520923 OR EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Peter Brooks
Christmas Dinner 7.12.2013
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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2013
Once again it’s time for us to get together to celebrate the Christmas Season. As the venue was so popular last year we have again booked “El Caserio”, (near AgroJardin), for Saturday 7th December at 8pm.
The restaurant has kept the cost of the evening to 20€ for three courses inc. half a bottle of wine (or equivalent) per person, water and bread. There will also be musical entertainment. The menu choices are as follows:
Prawns Pil-pil
Melon with Jamon
Scrambled Egg with Asparagus
Vegetable Soup
Fillet of Pork Don Miguel (cream and mushrooms)
Fillet of Pork in Pimienta or Roquefort Sauce
Grilled Salmon
Cauliflower Cheese
Chocolate Tart
Cheesecake
Coffee
The International Theatre Studio is providing a welcome drink on arrival of cava, wine, beer or a soft drink. Spirits are not included but can be bought at the bar if desired.
Members are very welcome to bring friends along if they wish.
Please give us your choice of menu by Wednesday 4th December.
You can call Carol on 952 88 06 30 (weekdays 10am-2pm) or Kate on 952 88 02 40 at other times.
We hope that many of you will be able to come along and have a very good evening amongst friends.
Forthcoming Production Nov. 2013
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THE INTERNATIONAL THEATRE STUDIO
Proudly presents a Supper/Theatre Night
STRICTLY SEX FACTOR, ON ICE!
An hilarious comedy by David Tristram
The International Theatre Studio are performing the above play as part of a Supper Theatre Evening on Thursday 14 November, at “Friends” Restaurant, San Pedro (formerly La Biznaga – next to Moreno’s, behind the large BP petrol station). Doors open at 7.30pm and the performance will start at 8pm. After the play a two-course supper will be served and this will be followed by a Flamenco dance display by a professional Flamenco group. The cost of the evening will only be 12€, not including drinks which should be bought separately at the bar.
The menu is:
Ensalada Rusa con tapitas
Paella mixta
or
Paella verduras (V)
This evening is for ITS members and their guests and places must be reserved, giving main course option, by Monday 11 November. Payment for the evening will be taken at the door but any cancellations after Monday 11 November will have to be paid for as the restaurant will still charge for the meal.
This really is an extremely funny play in the “Little Grimley” series (featured in past summer shows) and the whole evening represents terrific value so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. Reservations can be made by calling our Box Office 952 88 06 30 (weekdays 10am-2pm) or 952 92 81 96 at other times.
There is plenty of parking available at the venue. For any further information or for directions to the restaurant please don’t hesitate to call 952 92 81 96 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.