Following auditions on 13th June, Jack Price has made his casting decisions as follows:

Geraldine Grainger………. Caroline Markham
David Horton…………….. Neil Wells
Hugo Horton…………….. Mike Spellar
Alice Tinker………………. Judith Izzard
Letitia Cropley……………. Amy Stoodley
Frank Pickle………………. Dick Arnold
Jim Trott………………….. David Penticost
Owen Newitt……………… Adam Chudley

Thanks to Adam for stepping in to the Owen role – we’re sure he will do it justice!

Rehearsals will start at 7.30pm on Monday 4th July in the ballroom of The Phoenix Hotel, Chard. A full rehearsal schedule can be found here

To be staged on October 5th, 6th & 7th during Carnival Week in support of Chard Carnival, this hilarious 2-act adaptation of the hit TV series ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ will be directed by Jack Smith. It features all the well-known characters, so there’s plenty of opportunity for a wide range of ages and talents.

An initial read through will take place on Monday 6th June at 7.30pm in the ballroom of The Phoenix Hotel, Chard (side entrance, turn left up the stairs, then turn right and go through double doors). Auditions will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 13th June at the same venue. Everyone is welcome.

A large number of members came along on Thursday 4th December for an introduction to the popular BBC comedy ‘Allo,’Allo which CLOS will be staging in March 2015. Philip Wells, who will be producing the show, gave prospective cast members an insight into the qualities he will be looking for in the many roles on offer. Auditions will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 5th January at the Methodist Rooms in Combe St. Nicholas. There are lots of parts, both major and minor as well as walk on opportunities. if you would like to take part, do come along.