IBTS March 2010

MARCH 2010

NEWSLETTER

Forthcoming Production

Natural Causes

By Eric Chappell

Wednesday 10 to Saturday 13 March

BOX OFFICE

Tickets are £8 each (unless stated otherwise) and are available from the box office on 01293 522763. Please leave a message on the answer phone or visit the Box Office in person on Sundays between 1 and 2 pm

Theatre programme

10-13 March Natural Causes by Eric Chappell

Directed by Margaret Morris

19-22 May Humble Boy by Charlotte Jones

Directed by John Miller

28-31 July Taking Steps by Alan Ayckbourn

Directed by Mark Turner

6-9 October Dracula

Directed by Melissa Cox and Cathy Durrant

Latecomers to performances will no longer be allowed into the auditorium until the end of a scene or an act, in order to lessen the disruption of the performance for other members of the audience.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Humble Boy

Charlotte Jones

This will be staged at The Ifield Barn Theatre May 19^th to May 22^nd at 8 pm

TOO BEE OR NOT TO BEE?

Is this a comedy or a tragedy? It is both and often at the same time.

“It is a wonderful honeycomb of ideas – about bereavement, black holes, mothers, fathers, gardening, ambitions, disappointments and bees”

Kate Kellaway- The Observer

Directed by John Miller

GREEN ROOM EVENTS

SUNDAY 5^th MARCH SUNDAY LUNCH 12.45pm

Another chance to get out of the kitchen, away from the cooker, and away from the washing up!

FRIDAY 19^th MARCH 8 pm

The Barn PGA Golf Tournament

A nine hole golf course around the theatre, no skill required just lots of luck and a great sense of humour, as we once again pit our wits against Stewart's dastardly golf course. Clubs and balls provided ...that should warn you... Being a good golfer could be a handicap!

FRIDAY 26^th MARCH EASTER BONNET EVENING 8.30 pm

Why not come along and decorate a bonnet ready for the Easter Parade. Bits and bobs provided; just bring your creative gene and a sense of humour.

FRIDAY 2^nd April GOOD FRIDAY

Please note ... the BAR will be closed this evening

SUNDAY 4^th APRIL EASTER SUNDAY

Sunday lunch has been postponed until next week April 11th

SUNDAY 11^th APRIL SUNDAY LUNCH 12.45pm

Spring has sprung! Come and enjoy a fine meal and hopefully celebrate the warmer weather

FRIDAY !6^TH APRIL POETRY EVENING 8.30 pm

Bring along your favourite poem or just one you like and read it to the company then listen to their choice and wonder....This promises to be an evening of surprising fun and interest.

FRIDAY 23^rd APRIL ST. GEORGE’S DAY from 8pm

An evening celebrating all things good and English, from the Bard to bacon of the buttie variety; well, there will be food of some sort to reflect our national cuisine. Look out for further details.

MONDAY 3^rd MAY MAY FAYRE

Come along and enjoy the annual celebrations!

FOR MORE DETAILS OF EVENTS OR TICKETS ASK AT THE THEATRE BAR OR RING STEWART LOCK ON 01293 513524

May Day Fayre Preparation

If you are a regular visitor to the May Day Fayre you will not have failed to notice that the area around the theatre and the church is transformed by tents and gazebos, bunting and stalls. This does not occur by magic and a willing band of volunteers work extremely hard to make it happen. As always many hands make light work so more people are needed.

We will be beginning our preparation on Friday 30 April and on Sunday 2 May. Please come along and help if you can.

If you can help by manning a stall, even for an hour, or need further information, please contact Carl on

01293 533855

Natural Causes

March 10-March13 2010

A black comedy by Eric Chappell

Directed by Margaret Morris

Vincent is from Exodus, a euthanasia group that assists people in suicide. When he is invited to Walter Bryces’s country house to assist in the disposal of Walter’s wife he senses something is wrong. Why are the suicide notes unsigned? What is the role of Walter’s attractive secretary? Why has the Samaritan been sent for?

Come along and watch this tale unfold, performed by a talented cast.

Congratulations to John and Margaret Stone, who have become grandparents for the first time. Their son Trevor and his wife Katherine presented them with a granddaughter called Aimee.

The bar at the Barn is staffed by volunteers and more people are needed to help with this

The bar is open Friday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes as well as on performance nights.

If you feel you would like to help behind the bar please contact Vicky Mills on 01293 536600

Full training will be given.

Tuesday mornings at the Ifield Barn Theatre.

The theatre is open between 10.00am and 1.00pm for coffee, maybe a bun, and in general to have a social morning.

Please do come and support us, it is an opportunity for those not working to get together during a daytime.

Audition Notice

Sunday 11 April at 3pm

at the Barn

Taking Steps

By Alan Ayckburn

Performance dates 28-31 July

To be directed by Mark Turner

See separate flyer for further details or contact Mark Turner on 07941 880860