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CAMP diary – not strictly dancing

The Lynden Players present their 2017 pantomime: CAMP – set in the early 1970s. The story takes place at Sandy Shores holiday camp, a family business struggling to survive.  It’s a standing joke amongst some Lynden Players that we “don’t do … Continue reading

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CAMP diary – week two

CAMP – an original pantomime set in the early 1970s – takes place at Sandy Shores holiday camp, a family business owned and run by Dame Lulu and her daughter Donna Summer. Times are hard and the camp is struggling … Continue reading

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CAMP diary – the story so far…

The Lynden Players present their 2017 pantomime: CAMP – set in the early 1970s, when hair was long, platform heels were high and flares were wide. The action takes place at Sandy Shores holiday camp, a family business struggling to … Continue reading

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My pantomime diary: 31 October

This week I fell in love with my panto all over again. We have had a rocky couple of weeks, mainly due to external pressures, but this week I have turned a corner. The songs sound great, the fight sequence … Continue reading

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My Pantomime Diary: 21 September

Last minute change of plans tonight – singing was postponed to Wednesday which meant that people were hanging around a bit while we measured and fitted costumes.  I tried to block Act One Scene One but there were too many … Continue reading

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353/365 today I am revisiting the scene of the crime

Today I have been re-watching the fantastic series one of Broadchurch, a gripping 8 part crime thriller which ran earlier this year. The new series starts next week and, according to the papers, there will be massive repercussions after the … Continue reading

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331/365 Today I… may have started a crusade

Today I had a little more time to think about my blog Dear reader Thanks for your patience- it’s all been a bit of a blur recently, lots of late nights and hasty posts. Sorry if you feel short-changed. Remember the … Continue reading

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316/365 Today I… Feel more confident

Today I… Had panto rehearsal. Next week is show time ! #excited Rehearsals went well tonight so I feel a little more confident. Just need to finish my costume and learn my lines.

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272/365 Today I… ordered my tickets

Today I… ordered some tickets for the panto- not for me, of course, I will be up on the stage (cripes, hope I have learned my lines by then! ). My family will be there- not in the front row, a bit … Continue reading

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223/365 Today I…volunteered

Today I volunteered to join the committee that ‘runs’ our local drama group.  The committee is elected every year and does all the usual admin jobs for the society- treasurer, secretary, publicity, venue booking, subscriptions, etc, etc.  I have served … Continue reading

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