http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/ The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne, Hastings, UK Theatre The Stables Trust Limited 2011 en-gb http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/seahorse.gif http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/ stabl.es rss1 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=parkingenforcement Unauthorized parking in the Stables car park has been a problem for many years. In order to give the car park back to those who should be using it—our patrons and volunteers—we are introducing parking enforcement from 1 December 2011. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:58:00 +0000 stabl.es rss2 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=newmembersevening Monday 28 November at 7 pm. This evening is open to any member who has not attended a new members’ evening before and anyone who would like to become a member. You are welcome to bring guests. Book your free place at the box office or online. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:58:00 +0000 stabl.es rss3 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=auditions Auditions for <i>Bedroom Farce</i> and <i>The Winslow Boy</i> will be on Sunday 27 November. Auditions notices are available on our website. Scripts are available from the box office. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:05:00 +0000 stabl.es rss4 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=2011-themysteryofirmavep Two actors, eight roles, lightning-quick costume changes and a bizarre story of melodramatic horror and humour assailed Stables Theatre audiences last week. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:48:00 +0000 stabl.es rss5 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=auditions The playing dates for next year’s production of <i>Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean</i> have been changed to 10–18 August. Peter Mould’s Smallhythe Summer Theatre Company will perform <i>The Merchant of Venice</i> 22–25 August. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:37:00 +0000 stabl.es rss6 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=playreadings Sunday 6 November at 5 pm. <i>Bedroom Farce</i> by Alan Ayckbourn. An informal reading hosted by Zoe Morgan. No acting experience is required. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:37:00 +0000 stabl.es rss7 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=quartermainesterms 18–26 November. <i>Quartermaine’s Terms</i> by Simon Gray.<br /> <br /> The time is the 1960s—the place, the Cull-Loomis School of English for Foreigners near Cambridge. The characters—the principal and staff of the school, each with their own particular family, career and relationship problems, which they bear with varying degrees of stoicism. And at the play’s still, calm centre is St John Quartermaine, a vague and woefully inept teacher who seems to exist only within the campus and solely in relation to his colleagues. Sad if it weren’t so funny—funny if it weren’t so sad. In his funny, moving and perceptive chronicle of the problems, aspirations and disappointments of the group, Simon Gray skilfully creates an almost Chekhovian atmosphere. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:37:00 +0000 stabl.es rss8 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/ltgnewsletter.pdf The latest newsletter of the Little Theatre Guild, of which the Stables is a member, is available as a PDF. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:37:00 +0000 stabl.es rss9 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=contactus Elisabeth Evans has a collection of <i>Plays and Players</i> magazines from the 1960s and 1970s that is looking for a new home. For more details, contact her by emailing the Stables. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:37:00 +0000 stabl.es rss10 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=auditions There is a second opportunity to audition for <i>Of Mice and Men</i>, next Tuesday evening, 8 November. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:19:00 +0000 stabl.es rss11 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=quartermainesterms 18–26 November. <i>Quartermaine’s Terms</i> by Simon Gray.<br /> <br /> Simon Gray’s drama of an inept teacher and his colleagues at the Cull-Loomis School of English for Foreigners opens in less than a week. The time has come to book your tickets. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:15:00 +0000 stabl.es rss12 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=christmasshow In the art gallery. Private view Monday 14 November 6.45 to 8.45 pm. Exhibition continues until Thursday 22 December.<br /> <br /> An uplifting and rewarding blend of local talent brings our 2011 season to a close. The show offers a selection of delightful and colourful glassware, inspirational local landscapes, intricate and masterly woodcuts, narrative illustrations, plus a selection of unique beaded jewellery.<br /> <br /> Among the artists taking part will be Jennie Bayntun, Angela Denny, Val Falla, Clare Mitchell, Sue Scullard and Lindsey Zervakis. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:15:00 +0000 stabl.es rss13 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=stablessingers Monday 14 November at 8 pm<br /> Wednesday 30 November at 8 pm<br /> <br /> Wednesday 7 November at 8 pm (carols and nibbles)<br /> <br /> And by special request: Friday 23 December at 6.30 pm (carols to greet the pantomime audience)<br /> <br /> If you enjoy singing but have never had the confidence or opportunity to join a formal choir, then why not come along to the Stables Singers for an informal singalong with a group of friendly like-minded people. No experience is necessary!<br /> <br /> We sing a wide variety of popular music, from Gilbert and Sullivan to Flanders and Swann; Gershwin to Lennon and McCartney; show songs; old-time music hall and much, much more.<br /> <br /> £3 per session.<br /> <br /> For further information contact Joan Pearce or Robert Connelly, or just come along. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:15:00 +0000 stabl.es rss14 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=contactus If you would like to join the artistic planning group for the 2013–15 seasons, please send your application to us by email before Saturday 19 November. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:15:00 +0000 stabl.es rss15 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=newmembersevening Monday 28 November at 7 pm. Book your free place at the box office or online<br /> <br /> This evening is open to any member who has not attended a new members’ evening before and anyone who would like to become a member. You are welcome to bring guests.<br /> <br /> Meet the volunteers who run the theatre, hear the story of the Stables Theatre, go on a backstage tour, watch a rehearsal, and enjoy a drink with other Stables members. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:15:00 +0000 stabl.es rss16 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=quartermainesterms 18–26 November. <i>Quartermaine’s Terms</i> by Simon Gray. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000 stabl.es rss17 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=christmasshow In the art gallery. Exhibition continues until Thursday 22 December.<br /> <br /> This show offers a selection of delightful and colourful glassware, inspirational local landscapes, intricate and masterly woodcuts, narrative illustrations, plus a selection of unique beaded jewellery. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000 stabl.es rss18 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=auditions The audition notice for <i>The Winslow Boy</i> has been updated with a page of audition pieces. The auditions for this and <i>Bedroom Farce</i> are next Sunday, 27 November. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:57:00 +0000 stabl.es rss19 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=newmembersevening Our new members’ evening is on Monday. Do come along. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:47:00 +0000 stabl.es rss20 http://www.bohemiavillage.com/?page_id=14581 The Stables is supporting the Grand Bohemia Short Story Competition. Take a look at www.bohemiavillage.com. The closing date for entries is 31 December. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:47:00 +0000 stabl.es rss21 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=2011-quartermainesterms In today’s world, the pace of change and newness is giddying. Not so in the staff room of a language school inhabited by an old-world paternalistic “family” of teachers which is being turned around with the inevitability of a slowly turning thing. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:10:00 +0000 stabl.es rss22 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=parkingenforcement Parking enforcement at the Stables Theatre starts tomorrow, 1 December.<br /> <br /> Unauthorized parking in the Stables car park has been a problem for many years. In order to give the car park back to those who should be using it—our patrons and volunteers—we are introducing parking enforcement from 1 December 2011. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:23:00 +0000 stabl.es rss23 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=jackandthebeanstalk Several performances of <i>Jack and the Beanstalk</i> are close to selling out. The best availability is for Wednesday and Thursday nights (14, 15 December).<br /> <br /> Production photos are available on our website. Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:14:00 +0000 stabl.es rss24 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=jackandthebeanstalk <i>Jack and the Beanstalk</i> opens tonight. Most performances are close to selling out, but three performances have better availability: check on our website. It should be great fun for all the family. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:50:00 +0000 stabl.es rss25 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=reviewanddevelopment Saturday 14 January at 10.30 am<br /> <br /> For the past six months, the various departments of the theatre have been shaping our “road map” showing what our targets are, how we are going to reach them and what it will cost. The impetus for creating a new plan was to build on what has already been achieved, the knowledge that we must survive by our own efforts and the passionate desire to ensure that the Stables continues to succeed for another 50 years.<br /> <br /> The plan can be downloaded from our website. This will be a “live” document that can be amended in the course of time.<br /> <br /> This meeting is your opportunity to be part of the future of the Stables, knowing what we have planned and contributing to those plans yourself. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:50:00 +0000 stabl.es rss26 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=directorsmeeting Friday 20 January from 7 pm (see our website for details of times)<br /> <br /> The artistic planning group has started to plan for the 2013 season and would now like to extend a warm invitation to all prospective and regular Stables Theatre directors to attend an open evening at the theatre, to put forward their production proposals and to confirm their availability for the 2013 season, which will soon be upon us. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:50:00 +0000 stabl.es rss27 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=membersparty Friday 27 January at 7.30 pm<br /> <br /> Please put this date in your diary. More details will follow.<br /> <br /> This is a party to say thank you to our dedicated team of volunteers, but all Stables members are welcome come and join in. The bar will be open. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:50:00 +0000 stabl.es rss28 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=2011-jackandthebeanstalk Jack and the Beanstalk provided a splendidly entertaining evening in Pantoland during the run-up to Christmas. ...<br /> <br /> Well done to everyone involved at the Stables, in front of the curtains and behind the scenes, who sent the sell-out audiences home full of Christmas cheer. It was all jolly, jolly good fun. Mon, 2 Jan 2012 21:35:00 +0000 stabl.es rss29 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=whatson The <i>What’s On</i> brochure (incorporating <i>StageWrite</i>) is on its way to those of you who receive our paper mailings. However, the details of the forthcoming season are on our website, and the brochure can be downloaded as a PDF file.<br /> <br /> The productions of the new season are: <i>Entertaining Angels</i>, Beyond Words, Poetry at the Stables, <i>Of Mice and Men</i>, <i>The Wind in the Willows</i>, <i>Spitfire Solo</i>, <i>Bedroom Farce</i>, <i>Rent</i>, Julie Felix, <i>The Winslow Boy</i> and Tom Crean. In the art gallery will be an exciting retrospective of the work of Val and Bob Falla. Wed, 4 Jan 2012 20:36:00 +0000 stabl.es rss30 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=playreadings There is a play reading coming up this Sunday afternoon (8 January): <i>Naked Skin</i> by Rebecca Lenkiewicz is a story of the militancy of the suffragette movement and women of all classes in Holloway Prison, amongst them the aristocrat Lady Celia Cain and a young seamstress. Wed, 4 Jan 2012 20:36:00 +0000 stabl.es rss31 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=reviewanddevelopment This meeting is on Saturday 14 January at 10.30 am. All volunteers are encouraged to attend. Be involved in the future of the Stables Theatre. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:17:00 +0000 stabl.es rss32 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=directorsmeeting Friday 20 January from 7 pm (see our website for details of times)<br /> <br /> The artistic planning group has started to plan for the 2013 season and would now like to extend a warm invitation to all prospective and regular Stables Theatre directors to attend an open evening at the theatre, to put forward their production proposals and to confirm their availability for the 2013 season, which will soon be upon us. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:18:00 +0000 stabl.es rss33 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=membersparty Friday 27 January at 7.30 pm<br /> <br /> Read more for details of our members’ and volunteers’ party, including your opportunity to get involved in the entertainment. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:19:00 +0000 stabl.es rss34 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=playreadings The next play reading is <i>Accidental Death of an Anarchist</i> by Dario Fo, hosted by Andrew Bruce, on Sunday 5 February at 5 pm. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:20:00 +0000 stabl.es rss35 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=whatson All of the details of the coming season are on our website, and you can download the <i>What’s On</i> brochure as a PDF file. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:21:00 +0000 stabl.es rss36 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=entertainingangels 10–18 February. <i>Entertaining Angels</i> by Richard Everett.<br /> <br /> Since the death of her husband, the local vicar, Grace’s rather cosy world has fallen apart and she is going through a crisis of faith. Secure routines have begun to unravel and, although there is now a certain enjoyment in her a new-found freedom to do and say exactly as she pleases, Grace still remains shaken by events: “… I’ve made four thousand six hundred medium-sized quiches and personally baked two tons of light crust pastry. And what for?” Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:22:00 +0000 stabl.es rss37 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=2011-seasonreview The Stables review group has again prepared a review of the year passed.<br /> <br /> This 12-minute video presentation (without sound) has been prepared by Martin Robinson on behalf of the review group, incorporating photographs by Peter Mould. It celebrates the contribution made by so many people in the past year and gives the review group’s judgement of the nominees and winners for the best performances (on and off stage) in several categories. It is the closest we come to an awards ceremony. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:01:00 +0000 stabl.es rss38 http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=TN40+1RH Many of you will know our front-of-house coordinator John Burke, who died in December. A memorial service will be held at St Mary Magdalene’s RC Church, Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1RH on Saturday 28 January, at 2 pm. The church is in the centre of Bexhill, directly opposite Bexhill train station. There will be a reception afterwards in the adjacent church hall. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:02:00 +0000 stabl.es rss39 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=entertainingangels 10–18 February. <i>Entertaining Angels</i> by Richard Everett.<br /> <br /> Since the death of her husband, the local vicar, Grace’s rather cosy world has fallen apart and she is going through a crisis of faith. Secure routines have begun to unravel and, although there is now a certain enjoyment in her a new-found freedom to do and say exactly as she pleases, Grace still remains shaken by events: “… I’ve made four thousand six hundred medium-sized quiches and personally baked two tons of light crust pastry. And what for?” Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:03:00 +0000 stabl.es rss40 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=directorsmeeting Friday 20 January from 7 pm (see our website for details of times)<br /> <br /> Looking forward, the artistic planning group has started to plan for the 2013 season and would now like to extend a warm invitation to all prospective and regular Stables Theatre directors to attend an open evening at the theatre, to put forward their production proposals and to confirm their availability for the 2013 season, which will soon be upon us. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:04:00 +0000 stabl.es rss41 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=membersparty Friday 27 January at 7.30 pm<br /> <br /> Don’t miss out on our members’ and volunteers’ party, next Friday. All of our volunteers and members and their partners are welcome.<br /> <br /> Please bring a small plate or bowl of food. The bar will be open. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:05:00 +0000 stabl.es rss42 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=membersparty Members’ and volunteers’ party. All of our volunteers and members and their partners are welcome.<br /> <br /> Friday 27 January at 7.30 pm<br /> <br /> Please bring a small plate or bowl of food. The newly refurbished bar will be open. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:56:00 +0000 stabl.es rss43 http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=TN40+1RH Saturday 28 January, at 2 pm <br /> <br /> Remembering our front-of-house coordinator John Burke. St Mary Magdalene’s RC Church, Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1RH. The church is in the centre of Bexhill, directly opposite Bexhill train station. There will be a reception afterwards in the adjacent church hall. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:56:00 +0000 stabl.es rss44 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=playreadings <i>Accidental Death of an Anarchist</i> by Dario Fo, hosted by Andrew Bruce. <br /> <br /> Sunday 5 February at 5 pm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:56:00 +0000 stabl.es rss45 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=entertainingangels <i>Entertaining Angels</i> by Richard Everett. <br /> 10–18 February <br /> <br /> Since the death of her husband, the local vicar, Grace’s rather cosy world has fallen apart and she is going through a crisis of faith. Secure routines have begun to unravel and, although there is now a certain enjoyment in her a new-found freedom to do and say exactly as she pleases, Grace still remains shaken by events: “… I’ve made four thousand six hundred medium-sized quiches and personally baked two tons of light crust pastry. And what for?” Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:56:00 +0000 stabl.es rss46 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=auditions The lastest audition notice is online: a double bill of British Classics, with the same cast for both plays. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:27:00 +0000 stabl.es rss47 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=entertainingangels The 2012 season kicks off on Friday with <i>Entertaining Angels</i>. <br /> <br /> 10–18 February <br /> <br /> Since the death of her husband, the local vicar, Grace’s rather cosy world has fallen apart and she is going through a crisis of faith. Secure routines have begun to unravel and, although there is now a certain enjoyment in her a new-found freedom to do and say exactly as she pleases, Grace still remains shaken by events: “… I’ve made four thousand six hundred medium-sized quiches and personally baked two tons of light crust pastry. And what for?” Sun, 5 Feb 2012 21:11:00 +0000 stabl.es rss48 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=chalkandcheese From Friday, we are also being treated to a retrospective exhibition of the works of Bob and Val Falla—Chalk and Cheese. Val and Bob are both accomplished, professionally trained artists, but with very different styles. They ran the Stables art gallery for many years. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 21:11:01 +0000 stabl.es rss49 http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/kileyscarpets Dain Jensen, director of Kiley’s Karpets, will be running in the London Marathon in aid of MSRC, a multiple-sclerosis research charity. <br /> <br /> Dain’s company is a major sponsor of our theatre. Over the years Dain and Kiley’s Karpets have been generous with their financial and material support to help keep the show on the road at our theatre. You can see their handiwork on the floor of the recently refurbished Stables bar. If you would like to show a tangible sign of your appreciation for this generosity, please consider sponsoring Dain’s marathon run. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 21:11:03 +0000 stabl.es rss50 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=whoswho Our annual general meeting will be held on Tuesday 27 March. A new council of management for the coming year will be elected, and we thought we would give you advance notice that several members of the current council will reach the end of their terms of office and will be stepping down. If you would like to be more involved in the running of the theatre, now is the time to start thinking whether this is the role for you. We suggest that you speak to one of the current council members to find out what being a director of the Stables Trust involves. It would be great to see new people joining this team: active volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, wishing to guide the future of our beloved theatre and arts centre. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 21:11:04 +0000 stabl.es rss51 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=contactus At the start of next year we hope to be in a position to redevelop the theatre box office, the two downstairs foyers and the adjacent areas. We welcome the suggestions of any members on how best to do this but would particularly like to find architects or designers among our members who could advise us on this. Please contact us if you would like to help. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 21:11:05 +0000 stabl.es rss52 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/reviewanddevelopmentminutes.pdf Thank you to all of our members who attended the review and development meeting in January. You can now download the minutes of the meeting as a PDF file. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 21:11:06 +0000 stabl.es rss53 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=entertainingangels <i>Entertaining Angels</i> opens tonight at 7.30 pm. Production photographs are available on our website. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:15:00 +0000 stabl.es rss54 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=chalkandcheese This retrospective of the works of Val and Bob Falla is in the art gallery from this evening. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:15:00 +0000 stabl.es rss55 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=beyondwords After the very well received <i>Entertaining Angels</i>, we move on to contemporary dance this week. Sue Marshall and team present <b>Beyond Words</b>. <br /> <br /> Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 February at 7.30 pm Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:04:00 +0000 stabl.es rss56 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=poetryatthestables The diversity continues the following weekend, with <b>Poetry at the Stables</b>. A relaxed evening of poetry in the Stables bar. <br /> <br /> Saturday 3 March at 7.30 pm Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:04:01 +0000 stabl.es rss57 http://www.stables-theatre.co.uk/?page=ofmiceandmen The next Stables play, <b>Of Mice and Men</b> (9–17 March), is proving very popular, with large group bookings almost filling some performances. Book now to avoid disappointment. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:04:02 +0000