Poole and Parkstone Productions

Welcome. We are Poole and Parkstone Productions, better known as P&P, and based in Poole, Dorset. We are one of the best-known amateur theatrical companies on the South Coast and have won numerous awards, both locally and regionally, for our productions.

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Early bird reminder

Don't forget to get your early bird tickets for A Christmas Carol. Just £10 with the early bird discount! Email [email protected] for more information!

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Early Bird catches....

Early bird offer for 'A Christmas Carol'

Tickets are priced at just £10 when bought before the 1st October 2013.

Contact [email protected] for more information

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School's out for Summer

UPCOMING SHOW ALERT

Poole and Parkstone Productions present

A brand new venture...

Are you feeling dowdy and low with the mugginess of the recent heat wave? Could you do with a bit of a 'pick me up' in order to refresh your inner thesp?

If so, then come to

'A Summer Cocktail'

A good measure of comedy and song with just a dash of drama, 'A Summer Cocktail will leave you drunk on happiness without the need for any alcohol.

With tickets priced at just £6, you'd be mad to miss it!

Call 01202 679390 for more information

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Echo Review - 'Can't Help Singing'

Can't Help Singing, P&P Singers,

Layard Theatre, Canford School, 6th July 2013

11:18am Sunday 7th July 2013 in Echo Reviews By Lyn Richell

WHENEVER you go to a Poole and Parkstone Singers concert you know you are in for a super evening of wonderful singing.

We were entertained by songs from shows, classical and humorous pieces, too many to mention by name but some of my favourites were The King and I Medley, Where’er You Walk, Life on Mars, Shine, Evita Medley, If Ever I Would Leave You and As Long As I Have Music.

Michelle (soloist) in Badinerie by JS Bach arranged by Ward Swingle was outstanding. Sing a Song of Sixpence by Handel arranged by Michael Diack, was such fun but my all time favourites were Joyce the Librarian by Richard Stilgoe and Peter Skellern sung by Steve and Simon and the closing number Swinging With The Saints.

All in all this was an evening of high calibre entertainment and one not to be missed.

The pianist, Mary Potter, never once overshadowed the singers but played her heart out.

Jean Chambers (The Boss) must have been delighted with the performances from every one of them as were the audience.

Lyn Richell

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'Can't Help Singing' simply 'outstanding'

Well, they can't help singing and we just can't help but listen as the wonderful P and P singers once again grace us with a knock out performance at the Layard Theatre, Canford School.

This years concert was an automatic success and managing to sell even more seats than last year, the review is, if it's even possible just as good if not better than 2012's 'Musical Moments.'

Linda Kirkman writes

"I have been heaping superlatives onto the Singers since they were formed fifteen years ago and old habits die hard, so please forgive me if this review is written around a central theme of ‘outstanding’, because that is most certainly what this concert proved to be."

She continues

"It is a source of constant amazement to me that 'the boss' Jean Chambers, finds such wonderful arrangements for the songs and comes up with such an incredibly varied programme"

Going on to describe the types of songs the Singer's have become so well known for performing, Kirkman says that mixing in

"nearly forty beautifully animated performers who are clearly listening to each other and as a consequence sound like one glorious voice whether singing show songs, classics or pop"

is the secret ingredient that really makes for a concert that is truly outstanding in every way.

Well done Singers, you've done P and P proud!

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One more week

to go until our infamous Singer's concert at the Layard Theatre, Canford.

Conducted by Jean Chambers with pianist Mary Potter, the Singers return this July to the Layard with an array of musical treats ranging from Bach to Take That and Handel to David Bowie. There are medleys from 'The King and I,' 'Evita' and so many more.

Like a wide variety of songs? Then you'll love this! Come to 'Can't Help Singing' and indulge with us in a magnificent musical feast.

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Can't Help Singing - July 6th at the Layard Theatre, Canford School

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One Month to Go...

...until

P&P Singers, 6th July 2013

The award winning P&P Singers returns for a fifth year to the Layard Theatre Canford School Canford Magna and present their concert “Can’t Help Singing” on 6th July 2013 at 7.30. Conducted by Jean Chambers with pianist Mary Potter, they will sing a wide variety of songs from Bach to Take That and Handel to David Bowie. There are medleys from The King And I and Evita as well as a foot tapping Swinging with the Saints and many more. If you like a wide range of songs, come and have a musical treat. Tickets are £8 and £7 and are available from 01202 580609 or Email [email protected]

For more information about The Singers please visit the web site www.pandp.org.uk

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Oh no she didnt!

Unfortunately, due to prior arranged work commitments, Leanne Holland is now unavailable for the Player's September 2013 show 'Changing Fortunes,' so is unable to take the part of Fiona (Fee).

We have instead offered this opportunity to Libby Russell.

We wish her and the cast all the best for a fantastic show!   

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Changing Fortunes Casting.....An update!

Following a very successful second read through for the male parts of 'Changing Fortunes' several weeks ago, we are very happy to announce that the rest of the Player's September 2013 show has now been cast.

Congratulations to the following

Sir Timothy Spence …… Angus Maule

John Carter (butler) ….. James Boultbee

Jeremy Fullers (conservative candidate) …. Duncan Porter

Simon (Delia’s boyfriend) …. Dale Gregory

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Echo Review - Sweeney Todd

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/leisure/reviews/10410351.Sweeney_Todd__P_P_Productions__The_Lighthouse__Poole/

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Scene One Review - Sweeney Todd

http://www.sceneone.biz/content/sweeney-todd

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The Show Must Go On!

So here we are mid show week for Sweeney Todd and we have already had so much positive feedback it's unreal! The response to the show has been simply overwhelming and I know that I, personally am so proud to have been a part of such an awesome experience. 

Here are some comments from various audience members. 

'Great opening night of Sweeney Todd last night' 

'WOW! We have just been to see P & P's production of SWEENEY TODD...it was absolutely fantastic. The whole cast were truly professional.' 

'I've just seen P & P's amazing production of Sweeney Todd at the Lighthouse in Poole. The whole cast and show is fantastic. Go and see it if you can.' 

'Just been to see Sweeney Todd by Poole and Parkstone Productions at the Lighthouse. It was absolutely BRILLIANT so if anyone fancies seeing it, its on every night this week - you won;t be disappointed.' 

'Sweeney Todd was absolutely captivating tonight.' 

'Wow. Each and everyone of you involved in this show baked it to perfection. Was blown away.' 

Well done to all involved and here's to another three shows!

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The presentation for our next show 'A Christmas Carol' is being held at Poole Methodist Church on 14th May! It will take place at 7.30 before the Players auditions! We look forward to seeing you there! 

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Changing Fortunes Casting

After a hugely successful audition last Wednesday, Poole and Parkstone Productions would like to announce the preliminary cast list for their next show in September, 'Changing Fortunes.'

Lady Margaret:              Sarah Rustici

Lavinia:                         Genette Churchill

Mother:                         Anne Paget

Delia:                            Alyssa Thompson

Det Sgt Knowles           Jood Gibbins

Unfortunately however, due to a lack of men being able to attend on the 1st, the auditions for male parts have now been rescheduled for the 14th May. 

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Sweeney Todd will fright and delight at Lighthouse

THE gruesome story of the demon barber of Fleet Street will offer up musical thrills and comedy at Lighthouse, Poole next week.

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Did anyone see us in the Bournemouth Echo!? Hope you've got your tickets! It's going to be a KILLER show!