Discover Pinelands Players’ AdLib – July 2015 Newsletter:
AdLib – July 2015: Step back into a thrilling year with this exclusive look at Cape Town’s beloved theatre society preparing their James Bond musical extravaganza Shaken, Not Stirred.
Featured in This Edition:
🎭 Spotlight on Shaken, Not Stirred
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Director: Kyla Thorburn | Musical Director: Justin Wardle
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11 performers + 8-piece live band celebrating 50 years of Bond music (1962-2012)
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Production dates: 2-10 October 2015 at New Space Theatre, Cape Town CBD
🌟 Star-Studded Cast Reveal:
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Lovely Ladies: Melissa Sanderson, Chenara Fenton, Martine Kawalsky, Lizette van der Merwe & Alecs Besier
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Dashing Gents: Lloyd Kandlin, John Lambrou, Matthew de Klerk, Renco Griesel, Simon Thompson & Jacque du Toit
🍸 Save the Date:
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Cast meet-and-greet “Club Night” – 21 August 2015 (martinis encouraged!)
✈️ Chairman’s Cruise Diary:
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Behind-the-scenes comparison of professional vs. Pinelands Players’ Shout! production
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“Our amateur production stood shoulder-to-shoulder with professional theatre!” – Chairman’s verdict
📢 Member Corner:
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“Life is a theatre set in which there are but few practicable entrances.” – Victor Hugo
Why This Matters for Theatre Lovers:
1️⃣ Historical Gem: Documents PP’s ambitious musical productions pre-COVID
2️⃣ Local Arts Legacy: Shows how amateur theatre rivaled professional standards
3️⃣ Exclusive Content: Never-before-digitized cast lists and creative insights
Perfect For:
• Bond fans & musical theatre enthusiasts
• Former cast members reminiscing
• Researchers studying Cape Town’s theatre scene
[Download the full PDF newsletter] for more behind-the-scenes Bond prep and the Chairman’s full cruise report!