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Nash Notes The newsletter of New Farm Nash Theatre Inc
Adults $20, Concessions $15, School Students & Members $12
Opening night with supper after the show! Adults $25, Concessions $20, School Students & Members $17
A Note from the President
We are coming to the end of our 2015 season, ‘Murder They Wrote’, five very different plays with murder as the theme.
Dial M for Murder finished its successful season on October 3 and rehearsals
are in full swing for the final production, The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery. This play, sometimes referred to as The Farndale Avenue HETGDSMM or simply Farndale, promises to be a hoot and a perfect start to the holiday season. We are launching our 2016 season after the opening night show on Saturday November 14 so please come along and be one of the first to find out what is in store for next year. Here is a hint: None the wiser? All will be revealed on the night!
Brenda White
Nash Theatre AGM: 2pm on Saturday 12 December 2015 in the Play Shed, followed at 3pm by the Nash Christmas party also in the Play Shed.
Play readings in the Play Shed
You’ve written a play? Great! It might just be what Nash needs for a play reading and social evening.
One act plays are especially welcome for submission.
Please email Nash if you are interested!
Want to become a member of Nash Theatre? A.k.a. “a Nashie”
The benefits include discounted tickets for shows and drinks at the bar. Membership for an Adult costs just $22 a year;
there are also couples and concession memberships available. Contact Nash via email: [email protected]
Or snailmail: P.O.Box 625 New Farm QLD 4005 to join or renew your membership.
Christmas Market On the opening night of our next play, Saturday November 14, we shall be
having a Christmas Market before the show and during the interval. If you
belong to a group interested in raising funds you are welcome to come
along and set up your stall in the courtyard. We will provide the table if
you bring your items for sale. If there is enough interest we shall do the
same at the 2pm matinee on Sunday November 22.
To express interest or to find out more
Contact Brenda White on 3379 4775 or [email protected]
A glimpse behind the scenes during a rehearsal of Farndale Avenue in the Play Shed: Director Gilly is writing her ‘notes’ for the cast. Stage Manager Jan is setting a rehearsal prop (the crucial chess board!), briefing crew member Steve, and discussing handbags with Philippa.
Who can Emily and Lisa be listening out for? Oh, it’s me, but I’m offstage! Crew member Susie is sorting out props –there are many props to wrangle in Farndale Avenue… Meanwhile, Rob has a reflective moment (!) studying his script. This is such a fun play to be in. We can’t wait to share it with our lovely Nash audiences.
Brenda Keith-Walker
The Nash Profile
Gilly Graham is a Nash Theatre Committee member, actor and Director. We are glad Gilly travelled half way around the world from England to find us! Currently Gilly is directing our show, Farndale Avenue, which opens on 14 November. Of all the gin joints etc., why Brisbane? And why Nash? I’ve lived in Australia, based in Brisbane since 2009, when I came to join my daughter and her young family – there’s no going back for me now! I’ve been involved in community theatre for more than two thirds of my life and I cannot imagine that ever changing. It was a simple task finding Nash – I sought a group before leaving the UK and the Nash website proved the best for all my requirements! The rest is history! Your first experience of theatre? A play at school about the early life of Joan of Arc, I played a knight who had the hots for Joan – it was an all-girls school! It was not until my early 20s that I took things more seriously and joined a local drama group and that’s when things got serious! Drama groups aren’t taken quite so seriously in the UK as they are here in Australia, or at least that’s my perception. There certainly seems more opportunity here to break into the professional world. Whatever the reason it has been good to embrace and continue my love of theatre here in Brisbane with Nash Theatre. What’s your take on amateur drama? In my life I have been extremely lucky to have been involved in more productions than any professional performer and as an amateur that is a far more challenging experience than a paid professional – the amateur does not have the luxury of an eight hour day at rehearsals and learning one’s part. We fit it in between the kid’s naps, in college breaks or after work, but it’s a challenge worth pursuing. When I first became involved in the theatre on a regular basis I was a young mum looking for an outlet from the daily grind. Now, full circle, I am a working grandmother juggling a busy work life, other interests apart from the stage and two very lively grandchildren, one of whom knows nearly every line from Nash’s latest production – what comes around goes around! So, do you prefer treading the boards or being in the Director’s chair? It’s really only in the last ten years that I have turned towards directing. I love being on stage, but quite frankly getting older poses limitations in the recall of all those precious words! Shakespeare is a joy to learn as the older actor and I would love the opportunity to participate in more productions by the Bard even though I’m now too old to play Juliet (I never have!). Directing is a great joy and provides a totally different measure of gratification. If you were to press me however, and with no restrictions, I would always choose the actor’s side of the lights! Your idea of a perfect day is… Sleeping in and being woken with the perfect cuppa, brunch on the bay with magazines and papers to hand, NO production planning and Hugh Jackman joining me for afternoon cocktails!
Remember to take advantage of our meal deal with award winning
For Nash patrons who use www.trybooking.com to purchase their tickets to a show, or have SuperFlex tickets (see below for more info).
Just show your ticket at the restaurant to receive:
A half price entrée with any pasta or pizza main meal
20% off all beverages Bookings are essential on 3254 1599
Arriva is a quirky, down-to-earth Italian Restaurant offering the best authentic Italian cuisine in Brisbane, with a slightly modern twist. Just a short stroll from the theatre at 84 Merthyr Road, Arriva is the ideal spot for a delicious dinner before the show. Website: arrivarestaurant.com.au
“Our dedication to authenticity and simplicity is at the heart of everything we do here at Arriva. We combine fresh local Australian produce with genuine premium quality Italian ingredients imported direct from Italy including the finest Italian
cheeses, prosciutto, Porcini mushrooms, olives and handmade pasta to bring you the most authentic modern Italian taste you will experience by far in Brisbane – a method that has earned us an excellent reputation among the locals and even the not-so-locals who just keep coming back for more.”
Wait! There’s more! Present your Arriva docket at the Box Office for a free programme!
Nash Theatre Season Tickets: now better than ever!
Introducing the new SuperFlex tickets
5-for-the-price-of-4 4-for-the-price-of-3
3-for-the-price-of-2
So what’s new? You choose how to use them:
For example: buy a SuperFlex 4-for-the-price-of-3
to see 4 different plays
or to see 1 play with 3 friends
or to see 2 different plays with 1 friend
or etc.etc. Your choice!
You can buy any time: SuperFlex tickets expire 15 months after date of first use. How? Email [email protected] or phone (07) 3379 4775 or buy the tix at the Box Office SuperFlex ticket holders can also take advantage of the meal deal at Please see full details above.
Call out for Front of House Box Office and Bar staff…
How would you like to help Nash? Score FREE tickets to see our next play, Farndale Avenue? Be part of Nash’s exciting ‘Murder they wrote’ season?
Then volunteer to be part of the Front of House Box Office or Bar team! Box Office staff help set-up the box office, greet patrons, sell tickets, programs and raffle tickets. For less than an hour’s work, you get a FREE ticket to see the show on a night of your choice – even the night you do the Front of House! Bar staff assist in the set-up and operation of the bar (serving patrons, making tea and coffee, pouring wine, selling chocolates, crisps and cake) before the show and during the interval. While your time commitment is around the same as Box Office, your duties are spread out over the night. And for your efforts, a FREE ticket to see the show on a night of your choice.
If you can offer your services for a night email Brian White at [email protected] or [email protected] or phone (07) 3379 4775.
Dial M for Murder raffle ticket winners
1. Kay - Black ticket number 63 2. Gayle - Black ticket number 88 3. Marie - Black ticket number 47
Congratulations!
Contacting Nash
Booking Line: (07) 3379 4775 or www.trybooking.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.nashtheatre.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Nashiefan Twitter: @nashtheatre Instagram: #nashtheatre Google+: nashtheatreinc Mailing address: PO Box 625 New Farm 4005
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New Farm Nash Theatre Inc Committee
President: Brenda White Vice-President: Phil Carney Minuting Secretary: David Bentley Treasurer: Brian White
Patron: Reverend Chris Holden
Sandra Harman Sharon White Gilly Graham Brenda Keith-Walker