Thank You For The Music
A Phoenix Players Cabaret for Theatre North
We're proud to announce that we'll be performing a cabaret on Saturday 29th November. It will be directed by Mercedes Cooling, who's new to Phoenix but has lots of experience with groups like ours (she understands the importance of the tea break); she can't wait to work with you all! Joining Mercedes will be Maddy Lygo as MD, who has most recently been working as Assistant MD on SIX in the West End.
The theme is 'Thank You For the Music' - join us for an evening of songs that have inspired us, brought us joy, given us our voices or brought us out of our shells. You’ll have the chance to sing the kind of songs we never get to do in shows, with a minimal amount of dancing and lots of opportunities to do solos and small group numbers.
Every penny we make will go back into doing shows with Phoenix and Theatre North, a Community Interest Company that works to support and celebrate theatre in the North of England. Its goals include helping to make theatre careers a viable option for all young people, showcasing emerging talent, supporting theatres and venues, and encouraging theatre as an art form through school outreach.
Sign-ups will open at the start of November, but any questions, or if you want to express your interest in advance, then please contact phoenixplayersamdram@gmail.com.
*Key Dates*
Monday 3rd November - Informal Pub social
7:30pm onwards, Alleyns Head SE21 8BW
Meet the creative team and your future castmates. Opportunity to ask questions and discuss solos and small group numbers in an informal setting. Also just a chance to go to the pub!
Sunday 16th November - Whole Cast Rehearsal 1
10 - 4pm, Venue TBC
Learn the whole cast numbers inc 'A Musical' and 'Thank You For the Music'
Monday 17th November - Solos / Groups Rehearsals 1
Evening - times dependent on number of sign-ups), venue likely The Rosendale SE21 8EZ
Chance to rehearse solos and small groups with Maddy Lygo. Specific timeslots will be allocated after sign-up.
Monday 24th November - Solos / Groups Rehearsals 2
Evening - times dependent on number of sign-ups), venue likely The Rosendale SE21 8EZ
Chance to rehearse solos and small groups with Maddy Lygo. Specific timeslots will be allocated after sign-up.
Saturday 29th November 11 - 5pm - Whole Cast Rehearsal 2 - St Anne's Church Hall, Thorburn Square, SE1 5QH
Tighten up the group numbers and dress rehearsal