//A production by WYT Kidz and Dramatiks – Come and see Roald Dahl’s Matilda at the Commemoration Hall, Wadhurst.
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//A production by The Very Merry Roosters – come and find out ‘Who Dunnit?’ at Wadhurst Commemoration Hall.
////Read the review here Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr – Noda Review
See views of this amazing show: Click here!
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//Annie was wonderfully presented by the extraordinarily talented Junior section – WytKidz and Dramatiks. It had all of your favourite songs from the classic musical.
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//A real treat for Easter: Click Here to Watch!
‘Three Tales of Spring’ – a beautiful, musical, comical, lovely, original and unique tale of friendship for our times! Written by Amanda Dann, Russ Kirton and Xan Kite, with original music by Xan, all performed by the brilliant Wadhurst Dramatic Club and directed and edited into a gem of a film by Russ – this is set to be an eternal hit!
//This year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) saw us saying “farewell” to our committee Chair, Marianne Johnson; and secretary, Jane Austin. WDC are enormously indebted to them both for their significant efforts to shepherd the rest of the committee into a coherent shape as well as being all round great people.
Taking their place we welcome the amazing Amanda Dann as Chair, and Xan Kite as Secretary. Both are fabulous actors and have been treading the Wadhurst boards for many years now. With Russ Kirton (Treasurer) they have been busy writing and directing, filming and generally heroically piecing together another ‘Zoom’ collective play… to be released soon-ish.
And finally our President John Bush is standing down from the “Ladder Man” role!
His influence was summed up by Heather Woodward…
When we joined in 1975, John was very involved backstage helping Bryan and Cynthia Bell and also helping Hugh Orchard with lighting, but he could also occasionally be persuaded on stage. He was on the Committee even then.
I can’t remember the dates when John and Ann moved out to the Netherlands and when they came back so can’t say when he actually created the increasingly sophisticated lighting and sound systems in the Hall. But they have been a godsend for the Dramatic Club and for Wadhurst.
The Music Halls I devised with Hugh certainly challenged JB and he always rose to the occasion. Helping with the rising man-sized balloon was one! I remember especially the back-lighting for the shadow drama with Frank Creasy. “I can’t do it.” “Oh yes you can!”, replied Hugh Orchard. And of course he did. The sounds of wind, screams, telephones, sea gulls, door bells, crashing china etc
Another huge success was the lighting for the Son et Lumière in the Parish Church (2000) when he set up lighting outside, beyond the windows of the altar, and gradually, as we listened to the Bruch Concerto the lights dimmed until only a small part of the stained glass was lit. Very moving. Quite a few sniffs and hankies!
He always worked hard to support stage managers and props.
Every Dramatic Club needs a John Bush.
The Dramatic Club presented John with the pictured “Ladder man Award”
//The link to watch is here: https://youtu.be/Ruu69eDxMQA
This is an amazing pantozoom written by Amanda Dann, Xan Kite and Russ Kirton, Directed by Russ Kirton and performed by members of the Wadhurst Dramatic Club. A topical comedy and visual treat with costumes and colours, crazy characters, fun and music. Specially designed to be recorded on zoom, using the effects brilliantly with all the actors safely acting within their homes – talent and happiness shines through! Take that 2020!
So, grab your favourite bevvy or brew, settle back in a comfy chair, click on the link above (or type it into your web browser) and enjoy an hour of great fun from your friends in the Wadhurst Dramatic Club! ….oh, and do add a comment or send us one if you like, we’d love to hear from you!
Thank you as always for your fabulous support!
