Meeting Details
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Time | 1.30 pm, last Tuesday in the month |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Location | Unitarian Chapel Hall |
| Coordinator | Rita Farnsworth |
What we do
Our aim is to read full length plays although at times we have also read one act plays and sketches, some written by the Creative Writing Group. We vary our readings between classical and contemporary plays, comedies, thrillers, tragedies etc. As the majority of the group have been members of dramatic societies, they prefer reading a part rather than just sitting and listening.
The plays are chosen by suggestions from the members or the coordinator and given out at the meeting. We do not read the plays prior to our meeting. On some occasions members have to take more than one part when the play selected has a large cast.
If you just like to hear a play read, however, you are most welcome to join the group.
Reports
November 2009:
We will be having our usual Christmas get together at Helen Pollard’s on 15th December. Our thanks to Helen for her hospitality. The Group will continue to meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Unitarian Chapel, Branthwaite Brow Kendal when all members take an active part in reading “the play of the month”. We also read sketches written by members of the Creative Writing Group and take part in the Annual Concert. Several new members have joined us and we hope they will enjoy participating in the readings.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE DATE OF EASTER WE WILL MEET ON 23 MARCH 2010
Rita Farnsworth
June 2009:
So that everyone has the chance to take a part, we now have a waiting list. If however, you would like to come and listen to a reading you are most welcome to join us. After a two months break we begin meeting again on Tuesday 29th September at 1.30pm and then on Tuesday 27th October, and Tuesday 24th November.
Rita Farnsworth
March 2009:
We started the new term reading the comedy LET'S PRETEND by Vanessa Brooks and followed this in February with THE BRIGHT AND BOLD DESIGN by Peter Whelan.
The group is well supported each month and we endeavour to try and let everyone have a chance at reading the scripts. More male members would be welcome! Once again we will be participating in the Annual April Concert, reading a new sketch by Terry McIntee.
Readings are on the last Tuesday of the month namely, 31st March, 28th April, 26th May and 30th June. There will be no meetings in July and August.
Rita Farnsworth
January 2009:
Four members of the Play Reading Group recently recorded a short sketch written by Terry Mcintee for the Christmas Edition of the local Newspaper for the Blind. It is hoped that further recordings may be made in the future.
Rita Farnsworth
December 2008:
Christmas Pantomime 4th December.
15 intrepid players and 23 brave U3A members met to enjoy a superb morning’s entertainment, in spite of all the terrible weather.
The cast were magnificent from fairies to the Lord Chancellor. Terry’s cleverly crafted script romped along with a fabulous twist in the tail.
We finished with mulled wine and mince pies a feast for all the senses. Well done all the cast and a big thank you to the audience who braved the weather.
Jackie Hinton