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This year’s Youth Section show is almost upon us! The favourite children’s story, “James and the Giant Peach”, has been adapted for the stage in this delightful play. Written by Roald Dahl and adapted by Richard George, it is directed by Madeleine Whybrow and Alastair Rivers with support from Paula Durkin.

Join James and the insects on their incredible journey inside the Giant Peach and meet all sorts of characters. From the evil, abusive aunts to the gentle, caring Ladybird and larger-than-life Centipede, everyone will �nd their favourite. Our 14-strong cast are giving it their all and the show promises to be a vibrant, entertaining performance suitable for young and old. The Youth Section are an integral (and talented) part of FHODS so why not come along and support them in their e�orts as well as enjoying this fantastic show? “James and the Giant Peach”, runs from the 8th to the 10th October 2009 at 7pm at the Tower Theatre. Tickets are on sale now at £7/£5 concessions with group discounts available (Box O�ce: 01303 223925).”

James and the Giant PeachTel: 01303 223925 Email: info@towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk

One Act Play FestivalA reminder that there is an opportunity to watch other groups from around the area as they perform a variety of one act plays. This is a chance to show o� our lovely theatre as well as beginning something that is hoped to be an annual event.

The plays will be performed on two evenings, Thursday1st October and Saturday 3rd October starting at 7.30, tickets £8 (£7 concessions).

Los PistolerosThe musicians in Los Pistoleros had played together many times before they became an Institution. They met playing in groups in and around London and at recording sessions for TV adverts, �lm sound tracks and other people’s records. With a mutual respect and enjoyment in each other’s musicianship it was only a matter of time before they got together. They have been called Britain's super-star Americana band and the British (even though 2 of them are Irish) answer to the Maver-icks but they are not really “country” players. Over the years they have worked separately and severally with some of the top names in pop and rock music. They are…

Bobby Valentinovocals, violin & rhythm guitarBobby �rst carved his reputation as a renegade virtuoso during the Punk era as a founder member of The Fabulous Poodles but is most often recognised as the violinist and co-writer of the smash No.1 hit “Young at Heart” by the Bluebells (the biggest selling single of 1993). His inspirational violin playing has gone on to be heard working with artists as varied as: Bob Dylan; Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers; Bob Geldof; Alabama 3, Shania Twain and he is a regular member of Mark Knop�er's current band. However, it is with Los Pistoleros that his song-writing and his timelessly seductive singing come to the fore. He has also performed in West End musical theatre: in ”Destry Rides Again” with Alfred Molina and Jill Gasgoine and in “C.H.A.P.S.” at the Theatre Royal, Stratford East. Occasionally he can be seen in �lms and commercials, usually taking the part of Clark Gable.

B.J.Cole (www.bjcole.co.uk)pedal steel guitarBJ is best known as the sonic terrorist of the pedal steel and over the last 30 years has succeeded in pushing the barriers of the instrument to uncharted territories. He has worked along-side artists of the calibre of: Marc Bolan; Sting; Pet Shop Boys; Pink Floyd; Elton John; REM; Elvis Costello; The Verve; Robbie Williams and Dolly Parton, and is featured heavily featured on Shania Twain's current album. He has recently released 2 critically acclaimed albums on Cooking Vinyl: "Stop the Panic" (2000) a collaboration with Luke Vibert and "Trouble in Paradise"(2004) featuring contributions from Groove Armada and Alabama

Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th October 2009 at 7pm Tickets £7/£5 concessions BOOK NOW ON (01303) 223925

Websites: towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk & roalddahl.com Publisher: Puffin original

FHODS YOUTH SECTION PRESENTS…

An amateur production of

Directed By Madeleine Whybrow & Alastair Rivers

1Act

PlayFestival

1Act

PlayFestival

Three different one act plays

each night performed by invited

groups of local players.

TTTThe Tower Theatre

Folkestone

Folkestone-Hythe, Operatic & Dramatic Society

1st & 3rd October 2009 7.30pm

Tickets - £8.00 / £7.00 (Concessions available)

Box Office 01303 223925

Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL

www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk

For further details

see website or call the

Box office on

01303 223925Book Tickets!To book tickets call our box o�ce on:

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Martin Belmontlead guitar, 6 string bass & vocalsMartin started his playing career in the classic 70's pub-rock band Ducks Deluxe. He later went on to become a founder member of Graham Parker & the Rumour, Nick Lowe’s Cowboy Out�t and Carlene Carter’s CC Riders. But the rôle he is most proud of is being the hands of Eddie Grundy in the “Archers” on BBC Radio 4 (the longest running soap-opera in the world) - whenever Eddie ‘plays’ guitar, it is Martin, and he never divulges future plot developments to the band no matter how much they beg!He released his debut solo album “Big Guitar” (2001) on Demon Records to great acclaim. He has written songs for Linda Rondstadt and in Los Pistoleros he has been known to sing a song or two while his guitar adds a grit and twang, and a splash of surf, to the bands country boogie,.

Kevin Fosterbass & vocalsThe word ’bass’ seems too small for what Kevin brings to Los Pistoleros ... not only does he have the uncanny ability to marshal the group's musical telepathy but also, unlike his compadres he sees little need to name-drop. If persuaded he will, however, admit to day-trips with Hank Wangford and Jackie Leven. The song he co-wrote with Sgnr. Belmont, “One More Heartbreak” , (which, of course is on the CD), can be heard in the Billy Connoly and Sharon Stone movie “Beautiful Joe“. With his lead and harmony vocals and his boyish good looks, not to mention his burgeoning song-writing talent, he’s an indispensable member of the Platoon.

Jim RusselldrumsJim is very reluctant to tell anything whatsoever his past but rumour has it that he is as good a recording engineer as he is a drummer (he thought he ought to have a proper job). We did discover after many hours of late night interrogation in the back room that he has, in fact, worked for producers of the calibre of Martin Rushent (Human League, Stranglers, etc) and Langer & Winstanley (Madness, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Elvis Costello, etc), he ended up as “The League’s” drummer and, of course, always sounded fantastic. He still does. He is now the “skin basher” of choice for Scotty Moore (Elvis Presley’s guitar-ist) and has just returned from recording an album with him in Nash-ville. He was heard “bashing” on the outro of the �lm “Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels”, being the drummer on Stretch’s “Why Did You Do It”. These days, he is also a regular with Paul Young. At the Tower TheatreFriday 27th November 2009 doors open 7.30pmTickets £10.00

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Aladdin Cast

Following successful auditions the cast list for this year’s pantomime is a follows. The wise of you will notice a few new names who will be making their debut for FHODS in this production.

Aladdin Lucy FreemanPekoe Liz GedrychKi Lee Jade RevillWishee Alan StampTwankee Roger JoyceAbanazar Dave De’CourtneyPing Hannah GrovePong Will GroveEmperor Dave TelferEmpress Anne FinneyWozi Simon FisherJeannie Joyce WhawellSlave of the ring Jonathan StewartHerald Jasmine KingsburyArab Story Teller Dick Hills

It was a day full of hard work and emotion but �nally, a �ne cast was gathered together. In addition to those named above there are also 12 in the senior chorus and another 14 in the junior chorus as well as the two teams of junior dancers from the Anthea Barnes’ School of Dancing and a team of senior dancers from the Claire Beddow Acad-emy.

This is a terri�c cast and ensures that Aladdin will be a ‘�y-away carpet’ success.

Dates: 1st -10th January 2010(Matinee and Evening performances)Tickets from £7.00 Group bookings and discounts available nowContact Tony on the Box O�ce: 01303 223925

AN EVENING WITH THE HUMOUR OF BOBNEWHART AND TOM LEHRERAt the Tower Theatre Well known jazz and rock n roll piano/vocalist Peter Gill and highly regarded fringe actor Andrew Meller have joined forces to present a fabulous, new, 90 minute show dedicated to the satirical humour of American comic legends Bob Newhart and Tom Lehrer’.

Originating from the 1950s and 1960s, audiences will once again be rolling around with laughter as they are reminded of Newhart’s ‘Driving Instructor’, ‘Introducing Tobacco to Civilisa-tion’ and ‘USS Cod�sh’; and Lehrer’s sharp witted songs ‘Poison-ing Pigeons in the Park’, ‘I Got it from Agnes’ and ‘The Maso-chism Tango’.

This is a wonderfully entertaining and light-hearted evening of wit suitable for all of those with at least a modicum of a sense of humour.

Dates: Saturday 28th November 2009Tickets: £10.00/ £8.00 concessionsContact Tony Cock at the Box O�ce 01303 223925

New Members

Youth: Emily Watkins

Social Evening

The October social evening will take place on Tuesday 20th October. If there is enough interest we may hold some play readings.Hope to see you there!

100 Club

The 100 Club draw for September took place at the September Social Evening at the Tower Theatre. The winners were, June Joanes, number 37, £20.00 Derek Ames, number 33, £12.00 Remember if you wish to join the 100 club please contact Tony Cock

Youth Section

Nothing to do with the recent Government ideas but some-thing that the Executive Committee has been concerned with for sometime, and that is the supervision of the Sunday evening youth section meetings. In spite of considerable e�orts by the YS committee and by requests in the Tower News, the support for supervising the younger members of the Society is very low. Unfortunately unless su�cient volun-teers come forward, the youth section activity will have to be revisited.

Times have changed since the Youth Section started at the Little Theatre and it is imperative that members and parents feel that the group is working in a secure and safe environ-ment. Therefore if members are willing to be placed on a rota to attend the Tower Theatre once every 3 months or so, on a Sunday from 7.00pm to 9.30pm, please contact Anne Mortimer on 01303 873811. It would be a great pity if the Youth Section were to cease functioning after so many years.

TOWER NEWS

If you have any items to go into Tower News please be aware that the copy deadline for any items is the 20th of each month. Items should be emailed to katymorti@hotmail.com. Please ring 01303 863638 if you have any queries.

2009 Date Time Event1st -3rd Oct 7.30pm 1 Act Play Festival8th-10th Oct 7.00pm James and the Giant Peach15th-16th Oct 7.30pm Marie Lloyd concertFri 27th Nov 8.00pm Los PistolerosSat28th Nov 7.30pm Bob Newhart& Tom Lehrer concertSat 5th Dec 7.30pm Winter Warmer ConcertFri 1st Dec 7.30pm Music Night

2010 1st -10th Jan 2.00pm Aladdin & 7.00pm

What’s On?@THE TOWER THEATRE

Performance and Planning News

For those who didn’t make the meeting on 16th September, here is the information for the February production to be directed by Anne Mortimer.

The play is to be “Pack of Lies” by Hugh Whitemore; it is based on the true story of the Krogers convicted in 1961 of spying for the Russians. This is a �ctional account of a quiet family who live oppo-site the Krogers and consider them to be their friends. When an MI5 o�cial arrives suddenly to use their house as a surveillance post their decent, happy life is shattered as they are placed in an alien world of deceit and intrigue.

There will be a read through of the play on Wednesday 28th October at 7.30 followed by auditions on Sunday 1st November at 2.30.

The cast list is as follows; all the parts are worthwhile regardless of size!

Bob Jackson 40s

Barbara Jackson 40s, his wife both nice, honest, straightforward people

Julie their daughter, about 15 typical teenager

Helen Kroger 40s, bubbly, chatty full of life American (but pretends to be Canadian)

Peter Kroger 50s not as chatty as his wife but friendly also American

Stewart MI5 40s closed, e�cient character, dedicated to his job.

Thelma and Sally both work for MI5 on surveillance work, both in their 20s although could be older.

It is a beautifully written play with many twists and turns until the last few pages.

Performance dates to be Wednesday 17th February -Saturday 20th February inclusive, please contact Anne Mortimer on 01303 873811 if more information is required before the read through.

AladdinA pantomime by Graham Barraclough

FHODS presents

January 1st - 10th 2010Tickets from £7.00 (Concessions available)

Directed by Peter Heselden

Musical DirectorRichard Baulch

ChoreographerClaire Beddow

DesignerDavid Springett