2nd September

We are really pleased to announce that in April 2011 we will be performing a Music Hall Extravaganza  - "Down at the Old Bull and Brook" - further details to be published shortly - watch this space!!

2nd September

A date for your diaries....Friday September 24th - Upchurch Hall - 7.30pm for 8pm - come and join us for a "Murder Mystery Evening". Tables will be for 6 people and tickets are available from committee members at £3.00 per person. Please bring your own food and drink for "your table" and supply one mystery "gift wrapped" raffle prize to add to the fun!

2nd August

A few days ago we had our AGM - another hot sticky evening but the meeting was well attended, thank you to everyone who came. Another first this year, during Carol's speech we had a slide show of how she felt during her first year as Chairperson.....which was very entertaining!  After various discussions, some of our rules were amended to keep the rule book up to date with out current practice of performing shows at least twice a year, everyone will be provided with a new copy as soon as possible. We then gave the members at the meeting the chance to vote on their choice of show for October 2011.....4 shows were talked about and the votes then collected in......watch this website for announcements soon! The new committee was then installed.....once again, no voting was needed and they are as follows - Chairperson - Paul Smith, Vice Chairperson - Debbie Harrold, Secretary - Gwyneth Loft, Treasurer - Jill Gosden and committee members Germaine Cole, Diane Martin, Louise Parrott, Samantha Rockett, Graham Cooke and Andy Hollidge.

We had no nominations for Life Members this year, so the annual awards presentation followed. This was given a new approach as well this year, we announced all the nominations (seven in each category)showing their pictures on the screen before the winners were announced. The "Frank Shaw" Shield went to Carol Pemble and the "Shirley" was shared equally between Debbie Davies and Trevor Cleaves. In addition, a small "one-off" award was presented to Samantha Grace as a special thank you for writing us the "Gigglesworth Fortune" which we performed earlier this summer.  Congratulations to all of you and thanks to all the members who voted....we are getting more and more every year!

14th July

30th June

Our website has just been updated with the latest "Luvvie" and Carol's last (for a while anyway!) "Chairman's Chat". It would be nice to have some more content to keep some of the sections more up to date.....can any member who has done something "away from the TTT" write about it for us? It needn't be pages long - just a short article with maybe a photo or two would be great.

19th May 2010

This years AGM will be held on the 27th July at 8pm in the Conference Room at the Brook. Please do try and attend - it is your Company and any important decisions need to be made by as many of us as possible!

On a lighter note we also present the two annual awards at our AGM. You can place your votes now, either at rehearsals for our next production - "Fiddler on the Roof" or via this website in the Members Only section. If you are not sure what you are voting for, there are written explanations to help you and if you need the password, please use the contact us form and someone will respond as soon as possible. Hope to see you on the 27th!

14th April 2010

24th March

Beauty & The Beast pictures now available online! Click here to go straight to the picture gallery.

19th March 2010

Well, another show has been and gone, the audiences just loved Disney's "Beauty and the Beast", we had a full house on the Saturday afternoon and the company had a pretty good time as well! Some photos will be posted soon and anyone who didn't get to the theatre will be able to see some of the
wonderful costumes we had. Congratulations to the Production team and everyone involved both on and off the stage who all worked very hard to achieve this.

On now to the next production......"Fiddler on the Roof" will be on at the Brook Theatre in October and rehearsals will begin in May. In the meantime, we are going to run weekly acting / singing workshops and everyone is welcome. There will be a small weekly charge to help pay for the facilities and hot and cold drinks are available to purchase. Further details can be obtained by using the contact us form.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back.......current members, old members and in particular any new members who decide to join us. We hope you have fun!

14th December

Although we have only just started rehearsals for “Beauty and the Beast” we are looking ahead to later in 2010 when we will be producing “Fiddler on the Roof” and are currently looking for a Production Team. If you are interested in any of the main positions……..Director, Musical Director or Choreographer, then please contact one of the Three Towns committee as soon as possible.

2nd November

The photographs from our production of “Sweeney Todd” are now available to view. A very big thank you to Lisa who took the photos for us this time.

10th October

With 'Sweeney Todd' about to hit The Brook Theatre's stage I am very excited to be able to tell you we are going to start rehearsing for our production of Disney's 'Beauty & the Beast' on Tuesday 3rd November.

We would love to see any past and current members at the first meeting to share our plans for the 'premiere amateur performance' in the local area. Equally we would like to invite any prospective new members to come along and hopefully join and be involved with this fantastical new show.

So put a note in your diaries for Tuesday 3rd November 2009 8.00pm at Gillingham United Reform Church, Balmoral Road, Gillingham.

26th August

There is a new edition of Chairman's Chat over on the Member's Only section.....if you need the password, just send a request through the website and it will be sent to you asap!

31st July

We held our AGM last Tuesday and had a very good attendance……thank you everyone for coming. During the Chairperson’s speech this year a slide show of pictures of the various events and rehearsals we have participated in during the past year were shown – and it certainly bought back memories and raised a few laughs! The new committee was installed – no voting was needed this year – they are Chairperson – Carol Pemble, Vice Chairperson – Gwinny Loft, Secretary – Diane Martin, Treasurer – Jill Gosden and committee members – Debbie Davies, Debbie Harrold, Louise Parrott, Samantha Rocket, John Bishop and Andy Hollidge. The AGM was particularly quiet this year, not a lot was said by the members……I guess you all must all be happy!!

There were no new life members to appoint this year, so we moved swiftly on to our award presentation. The “Frank Shaw” went to Gwinny Loft and the “Shirley” to Sharon Hunt for her role in “Bugsy Malone”. Congratulations to you both and thanks to everyone who voted this year. We are now looking forward to the three great shows that we have planned for the future  – “Sweeney Todd” in October 2009, Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” in March 2010 and “Fiddler on the Roof” in October 2010.

1st July

This years AGM will be held on the 28^th July at 8pm in the Conference Room at the Brook, Chatham. Please do try and attend and support your company. The yearly mailing will be in the post shortly, please cast your votes for our own version of the “Oscars”……the “Frank Shaw Shield” and the “Shirley”……voting papers will be included and are also available at rehearsals or on the Member’s Only section of our website. There are also explanations of what the awards are for, if you are not sure. Looking forward to seeing you all there……

12th June

We are really pleased to be able to announce that we will be one of the first amateur companies to be performing Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” early next year. It is being released for amateur productions from the 1^st of February and we will be producing it during the second week of March at the Brook Theatre. We are now looking for a production team and if you are interested, please apply in writing to the committee before the closing date of 10^th July.

Credit

This amateur production is presented by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York. Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice. Book by Linda Woolverton. Directed on Broadway by Robert Jess Roth.

19th May

Although we are not halfway through 2009 yet, the committee is making plans for 2010 and beyond. We are really pleased to be able to announce that our show for the autumn of 2010 will be “Fiddler on the Roof” which will be in the October at the Brook Theatre. As soon as we get confirmation of our choice of show for the Spring it will be announced here….watch this space!

9th May

Katie Lee

In her first ever performance on stage, one of the songs Katie sang was in our production of “Blitz” when the children were evacuated – “We’re going to the Country”.

 Well, Katie didn’t go to the country but made her way to the London stage. After having performed very well in “Les Mis” as young Cossette, she auditioned for a part as one of the ballet dancers in “Billy Elliot”….and was successful!

For the first few months, Katie was one of the smaller girls in the dance school named Alison Summers but now has a bigger speaking / singing part in the show, playing Keeley Gibson. Some of us from Three Towns went to see her perform a couple of Saturday’s ago and once again would like to say “well done” Katie…..we thoroughly enjoyed watching you. It is nice to know that with hard work and dedication, Katie is succeeding in her ambition.

14th April

We have been invited by Medway Council to take part in this year’s Dickens Festival at the end of May. We will be performing a comic Victorian Melodrama called “The Black Widow” on the Friday and Sunday. Please come along and support us on what will hopefully be a great weekend!

24th February

On Friday 6^th March we will be holding a fund raising “Music and Munchies” Quiz Night at Upchurch Village Hall, 8pm start. The cost will be £5 per person, with tables of 6 or 8 people and wine and nibbles will be provided on each table. There will also be a raffle through the evening and any prize donations will be gratefully received! There is ample parking at the Village Hall and if you would like tickets, please contact us through this website or call Gwinny Loft on 01634 360392.

20th February 2009

We are currently in the process of casting our forthcoming production of “Sweeney Todd” which is due to be staged at the Brook Theatre at the end of October 2009. We will be holding open auditions on Monday 16^th March for some strong Chorus singers and three Principal parts. These are Johanna (top soprano, playing age 15/18 years), Tobias (playing age 15/18 years) and Anthony (playing age mid 20’s/mid30’s). Anyone wishing to audition needs to be over the age of 15 years and can get further information by speaking to Gwinny Loft on 01634 360392 or by emailing us through this website. All applications for these auditions need to be made by Monday 9^th March please.

12th January 2009 

 Just a quick note to let everyone know that the tickets for “Sullivan to Sondheim” are now on sale. Only three performances of this show…….so get your tickets booked asap to avoid being disappointed!

2008 News

29th December

Latest edition of "The Luvvie" now available online - click here to read all the latest Company news.

23rd December

Well, another great year is almost at an end and there is little left to say apart from a hearty dose of good wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to you all from the members of the TTT Committee. Many thanks to everyone for all your hard work this past year and here's to 2009!

11th December

Although we are still rehearsing for our “Sullivan to Sondheim” concert next April, plans are going ahead for our production of “Sweeney Todd” later in 2009. The first meeting for this will be on Tuesday, January 6^th and if you are interested in joining us, please contact us through this website and you will be given more details. To be in this production you will be need to be at least 15 years of age and be willing to commit to a longer than normal rehearsal schedule.

25th November

Bugsy Malone pictures now available online. Click here to see them.

10th September

The Three Towns celebrated reaching their 80th year by holding a party in June. You can read a report by Jo and see pictures by Lisa by clicking here. Thank you both of you for your help. Jo has also written us a report on the recent Car Treasure Hunt which can be found in the fundraising section of the Members only area.

12th August

After the great success of the workshops on Tuesday evenings, on the 19th August at 8.30pm, at Aburound in Woodlands Road there is going to be a "Workshop Performance". Tickets are £1 each, refreshments will be available and "the piggy" is always hungry - so please help fatten him up!!! There will be exerts from "Blithe Spirit", "Me and My Girl" and other shows and also a whole company tap routine. A very BIG thank you must go to Carol, Sam and Jo for all their hard work.

12th August

We have extended the deadline for applications for the Production Team for "Sweeney Todd" (October 2009) until the 1st September. If you are interested in any of the positions, please either contact us through this website or speak to a committee member.

31st July

The A G M last night was very well attended. Some lively discussion, mainly about advertising our Company and fund raising took place and after various reports the new committee was voted in. So, in for 2008 / 2009 - Gwinny Loft is our Chairperson, Carol Pemble is Vice Chairperson, Debbie Davies is Secretary, Jill Gosden is Treasurer and the General Committee Members are Diane Martin, Louise Parrott, Samantha Rockett, John Bishop, Jack Marshall and Paul Smith.

Jack Marshall has been made a Life Member, voted for unanimously......so congratulations Jack, very well deserved after so many years. Then came our annual awards -  the Three Towns version of the "Oscars"!! The "Frank Shaw Shield" was shared again this year with Carol Pemble and Debbie Harrold getting equal votes. Our "Shirley" went to Gwinny Loft for her role in "Blitz".......Well done to all three of you!

17th July

You may have heard vicious and cut throat rumours of the Three Towns not doing Sweeney Todd. Well, that's not even a close shave to the truth! We are certainly producing the show next year. However, because of the complexity of the show the committee has decided to move the production to October 2009. This will give the Company the maximum time to  create a blood curdling show! See our "Coming Soon" page for the other details of 2009......

7th July

Just a gentle reminder that our AGM this year is on Tuesday the 29th July at the Brook in the Conference Room, starting at 8pm sharp! Please do try to be there..........you should have all had your mailing by now, with voting forms, accounts and so on..........please make an effort to vote for our yearly awards, you can easily do so by using the members section of this website. If you need to know the password, just use the form on the site and it will be emailed to you within a day or so. Looking forward to seeing you all there........

9th June

After the new committee have been appointed at the AGM (date to follow), one of their first tasks will be to choose a production team for "Sweeney Todd" (March 2009). If you are interested in applying for any of the positions, please contact one of the present committee, either at a rehearsal or by email through this website.

15th May

As you will have seen from other areas of our website, the Three Towns celebrate their 80th Birthday this year. We are having a party on Friday, June the 27th at 8pm to be held at the Brook in Chatham. It will be a free evening (with some fundraising - so bring your money!!!) and will be by invitation only. Current members already have their invites and they will be going out to old members shortly. If you do not receive one, it will be because we don't have your up to date details and we would ask you to contact us through this website. A buffet and music will be provided and the bar will be open. Hopefully we will all have a fun evening!

3rd April

Recently, some of the cast of "Calamity Jane" visited "Laredo" and got some very good photos for us to use for publicity. Members can see these on the "Away from the TTT" section along with Jack's write up of the visit.

25th February

The Three Towns committee are always trying to secure good shows for the company to produce and we are very, very pleased to be able to announce that our show for Spring 2009 will be "Sweeney Todd".

                       The next eighteen months or so should be very exciting for everyone in the company as we have three good musicals in the pipeline!

18th February 2008

Katie Lee

16th January

If you are interested in any of the Production Team positions for "Bugsy Malone" (October 2008), the closing date to contact the committee is the 31st January. We will then be able to make a decision at the next meeting.

2007 News

24th December

From all of us on the TTT committee - in the famous words of the song - "We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year".

Huge thanks go to everyone involved with the Company, whatever you do to help. Without your tireless effort we simply would not be able to function.

Here's to an even better 2008!

17th December

Now that everything is underway for "Calamity Jane" the TTT Committee are starting to plan for "Bugsy Malone" (October 2008). We are looking for a full Production Team and if you are interested in any of the positions please write, email or speak to a Committee member.

6th December

 Our auditions for the main parts in "Calamity Jane" will take place on Tuesday 18th December. If you wish to audition and cannot make that date due to all the Christmas festivities, please speak to a committee member and we will do our best to arrange another time for you. 

30th November

The Three Towns Committee invited Olga Larraman to come and see our production of "Blitz" last week. Olga is one of the South East Noda Representatives and she has sent us a review, which you can read by clicking here.

24th November

Our latest show "Blitzes" all expectations!

Our 2007 production of Blitz has been a huge success - playing to a sold out Brook Theatre. Well done to everyone involved - your hard work and dedication has really paid off!

For some pictures of the show click here.

10th November

Well, "Blitz"  rehearsals are coming to an end and in ten days time we will be into "show week"..........

HAVE YOU ALL PURCHASED YOUR TICKETS?..........

If not, there is still time to get them from the Brook Theatre Box Office by calling 01634 338338. This year as soon as one show finishes, we are going straight into the rehearsals for another! If you would like to join us for "Calamity Jane" (April 2008), now is the time to let us know,  either through "contact us" on this website or by speaking to one of us at the Theatre when "Blitz" is on.  New members (especially men) are always very welcome.

29th October

October's edition of The Luvvie is now available online.

6th October

In September we were invited to a "1940's Weekend" at Chatham Dockyard to advertise our forthcoming production of "Blitz". Here you can read a report by Joanne and see some of the pictures taken by Louise.

28th September

Next Friday, the 5th October, we will be holding a Barn Dance at Upchurch Village Hall, from 8pm until 11pm. The cost is £5 per ticket and they can be ordered from any committee member, in person at rehearsals or by phone for collection on the night. Nibbles will be provided but please bring your own drinks. This is not just for members - you can bring your family and friends - for what will be a fun evening! Ask anyone who came to the one we held last year!!

13th September

Keeping up with our recent plans of producing two shows a year, we are really very pleased to be able to announce that in October 2008 we will be performing the adult version of "Bugsy Malone"..........watch this space for all the news on this show and also April's "Calamity Jane"

16th August

We are now looking for a Production Team for "Calamity Jane" which we will be performing at the Brook Theatre in April 2008. Rehearsals will begin very soon after the end of "Blitz" and if you are interested in Directing, Musical Directing or Choreographing the show, please either speak to a committee member or contact us through this website.

3rd August

3rd August

14th July

30th June

We are very pleased to be able to announce that our show for early April 2008 will be "Calamity Jane". This is a brilliant, lively musical that we haven't produced for quite a while, so it will make a very good start to our 80th year celebrations.

26th June

The rehearsals for "Blitz" are now well underway, but the auditions for the children still have to take place. These will be held next Sunday, July 1st at the Brook Theatre in Chatham and if any children aged between 5 and 14 years of age are interested you can contact Gwinny for further information (if you need her phone number please contact us through this website and we will pass the message on).

14th May

This year's AGM will be held on Tuesday 31st July at 7.30pm at the Brook in Chatham. Please keep this evening free and come and support your Company and vote for next years committee.

8th May

The main adult auditions for "Blitz" will be held on Thursday 7th June at the Gillingham United Reformed Church Hall in Balmoral Road at 8pm. After a brilliant "turnout" last Thursday for the first meeting, we hope to see you ALL back this week and hope that you enjoyed yourselves.

The children's auditions will be held on Sunday 1st July, in Chatham and letters will be going out soon to all the people who have shown an interest so far. There is still time to apply - just contact us through this website and we will get in touch with you.

22nd April

**URGENT**

We have had an unexpected change of venue for the first "Blitz" rehearsal on May 3rd, due to the local elections. We will now be meeting at the Brook (old Town Hall), Chatham at 8pm in the Meeting Room.

29th March

The first rehearsal date for "Blitz" will be on Thursday 3rd May, at 8pm, at the United Reformed Church Hall in Balmoral Road, Gillingham. If you would like to join us for this production then either come along on the night or contact us through this website for more details.

10th March 2007

Thoroughly Modern Musicals pictures are now available online. Click here for a selection.

5th March 2007

Just to let you all know that by popular demand Carol and Chloe are going to carry on with the dance classes. These will start again straight after the concert, on Tuesday 13th March, 8pm at Aburound in Woodlands Road. The cost will still be £2 per session and refreshments will be on sale as usual.

13th February 2007

We are holding a "Nibbles and Nollidge" evening on Friday 23rd March at 8pm, at the Medway Cruising Club, at the Strand in Gillingham. This is a joint venture between the Three Towns and ROAR, another local amdram company that some of our members belong to. Tables will be of 6 - 8 people and tickets are £5 per person. Please see any committee member to book a ticket or reserve a table or you may contact us through this website.

8th February 2007

We have a second message board available! In addition to the members only message board we now have a publicly available one too. You can click the relevant menu button above or here to access the board.

3rd February 2007

PLEA FOR MALE ACTORS / SINGERS 

Whilst we are still rehearsing for the March concert "Thoroughly Modern Musicals".......(have you got your tickets yet?!)........the Three Towns committee are busy looking ahead to this years main production. We will be performing "Blitz" in November and need some new members........especially men.......as the show has a big cast. Rehearsals will start in early May and if you are interested please either phone 0870 774 3480 / 3481 or contact us via this website.

15th January 2007

Tickets are now on sale for our next production - "Thoroughly Modern Musicals". This will be a collection of songs from some of the more modern shows, presented in the Three Towns own special way! It is only on for two performances, so don't miss out - buy your tickets soon.

2006 News

20th December 2006

3 more Stepping Out pictures added.

16th December 2006

Our Members Only area has been updated with a new message board feature. Here you can leave messages and have a gossip about pretty much anything (keep it clean!). Log in and start chatting.....

16th December 2006

Stepping Out pictures now available online. Click here or see our Previous Shows section.

14th December 2006

Debbie's latest offering is now available online in the Chairman's Chat section of our Members Only area. Enjoy!

13th December 2006

The committee of the Three Towns Theatre Company would like to wish all our members - past and present and everyone who has supported us in the past year, a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

8th December 2006

We are really pleased to be able to announce that our main production for 2007 is going to be Lionel Bart's musical "Blitz".

This will be on at the Brook Theatre from Wednesday November 21st until Saturday the 24th and more details will be announced as we have them. Watch this space!

7th December 2006

Full colour flier now available for Thoroughly Modern Musicals - click here!

23rd November 2006

While you are waiting for the pictures to go up on the site from Stepping Out you might like to read this article from Paul.

23rd October 2006

21st October 2006

Latest "Chairman's Chat" is available online - members can log in and read what Debbie has to say here.

9th October 2006

The Three Towns Theatre Company would like to say a very big thank you to "Midnight Limos" who are sponsoring a competition in this Fridays Kent Messenger.

Would you like to win tickets to "Stepping Out" and be collected from your home by limousine and taken to the Brook Theatre? If so then just enter the competition in the paper - and who knows?! If you are not the lucky winner, you can still buy tickets and enjoy a very funny play at a local theatre.

To hire the Limo for your own special occasion please call 01634 409716.

Barn Dance - Friday September 22nd at 8pm - Upchurch Village Hall

 Since this has been arranged, we have had feedback from several members and also members relations, concerning the cost and the arranged buffet. Due to this, the ticket prices have been reduced to £7 for adults and £4 for under 15's, but will now only include "nibbles" on the tables. Please contact any committee member to book your tickets.

Another date for your diaries!

As part of our "summer of fundraising" we are arranging a Barn Dance. It will be on Friday 22nd September at Upchurch Village Hall and tickets will be on sale soon. You will be able to buy these from any committee member - prices and times to follow.

It should be a really good evening - as anyone who went to Gwinny's birthday celebrations will tell you!

A Date for your Diaries

This year's AGM has been arranged. It will be held on Tuesday July 25th at 7.30pm in the Conference Room at the Brook in Chatham. Letters will be sent out at the end of June to all members but please keep the date free and come and vote for next year's committee and hear who has won the two annual awards.

We are now looking for a Director and Choreographer for our forthcoming production of "Stepping Out" - see 28th February news. This production will be in November at The Brook Theatre in Chatham. Please contact us through this website if you are interested and we will give you more information.

We are beginning to think about content for the programme for our production of "Anything Goes" in May and once again have advertising space to sell. Prices have not changed and are as follows:- £10 for a small advert, £30 for a quarter A4 page, £40 for a half A4 page and £60 for a full A4 page . These are prices for black and white adverts - we can quote for colour adverts if required. Please contact us through this website as soon as possible if you are interested.