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Month: September 2018

Our Stories : Ben Maytham

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Holly Snowling

“I have been connected to the Orps for years. My grandfather was a member from its formation, he even built the apron on the front of the stage. I joined in 2004 and my first panto was ‘Wind in the Willows’. From then I did various shows with the group from ‘The Ghost Train’ to Read more about Our Stories : Ben Maytham[…]

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Our Stories : Mary Weindling

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Holly Snowling

“I am new to the Orpen Players this year (2018), not having acted since junior school.  I had watched many of their productions over the years and became involved with them through my daughter taking part in the last two pantos. I volunteered to help paint scenery, and also went to a couple of their Read more about Our Stories : Mary Weindling[…]

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Our Stories : Jackie Grant

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Holly Snowling

“I am a founder member of the Ops, aged 12! A man called Jim Statters called a meeting in the village and the rest they say is history! The first plays were produced’ rather than directed, Pam Rew and Viv Taylor were at the helm of this new venture. My stage debut was as an Read more about Our Stories : Jackie Grant[…]

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Our Stories : Millie Hack

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Holly Snowling

“I first joined the Orpen players when I was 9 years old. I have taken part in five of the Orpen Players pantomimes playing various parts from villagers, woodland creatures and  fairies. Last year 2018 I got my first principal role with the part of Princess Briar Rose In Sleeping Beauty.  I love being part of Read more about Our Stories : Millie Hack[…]

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NETG Awards Night

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Holly Snowling

Although the Orps were nominated for 7 awards we only picked up one award on the night; however this went to  Anne Sexton as Fairy Silence in Sleeping Beauty – Best Supporting Actress. Anne has been with us for many years, works tirelessly and creates such amazing characters that inspire other actors. A truly well Read more about NETG Awards Night[…]

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Our Stories : Anne Sexton

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Holly Snowling

“My first experience of drama was in junior school, I played a Flower Fairy. I decided to join the Orpen Players in 2001, my first role was as a Fairy. I especially love all the Pantomimes, wether I was a good, bad or just funny character, being bad is the best experience of course! I have also Read more about Our Stories : Anne Sexton[…]

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LAST CHANCE TO ENTER & WIN

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Holly Snowling

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Thank you – From Orps to you!

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Holly Snowling

We are sincerely grateful for the communications and offers we have received following our plea for a particular sofa to use in our Autumn production set. We are lucky to have found someone local within the village community who will be lending us their personal property. We love being part of a thriving village; we are Read more about Thank you – From Orps to you![…]

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Rehearsals in progress

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Holly Snowling

‘Secondary Cause of Death’ is well underway, cast are putting books down now and we are getting close to curtain up. Peter Cox one of our members took some pictures of Monday nights rehearsal.

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Cast Change

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Holly Snowling

Due to unforeseen circumstances there have been some last minute changes to the cast for our Autumn production; as a close knit group however this is no obstacle we pull together ready to put on a show. Chrissie Wenden and Ricci Mussi have unfortunately had to leave the troupe temporary, however our very able Chair Read more about Cast Change[…]

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