HAODS - For the best entertainment in live theatre, together with top quality drama - amdram at its best, Henley Operatic & Dramatic Society has it all. Performing at the Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, NODA award winning HAODS musicals and plays are renowned for excellence.

Rubber Chickens, Sexy Older Woman and Toyboys were the subject of some of the songs and poems presented at HAODS first Open Mic night, which was a resounding artistic success. So much so, that artists all promised to return and bring their friends!

Performers included the ever popular Lynn Butler who is a familiar face on the Blue Grass and Country circuit, and Tim Balmford of "Bleak Angel" . Graham Luke and daughter Carys from Reading delighted us with origninal compositions and Nico wowed us with his fancy fingerwork and unique singing style. Then there was our own Wendy Huntley who performed some of her award winning poetry and Howard Timberlake who delighted the audience not only with his singing and playing but also with his friendly banter. All the artists agreed that the Green Room was a great venue and that once the word got about, more and more performers would want to come and do their stuff.

Mike Rowbottom, he of "Flasher's Mac" fame, compered the evening and indeed, kicked off the artistic offerings with three of his own compositions, including the ever popular "Rubber Chicken". Great fun was had by all and a follow up evening is planned, this time a fish and chip supper will be included in the entrance ticket. So watch this space for the date of the next evening - and tell your friends - we had a ball!

The evening was organised by Daisy O'Halloran, with lots of help from Tim Balmford, Tom O'Halloran and Nicoletta Hartin. For any further information about the next Open Mic night, please contact Daisy here.

Check out the clip on Youtube here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvnuf35VbR4    

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