| On Saturday 4 June at 7.45pm, Thame Players will perform their own unique celebration of the remarkable 70 year reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II. It takes the form of a revue, marking significant milestones in the Queen’s long career with songs, sketches, facts and figures that highlight her amazing achievements, including her wartime role, accession and coronation, and her various jubilees over the years. Some of these milestones coincide with Thame Players’ own milestones, including 1944, when the Queen joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), the women’s branch of the British Army, which was also the year when Thame Players was formed; 1977, her Silver Jubilee, when Thame Players acquired the Players Theatre; and 2002, her Golden Jubilee, when Thame Players transformed their former church hall into a modern theatre with the help of £250,000 worth of grant and other funding. Thame Players will perform sketches including a hilarious address by our PM Boris Johnson, a meeting between James Bond and Dr Who, and songs such as – appropriately – a Queen medley and a wartime medley including favourites such as Bless ‘em All, Hang Out Your Washing on the Siegfried Line and We’ll Meet Again. There will also be a specially written poem about the Queen and her Platinum Jubilee and the show ends with an adapted version of the Cliff Richard hit, Congratulations. Everyone who comes to see the show will get a free glass of prosecco, which has been kindly donated by Neil Phillips, otherwise known as The Wine Tipster, a professional wine, bubbles and horseracing expert who has hosted wine-tasting sessions for food festivals and corporate hospitality events across the country, including previous appearances at the Players Theatre as part of Thame Food Festival. As a member of the wine industry, Neil talks about the latest advances in the world of Prosecco DOC at masterclass and trade events and as a judge for awards ceremonies. This Thame Players revue is directed by Tony Long and Bernadette Tildesley, who are both veterans of several successful Thame Players’ revues. They said, 'On behalf of Thame Players, we are delighted to be putting on this fantastic revue commemorating the reign of our world-beating monarch. Please come and celebrate with us and enjoy the entertainment with a complimentary glass of prosecco!' Half of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the British Red Cross; there’s never been a more important time for the British Red Cross to be there for people in crisis, especially as the war in Ukraine takes its toll. You can donate here. Tickets are £10.00 each online at www.thameplayers.co.uk or from the Information Centre in the Town Hall. |
| Volunteer for Thame Players and other groupsWhen you read about the Jubilations celebrations that Thame Players are running above, it is hard to believe it is all run by a team of dedicated volunteers, and yet it is! They are just one of many voluntary groups that make Thame such a brilliant place to live. All of these groups have opportunities for you to get involved - providing a fun way to meet new people, learn new skills and see either one-off events, or regular activities come to life. There is work involved, but there is also a tremendous sense of fun, camaraderie and a huge sense of achievement when things come together, or you see people's lives changed for the better. Each month there is a volunteer event that you can come to and find out more. This month the event takes place at The Players Theatre, on Wednesday 8th June from 7pm - 9pm. As well as featuring Thame Players there will also be the opportunity to talk through the many other opportunities available in Thame. If you attended Taste of Thame recently and liked the idea of being involved in running it; or maybe you are excited about the opportunities developing for young people and want to be a part of that; perhaps you have an inner thespian, stage director, or sound engineer, waiting to emerge ... what ever your passion, if you have been considering volunteering but don't know where to start - start here. |
