Bolsover Drama Group

Our 2010 production of 'Jack and the Beanstalk', nominated for best district pantomime for region 2 We’re proud to have been nominated once again for the NODA East Midlands regional awards for 2010. We have been nominated for best district pantomime (region 2) for ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ and best drama (region 2) for our play ‘Dry Rot’. The results will be announced at the NODA East Midlands regional AGM at Loughborough Town Hall on Sunday 8th May.

Saturday 26th March sees Bolsover Drama Group host a race night with a difference to raise funds for the group. Rather than videos of races the participants take place in the races as the horse, complete with racing silks and dice. The event takes place at the Doe Lea centre from 7:00pm with eight races throughout the evening starting from 7:30pm.  Horses can be sponsored at a cost of £2.00 each, and races at a cost of £10.00.  A bar will be open on the evening and those attending can bring their own snacks. If you would like to sponsor a horse please complete the form below.  You can choose the horse’s name, the jockey and the race it will participate in (race 1-7 only, race 8 is an auction race). [contact-form-7 404 "Not Found"] For further details, or to sponsor a race, please contact Steve Sowerby on 01246 850402.  You can also follow the event on Facebook

Bolsover Drama Group’s 15th Annual Dinner and Dance will be held on Saturday 21st May 2011 at the Hardwick Suite, Grassmoor Golf Centre. The evening includes a three-course meal, award presentations and live music from ‘Therapy’, featuring Philip Clark. The evening is open to all members of Bolsover Drama Group, their families and friends of the group, and starts at 7:30, with dinner at 8:00 and presentations and entertainment from 9:30. Smart Dress (Black tie is optional) If you are attending please complete the menu below (reply by May 1st on request of the venue) or speak to Ian Simpson.  You can also check out our Facebook event Menu [contact-form-7 404 "Not Found"]

The cast for Bolsover Drama Group’s 2011 production of Surprise Package was cast in January.  The cast were announced as: Fritz – Ken Radmore Juanito – Istvan Koszegi Alfred – Ian Simpson Nora – Trixie Naylor Grandma – Chrissy Smith Elsie – Hazel Simpson Ron – Chris Peck Mildred – Barbara Booth Gloria – Hannah Bradford Rosita – Michelle Simpson Greta – Rachel Johnson The play, a comedy by Duncan Greenwood and Derek Parkes set on a 1970s package holiday to Spain, will take place between Thursday 12th and Saturday 14th May 2011, nightly at 7:15pm, at The Assembly Rooms, Bolsover. Tickets are £8.00 (Concessions £7.00) and can be ordered from our box office – 188 North Wingfield Road, Chesterfield S42 5ED – or by calling 01246 850402