Directory

Concert pieces for Flute & Piano * Musical Anecdotes * Sketches * Poetry and Prose * Novelty Item.
A truly varied, professional and entertaining programme.
New 2009 programme includes Flute Sonatas by Handel and Poulenc.

Mary Chelu (flute) Stephen Binnington (piano) Rosalind Wilson (actor/presenter)
Fraser Wilson (actor/presenter)

REVIEW:
‘…an enchanting evening of music for the flute and piano, cleverly linked by light anecdotes and sketches.’
‘…a riveting performance of Paul Hindemith’s ‘Sonata for Flute and Piano’. Mary embraced her audience with emotion and feeling, highlighting a true virtuoso performance.’
‘Both pianist and flautist continued to play with such elegance.’ (Blackmore Vale Magazine)

Tel: 01258 820087
Email: stephen.binnington@btopenworld.com

Craig Norman

I am an actor with experience of classical and contemporary work, having performed on the London fringe and on tour throughout the UK and abroad. Additionally, I have experience of feature and short films, television, commercials, corporate and music videos and stills photography. Most recently, I have performed in a touring production of Who Runs This Place Vol 1 for Solent People's Theatre.

Flat 4, 39B Chester road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6DE
Tel: 01202 764623
Mobile: 07748 132867
Email: cnorm@talk21.com
Website: www.craignorman.co.uk

FIGUREOFSPEECH MULTIMEDIA

I am a Shadow puppeteer and visual artist, working with an ancient artform, and introducing 21st century technology in my performances.
Based, on multicultural themes and ideas my performances involve music, film, animation as well as live puppetry.
I also supply a range of quality educational workshops in the field of puppetry aimed at schools, theatres and other educational bodies, as well as festivals - anywhere there is a power supply and blackout facility.

4 Lyndale Road, St George, BRISTOL, BS5 7AA
Tel: (0117) 952 1711
Mobile: 07759943938
Email: joffe@figureofspeech.org.uk
Website: www.figureofspeech.org.uk

FLAME Fire Shows

We are a fire and glow performance group offering 30 minute "Circle" Shows (i.e. Covent Garden style) Glow Stage Show, Glow Walkabout with up-close light magic, Fire Show and Circus Skills workshops.
Please see our website for more details.

Dorset
Tel: 01929 475651
Mobile: 07880 626155
Email: matt@flamefireshows.com
Website: www.flamefireshows.com

Jane McKell

Jane McKell is an experienced actress/director and facilitator. She trained at Drama Studio, London in 1986/87 after eight years as head of drama at Weymouth College. Jane has produced and presented on both commercial and BBC Radio. She toured nationally as the young Jessie Matthews (Evergreen), played: Tess with Wessex Actors Company, was Mrs Boyle in The Northcott Repertory's Whose Life is it Anyway? Lady Macbeth at London's Latchmere, and won the title role in the world premiere of Lorna Doone, The Musical at Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre in 1990. Jane has toured in TIE and appeared regularly in panto. She has filmed with Ken Russell, acted with Dorothy Tutin, cracked jokes with Ted Rogers, played doctors and nurses with Michael Tudor Barnes, married Floella Benjamin (as Aladdin!), and walked through "those doors" with Matthew Kelly on Stars in Their Eyes. With roles in Return of the Psammead and Rockliffes Follies Jane is no stranger to TV. 1999 saw her touring in Love Letters, adapted by Michael.Barry from T.Hardy's On the Western Circuit. As Artistic Director of the world premiere Princes Trust/Johnny Kelham homeless project Please! The Rock Opera, Jane and her young cast, took the Glastonbury Festival 2000 by storm. Autumn 2001, with Damien Thomas and David Conville, she toured a double bill by David (founder of Regents Park Open Air Theatre & The New Shakespeare Company). Jane's founded As One Theatre Productions in 2002 and has given £3000 to Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospices, Breakthrough and The Royal British Legion through touring. She has felt priveleged with her work with In the Mood and a String of Pearls, As One's 60th anniversary tributes to D Day and VE Day. Hot foot from her own company AsOne Theatre's autumn tour production Lets Do It! Jane performed this Christmas 2006/7 with Pantoni for the first time. She was the one waving the wand for Cinderella!

Talbothays, 3 Osmington Lodge, Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6EX
Tel: 01305 835541
Fax: 01305 835541
Mobile: 07778 737700
Textphone: as above
Email: janemckell@btinternet.com
Website: www.asone-dorset.co.uk

John Barclay

John Barclay

Writer, entertainer and stand-up poet

A former company speechwriter and columnist on a local newspaper, I recently brought out a book of poems 'The Blood of Others'. I believe, however, that poetry comes fully alive only when performed. I have written mini-dramas, comedy material and a travel memoir, and appeared in numerous plays, variety shows and cabarets, as well as at the Edinburgh Fringe. For a year I was resident compere of the Thames Valley Revue Club. I have my own solo show, which can be tailored to the needs of the audience. I am happy to undertake writing commissions or to co-operate with performers and creative people.

Wareham
Website: www.johnbarclayink.com

Madeleine Grantham

A storyteller who performs traditional folk tales, myths and epics. Performing for both children and adult audiencies, in formal and informal settings.
A workshop facilitator for storymaking and storytelling skills.
A drama teacher with learning disability adults.

81 Mudeford Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3HW
Tel: 01202 470975
Mobile: 07757 259205
Email: madeleine.grantham@ntlworld.com

Molly Jackson

Molly Jackson

I am an actress with experience in a variety of performance disciplines including classical and contemporary theatre, open air theatre, film, TV, corporate videos and stills photography.

Poole, Dorset
Tel: 07881 555574
Email: molly@mollyjackson.co.uk
Website: www.mollyjackson.co.uk

Musical Storytime

Live music, storytelling and theatre unite to bring to life such classic tales as The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant and Paddington Bear’s First Concert.
Suitable for children of Reception age – Year 5 and adults!
Former BBC Play School presenters Rosalind Wilson and Fraser Wilson use a range of soft toys, props and their considerable acting skills to illustrate the stories, with sensitive accompaniment by Stephen Binnington.
Option 1: A Musical Storytime Show [60 mins.]
Option 2: A performance from the Musical Storytime show with workshops in acting, stagecraft or singing, or a combination of these.

REVIEW:
‘It was like real magic when they brought things out of the big box.’ (Yr.1 pupil)
‘I loved all of it. I really enjoyed the bit when Mr. Gruber showed him all the clocks. I also like the way they used the box for lots of different things.’ (Yr.5 pupil)
‘…a superb musical presentation. The children in Key Stage One were entranced and some lovely written work was produced as a result.’ (Primary School Headteacher)

Tel: 01258 820087
Email: stephen.binnington@btopenworld.com

Paradox Theatre

Performing artist specialising in interactive comic theatre for families and children. Experienced Theatre in Education Performer with an emphasis on quality performances that engage the audience and create curiosity about the subject matter. Currently touring 'Footprints in the Sky' - An interactive comic performance based on the national science curriculum KS 1&2, devised to create interest in science

42 St James Street, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BN
Tel: 01460 242549
Textphone: 01460 242549
Email: mike@wisefool.co.uk
Website: www.paradoxtheatre.co.uk

Paul Rudelhoff

PAUL STARTED HIS ACTING TRAINING BY COMPLETING A TWO YEAR DRAMA AND ACTING COURSE AT GREEN LEAF SCHOOL OF DRAMA 1986/88. DURING HIS TIME THERE PAUL ACTED IN VARIOUS PRODUCTIONS INCLUDING TYBALT IN ROMEO & JULIET, BERNARDO IN WEST SIDE STORY, MACBETH IN MACBETH, DANNY IN GREASE FRANK “N” FURTER IN THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW.

TO EARN HIS EQUITY STATUS, PAUL TRIED COMEDY, AND AS A GIFTED COMEDIAN TOURED FIRST SOLO, THEN AS PEART OF A DOUBLE ACT CALLED “COTTON & GRANT” APPEARING UNDER THE NAME OF PAUL GRANT. THEY TOURED EXTENSIVELY ALL OVER THE COUNTRY IN CLUBS, CABARET, AND INCLUDING CHARITY FUNCTIONS FOR THE POLICE

PAUL ALSO TOURED AS A SOLO ACT APPEARING AS A COMEDIAN ON THE “LES DAWSON SHOW” IN 1990 AFTER HE WORKED SUCCESSFULLY AS, COMEDIAN AND COMPERE INCORPERATING HIS STRONG SINGING VOICE ON THE CLUB CIRCUIT. HIS ACT IS ORIGINAL, AND CAN CATER FOR FAMILY OR ADULT AUDIENCES.

PAUL ACTED AS VINNY IN THE FEATURE FILM “BURN” WRITEN BY RUSSELL MARDELL, ALONGSIDE ANDREW LANCEL, COLIN BURDEN, MIRANDA PLEASANCE. PAUL HAS BEEN OFFERED A LEAD ROLE IN THE COMPANYS NEXT FILM. AFTER BURN PAUL WAS OFFERED THE ROLE OF “LEN” IN THE BOOTLEG THEATRE COMPANYS PRODUCTION OF “CLUBLAND” WHICH WAS PERFORMEN AT THE SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE IN THE SPRING OF 2001. PAUL HAS ALSO TAKEN JOINT LEAD ROLE IN THE THEATRE COMPANYS PRODUCTION OF “COOL BLOKES-DECENT SUITS” WHICH WAS PERFORMED IN SALISBURY & LONDON IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER OF 20002...

Poole, Dorset
Mobile: 07971243038
Email: paul_rudelhoff@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.act-react.com

Rattle

RATTLE is the banner under which a series of poetic theatrical events have been developed by experienced performer Peter John Cooper.

It is a collaboration with other actors, writers, voice and sound artists and musicians who aim to put words and ideas back into performance.

There are a number of different performance works available to book to suit any venue from a small coffee shop to a large auditorium.

Audiences will be thrilled, moved and excited by the performances, which range from satirical humour to often dark and dreamy observation.

We can travel to venues in Dorset between Bridport and Christchurch, and onwards to Salisbury, Winchester and Southampton.

Bournemouth, DORSET
Tel: 01202 419 564
Email: elanor@elanormcbay.co.uk

SHAKE

SHAKE - World Streetdance Champions

Shake are at the forefront of UK streetdance specialising in a wide range of streetdance styles including locking, popping, house, waacking, breakdance, nu-style, commercial and la-style streetdance! Shake have achieved regional, national and international recognition in both performance and competition picking up both British and World streetdance styles as well as taking part in several high profile performances. Past performances include the world renowned 'Breakin' Convention' UK Tour and Michael Jacksons official launch party at the London Hippodrome. Shake have both an Under 18 and Over 18 crew made up of talented performers.

Further information about SHAKE can be found on their website www.themovementhasbegun.co.uk or by calling 07930 611517.

10b Westbourne Park Road, Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8HG
Mobile: 07930 611517
Email: shakedance@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.themovementhasbegun.co.uk

Stage Fright! Entertainments

Stagefright Entertainments provides the finest quality magical and variety entertainment for every occasion.

Whether it's for a corporate event, promotions, private parties, nightclub entertainment, or any other occasion or celebration then Stagefright Entertainments can provide a solution that fits the bill perfectly.

Tel: 0845 310 2689
Mobile: 07956 842 702
Email: info@stagefright-entertainments.co.uk
Website: www.stagefright-entertainments.co.uk

The Pockets Progression

I am an interdisciplinary artist of vision specialising in theatre-making...
A poet/playwright/performer/musician/producer of my own work. I also write philosophical/life observation style texts/articles. I have founded The Pockets Progression to facilitate collaboration with fellow individuals- who vary from project to project, and with whom I rely on, to develop my scripts and co-direct my productions. However, I also work independently as a solo performance artist. (In addition to theatre-making, I sing, play double-bass, and co-write songs in The Glowglobes).

22 Burnaby Road, Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8JF
Tel: 01202 751021
Mobile: 07916 260433
Email: theatre@thepocketsprogression.com
Website: www.thepocketsprogression.com