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Guest
2011-07-07
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Musical car crash
I just noticed the review below. I too saw The Boyfriend and have a somewhat different opinion (regarding the music)...[post edited here by the webmaster] There seemed to be
something of a communications problem between the orchestra and the
conductor, with the orchestra being somewhat flat. However, the cast
did a valiant job singing their harmonies, but sometimes failed to come
off together, as the MD's cues were a bit erratic. I enjoyed the show
as a whole, the directing was excellent for an amateur production and
the choreography tripped along beautifully, despite the bizarre tempo
in places.
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Geoff White
2010-05-15
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The Boyfriend
Dear HAODS,
I am writing to find express my delight in the music of The Boyfriend. I noticed that you were under the baton of Marc Pizer again and it didn't surprise me that the standard of music for the Boyfriend was as good as West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof.
The band were really tight (My wife and I thought it was pre recorded to start with) and the harmonies were as ever to what we expect from a Pizer production.
Is Marc working with you in the future?
I will keep a look out on your production team list and will book tickets again.
Well done HAODS on a fantastic show again!!!!!!!
Geoff White
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Sophie Timms
2010-01-24
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Ahh back then..
when i was about 11 i was a part of fagins gang in the performance of Oliver. It was brilliant fun and i would love to do it again but i never see the auditions!
Editor says: keep an eye out here Sophie, Julie H. (new chairman) will make sure that all the audition dates/times are published here on the site. I will send your email address to Julie so she can keep you updated.
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Michael Rice
2009-01-05
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Love the new site!
Just a note to tell you how much I enjoyed clicking through your new site. Seeing the pictures and reading the stories allowd me to re-live some of the wonderful memories of my all-too-brief time as a member of your company.
It's nice to be able to still feel 'connected' across the miles and years.
Michael Rice - The Merry Widow and Pirates of Penzance
Editor - Thanks Michael - please feel free to send in you reminiscences at any time, click here to do so
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Peter Kidson
2008-12-09
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For the benefit of potential new members
It might be an idea to include (perhaps under 'About Us'), what your rehearsal days are.
Perhaps also mention whether auditions are open or whether you need
to first join. (I did notice that the Fiddler-specific comments
mention open auditions - but is that generally the case, or just
something special for Fiddler only?)
Regards,
Peter
Editor - We'll do exactly that, but instead of putting them on the 'about us' page we will put the rehearsal dates and times in the diar. The about us page is going through an overhaul soon.If you have any contributions then please send them in.
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Guest
2008-11-25
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Spreading the Word.
I always enjoy your Shows when I visit the U.K. so am very happy that I can now receive news of your activites when I return to Australia. Keep up the good work and hope to see you next year or early 2010.
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Guest
2008-11-18
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Titanic...and it really was
Went to see Titanic last night and it really was amazing. Everyone had their own character and played them very well. I am glad it is nothing like the film. The songs are great and were sang v well and the orchestra sounded beautiful. Thank You HAODS.
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Guest
2008-08-06
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Test
Testing the guest book....and a very good test it is
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A visitor
2008-07-05
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West Side Story
Very entertaining to see this classic show return to the Kenton Theatre after about 20 years. Liz Dickinson as 'Anita' was a triumph and made the evening for me. Another actress who I feel deserves a mention was the beautiful young girl who sung the solo 'One Hand One Heart'. Her talents were, in my opinion, under used and wouldn't she have made a wonderful Maria? Look forward to the next big musical with anticipation...
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beededea
2008-06-20
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Welcome to the guestbook
Welcome to the guest book - please feel free to add an entry, comment or whatever you would like to say. If you'd like to leave comments on the shows or anything to do with the Operatic Society then please do so here. Dean Beedell - The Webmaster
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