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| 17th and 18th November, 2006 at SHERFIELD
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Set in a girls’ boarding school in the 20s it
tells the story of Daisy, an elementary girl on a scholarship, the trials and
tribulations she faces at “Grangewood”. Due to its huge popularity,
Sherfield Village Hall was unavailable to us during November 2006. Sherfield
School very kindly agreed to allow us to stage "Daisy Pulls It Off".
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Review from the Basingstoke Gazette (Claire Warwick):
"Jolly show had laughs all the way
through"
"The third production of Loddon Players was located at Sherfield
School.
As an educational establishment, the setting was obviously
appropriate for the presentation of 'Daisy Pulls It Off', a jolly hockey sticks
type school story set in the 1920s.
The first act effectively
introduced the characters and we soon became involved in the tussle between the
snobbish, mean girl, Sybil, and the scholarship heroine, Daisy.
Memories of Enid Blyton were evoked as we were taken through a series
of schoolgirl pranks interspersed with sensible advice from the head girl and a
hunt for hidden treasure.
Act two builts to a dramatic cliff top rescue
and a series of revelations that led to everyone living happily ever after.
Alex Thomas (Daisy) played her part convincingly, displaying a strong
stage presence and sense of fun. Quickly the audience were rooting for her to
get one over on the smug Sybil, played with customary assurance by Chris
Horton.
This was an ensemble piece, however, and each cast member
helped to evoke a life that may have been far removed from real life but
tremendous fun nevertheless!
A number of set pieces deserve special
mention: the tuneful singing interrupted by Sybil's off key notes, a hockey
match that provided a challenge to stage and the comical cliff top finale with
the traditional knotted-up sheets.
Jolly good show, Loddon Players!"
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Reviews from the Audience:
"Just to say what a fantastic play that was on Friday. We both really
really enjoyed it and reckon it is one of the best so far. Everyone was cast
really well and the lead girl was amazing".
"Just wanted to say we
thought the production was excellent .... I think it is one of the best things
I have seen you do!"
"A fabulous play and all credit to everyone".
"Congratulations! What a wonderful production. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Your society certainly has more than its fair share of talent. I particularly
liked Daisy's performance and Sybil's".
"Congratulations on a great
production - the Players really pulled it off. Very enjoyable, you must have
all worked really hard".
"I thought the play was terrific, with a
really high level of performance being achieved. I will remember particularly
the "hockey match" and the "cliff rescue" for a long while as they both managed
to convey a great sense of movement and drama. Please pass on my
congratulations to all involved." |
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