NEW MUSICAL SONGBOOK INITIATIVE
Chris Chambers and Andy Rapps (Associate MD Sweeney Todd/Woman In White/Merrily We Roll Along) are excited to have had a song from their musical adaptation of Gulliver's Travels chosen to feature in an evening of musical theatre at The Landor on March 16th 2013 - FROM PAGE TO STAGE. The song is particularly pertinent for Chris as the song 'Another Way' gave the title to his theatre company. The New Musical Songbook is an initiative set up by Stagescripts and Aria Entertainment to publish songs from new musical theatre.
Antony & Cleopatra June 2013
Another Way Theatre are thrilled to have the opportunity to produce Shakespeare's Antony & Cleopatra at The Minack Theatre from June 3rd-7th 2013. Their vivid telling of the story offers a fresh look at the epic nature of the doomed love affair that rocked the ancient world.
This production will then play at the Caterham and Purley Festivals from June 18-29th.
For a CASTING BREAKDOWN, please click here
This production will then play at the Caterham and Purley Festivals from June 18-29th.
For a CASTING BREAKDOWN, please click here
THEATRE WORKSHOPS
ANOTHER WAY THEATRE ARE HOSTING A HALF TERM THEATRE WORKSHOP! THE ANIMAL FACTOR! CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW IT IS GOING!
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM PROMO VIDEO
Box Office - THE ARC 01883 330380 June 21st-23rd
OLYMPUS CONCERT VERSION
It started with a concert 20 years ago and now we present the updated concert version of OLYMPUS THE MUSICAL to coincide with the launch of the CD - being stocked by DRESS CIRCLE in London. So come along to DEFEST at DE STAFFORD SCHOOL FIELD in CATERHAM at 7.30pm to hear the cast sing the songs from the show, with a new narrative presented by Ted Robinson and Chris Chambers.
CROYDON TV INTERVIEW WITH OLYMPUS CAST
We were lucky enough to be interviewed by Suzanne Parker of Croydon TV. Click here for footage
OLYMPUS cast and crew head down to The Minack Theatre
Having premiered OLYMPUS successfully at The Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon - the cast and crew are heading off to The Minack, ready for the next challenge! Don't miss out on this EPIC piece of theatre. A new musical for 2012.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at QUESTORS THEATRE
On Saturday 28th April at 2.30pm as part of the final day of the RSC Openstages Events taking place at Questors Theatre, Ealing - a rehearsed reading of Much Ado About Nothing is to be staged involving cast members drawn from many amateur societies from across the South East. There are also a number of professional actors involved in the reading.
CAST LIST
Benedick - Gareth Kearns
Don Pedro - Philip Gill
Claudio - Dan Martin
Don John - Charlie Golding
Conrade - Michael Fife
Borachio - Toby Osmond
Leonato - Robin Ingrams
Antonio - Oliver Clement
Friar - Chris Loft
Watchman 1 - Tim Pemberton
Watchman 2/Messenger - Barry Kearns
Dogberry - Alec Botten
Verges - Tim Williams
Sexton - Robert Vas
Balthasar - Jak Poore
Hero - Elaine Hartley
Margaret - Jennie Fox
Ursula - Caron Kehore
Beatrice - Dominique Gerard
Musicians
Jak Poore & Jessica Ann Jenner
Directed by Chris Chambers
Production Manager - Richard Mead
Original music by Jak Poore
CAST LIST
Benedick - Gareth Kearns
Don Pedro - Philip Gill
Claudio - Dan Martin
Don John - Charlie Golding
Conrade - Michael Fife
Borachio - Toby Osmond
Leonato - Robin Ingrams
Antonio - Oliver Clement
Friar - Chris Loft
Watchman 1 - Tim Pemberton
Watchman 2/Messenger - Barry Kearns
Dogberry - Alec Botten
Verges - Tim Williams
Sexton - Robert Vas
Balthasar - Jak Poore
Hero - Elaine Hartley
Margaret - Jennie Fox
Ursula - Caron Kehore
Beatrice - Dominique Gerard
Musicians
Jak Poore & Jessica Ann Jenner
Directed by Chris Chambers
Production Manager - Richard Mead
Original music by Jak Poore
The cast will be performing a shortened version of Olympus at The Questors Theatre in Ealing on Sunday April 22nd. Tickets are £6. Follow this link for further info.
Can you help Sponsor OLYMPUS? Watch the video below
You can sponsor OLYMPUS at www.sponsume.org.uk
Cast List For OLYMPUS online now
A phenomenally talented number of people auditioned for OLYMPUS and I am very pleased to be able to publish the cast list.
Please click here to view it.
Also: - FINAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CASTING
We are still keen to see a few MEN who would like to play SPARTANS as part of the ensemble (aged 18 - 50). The parts of LEONIDAS, AGIS, CHIONIS & LYCURGIS are still to be filled! Would suit local people keen to get involved in a theatrical project - small singing roles, and some dialogue...
Please click here to view it.
Also: - FINAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CASTING
We are still keen to see a few MEN who would like to play SPARTANS as part of the ensemble (aged 18 - 50). The parts of LEONIDAS, AGIS, CHIONIS & LYCURGIS are still to be filled! Would suit local people keen to get involved in a theatrical project - small singing roles, and some dialogue...
OLYMPUS THE MUSICAL will premiere at The Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield Halls in May 2012, before touring to The Minack Theatre to coincide with the lighting of The Olympic Flame at Land's End.
OLYMPUS THE MUSICAL - Croydon Advertiser 23.09.11
CASTING FOR OLYMPUS ON OCTOBER 5th & 6th - click here for more info.
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GOOD COMPANY in association with CODA & CROYDON STAGERS are delighted to announce they will be producing the BRAND NEW musical OLYMPUS written by Chris Chambers (Artistic Director of Another Way Theatre) and Ian Rae.
Beginning at the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games... an athlete is struck by lightning and hurled back in time to Ancient Greece. With a mixture of haunting ballads, comedy capers and stirring anthems - there is something for everybody.
'Romeo & Juliet' meets 'Back to the Future' and 'Life On Mars' in this time hopping extravaganza so...join us on this Olympic journey!
DIRECTOR - Chris Chambers
MUSICAL DIRECTOR - Ian Rae
DESIGN - Jill 'Wiggy' Wilson
Beginning at the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games... an athlete is struck by lightning and hurled back in time to Ancient Greece. With a mixture of haunting ballads, comedy capers and stirring anthems - there is something for everybody.
'Romeo & Juliet' meets 'Back to the Future' and 'Life On Mars' in this time hopping extravaganza so...join us on this Olympic journey!
DIRECTOR - Chris Chambers
MUSICAL DIRECTOR - Ian Rae
DESIGN - Jill 'Wiggy' Wilson
RSC OPEN STAGES PROJECT OLYMPUS AT MINACK
Chris' new musical, OLYMPUS, co-written with composer Ian Rae has been approved by the RSC as part of its Open Stages Project - linking the RSC with amateur companies nationally. Working in association with the amateur theatrical group GOOD COMPANY a production, involving the local community (Croydon area) is planned for May 2012. This production will then tour to the world famous MINACK THEATRE in May 2012 to co-incide with the lighting of the Olympic Flame at Land's End.
The April Revue
A song from Chris Chambers & Andy Rapps' adaptation of Gulliver's Travels is featured in this revue at The King's Head & the Space on April 7th and 12th respectively.
"Another Way" from Gulliver's Travels. Composer: Andy Rapps.
Lyricist: Chris Chambers.
Country of Show's origin: UK.
The song Another Way begins this adaptation of Gulliver's Travels. Don Pedro de Mendez, Captain of a ship is revealed alone in his cabin at sea. A philosophical man, he ponders on the paradox, purpose and meaning of life. Gulliver's Travels follows the epic adventures of Dr. Lemuel Gulliver as he encounters a number of strange and mysterious lands in which he is tested to his limits. It is a musical journey into the soul of a person who has had his view of life challenged, in his search for a perfect way to live.
Click here for more info.
"Another Way" from Gulliver's Travels. Composer: Andy Rapps.
Lyricist: Chris Chambers.
Country of Show's origin: UK.
The song Another Way begins this adaptation of Gulliver's Travels. Don Pedro de Mendez, Captain of a ship is revealed alone in his cabin at sea. A philosophical man, he ponders on the paradox, purpose and meaning of life. Gulliver's Travels follows the epic adventures of Dr. Lemuel Gulliver as he encounters a number of strange and mysterious lands in which he is tested to his limits. It is a musical journey into the soul of a person who has had his view of life challenged, in his search for a perfect way to live.
Click here for more info.
A NEW CHALLENGE
Chris and Nicky are very pleased and excited to have joined the Stagescripts team in a marketing and advisory role. Stagescripts are passionate about publishing new and exciting dramatic works for both the professional and amateur markets.
To look at the Stagescripts Catalogue - please click here.
Chris and Nicky are very pleased and excited to have joined the Stagescripts team in a marketing and advisory role. Stagescripts are passionate about publishing new and exciting dramatic works for both the professional and amateur markets.
To look at the Stagescripts Catalogue - please click here.
OLYMPUS - THE MUSICAL
Chris has also just completed the book and lyrics for a new musical, co-written with composer Ian Rae - OLYMPUS - and we are looking to mount a production for 2012.
Chris has also just completed the book and lyrics for a new musical, co-written with composer Ian Rae - OLYMPUS - and we are looking to mount a production for 2012.
