Leggylass writes: To possibly add to Irascian’s great article about the opening of the Embassy – we just returned from the Seat Donor’s Opening. Also included Orlando Bloom’s Embassy seat! [More]
Day: November 27, 2003
Leggylass writes: To possibly add to Irascian’s great article about the opening of the Embassy – we just returned from the Seat Donor’s Opening.
It was a pretty miserable old Wellington night outside but once we stepped inside the Embassy that was all forgotten.
We were treated to PJ’s ‘The Frighteners’ and the sound was incredible!! I jumped many times even though I’ve seen the film before.
I agree that the seats are extremely comfortable (even though they sadly misspelled my surname on my name plaque) and the theatre is just beautiful. Certainly a fitting venue for the World Premiere in 5 days!
I’ve included another version of a name plate – this one is my particular favourite – and I took a sneaky opportunity to sit in this seat. It certainly looked funny to see everyone walking around the theatre like chickens pecking up corn as they read all the names on the seats.
frodosam sends along scans from the latest issue of Maxim Magazine. You’ve gotta love the title of the article: 10 Reasons You’d Be a Complete Freakin’ Idiot to Miss THE RETURN OF THE KING. !!!Spoilers!!! [More]
Steve writes: I thought I could make use of your excellent site to advertise Chelmsford Theatre Workshop [CTW]’s production of The Hobbit. [More]
Steve writes: I thought I could make use of your excellent site to advertise Chelmsford Theatre Workshop [CTW]’s production of The Hobbit.
CTW is an amateur theatre group, often admired for its professional standards. Formed in 1969, the group is proud to own its own theatre and currently produces 10 plays a season.
We are based at The Old Court Theatre, Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, U.K. A 15 strong cast, most of whom treble up as dwarves, trolls, goblins, etc.. are currently working hard in rehearsals to be ready for opening night on Tue 16 December. I myself am playing Dwalin, an elf, a spider and more excitingly the plum role of Gollum.
We are all enjoying it immensely with the only downer being the prospect of having to miss the opening night of Return of the King.
An equally strong backstage team are also busy creating a multi-levelled set, various costumes and puppets and working on special effects such as how to portray an enormous fire breathing dragon on stage.
Any Tolkien nuts in the region who would like to come and support, please come and swell our audiences. Dates and booking details are below. Please feel free to email me if you require any further information.
Tue 16 – Sat 20 December
Tue 23 December
Wed 24 Decrmber
Fri 26 – Sat 27 December
Tue 30 December
Thu 1 – Sat 3 January
There are also matinées on Sat 20 & 27 Dec, but not sure of time. Please contact Box Office for details.
Book at Civic Theatre Box Office
Chelmsford, UK
Tel: 01245 606505
Gillian Monahan from Tourism New Zealand writes: Tourism New Zealand, Trade New Zealand and the New Zealand High Commission are holding a champagne breakfast function on December 1st at The Lord of the Rings Exhibition in the London Science Museum. [More]