Saving The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath: September 2011

27/09/2011

Parallel Grand Pavilion

Matlock Musical Theatre provided a perfect first event for the Friends of the Grand Pavilion at the Temple Hotel. They sang a selection of songs from Le Miserable, South Pacific, West Side Story and many other musicals and performed them “in character”.

Having now passed 675 members, “The Friends….” will look to organise monthly events from now on. These evenings will reflect the type of events that could be organised, once the Grand Pavilion is opened; like a “Parallel Grand Pavilion”!

This was a fantastic event to start with, Matlock Musical Theatre put on a really professional performance. Particularly outstanding was John Kersey’s performance, as Fagin, of “Reviewing the Situation” from the musical: ‘Oliver!’

Offering a variety of events to members at reduced or no cost really gives something back to members of the Friends Group. The members have placed their faith in us by joining and paying a small annual subscription. We can organise these evenings because local performers are prepared to give their time for free and together can provide a good evening’s entertainment. The room hire was paid for with the help of Councillor Garry Purdey’s kind donation from his discretionary fund.

Next month, the 8th of October, we will have the Ashbourne Sinphonia at the Members Room in County Hall from 8pm. Tickets are available to members at only £5, with non-member £7.50 and £5 for Concessions. Please contact the Box Office on 01629 55088 or purchase directly from The Music Shop in Matlock or Scarthin Books in Cromford.

The following month, on the 18th of November, we will have a presentation by Andie Brazewell on his recent scientific tour of the Amazon with 60 young people. This will be at the Temple Hotel, Matlock Bath, starting at 7.30pm

Gregor

N.Gregor Macgregor
Chairman, The Grand Pavilion Ltd

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22/09/2011

Chatsworth Players' run of "A Man for all Seasons"

The Chatsworth Players are putting on “A Man of All Seasons”.

As before, they’re offering a range of fabulous pre-show options, to make the evening with them really special. Make bookings as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. They already have so many advance reservations for the Gala Dinner on Friday evening that they’ve had to arrange another special treat to make sure that everyone can join in the fun – a black tie Champagne Dinner on the Saturday evening.

So, here are your Chatsworth options:

· Tuesday October 11 – First night special. Drinks and buffet, followed by the show, £30

· Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 – High tea followed by the show, £25

· Friday 14 - Black tie Gala Dinner with wine, followed by the show, £45

· Saturday 15 – Black tie Champagne Dinner, followed by the show, £45

· Sunday 16 – Tour of Chatsworth House and gardens, followed by high tea and the show - £35

As always, there will be some tickets available for each evening for the performance alone – these cost £15.

And then, after their Chatsworth run, they have a new adventure. For the first time, and inspired by this amazing story, they will also be performing “A Man for all Seasons” in Sheffield Cathedral. What an appropriate and atmospheric venue in which to perform such a magnificent piece. They will be performing in the Cathedral for two nights – on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 October. The tickets cost £10.

To make reservations, just call Sylvia Jackson on 01629 810174. She asks you to send her a cheque to cover the cost of your tickets (payable to Chatsworth Players), together with a stamped, addressed envelope. She will then send you your tickets by return post.

They’re all looking forward so much to entertaining audiences in October, it’s going to be truly wonderful!

Gregor

N.Gregor Macgregor
Chairman, The Grand Pavilion Ltd

See our Progress: www.savethepavilion.co.uk &

Support out vision: www.thegrandpavilion.co.uk

02/09/2011

Members in Buxton!

I never thought that we would sign up members in Buxton. With all the facilities there, the Opera House and their Pavilion, we thought that we would not find anyone; who would be that concerned to support us in Matlock Bath.

Well tonight I have just signed up two members from Buxton!

I was at the RNIB fashion show in Cromford Mill and signed up six people, two from Buxton!

Membership now stands at 561.

Gregor

N.Gregor Macgregor
Chairman, The Grand Pavilion Ltd

See our Progress: www.savethepavilion.co.uk &

Support out vision: www.thegrandpavilion.co.uk