AdLib – July 2015

by Pinelands Players | Jul 19, 2015 | Newsletters

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

• Director: Kyla Thorburn | Musical Director: Justin Wardle

• 11 performers + 8-piece live band celebrating 50 years of Bond music (1962-2012)

• Production dates: 2-10 October 2015 at New Space Theatre, Cape Town CBD

🌟 Star-Studded Cast Reveal:

• Lovely Ladies: Melissa Sanderson, Chenara Fenton, Martine Kawalsky, Lizette van der Merwe & Alecs Besier

• Dashing Gents: Lloyd Kandlin, John Lambrou, Matthew de Klerk, Renco Griesel, Simon Thompson & Jacque du Toit

🍸 Save the Date:

• Cast meet-and-greet “Club Night” – 21 August 2015 (martinis encouraged!)

✈️ Chairman’s Cruise Diary:

• Behind-the-scenes comparison of professional vs. Pinelands Players’ Shout! production

• “Our amateur production stood shoulder-to-shoulder with professional theatre!” – Chairman’s verdict

📢 Member Corner:

• “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!

AdLib – June 2015

by Pinelands Players | Jun 19, 2015 | Newsletters

Step into 2015 with Pinelands Players’ June Newsletter

AdLib – June 2015: Discover audition calls for Shaken, Not Stirred, clubhouse musical evenings, and Cape Town’s theatre scene updates from this historic amateur theatre group (established 1948).

Highlights from This Edition:

🎤 Upcoming Events:

• Juelz & Joy with Rob: Intimate musical evening at Pinelands Players Clubhouse

• Directors Forum (15 June): Fish Hoek Dramatic seeks low/no-rights plays

🎭 Audition Spotlight: Shaken, Not Stirred

• Creative Team: Director Kyla Thorburn | Musical Director Justin Wardle

• Venue: New Space Theatre, Long Street CBD (2-10 October 2015)

• Audition Details:

  • Date: 28 June 2015

  • Time: 13:30-16:00

  • Seeking 12 performers for James Bond musical revue (1962-2012 hits)

💎 Production Preview:

• 8-piece live band + sensual choreography

• Iconic Bond themes from Shirley Bassey to Adele

• Full audition notice attached to email

📜 Theatre Community Updates:

• Fish Hoek Dramatic’s play submission guidelines

• Next clubhouse gathering: Tomorrow at 20:30

🎶 Victor Hugo’s Wisdom:
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words…”

Why This Matters:

🔍 Historical Record: Documents PP’s first venture to New Space Theatre
🎬 Creative Process: Rare look at pre-production for Bond musical
🤝 Community Building: Shows collaboration between Cape Town theatre groups

Perfect For:
• Aspiring performers researching 2015 auditions
• Theatre historians studying venue changes
• Bond fans curious about musical adaptations

Download the full PDF newsletter for audition requirements and club night details!

AdLib – April 2015

by Pinelands Players | Apr 1, 2015 | Newsletters

Discover Pinelands Players‘ April 2015 Newsletter:

AdLib – April 2015. Explore historic talks, musical theatre transformations, and upcoming club nights from Cape Town’s oldest amateur theatre society (established 1948).

Featured in This Edition:

🎤 Club Night Highlight (17 April):

• Tony Murray presents: “Fanny Kemble – Miss Posh Spice of 1830”

• Former chairman’s illustrated talk blending engineering history and theatre

• 7:30pm at Pinelands Players Clubhouse

🎭 Season Changes:

• Replacing Candlelight Dinner with Bonny White’s Concert (22-23 May)

• Featuring:

  • “Scott and Sam” 30-minute musical theatre piece (Samantha Sadler)

  • Act 2: Showtunes from Les Misérables, Frozen, Miss Saigon and more

  • Performers: Frances Shalto-Douglas, Stuart Brown, Georgia Bailey and more

🎶 Upcoming Musical Nights:

• Juelz & Joy with Rob – Intimate clubhouse performance

• House Guest – Thriller by Fish Hoek Dramatic (24 April-2 May at Masque Theatre)

🎭 From the Archives:

• Testing new newsletter templates (member feedback welcomed)

• Nietzsche’s wisdom: “Without music life would be a mistake”

Why Theatre Lovers Should Read This:

1️⃣ Historical Insight: Rare talk on Fanny Kemble’s Victorian theatre legacy
2️⃣ Program Evolution: Documents PP’s shift from dinners to concert formats
3️⃣ Local Arts Calendar: 2015’s key dates for Cape Town musical theatre

Perfect For:
• Members reminiscing about 2015 events
• Researchers studying amateur theatre programming
• Musical theatre students analyzing “Scott and Sam”

[Download the full PDF newsletter] for complete concert details and club night RSVPs!

AdLib – March 2015

by Pinelands Players | Mar 19, 2015 | Newsletters

AdLib – March 2015: Step Back to 2015 with Pinelands Players‘ March Newsletter

AdLib – March 2015. Discover the fresh faces leading Cape Town’s oldest amateur theatre society and get exclusive insights into their WW1 musical Till the Boys Come Home.

Featured in This Edition:

🎭 New Committee Introductions:

• Glyn Fogell (Chairman): From accidental detective in One Way Pendulum to leading PP

• Robyn Schurr: Hotelier turned musical theatre addict after Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

• Chris Laurie (Treasurer): Software architect by day, lighting wizard by night

• Lindy Srubis: Professional event planner bringing West End experience home

• Mandy Cardin (Creative): Dance captain with Waterfront Theatre School roots

• Lyle Wilson: Young vibrant newcomer (promising “introduction in person”)

🎶 Upcoming Production:

• Till the Boys Come Home (15-24 May 2015)

  • WW1 musical set in 1916 South Africa

  • Alternates between homefront concerts and trench warfare

  • Fish & Chips supper included

  • Creative Team: Helen Brain (Writer/MD), Ted Faulkner (Director)

🗓 Save the Date:

• 17 April: Tony Murray’s talk “My Favourite Actress” about Fanny Kemble

• March Auditions: Saturday sessions with post-audition braai

Why This Matters for Theatre Enthusiasts:

1️⃣ Historical Context: Documents leadership transition of 67-year-old society
2️⃣ Creative Insights: Rare look at pre-production for original WW1 musical
3️⃣ Local Arts Legacy: Showcases Cape Town’s amateur theatre talent pipeline

Perfect For:
• Researchers studying community theatre management
• Aspiring performers interested in 2015 audition processes
• WW1 history buffs curious about musical adaptations

[Download the full PDF newsletter] for complete committee bios and production details!