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2015 Chandler’s Ford Social Events

January 15, 2015 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

There are many exciting events in Chandler’s Ford from January, and here is a quick summary.

The first unmissable event will be The Wizard of Oz pantomime by the Chameleon Theatre Company.

The Chameleons will run 7 performances starting on Friday 23rd of January at 7:30pm. [Read more…] about 2015 Chandler’s Ford Social Events

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Tags: Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford, charity, comedy, community, Eastleigh, Hiltingbury, local interest, music, Ritchie Memorial Hall, St. Boniface Church, St. Martin, The Hilt, theatre, Thornden Hall

6 Things That Put Chandler’s Ford on The Map in 2014

January 3, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

I asked a few people what put Chandler’s Ford on the map.

The number one answer I got was always: “HSBC bank robberies.”

The number two answer was: “Wife swapping.”

Are these the ultimate definitions of modern Chandler’s Ford? [Read more…] about 6 Things That Put Chandler’s Ford on The Map in 2014

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Tags: blogging, celebrations, Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford, charity, comedy, community, Hiltingbury, local interest, MDG Players, Methodist Church, music, reading, review, St. Martin, The Hilt, theatre, writing

Chandler’s Ford Today November 2014 Round-up

December 6, 2014 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

We published 45 posts in November this year.

Our posts in November centred on Remembrance, Christmas markets / fayres, and history (Montgomery of Alamein School in Winchester, the Hutments).

November we also carried stories of charitable work (Jubilee Sailing Trust, Kenya Project UK), theatre review (Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense), community news (road safety and burglaries in Chandler’s Ford), nature (woodpecker in Hiltingbury), and many more. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Today November 2014 Round-up

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Comedy Review: Ladies Of Iniquity By MDG Players

December 1, 2014 By Janet Williams 10 Comments

MDG comedy Ladies of Iniquity.

Chandler’s Ford MDG Players put on a brilliant comedy, Ladies of Iniquity, last week.

The scene was set in the 70s, when power cut and strike were common, when telephone sitting in a dominant place in the lounge was still attached to a wire, and when neighbours could pop in through the backdoor unannounced. [Read more…] about Comedy Review: Ladies Of Iniquity By MDG Players

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The Chameleons: Murder Mystery Raised Fund For Kings’ School Winchester

November 28, 2014 By Nick Coleman 2 Comments

Members from Chandler’s Ford’s Chameleon Theatre Company recently staged a Murder Mystery radio play at the Kings’ School in Winchester.

Around 130 parents attended the event and enjoyed dinner while we entertained them on stage.

Our event helped them raise £1,081.10 towards [Read more…] about The Chameleons: Murder Mystery Raised Fund For Kings’ School Winchester

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Review: Jeeves And Wooster In Perfect Nonsense At The Mayflower Theatre

November 22, 2014 By Allison Symes 8 Comments

I saw Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense at The Mayflower Theatre on Tuesday 18th November 2014, its opening night.

Sadly the run is only on in Southampton for a few days but I would urge anyone who loves comedy and/or the works of P.G. Wodehouse to try to see this wonderful show. It is currently touring the UK. [Read more…] about Review: Jeeves And Wooster In Perfect Nonsense At The Mayflower Theatre

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Chandler’s Ford Today October 2014 Round-up

November 1, 2014 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

We have had an extremely busy October this year.

Here are some highlights of the posts published in October 2014.

It is a good time to subscribe to the blog of Chandler’s Ford Today, to keep yourself up-to-date with stories, debates, and events in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Today October 2014 Round-up

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Tags: Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford, charity, community, event, Fairtrade, Hiltingbury, Methodist Church, review, theatre, war memorial, World War One

Frankenstein – National Theatre Live At Thornden Hall

November 1, 2014 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

We watched Frankenstein – National Theatre Live at Thornden Hall last night.

Frankenstein featured Benedict Cumberbatch as the ‘creature’ and Jonny Lee Miller as Victor Frankenstein.

The performance was powerful and thought-provoking. Benedict Cumberbatch wore a loincloth at the start of the emotionally charged show. [Read more…] about Frankenstein – National Theatre Live At Thornden Hall

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Theatre Review: The Ladykillers By Chameleon Theatre Company

October 27, 2014 By Ben Williams 25 Comments

The Ladykillers by Chameleon Theatre Company, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh.

On Saturday my parents and I forfeited Doctor Who (BLASPHEMY!!) to watch a local theatre performance by the Chameleon Theatre Company in Chandler’s Ford of Eastleigh.

It was a performance of The Ladykillers and, as a favour for my mum (not that I’d usually do favours for her), I’ll review it.

The story revolves around five bank robbers [Read more…] about Theatre Review: The Ladykillers By Chameleon Theatre Company

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Chandler’s Ford MDG Players Present Ladies of Iniquity

October 24, 2014 By SO53 News 3 Comments

Chandler’s Ford MDG Players will present Ladies of Iniquity from 27th to 29th November 2014.

The comedy is by David Appleford (by arrangement with Cressrelles). [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford MDG Players Present Ladies of Iniquity

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Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014: Fun, Joy, Charities for Community

September 21, 2014 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014

I spent half a day in Eastleigh town centre yesterday to watch Eastleigh Mardi Gras.

Traditionally Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday in French) is a Christian holiday, commonly known as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday in the UK. Mardi Gras normally takes place around February or March each year. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014: Fun, Joy, Charities for Community

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Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014 Chandler’s Ford

September 14, 2014 By Janet Williams 16 Comments

Mike and Fin

I went to Hiltingbury Extravaganza this afternoon with my teenage son. It was a beautiful day. Hiltingbury was buzzing with excitement.

I took some photos to show you some interesting people and stalls that I saw today.

[Read more…] about Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014 Chandler’s Ford

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Thriving Amateur Dramatics In Chandler’s Ford

August 27, 2014 By Nick Coleman 4 Comments

The Arch - CPYT in Chandler's Ford

What is the distinction between The Arch, and The Chameleon Theatre Company?

The Arch is formerly the Station Youth Centre where the Chandler’s Ford Youth Theatre group meet.
[Read more…] about Thriving Amateur Dramatics In Chandler’s Ford

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Meet The Chameleons At Hiltingbury Extravanganza

August 23, 2014 By Nick Coleman 4 Comments

The Chameleons feature

Members of The Chameleon Theatre Company of Chandler’s Ford will be manning their own stall at Hiltingbury Extravaganza on Sunday 14th September from 12.00 Noon – 5.00pm.

Please stop by and say hello. [Read more…] about Meet The Chameleons At Hiltingbury Extravanganza

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Ladykillers By The Chameleons: Online Ticket Booking

August 21, 2014 By Nick Coleman 10 Comments

Following the sell-out success of last month’s Vicar Of Dibley at The Ritchie Hall in Hursley Road, I’m pleased to report that rehearsals are underway for our next production – The Ladykillers.

The Ladykiller runs from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th of October. [Read more…] about Ladykillers By The Chameleons: Online Ticket Booking

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From The Vicar Of Dibley To The Ladykillers

August 11, 2014 By Nick Coleman 3 Comments

The Chameleons’ Vicar Of Dibley production in July raised £255 for The Neo-Natal Intensive Care Baby Unit (NICU) at Southampton General Hospital.

We raised money from tickets sales, programme sales, audience contributions in the charity buckets and the raffle. [Read more…] about From The Vicar Of Dibley To The Ladykillers

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Vicar Of Dibley By The Chameleons: Brilliant Show

July 27, 2014 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

Vicar of Dibley feature, The Chameleons, Chandler's Ford.

Chandler’s Ford Chameleon Theatre Company did it again!

I saw the comedy The Vicar of Dibley with two teenagers last Thursday at The Ritchie Memorial Hall in Chandler’s Ford.

What a stunning show! [Read more…] about Vicar Of Dibley By The Chameleons: Brilliant Show

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An Eventful Day To Shakespeare’s Globe

July 27, 2014 By Ben Williams 6 Comments

Shakespeare's Globe theatre Julius Caeser - wearing rain poncho.

So it’s the summer holiday with my most anticipated movie of the year (Guardians of the Galaxy) days away and my favourite TV show (Doctor Who, like you didn’t know that) 28 days away, it’s pretty much confirmed that this holiday will be awesome.

Last Friday the awesomeness started when my mum and I went to London for a pretty eventful day. [Read more…] about An Eventful Day To Shakespeare’s Globe

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Chameleons Help Raise £2,000 for Cystic Fibrosis and Multiple Sclerosis Charities

May 27, 2014 By Nick Coleman 1 Comment

Chameleon Theatre Company, Murder Mystery Cast May 2014.

Members of the Chameleon Theatre Company of Chandler’s Ford were invited to perform Sudden Death at Thornbury Manor, as a radio play Charity Fund raiser before an audience of friends and family of organisers Mike Lashmar and Brendon Hunter at North Baddesley Infant School on Saturday evening. [Read more…] about Chameleons Help Raise £2,000 for Cystic Fibrosis and Multiple Sclerosis Charities

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The Chameleons: Vicar of Dibley

May 7, 2014 By Nick Coleman 3 Comments

Vicar of Dibley by Chameleon Theatre Company.

At the Fryern Funtasia on Monday, we had loads of visitors and we handed out lots of information about Chameleon Theatre Company as well as flyers about our next production, The Vicar of Dibley.

The Vicar of Dibley will be staging from Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th of July at The Ritchie Hall, Hursley Road in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about The Chameleons: Vicar of Dibley

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