We have an action-packed year ahead with Company Theatre; here are some dates for your diaries – dates of auditions, a special concert to mark Anzac Day and our 3 play season.

Our first production for 2010 is “Who Wants to be 100?” by Roger Hall

directed by Sian Davis

At the Rose Centre 14th - 27th March. Weds – Sat at 8pm; matinee 2pm on Sun 14 March.

Ticket Prices Adults $25  Concessions (including members) $20

Welcome to the Regina rest home where the old boys’ network is alive and kicking with a retired QC, an ex-All Black, a former university professor and a famous potter among the residents. Hoping to see you all there at this funny and thought-provoking play.

Early bookings recommended.

Please phone Richard at The Rose Centre 445 9900 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 AUDITIONS for “BRASSED OFF” by Paul Allen, adapted from the screenplay by Mark Herman. Production dates 7-21 August

Sunday 28 March  at 2pm at THE ROSE CENTRE

“Forget feel-good, this is feel-bloody-marvellous”; “Funny, moving and heart-warming”.

At times spine-chilling, at times side-splittingly funny, Brassed Off will take you into the hearts and minds of miners faced with the prospect of losing jobs, homes, marriages and worst of all their music.

For Danny it is music that embodies the spirit of the mining community in Grimley, Yorkshire. But as the closure of the mine looms large on the horizon, not all the members of the Colliery Brass Band can share his passion. However, attitudes change with the arrival of the gorgeous Gloria and a new wave of enthusiasm sweeps through the band which embarks on the battle for the National Championships.

This production will be an exciting collaboration with the North Shore Brass Band who are competing in the New Zealand National Championships in July prior to joining our production which will run from 7-21 August. Each night we shall have a band of about 15 musicians on stage.

We are looking for the following cast:

Gloria 20’s

Sandra, 30’s, Phil’s wife and mother to 4 children

Phil 30’s harassed husband of Sandra

Andy 20’s

Rita and Vera 40 – 60

Danny 60-70 bandmaster and father of Phil

Harry and Jim 40-60

Shane 10-12 years old

Yorkshire accents will be required

For further information contact the director, Kathy Gent  on 445 6447 or e mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  For a script phone Richard at the Rose Centre 4459900

Our third production for the year will be “A NIGHT TO REMEMBER”

This will be a musical devised and directed by Ruth Chapman and will be our final show of the year running from 7th - 27th November. More details of this in a later newsletter so watch this space!

“The BELMONT- ON - SEA  Home Guard and the ANZAC Concert ” 24, 25 April

 Join the members of the Belmont On Sea Home Guard for a one hour concert of songs from both World Wars.    Sing along with Captain Mainwaring,  Sergeant Wilson and the ladies from the Belmont-on-Sea Ladies Auxillary committee who have volunteered to lend a hand, and a voice!   From  the White Cliffs of Dover to the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, there are songs everyone can join in with. There will be two performances  Saturday 24 April at 8pm and Sunday 25 at 2pm. Ticket Price is $10 and bookings can be made through Richard Parmee at the Rose Centre on 4459900.  For more information Ph. Ruth on 4898632 

Club Night that was held on Friday 26th February

REVIEW of “Musidora” by Maggie Maxwell.   This was an enjoyable informed evening for those who attended.  Following a drink and a chat we watched Maggie Maxwell’s play Musidora which was work shopped to an audience of twenty plus members and non members.   Sue Golding was one of the four very accomplished cast members, and David Blakey, set designer, gave us a description of how the set would look and function.  The audience enjoyed the opportunity to ask questions and make comments about the play, and Maggie seemed very grateful for the feed back.

 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: (President’s Report attached)

This was held on Monday 22nd of March and the following committee was elected:    President: Alastair Fletcher

Vice President: Lynne Davis 

Secretary: Ruth Chapman

Treasurer: Richard Parmee 

Committee:  Kathy Gent, Linda Camplin, Nicky Giles, Gina Dowding

Welcome to our three new Committee members (Linda, Nicky and Gina)

MEMBERSHIP:

Membership subscriptions are now due. Please make your cheque payable to Company Theatre and send to Richard Parmee. c/o The Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont, Auckland North Shore. Don’t forget to include all your contact details.

Alternatively if you wish to pay by Direct Deposit, then email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for the ASB account number and it can all be done by email.

The cost of membership remains the same as last year, ie $10 for an individual or $15 for a couple. If you joined Company Theatre after 31 October 2009 your membership continues through until March 2011. Members qualify for the concession prices at our shows. Being a member means that you are part of the society and can be as involved as you would like in all our shows and clubnights.

Please note that all cast members need to belong to the Society.

MEZZANINE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE:

The plans for this exciting development have now been finalized and have got out to various builders for them to tender. The construction will be done in stages once a builder has been selected and in the meantime we will be looking to find the rest of the required funding!

Ruth Chapman

Secretary