Just a quick update on the diary front – Matt has had to change the start time of the auditions for Songologues – The Big Screen Edition to 12pm on Sunday 22nd May, finishing at 2.30pm. The other auditions remain on Wednesday 19th May , starting at 7.30pm. Both sets of auditions are at HQ…
As if yesterday’s thrilling news update wasn’t enough, here I am again, chained to the keyboard, with more info from the world of Will. Not one, not two, but three expos are now scheduled for May. Songologues, the non-singing but all dancing brainchild of Mr Gibbins, is returning, with a run scheduled for mid August…
A very special week, and lots of news to update you on. The whole world seems to have suddenly woken up to the beauty and majesty of Shakespeare, yet those of us who have been championing his cause for nearly 70 years will let them have their moments, because we know he’s ours really……………… There…
Lots of news in SSA land today! The Winter’s Tale – the first night was last night, and I think it’s fair to say the review is bloomin’ marvellous, just take a look for yourself. Not only that, but the whole run sold out over a week before the curtain went up. What a great…
Ok, so my attempt at an Easter themed post doesn’t really work, but I’ll tell you what is working – the TicketSource site for our production of The Winter’s Tale, that’s what! With over two weeks to go, the tickets are already over 40% sold, with spaces running out especially fast on Thursday 7th and…
Unfortunately we have had to cancel this event. The other theatre groups who were scheduled to take part have had to pull out, leaving us with no option but to cancel.
SSA stalwarts Courtney Appleton and Vincent Adams will be taking to the stage in the production of a new play, The Cold Room, written by Clare Campbell Collins. Directed by Steve Blackham (friend of the SSA and director of our productions of The Venetian Twins and Uncle Vanya), the play will be staged at the…
I’ve just posted a Vimeo link in the Gallery page for a film that was done for our staging of Antony & Cleopatra, back in 2011. It’s a really great little film, capturing the atmosphere and spirit of a great production, so please follow the link and check it out
News reaches us of a free event at South Downs College on Thursday 3rd March. Along with some of the college students, various SSA types will performing a live radio recording of original comedy, so why not join Aaron, Ben, Susie, Sue, Hazel, Tim, Pat and Amy at the Music Recital Theatre at 7pm.
Well it’s all happening in SSA land this month. The Winter’s Tale is proceeding apace, with the cast well into rehearsals to ready themselves for this exciting April production. Tickets are now available from Ticketsource, so stroll on over to the Current Production page to secure your seat at the Square Tower. Shakespeare’s Got Talent,…
Great news – our production of The Merry Wives of Windsor has been nominated in the Portsmouth News WOW! Awards (used to be The Guide Awards) in the Best Amateur Production category. Huge congratulations to Vince for directing this fine effort, and to the whole cast and crew. Fingers crossed for a win on the…
Happy New Year! A big thank you to everyone who came out for the SSA Christmas Special a couple of weeks ago. The presentation of Cabin Pressure was a huge amount of fun, dodgy accents notwithstanding, and it was all rounded off with a festive sing-song. We’re now heading into the New Year with The…
