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            Harlequins are going Carol Singing - December 2006

In order to raise some much needed funds for our forthcoming production, Harlequins will be taking to the streets of the some of the villages around Peterborough to entertain the residents by singing Christmas Carols.  If you do happen to see any of us singing near you, please put down the rotten tomatoes and give generously! 

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      The Greatest show on earth! - November 2006

Rehearsals are well underway for Harlequins Musical Drama Society’s production of the West End and Broadway smash hit musical Barnum. Phineas Taylor Barnum was the greatest showman on earth and presented such flamboyant promotions as Joice Heth, reputedly the oldest woman in the world. Americans flocked to see the memorable wonders he created; Barnum’s American Museum and Charlie Stratton as Tom Thumb the world’s smallest man - only 25 inches tall. He was gifted with an incredible knack of flim flam and humbug. Even now, one hundred and eighty years since Barnum’s birth, his zest for life created America’s most exciting years.

The showman of boundless imagination will be presented to you at the Key Theatre from 31^st January 2007 until 3^rd February 2007. Producer and Director of the show, Chris Wenden says; “This promises to be a wonderful show with a cascade of colour for the dark days of winter in the season when the bright lights of Christmas are gone and the Pantomimes are over. Together with a great storyline and some lovely songs, this will be a most enjoyable show for all ages.” Tickets are now available from the Key Theatre box office to the GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH!

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      The show will go on! - October 2006

Contrary to what may have been reported in the local press, Barnum will definitely be performed at the Key Theatre at the end of January 2007.  Harlequins does still require sponsorship to help with the costs of the show, however the show must go on with sponsorship or not.  If anyone is able to help with this sponsorship, then please contact us as soon as possible.  We are also looking for programme sponsors so if any local businesses are interested in placing an advertisement in our programme, please contact Mark with your details by 8th November.

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      Production publicised on AMDRAM.co.uk - September 2006

Our latest production that we are currently rehearsing for is now being advertised on the UK's leading amateur dramatics site, www.amdram.co.uk.  This site includes details of many amateur dramatics groups across the UK and we are now a part of this online community!  Let's hope that this connection brings in more audiences to our upcoming Musical, BARNUM!

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      Sponsorship Urgently Required! - September 2006

Harlequins next production which will be the fantastic circus extravaganza, Barnum, will be performed at the Key Theatre at the beginning of next year.  The costs involved in putting on such a production is not cheap and the group is desperately looking for show sponsors for the production.  If there are any wealthy arts lovers or any local businesses who would like to sponsor the group then please contact us.  We are also looking for programme sponsors for advertising space in the programme.  Any interested local businesses should also contact us.

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      Publicity Photo-Shoot hit the right note! - July 2006

The cast for the next Harlequins production "Barnum" went to Thursford in Norfolk to have the publicity photos taken.  The Thursford Collection is famous for it's big Carousel's and organs or Wurlitzer's that are played expertly by Robert Wolfe, who is recognised as being one of the world's leading interpreters of the theatre organ.  The photo shoot was a success and a good time was had by all. We wish to thank the staff at Thursford for their generosity in letting us use their facilities for this purpose.  Check out our Current Show page to see a selection of the photos that were taken.  

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