Posted on 23 January 2015 20:05
 Cast : Julia Burnett Marie Kelly Ann Lindsey Wickens Alan Simmons Musical Director: Carol Anne Wells Devised and Directed by Michael Thomas
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Marie : Posted on 04 May 2014 18:12
ON THE HALLS - the new play by Michael Thomas - The story of Music Hall stars Marie Lloyd and Vesta Tilley comes to Wootton Village Hall on Sat 17th May at 7.30pm Tickets £10 including a drink from Sue Clough 01303 844324
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Marie : Posted on 25 April 2014 13:48
The next outing for ON THE HALLS BY MICHAEL THOMAS is at The Auditorium Upstairs Visitor Information Centre 95 High Street Rochester ME1 1LX Fri 30th May Sat 31 May at 2.30pm Tickets from £10 Box Office 01634 843107 07873 820320
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Marie: Posted on 06 April 2014 13:40
Had a marvellous time at Epsom Playhouse - Katapult Productions wowed both audiences with On The Halls by Michael Thomas. Here is a shot from the production
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Posted on 24 February 2014 15:22
Here's the article from this week's issue pg 21 of THE STAGE - ON THE HALLS by Michael Thomas opens in two weeks Tuesday March 11 2014 at 7.30pm at the Tristan Bates Theatre Tower St in the heart of London 's West End -www.tristanbatestheatre.co.uk
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marie : Posted on 19 February 2014 15:08
Actor Josiah Rose joins the cast of ON THE HALLS by Michael Thomas at The Tristan Bates Theatre 11-15 March wwwtristanbatestheatre.co.uk - Josiah's previous work with KATAPULT was in Dick Barton Special Agent in Jermyn St and on tour
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Marie : Posted on 28 January 2014 00:04
 Had a great evening at The Marlborough Theatre in Brighton on Saturday - Here's Ann as Vesta Tilley off stage when she dressed in femimine attire (onstage Vesta was a male impersonator ) with Marie as tender tasty toothsome starry Marie Lloyd to quote a line from ON THE HALLS
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Posted on 16 January 2014 18:34
MICHAEL THOMAS - ON THE HALLS Playwright (Bottom right in company collage) has been interviewed by BBC RADIO SUSSEX (will let you know when its being broadcast)about the forthcoming date in THE MARLBOROUGH THEATRE 4, Princes Street Brighton on Saturday 25th January at 7.30pm 01273 273870 -
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Marie: Posted on 08 January 2014 19:33
Duncan Woodruff and Michael Thomas as the Social Purity Committee with Brian Withstandley as The Chairman in ON THE HALLS - at Brighton's Marlborough Theatre 25 January 2014 at 7.30pm www.marlboroughtheatre.org.uk 4 Princes Street Brighton 01273 273870
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Posted on 07 January 2014 21:54
Looking forward to the first performance of 2014 of ON THE HALLS on Saturday 25th January 2014 at 7.30pm Playwright Michael Thomas returns to the city he was born and grew up in - creating the role of Vesta Tilley's husband and manager Walter De Frece
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Marie : Posted on 06 December 2013 20:02
 Delighted with the response to A Christmas Carol on Wed 4th December at The Roundhouse Theatre in Dover - Thank you to all the wonderful students at Dover youth Theatre who performed so well - Photo of Scrooge with The Ghost of Christmas Present.
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Marie : Posted on 14 November 2013 22:57
Come and see the senior students of Dover Youth Theatre perform THE PATIENT by Agatha Christie and a Spoof on Bram Stoker's DRACULA at The Roundhouse Theatre Dover Discovery Centre Market Dover next week Fri 22nd/Sat 23rd November 2013 at 7.30pm
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Marie : Posted on 01 November 2013 21:38
Looking forward to performing ON THE HALLS in Deal This Sunday Nov 3rd at The Astor Theatre Stanhope Rd at 7.30pm with Ann Linsdey Wickens Brian Withstandley Duncan Woodruff David Harding our superb musical director and our writer and director Michael Thomas . Tickets are cheaper if you get them in advance and there is a special student rate for the Deal Venue only
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Marie : Posted on 21 October 2013 11:05
Had a wonderful time performing in Faversham at the weekend - people came from as far away as Shropshire to The Arden ! and we are looking forward to playing at the Astor in Deal on Sunday NOV 3rd at 7.30pm - to book www. wegottickets.com and box office 01304 370220 - advance booking special !
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Marie: Posted on 08 October 2013 12:22
Members of the cast of ON THE HALLS Ann Lindsey Wckens Michael Thomas and Marie Kelly had a wonderful interview with Paul Harris and Paul James aka PJ and Harris on the Sunday Supplement BBC Radio Kent this sunday 6th Oct - you can hear it for the next 5 days at The BBC Website
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Marie: Posted on 02 October 2013 16:28
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Marie : Posted on 02 October 2013 16:26
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Marie : Posted on 03 September 2013 19:40
Meet the company - KATAPULT PRODUCTIONS David Harding Musical Director Brian Withstandley (The Chairman and King George V), Ann Linsdey Wickens (Vesta Tilley Marie Kelly (Marie Lloyd) Duncan Woodruff (Percy Courtenay) Michael Thomas (Walter de Frece)
ON THE HALLS - A new play about the lives loves and songs of Vesta Tilley and Marie Lloyd opens at tHe Memorial Theatre Sarah Thorne Theatre Club Hilderstone Broadstairs on sat 28th SEpt at 7.45pm to book your tickets call (0845 26 26 263) www.sarahthorne-theatreclub.co.uk
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Marie : Posted on 18 August 2013 18:28
Delighted to be in rehearsals for the Katapult production of - ON THE HALLS especially after the wonderful reception we had at the preview of Act 1 at the Concert Artists Association in Covent Garden. OPENING NIGHT Sat 28th Sept 2013 at the Sarah Thorne Theatre Club Hilderstone Broadstairs to book contact 0845 2626263www.sarahthorne-theatreclub.co.uk
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Marie : Posted on 08 July 2013 09:21
Written by award- winning poet and playwright Michael Thomas ON THE HALLS - the new play about the lives loves and songs of Music Hall Queens Marie LLoyd and Vesta Tilley will have a preview at The Concert Artists Association 20 Bedford Street Covent Garden on Monday 22nd July 2013 at 8pm -
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Posted on 08 July 2013 09:13
Had a wonderful evening performing at the Dover Festival Prom on Friday 5th July in Dover Town Hall singing the Habanera and Gypsy Song from Carmen and appearing as Britannia - Thanks to Michael Foad for the Britannia Costume and to Stephen Yarrow who was superb as Escamillo and to Michael Lewis and Stephen for their marvellous conducting . I love the sound of trumpets so it was a great treat to hear the Concerto for 2 Trumpets played by the proms Orchestra with Soloists Kevin Kay-Bradley and Elaine Williams. The chosen charity for the event is the Kent Air Ambulance so I hope they made lots of money - I was delighted to support their work. Thank you to everybody for all their wonderful comments for the Lady in Red !
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Posted on 05 May 2013 12:08
Delighted with results received from Trinity College London in the Drama Examinations held at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama Barbican Centre London. Toby Cordes Freda Lawson King James Snoad- Speck Grade 5 including distinctions and Miriam Smart Grade 2 High Merit - Bravo all
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Marie: Posted on 29 April 2013 16:17
 Report on the Art Spring workshop on PG 2 Of The Dover Mercury
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Posted on 29 April 2013 16:12
Marie will perform The Habanera and Gypsy Song from Carmen and sing Britannia with Dover Choral Society on July 5th in Dover Town Hall -Conductors Michael Lewis and Stephen Yarrow
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Posted on 22 April 2013 14:55
Congratulations to Students Wendy Farrance and Jenny Holt who between them won the opera class the Soprano Solo the ioratorio class the recital class and the Lieder competitions at the Thanet Festival on March 16th 2013
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Posted on 17 April 2013 17:03
  Delighted to work with 32 young people chosen in open audition who showed such enthusiasm and commitment to staging a full length performance and film show to the public . So pleased to have had special permission from Composer George Styles to perform Fair Shares for all from the amazing west end BETTY BLUE EYES - a perfect start to the evening. My thanks also to the sponsors who made it all happen.
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Marie: Posted on 16 March 2013 17:05
Congratulations to Imogen Kelly-Thomas who gave a more moving performance as Oliver in the DOVER COLLEGE production of OLIVER! last night in the Menzies Hall Dover . Bravo to the productions team for a well crafted show.
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Posted on 25 February 2013 11:39
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Posted on 07 February 2013 12:58
Dover Youth Theatre will hold auditions at The Salem Baptist Church Hall Maison Dieu Road Dover Kent on Wednesday Feb 27 2013 from 4-6pm and Friday March 1st 2013 from 5-7pm for a Free Performing Arts and film workshop to take place in Dover from Sat 6- Thursday 11th April with a free performance to the public in Dover Town Hall on Thursday 11th April 2013. If you are between 10 - 26 years (Year 6 upwards) ,live in White cliffs country, work or study in Dover District you are eligible.Please prepare a short drama piece,an unaccompanied song and be prepared to demonstrate any movement skills. Contact 07703 207878 or doveryouththeatre@hotmail.com for an audition slot.
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Marie : Posted on 29 January 2013 13:52
Had a wonderful time performing at Bexley United Reformed Church on Sunday 27th January 2013 - thank you for your lovely comments and shouts of more !
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Marie : Posted on 12 January 2013 17:50
Haven't written in a while as I've been performing Fairy Godmother/Slave of the Ring in Aladdin on a tour of the home counties meeting wonderful people who have been super to play for throughout the Season. A pity we're just getting the snow now !
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Posted on 19 December 2012 22:58
Currently playing the Slave of the Ring on tour Home Counties Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
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Marie : Posted on 25 October 2012 17:49
Congrats to David Barry on a splendid Radio interview with Pat Marsh today on BBC Radio Kent - Mr Micawber will play at The ASTOR COMMUNITY THEATRE in DEAL On SUNDAY NEXT 4th NOVEMBER at 7.30pm Tickets 01304 370220 www.wegottickets.co.uk and The ARDEN THEATRE FAVERSHAM on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th November 2012 at 7.30pm Tickets 01795 531600
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Marie : Posted on 17 October 2012 15:17
Charles Dickens'Mr Micawber ...the further adventures of " by David Barry will open at the Astor Community Theatre in Stanhope Road Deal , Kent on Sunday Nov 4th at 7.30pm Actors David (Barry) Duncan (Wooduff) and David (Sargent) along with actress Ann (Lindsey Wickens ) and Marie (Kelly) continue the story of one of Dickens' best loved characters Mr Micawber. Early bird tickets £10 in advance at www.wegotickets.com Box office: 01304 370220
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Posted on 17 October 2012 15:05
Many thanks to a great audience at Mid Kent Golf Club on Sat night where KATAPULT Productions perfromend Dick Barton Special Agent -
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Marie : Posted on 17 October 2012 14:56
Come and Support the Fashion Show and Cabaret and help Dover Youth Theatre kick- start their funding for a free weeklong performing arts workshop in the New Year. Wide variety of stalls - Fabulous Fashions - all ages - male and female boys and girls . St Margarets Village Hall reach Road St Margaret's At Cliffe near Dover Kent - FRIDAY OCTOBER 19th 2012 - doors open at 7pm.
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Marie : Posted on 18 August 2012 14:24
 Delighted to be creating the role of Emma Micawber and other parts in this fast-faced adaptation of Charles Dickens' "Mr Micawber ... the further adventures of ".by David Barry. Opening night - Friday 14th September 2012 at Trinity Theatre Tunbridge Wells. In the style of the 39 Steps- four actors take on multiple roles .
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Marie : Posted on 31 July 2012 15:43
Had a wonderful morning at the Museum in Sevenoaks Library giving a storytelling workshop on The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde. Many thanks to the audience of both young people and grown ups for their active participation and to the boys who and girls who joined with me to tell the story. Thank you to Curator Susan Gosling for the return visit to Sevenoaks and the fantastic feddback from all and to Suzanne for remembering my rendition of "Johnny I hardly knew ye" at the War and Creativity event in March. Her 'Ghost- making' workshop looked brilliant.
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Marie : Posted on 04 July 2012 16:33
Thank you to everyone who came to see Dick Barton at the Space The Sackville Theatre for The Sevenoaks Festival on Monday 2nd July 2012 and Tuesday 3rd July 2012 and fro the many wonderful comments the cast received. Ray and The festival Committee, Brendan and the Theatre staff made us so welcome. It was a joy to perform in such a wonderful venue.
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Marie : Posted on 25 June 2012 13:25
For all Dick Barton Fans Come and see the next offering of Dick Barton Special Agent at the SACKVILLE THEATRE THE SPACE AT SEVENOAKS SCHOOL next Monday 2nd July and Tuesday 3rd July 2012 at 7.45pm Book Your tickets now 01732 450175ur post here.
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Marie : Posted on 30 May 2012 13:22
To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II come and see "A Midsummer Night's Dream" on Monday 4th June 2012 at 2.30pm for a free promenade performance that takes you from Pencester Gardens in Dover to the grounds of Dover College ( woodland scenes) and then to Dover Town Hall (the Palace) .
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Marie : Posted on 13 May 2012 13:05
My sincere thanks to Helen Keating and Michael Thomas for making this possible. Helen for suggesting Bob Holloway as MD and Michael for saying it was about time to make it happen
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Marie: Posted on 13 May 2012 12:58
Thrilled that DRESS CIRCLE now have TWO HOURS LATER on sale www.dresscircle.co.uk
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Marie : Posted on 13 May 2012 12:52
Write your post here.The Katapult 2012 Production "Dick Barton -Special Agent " by Phil Willmott director John DrewryNext performance - The Woodville Gravesend Sunday 27th May 2012 Matinee 4pm Evening 7.30pm Box Office 01474 337774 www.woodville.co.uk then Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Dinner and a Show At The New Cavendish Club, 44 Great Cumberland Place, London W1H 7 BS On Saturday 2 June 6.30 for 7.00pm A stylish new production of a nostalgic radio programme performed by Katapult Theatre Company. £55 To book please contact Deborah Roberts, Events Manager O20 7723 0391 Or email events@newcavendishclub.co.uk
Dick Barton - Special Agent at The Sevenoaks Festival Dates & times
02 Jul 2012 19:45 BOOK NOW 03 Jul 2012 19:45 BOOK NOW
It's 1948, and this is the BBC broadcasting from Austerity Britain. The actors turn up at the studio for today's exciting episode of "Dick Barton - Special Agent." This hilarious Katapult version of Phil Willmott's award-winning comedy musical stars James Petherick, Marie Kelly, Biff Harrison, Brian Withstanley and Ann Lindsay Wickens.
Genre:Comedy Website:http://www.katapultproductions.co.uk Venue: Sackville Theatre, The Space, Sevenoaks SchoolTicket Price: £14,£11
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Marie: Posted on 20 April 2012 11:56
Come and see Dick Barton Special Agent on Friday 27th April at 7.30pm at The Cockpit Theatre Gateforth St Marylebone London NW8 8EH www.thecockpit.org.uk Tickets £15 £12 Concessions
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Marie : Posted on 19 March 2012 12:48
Last Night - A full House at Jermyn Street - thank you to everyone that came and was so appreciative of the KATAPULT Production of Dick Barton - a lovely end of Mother's day for me.
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Marie : Posted on 15 March 2012 14:20
THE STAGE issue 15 March 2012 - Check out this weeks calendar listings Dick Barton . Next week 22nd March a Showpeople feature on James Petherick as Dick Barton -Special Agent
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Marie : Posted on 15 March 2012 14:17
Many thanks to Pat Marsh for the mention on his show yesterday of the forthcoming performances of Dick Barton in Jermyn Street This SUNDAY 18th March at 8pm www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk
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Marie : Posted on 09 March 2012 10:53
Had a wonderful evening last night at Sevenoaks Museum - Thank you to all the people who attended the War and Creativity Evening. Professor Graham Witham gave a very illuminating talk about Artists and Art from the First World War and I read poems that spanned the 20th Century and sang Anti-War songs. It was so uplifting when the audience joined in with Johnny I hardly knew ye, The Universal Soldier and Blowing in the Wind. Many thanks to Curator Susan Gosling for organizing the evening.
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Marie : Posted on 04 March 2012 12:29
Please check out the link in the Hawkinge Gazette re Dick Barton many thanks to the editor for the wonderful article and to Karol Steele for creating the link
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