THIS Shakespearean comedy that turned the traditional rules of romance on its head, chosen especially to celebrate the year of the woman, was a huge success, playing to sell-out audiences over four nights. Directed by Wearhead’s Liz Gill and Produced by Lucy Taylor, originally from Stanhope, it was a stunning production from...

After weeks of hard work we have come to the end of the show. So today has been sorting out props, collecting costumes...

So the day has finally arrived...

What a week. Rehearsals for our "wet" run completed, tick, hair styles tested, tick, croquet lesson had, tick, tickets selling fast, tick!! One of our cast had a trial hair appointment and returned with lovely finger waves just in time for her croquet lesson with Malcolm....

Arrived today for rehearsal to find hall ready for an art exhibition...

The weddings of Orlando and Rosalind, Oliver and Celia, Audrey and Touchstone, Phebe and Silvius are almost here. The church has been booked, the outfits are ready, the hairdresser booked and the flowers arranged...

Yes! Today we managed to run through the play with a sense of flow. There are still areas which need a good deal of work but it is looking like a complete performance now. Some of the actors still need to learn lines, entrances to be worked on...

We actually managed a run through today with a few omissions where actors were unavailable...

The first day of really rainy weather so the idea of rehearsing inside was perhaps a good idea!  Worked through the play and made notes on the weaker areas to work on. Plans for extra rehearsals now underway. Most of the lines are nearly there...

Today I visited the costume team for an update and was amazed by the work the four ladies have put in. Dresses, hats, shawls, underclothes, trousers and a tailcoat...