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James Wickenden (left) and Peter Lythgoe (right) in The Grand Old Duke Of York, 1997

James Wickenden as `Peas` and Peter Lythgoe as `Pye` in the 1997 Panto `The Grand Old Duke Of York`

The Acting Caledonians in Rehearsal

The Acting Caledonians during Rehearsals

THE ACTING CALEDONIANS

The Acting Caledonians began performing their shows in 1973 when they performed the pantomime `Cinderella` at the United Reformed Church Hall, Radipole, Weymouth. They specialise in Summer Shows with one act plays, songs and sketches and for the Christmas season the traditional British pantomime with all it's slapstick crazy comedy.


They have raised money for many local Charities; Dorset Cancer Care, `Early Birds` who help local children who are disadvantaged, physically or mentally. They are always looking for more members, especially men. The Chairman of the Acting Caledonians, Catherine Irving, said; “You don't have to be Scottish - all are welcome, all ages - we perform for the whole family.”

PANTOMIME: A Traditional children's story told in words and music, full of local and national jokes. The tradition originated in the 19th Century with a man in female costume acting as a mother figure. And a girl acting as the male hero. The production should be comical, with a hero and a villain. Audience participation in the songs is a must. Hiss, boo, cheer and sing....

To the Acting Caledonians click here. Go to their website here

The Acting Caledonians take to the stage

The Acting Caledonians take to the stage


Acting is happy agony.
- Sir Alec Guinness


A NEW THEATRE EXPERIENCE FOR ABLED AND DISABLED CHILDREN OF ALL AGES...

`Get Us Together` the great new theatre experience for abled and disabled children of all ages has really taken off locallly. The club began at the Weymouth Arts Centre in April and proved so popular that it has expanded into Dorchester, in Dorchester Youth and Community Centre, Kings Road from 10.00am to 12.30pm. There has also been interest to start a group in Bournemouth. You don`t have to audition, to show off your talent, but just want to come and have fun!!

Drama, Singing and Movement

The class in Weymouth runs at the Arts Centre on Sundays from 2.00pm to 4.30pm. The price is £5.00 per session. No auditions necessary!! Just enthusiasm required.

The organisers are also looking for people who could offer their club a workshop on anything to do with the theatre arts. Stage Make-Up, Face Painting, Scenery Building, Photography, Lighting, different types of Dance, Salsa, Line Dancing, and Dances from different countries.

If you feel you have something to offer please call Tina Mills on 07713 149600 after 6.00pm or any time over the weekend, for more information.