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Chameleons: Superb Spring Happenings

April 24, 2014 By Janet Williams 12 Comments

Chameleon Theatre Company, Hursley Road, Chandler's Ford.

My friend Hazel and I watched Spring Happenings by the Chameleons at the Ritchie Memorial Hall in Chandler’s Ford this evening.  The show was outstanding and we highly recommended it. The show lasts two more days till this Saturday.

The last act Chinamen made me shed tears from laughing. We had a pleasant evening and were well entertained. All three performances were of high standard. [Read more…] about Chameleons: Superb Spring Happenings

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The Crossroad: Brilliant Performance

April 10, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

If you haven’t seen The Crossroad, musical drama at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, I would suggest you grasp the chance to see it.

There are two more shows: Friday and Saturday (11th and 12th of April) at 7.30pm.

I watched The Crossroad with my son this evening. The story was thought-provoking. [Read more…] about The Crossroad: Brilliant Performance

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The Crossroad: Musical Drama At Methodist Church

March 29, 2014 By Janet Williams 9 Comments

Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church will be presenting The Crossroad, a musical drama, from 10th to 12th of April (Thursday to Saturday).

The Crossroad was written and performed in Truro last year and has been specially adapted by Mike Standing.

50 people from 9 local churches are taking part. [Read more…] about The Crossroad: Musical Drama At Methodist Church

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Spring Happenings By The Chameleons

March 16, 2014 By Nick Coleman 4 Comments

Spring Happenings (a collection of 3 One Act Plays) by Chameleon Theatre Company will be performed from Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th April, at The Ritchie Memorial Hall.

The plays are Parentcraft by Stephen Smith, Heavens Above by Diana Raffle, and Chinamen by Michael Frayn.

This year (2013 – 14) [Read more…] about Spring Happenings By The Chameleons

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Theatre Royal, Winchester

March 13, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 1 Comment

A Chandler’s Ford resident, Iain Steel, plays the hero/heroine, principal boy/girl in “La Cage Aux Folles” now playing at the Theatre Royal Winchester for the rest of the week. When you see it you will understand my confusion over the boy/girl bit. [Read more…] about Theatre Royal, Winchester

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Keep Up-To-Date With The Chameleons

February 14, 2014 By Nick Coleman 3 Comments

David Shale of Chandler’s Ford took his grandchild along to see the last night of Peter Pan performed by The Chameleons, and he received a great surprise.

The hugely successful Pantomime was performed to full houses at The Ritchie Hall from Friday 24th of January to Saturday 1st of February. [Read more…] about Keep Up-To-Date With The Chameleons

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Chameleons: Magical Peter Pan Delight For Chandler’s Ford

February 12, 2014 By Nick Coleman 8 Comments

The Mayor of Eastleigh (aka Sexy Drawers) with Captain Hook.

The Chameleon Theatre Company of Chandler’s Ford recently staged a magical interpretation of J M Barrie’s Peter Pan for their annual pantomime directed by Gillian Wilkins.

Two years of planning paid off with full houses attending the 9 performances, which ran from Friday 24th of January to Saturday 1st of February 2014 at the Ritchie Hall, Hursley Road. [Read more…] about Chameleons: Magical Peter Pan Delight For Chandler’s Ford

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Chameleon Peter Pan the Panto – Dress Rehearsal Success

January 24, 2014 By Nick Coleman 1 Comment

With the curtain going up on Peter Pan by The Chameleon Theatre Company of Chandler’s Ford at The Ritchie Hall at 7.30 this Friday (24th January), cast and crew were pleased with Tuesday nights’ full dress rehearsal with all involved, including the Lost Boys (local school children) feeling the magic. [Read more…] about Chameleon Peter Pan the Panto – Dress Rehearsal Success

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Chandler’s Ford MDG Players Present Bunkered From 28 – 30 November 2013

November 23, 2013 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

MDG Players

The fantastic Chandler’s Ford MDG Players (Methodist Church Drama Group) will be performing Bunkered by Lynn Brittney, on Thursday 28th, Friday 29th and Saturday 30th November 2013 at 7.30 pm.

They will perform in the Methodist Church Hall, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford MDG Players Present Bunkered From 28 – 30 November 2013

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FREE Theatre Evenings For The Elderly In Chandler’s Ford

November 12, 2013 By Nick Coleman 4 Comments

Nightingale Cast with Jenni Prior, Director, Chris Greenwood UKIP & Jean Roberts-Jones One Community

The Chameleon Theatre Company of Chandlers Ford are now offering free transport to the elderly and disabled residents of local care homes as well as free seats at four of their productions each year at The Ritchie Hall in Hursley Road in Chandler’s Ford.

Chris Greenwood (UKIP) Hampshire County Councillor is covering the cost of the transport via his Local Community Support Fund. [Read more…] about FREE Theatre Evenings For The Elderly In Chandler’s Ford

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Review: Ladies Down Under By The Chameleons

August 23, 2013 By Nick Coleman 2 Comments

Ladies Down Under image, by the Chameleons in Chandler's Ford

The Chameleons Theatre Company in Chandler’s Ford recently staged Ladies Down Under, the award-winning playwright Amanda Whittington’s follow-up to last summer’s Ladies Day.

Both plays performed to full houses every night at The Ritchie Hall in Hursley Road. [Read more…] about Review: Ladies Down Under By The Chameleons

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New Comedy “The Nightingales” By The Chameleons

August 21, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Peter Quilter's The Nightingales by Chameleon Theatre Company

For their October production, The Chameleons of Chandler’s Ford will be staging The Nightingales, a comedy set in the 1950’s.

It’s the 1950s and this charming comedy introduces the Nightingales, members of a theatrical family who perform more at home than they do on the stage.

Will anyone find their true love? [Read more…] about New Comedy “The Nightingales” By The Chameleons

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Fryern Funtasia 2013: Blissful With Centrestage Youth

May 10, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

CPYT -- August performance at The Point Theatre

At Fryern Funtasia 2013 in Chandler’s Ford, I relaxed on the grass and enjoyed a blissful open air theatre moment. It was a luxury.

Fryern Recreation Ground was filled with music: Chandler’s Ford Boys’ Brigade Brass Band, Cool Jazz by David Tripp, and the open air theatre by the very talented young people from Centrestage Productions Youth Theatre. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2013: Blissful With Centrestage Youth

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Join Chameleons

May 9, 2013 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Ladies Down Under by Amanda Whittington

Chandler’s Ford Chameleon Theatre Company was formed in 1965 and their members are busy planning events to celebrate their 50th Anniversary.

Recruitment from Chameleon Theatre Company:
[Read more…] about Join Chameleons

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