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Chameleon Theatre

Peter Green and the Chameleons

July 22, 2017 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

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To the fans of the Chameleons, there are only a few tickets left for their upcoming shows next week:

The Female of the Species by Joanna Murray-Smith: Thurs 27 – Sat 29 July 2017.
[Read more…] about Peter Green and the Chameleons

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Review – A Comedy Trio: Chameleon Theatre Company – Allison Symes

May 5, 2017 By Allison Symes 4 Comments

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I saw A Comedy Trio by The Chameleon Theatre Group on 27th April 2017. Despite feeling miserable due to a heavy cold, (I am not the world’s best patient!), I am glad to say the production made me laugh and I went home feeling considerably better in spirit, at least, than when I arrived! Now there’s a review for you…

Many thanks, as ever, to Lionel Elliott for supplying CFT with the pictures. [Read more…] about Review – A Comedy Trio: Chameleon Theatre Company – Allison Symes

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Review: The House of Fog by Chameleon Theatre Company

April 29, 2017 By Ben Williams 2 Comments

The House of Fog feature

I thoroughly enjoyed the comedies I watched last Thursday, performed by Chameleon Theatre Company at Ritchie Memorial Hall in Chandler’s Ford. In this post, I will focus on one of the comedies, The House of Fog, by Peter Brammer.

The play The House of Fog was a really funny mockery of a horror movie, with an extra layer of comedy added due to the fourth wall aspect.
[Read more…] about Review: The House of Fog by Chameleon Theatre Company

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Chandler’s Ford Events from April to June 2017

April 18, 2017 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Chandler's Ford Today upcoming events in Chandler's Ford and around Eastleigh

There’ll be many great events in and around Chandler’s Ford from April, but some are just slightly more surprising than others:

General Election: Thursday 8th June 2017

Has anybody checked if David Dimbleby is actually free on the 8th June? #GeneralElection

— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) April 18, 2017


[Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Events from April to June 2017

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Chandler’s Ford: Spring and Summer Events 2017

February 24, 2017 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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Spring is here. Do check our Upcoming Events Chandler’s Ford page to find out more about local events. If you would like your events included, please send your posters and details to Chandler’s Ford Today via email or Twitter.

(We’ll do our best to include events, but unfortunately we can’t promise we’ll be able to publish everything you send due to our workload.) [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford: Spring and Summer Events 2017

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Robin Hood and the Chameleons – Review by Allison Symes

February 3, 2017 By Allison Symes 5 Comments

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I went to see the Chameleons’ production of the pantomime, Robin Hood, on Thursday January 26th. The production was excellent and the pantomime had all the key ingredients you’d expect.

Humour, topical jokes (at the expense of D.J. Trump Esq), songs (sung with gusto and great enjoyment) and a wonderful story. There was the “oh no we won’t” moment from the audience and the usual dressing up of women as men (though not the other way round as well here). Robin was actually a man in this production! (And played by the excellent Paul Jones who got into the traditional thigh slapping with considerable enthusiasm). [Read more…] about Robin Hood and the Chameleons – Review by Allison Symes

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Review: All My Sons – Excellent Production by Chameleon Theatre Company

November 11, 2016 By Allison Symes 7 Comments

eature Image: All My Sons

I went to see All My Sons by Arthur Miller at the Chameleon Theatre Company in Hursley Road recently.

Wonderful performances, a great story and I’m glad to have discovered this play. It is also, I think, apt that this review appears on 11th November given All My Sons is set in 1947. The impact of World War Two is still red raw on grieving families (as the play makes very clear).  [Read more…] about Review: All My Sons – Excellent Production by Chameleon Theatre Company

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Review: All My Sons – Chameleon Theatre Company 2016

November 1, 2016 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Last weekend we watched All My Sons, Arthur Miller’s modern classic.

It was the autumn 2016 production performed by the brilliant local theatre company of Chandler’s Ford: Chameleon Theatre Company. [Read more…] about Review: All My Sons – Chameleon Theatre Company 2016

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Chameleon Theatre Company Supports Chandler’s Ford Good Neighbours

October 26, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

(This article was written by Sheila Hardiman.)

Chameleon Theatre likes to support a local charity through its raffles at each performance.

Our members nominate a local charity dear to their heart at our AGM. Over the years we have supported Wessex Cancer, Southampton General Hospital special appeals, the local Alzheimers Society and Lexie’s Voice amongst others. [Read more…] about Chameleon Theatre Company Supports Chandler’s Ford Good Neighbours

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Review: The Pocket Dream by Chameleon Theatre Company

May 6, 2016 By Allison Symes 5 Comments

I went to see The Pocket Dream, written by Elly Brewer and Sandi Toksvig, on 30th April 2016 at The Chameleon Theatre Group based at the Ritchie Memorial Hall in Hursley Road.

Despite living in Chandler’s Ford for over 20 years, this was the first time I had managed to get to one of the Chameleons’ productions.  Many thanks to Lionel Elliot for supplying director’s notes, the cast list and some of the images of the show (which were taken by Dave Wilkins).  [Read more…] about Review: The Pocket Dream by Chameleon Theatre Company

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Chandler’s Ford School Days: 1970s – 1980s by Betty Brooking

May 4, 2016 By Betty Brooking 27 Comments

When we lived on the Oakmount estate in the 70s, our son first went to Mrs Vincent’s nursery school at the Methodist Church Hall Fryern Hill.

He then started infant school in the annex with Mrs Moye at Kings Road School Chandler’s Ford (She always ran the sweet stall at the school’s annual fete, held at Merdon Avenue School). [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford School Days: 1970s – 1980s by Betty Brooking

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April Events in Chandler’s Ford

April 13, 2016 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

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Spring is finally here! Chandler’s Ford is full of great events this month to suit all tastes.

I’ll highlight a few events here. If you know of other events, please let me know so that I could add them to the Upcoming Events page. [Read more…] about April Events in Chandler’s Ford

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50 Things I Like about the Chandler’s Ford Area (Part 2)

April 1, 2016 By Allison Symes 5 Comments

Now for Part 2 of my 50 things to like about the Chandler’s Ford area.

26. David’s Fish Bar

It is a family tradition to have a takeaway and watch a movie on a Friday night. We visit David’s Fish Bar (who regularly offer fish and chip suppers as prizes for various charities raising funds. A delicious prize!). [Read more…] about 50 Things I Like about the Chandler’s Ford Area (Part 2)

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50 Things I Like about the Chandler’s Ford Area (Part 1)

March 25, 2016 By Allison Symes 4 Comments

I celebrated my 50th birthday this week so thought I would see if I could find 50 things to like about the Chandler’s Ford area.

Here goes… [Read more…] about 50 Things I Like about the Chandler’s Ford Area (Part 1)

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What’s On in Chandler’s Ford – Spring 2016

February 14, 2016 By SO53 News 9 Comments

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Though it may be cold and wet these days, there are some interesting activities in and around Chandler’s Ford just for you.

If you are the kind of person who plan your social life months ahead, then you may want to sign up for The Chandler’s Ford Itchen Walk, which will take place on Sunday 12th June 2016.

Early birds get a bit of discount too. [Read more…] about What’s On in Chandler’s Ford – Spring 2016

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Review of Aladdin by Chameleon Theatre Company

January 27, 2016 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

My husband and I went to see Aladdin, by Nigel Holmes, performed by the Chameleon Theatre Company at Ritchie Memorial Hall last Saturday.

I bumped into my neighbours at the hall. “How many are you here?” I asked.

“15!” [Read more…] about Review of Aladdin by Chameleon Theatre Company

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Review: Dracula by Chameleon Theatre Company

November 1, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

What happens when an amateur theatre company needs props that they don’t have?

They ask a friends, ask a neighbour, or ask local residents.

A while ago Nick Coleman and Liz Strevens from the Chameleons Theatre Company went public to borrow a violin (for their production, The Ladykillers), and a white patio table (for their production, Relatively Speaking). [Read more…] about Review: Dracula by Chameleon Theatre Company

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Things to Do during October Half Term in Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh Town Centre

October 25, 2015 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Yes the October half term holiday is upon us. What’s your plan?

First, the coffin has arrived!

What am I talking about? The coffin has now arrived at Ritchie Hall ready for the Chameleon Theatre Company’s new production, Dracula. [Read more…] about Things to Do during October Half Term in Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh Town Centre

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Chameleon Theatre Company Supports Chandler’s Ford Good Neighbours

October 6, 2015 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

A few weeks ago I saw this note at the Dovetail Centre of the Methodist Church.

The note asks you to be a friend of someone. [Read more…] about Chameleon Theatre Company Supports Chandler’s Ford Good Neighbours

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Best of Chandler’s Ford Today: Top 12 Theatre Reviews

August 26, 2015 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Chandler’s Ford Today has published nearly 800 posts in two and a half years.

Today’s summary post celebrates local theatre reviews written by Chandler’s Ford writers. [Read more…] about Best of Chandler’s Ford Today: Top 12 Theatre Reviews

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