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Encore!!!
6th May 2003
Once again the Purple Theatre Company has knocked the socks
off audiences nightly with its latest performance, the stage adaptation of Terry
Pratchett's 'Interesting Times'. "Rolling in the aisles" was a comment from an audience member when describing her enjoyment of the play. Another member
of the audience, Matt Burrell, insisted he would find a way of joining the group
despite the fact that he lives in Abergavenny, Wales, he was so impressed by the
performance and the company itself.
On the Wednesday a great buzz was in the air: a result of Opening
Night nervousness and adrenaline. Rez Mossavat and Joanne Reeves-Baker who directed
the play used everything from vocal exercises to reiki to allay any fears and infuse
the cast with energy. They had every confidence in the talent and abilities of their
team. By the end of the night both relief and excitement reigned; the show had been a
great success, the audience had laughed and clapped and each night performances got
better and better.
By the Saturday night the show reached its pinnacle, with a standing
ovation to prove it. The constant laughter was a true phenomenon and the fans asking for
signatures in their programmes testified to the amusement and delight felt by the audience.
Many members of the company were ready to collapse after the show, but were quickly
rejuvenated once they got to the After-Show Party, where friends old and new partied
like mad, clinging onto beer, wine or cocktail for dear life!
Members of the audience have remarked on a multitude of aspects that
amazed them about the Purple Theatre Company. As well as the general feeling that this
is a group of superbly talented and inspired actors, our crew had outshone with their
cunning screen projections and hilarious sound effects and music, the design work,
photography and display boards were said to be of the highest standards, and even
the professionalism both in manner and appearance of the Front of House ushers was
commented on in the most positive way.
If you caught the show - thank you so much for your support, your
laughter and your cheers, and we hope to see you again soon…if not, don't panic!
Our next show, 'Eighty Days', a musical adaptation of Jules Verne's 'Around the World
in Eighty Days' by our very own Peter Burnett and Toby Vennard opens on 12 November
03…put the date in your diaries now!! Or better still, if you want to audition,
call us on 07050 605081 or email us by clicking on 'Click to email' and we'll give
you all the info. We'd love to hear from you!
The Purple Theatre Company would like to take this opportunity to
thank the Compass Theatre, the Hillingdon Arts Council, the generous companies who
donated towards raffle prizes and production of flyers and everyone else involved for
their contribution towards making this a hugely successful and memorable show.
Thank You!!!
