28 Days and Counting!!!

Well the final countdown has begun to our fantastic show, Sondheim's, 'Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street'. The lyrics are being brushed up, the lines are being learned and the props are just about sorted! We're getting there! 

Our cast will soon be stepping up their time in rehearsals to make sure that this show really sparkles. Hard work continues from all of the cast, crew, production and front of house teams to make sure that our audience are just as thrilled as they were last year with our Noda Award Winning production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's, 'Whistle Down the Wind'.

It just seems like yesterday when we had our photoshoot- and I promised you pictures!!! So here are the final edits.

We hope they give you taste for the show ahead- and remember to book your tickets. They're available directly from this blog.

All photographs and editing are courtesy of Jillaine Reay Hindson.

Photoshoot Day!

The weather was good to us on Sunday for our photoshoot which took place in the area around The Customs' House.

Before heading down to the docks we started in Union Barbers in Jarrow. They kindly allowed us to use their shop while they went about the business of cutting hair! We couldn't tempt any of their customers to a shave with a cut-throat razor though! I wonder why not?

Photoshoot day is always entertaining. We meet up- usually in costume and usually in a car park- we carry strange props and bits and pieces and it usually draws a bit of interest from passers by wondering who the weird people are. Yes! That'll be us!

The weeks are flying by as we continue to work hard on all of the different aspects of our show. It's looking like it'll be another fabulous show.

Photos will follow soon- but here's a little taster for you! Click the link on the right to book tickets. We look forward to seeing you there.

Anyone for a pie?

The time has flown by since our magical pantomime, Cinderella. We can't believe that we're already into the month of March! Only about two months until the opening night of Sweeney Todd, Demon Barber of Fleet Street. We're so excited about this production and we're delighted that we've been able to include some of younger members to help give this production real authenticity. Everyone is so busy learning songs and lines, designing set, props and costumes, preparing the musical arrangements, selling tickets- the list is endless. Keep checking back for more news and remember to book your tickets quickly. They go on sale on March 8th at 6pm and they're available by phone from the ticket hotline or online at Ticket Source. Details are on this blog.

Panto Season is Here Again!

Can you believe that it's been almost a year since our last pantomime? How time has flown! This year we bring you the traditional tale of 'Cinderella'- a firm family favourite for the festive season. 'Cinderella' is showing from 1st - 4th December at Jarrow Community Centre. 

A couple of weeks ago we had our photoshoot. We were lucky enough to spend the morning at the wonderful Lambton Castle, right in the heart of the Lambton Estate, County Durham. It provided the perfect backdrop for our photographs. All of JMTC send a huge thanks to Bob Duff, Lambton Estate Events Manager for his kindness and generosity.

JMTC were delighted to be joined by David Brennan, Stagedoor Photography, who provided our publicity photos this year. David's wife, Beverley, even came along to lend a hand.

It was an extra fun morning as our good friends, Dryburn Theatre Workshop, joined us at Lambton Castle as they are performing Cinderella in February 2017. 

Here are a few fun photos of the two groups together.

Grayson, Lawrence and 'Malcolm in the Middle' not Cinderella!

Getting ready for the photoshoot

Get your wig on Malcolm!

A glimpse of Bob and David

JMTC and DTW
Another Opening of Another Show!

Our Summer Concert is almost here!

Following the success of our amazing, 6 NODA Award nominated show, 'Whistle Down the Wind', we're busy rehearsing for our Summer Concert! No rest for the wicked as they say! Why not come along to one of our Summer nights and enjoy a selection of songs from popular musicals?

Simply email jill.reay@yahoo.co.uk for tickets.

 

'Stellar' Performance

We're delighted that our show, 'Whistle Down the Wind', was received so well by audiences which included representatives from NODA and The Really Useful Group.

We were thrilled with our show report from NODA.
Read it here!

"In writing this report I initially found it difficultly to determine which superlative to use to adequately reflect and describe this show. I finally decided that 'STELLAR' best sums it up. Without doubt, that's what it was." 
Foster Johnson, NODA

We have also been nominated for 6 NODA awards!!! A huge well done to all cast and crew for their hard work and dedication. We're so pleased that three of our members have individual nominations too! Well done Ian Bianchi, Shaunagh Kelly and Lia Challoner on your NODA Award nominations.

Good luck for the awards' ceremony on September 10th 2016!!!

 

 
 

'Whistle Down the Wind' will soon be here!

Rehearsals are in full flow for our production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Whistle Down the Wind'. It's a dream come true for us to be able to produce this amazing show. Many of you will have seen the old Yorkshire- based, black and white film with Haley Mills and Alan Bates.

Lloyd Webber's version sees us transported to the American Deep South where an escaped convict is on the run. 'The Man' hides out in a barn where the local children find him and believe him to be Jesus. They keep him their secret, hidden away from the adults of the town who are baying for his blood as they believe it's best to be rid of the murderer on the loose.

What's really special about this show is that we're joined by a group of really talented children who simply belong on stage and they work so hard and so professionally to make sure their performances really are top notch.

 Brat is played by Lia Challoner

 Poor Baby is played by Sam Scott

More photos to follow soon.