Review of 2017 Season

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2017 started with a reprise of "Death on the Menu" for Gunthorpe WI in March, which was swiftly followed by our Spring production ~ "Bell, Book & Candle" by John Van Druten.  "Bell, Book and Candle" is a gentle romantic comedy that follows the relationship which blossoms between a young witch and her attractive but mortal neighbour.  Needless to say the course of true love does not run smoothly, especially in the face of disapproval from her magical family and the fact that a witch who falls in love loses her powers. Directed by Richard O'Malia, with Nicola Ellis and Alistair Dobb in the leading roles, the play proved to be another very successful outing for the club.

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In June we joined in with the fun and activities at 'Southwell Family Fun Day' on the Burgage, where we had a tent set up for story-telling to the children and families who ventured out on what was quite a windy day.  It was well worth it; it's always good to get involved with local events, meet other groups and to raise our profile within the town.  Sometimes we are surprised at how many people say they've not heard of us... despite the group being in existence since the mid-70's.  We are doing our best to change that!

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October saw us embarking on our first mini murder mystery season.  Starting with a performance for Southwell U3A at Southwell Library, we then transferred to Oxton Village Hall with a show for the Nottinghamshire County WI Group, back to Southwell Library for a public performance, and closing at Burton Joyce Village Hall with a fundraiser for the Burton Joyce Bowls Pavillion.  "Murder on the Catwalk" (written & directed by Janet Smith) proved once again that those in our local community like to demonstrate their detective skills and usually manage to identify the culprit!

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The year ended with "Two" by Jim Cartwright, a play designed for two actors who play fourteen characters.  Set in a northern pub, the central characters are the Landlord (Steve Atkin) and Landlady (Nicola Ellis) and during the course of an evening variety of 'interesting characters' visit the pub.  Well received by the audience, "Two" highlighted that we are a capable and adaptable group.

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