Bolsover Drama Group

Bolsover Drama Group have presented Landmarks Specialist College with £79.90, which has been donated by members of the group throughout December as part of the group’s support for local community organisations. Larry Brocklesby, Principal & CEO of Landmarks, said “Landmarks is a land based independent specialist college located across two sites at both Eckington and Creswell, offering practical, specialist education for adults with a range of complex and profound learning difficulties and disabilities. Every learner follows an individualised programme that focuses on the development of essential skills for adulthood and life. These skills could be the development of independence, social and behaviour self-management, as well as preparation for employment. “Landmarks has received a kind donation from Bolsover Drama Group that will help fund a state-of-the-art Sensory Room, where our learners at times of high anxiety can use to regain sensory control and continue with their studies. ...

The auditions took place on Sunday 22nd February for the Youth Section Musical ‘ Little Shop of Horrors ‘. As always, the calibre and talent of all who auditioned was extremely high. The casting committee were delighted that over 40 youth section members auditioned. The casting committee observed all Bolsover Drama Group protocol in determining the successful auditionees. The committee consisted of: Donna Knowles (Director and Youth Section Leader) Wendy Blunt (Producer and Youth Section Leader) Dawn Shearwood (Musical Director and Youth Section Leader) Lisa Brunt (Youth Section Leader) Barbara Booth Ray Wignall (Youth Section representative) was the independent observer. The show was cast as follows: Seymore – Connor Brown Audrey – Charlotte Blunt Orin – Daniel Beard Voice of Plant – Callum Priest Mushnik – Joe Bagguley Chiffon – Cora Maxfield Ronnette – Chloe Hughes Crystal – Katie Watkins 2 additional Ronnettes – Maddi...