It's time to report on the results of the BIG VIDEO RECORDING DAY at the Williamstown Little Theatre.
It was ALL GOOD! Everything worked like a dream: the set for the WLT's next show was absolutely perfect for shooting our songs and the cast, pianist and crew all performed quite brilliantly!
And now we have three of the songs up on YouTube ready for the public to have a look at. So far we have: "Fight for your rights, don't let the bastards win", "I'm tired of being old" and "The Computer Song".
My hard-working and over-extended son, Marcus, has promised to use some of his precious Christmas holiday time to do some more editing and should get a few more up 'soon'. (Doesn't editing always take three times as long as one expects?)
Until then, go to YouTube and simply search for Silly Old Buggers and the three songs will appear for you.
And if you happen to know any more producers who might be interested, send them along to have a look too.
Happy viewing!
Return to: http://www.sillyoldbuggers.com.au/
or: http://www.gillianmwadds.com.au/
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
SINCE CHAPEL OFF CHAPEL - What's happened?
I'm very happy to report that our performances for Seniors' Week at Chapel Off Chapel went off beautifully. Lots of audience and lots of laughter - as we have come to expect!!
And it was just great to see the show on a larger stage with good lighting and good raked seating for the audience. The cast were also extremely happy to find themselves with roomy, well-lit dressing rooms with all mod. cons. - absolute luxury!
We were MORE than happy with all the help the lovely people at the Chapel gave us with bumping-in, running the show and generally making us feel welcome and very comfortable. All of them were unfailing cheerful and helpful, and we express our grateful thanks to all involved: Rachel, the manager, Simon, our technician and the many front-of-house staff.
We were very happy to welcome a few representatives from Production Companies - both Melbourne and Interstate - who have expressed some interest in the show's future. To that end, after quite a lot of planning and organisation, a DVD has been recorded for promotional purposes. This will help prospective producers 'sell' the show to possible sponsors and backers.
At the moment, the video footage is in the hands of the editor and we hope to have a final product ready by the end of November.
Once that's done, I'll be trying to get a few minutes of it up on the website for public viewing and promotion.
Until then... continue to 'watch this space'.
Return to: http://www.sillyoldbuggers.com.au/
or http://www.gillianmwadds.com.au/
And it was just great to see the show on a larger stage with good lighting and good raked seating for the audience. The cast were also extremely happy to find themselves with roomy, well-lit dressing rooms with all mod. cons. - absolute luxury!
We were MORE than happy with all the help the lovely people at the Chapel gave us with bumping-in, running the show and generally making us feel welcome and very comfortable. All of them were unfailing cheerful and helpful, and we express our grateful thanks to all involved: Rachel, the manager, Simon, our technician and the many front-of-house staff.
We were very happy to welcome a few representatives from Production Companies - both Melbourne and Interstate - who have expressed some interest in the show's future. To that end, after quite a lot of planning and organisation, a DVD has been recorded for promotional purposes. This will help prospective producers 'sell' the show to possible sponsors and backers.
At the moment, the video footage is in the hands of the editor and we hope to have a final product ready by the end of November.
Once that's done, I'll be trying to get a few minutes of it up on the website for public viewing and promotion.
Until then... continue to 'watch this space'.
Return to: http://www.sillyoldbuggers.com.au/
or http://www.gillianmwadds.com.au/
Monday, September 14, 2009
WATCH A VIDEO OF THE FINALE
There aren't any videos on the website as yet so if you'd like to watch - and hear - the finale of the show when it was at the Swiss Club, you can do so right here.
All you have to do is click on "May" on the listing on the left of the screen.
Then click on:
SILLY OLD BUGGERS - FINALE 24.5.09
If you have a slow connection, start the video and let it run to the end (with any stops and starts) then play it again. It should now run smoothly right through.
NOW you can ring Chapel Off Chapel (8290 7000)
and book your tickets for the 5th or 6th October!
OR
Click below to get back to the SOBs website and leave a comment for us.
We hope to see you at the show!
Return to: http://www.sillyoldbuggers.com.au/
Monday, September 7, 2009
WEBSITE NOW UPDATED!
As per the previous post on this blog - "everything you need to know" is now on the web itself.
Bookings for the Chapel Off Chapel season opened on 7th September so it's great to know that visitors to the site can get the latest info without having to check out the blog as well.
CHANGE OF TIME!!! - 11 am (not 10)
There's a trifling correction to the times I've been advertising! I checked out both the Seniors' Week site and the Chapel Off Chapel site and discovered that the morning session is not 10am as I believed, but 11am. I guess anyone who books will find this out when they buy tickets but I do hope I haven't misled too many people.
Cast are about to begin refresher rehearsals - when we can find a date and time that suits everyone - and we're all looking forward to seeing how the show goes in a bigger venue with more stage space. We loved working at Swiss House but can't deny that there was JUST enough space for cast to move around the furniture and sometimes sightlines were difficult for audience members. At the Chapel, we have a spacious stage, heaps of proper lighting and a fully raked auditorium. Absolute luxury!
We'll also be taking some good publicity photos and video at the new venue which, with a bit of luck, will eventually be up on the website.
And we hope to see lots and lots of new people at the Chapel on 5th and 6th October.
Back to: www.sillyoldbuggers.com.au
or: www.gillianmwadds.com.au
Bookings for the Chapel Off Chapel season opened on 7th September so it's great to know that visitors to the site can get the latest info without having to check out the blog as well.
CHANGE OF TIME!!! - 11 am (not 10)
There's a trifling correction to the times I've been advertising! I checked out both the Seniors' Week site and the Chapel Off Chapel site and discovered that the morning session is not 10am as I believed, but 11am. I guess anyone who books will find this out when they buy tickets but I do hope I haven't misled too many people.
Cast are about to begin refresher rehearsals - when we can find a date and time that suits everyone - and we're all looking forward to seeing how the show goes in a bigger venue with more stage space. We loved working at Swiss House but can't deny that there was JUST enough space for cast to move around the furniture and sometimes sightlines were difficult for audience members. At the Chapel, we have a spacious stage, heaps of proper lighting and a fully raked auditorium. Absolute luxury!
We'll also be taking some good publicity photos and video at the new venue which, with a bit of luck, will eventually be up on the website.
And we hope to see lots and lots of new people at the Chapel on 5th and 6th October.
Back to: www.sillyoldbuggers.com.au
or: www.gillianmwadds.com.au
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ....
There’s been a bit of a hold-up in updating the website but we don’t let that worry us.
All the pages of the website (apart from the home page) are still live and all relevant, so feel free to flick through the pages.
You can find out what the show's all about, read about the cast with pictures and bios, read the history of the show's development and lots of other stuff.
FOR UPDATES AND BREAKING NEWS ...
all you need to know is here, on this blog.
Just scroll down to find:
Just scroll down to find:
Audience comments,
Stills photos,
A video of the finale,
ALMOST all you could wish for....
The web update WILL happen eventually!
CHAPEL OFF CHAPEL PERFORMANCES:
12 Little Chapel St., Prahran. 3181
Four performances:
Monday 5th October, 10am and 2pm
& Tuesday 6th October, 10am and 2pm
Bookings open on Monday, 7th September.
All Tickets: $10
Phone: 8290 7000 or Online: http://www.chapeloffchapel.com.au/
Monday, June 29, 2009
CHAPEL OFF CHAPEL - Alteration to dates
A bit more discussion with Chapel Off Chapel has led to some new information re our season there in October, 2009.
We are now booked for FOUR performances and the dates & times are:
Monday, 5th October - 10am and 2pm
Tuesday, 6th October - 10am and 2pm.
Because it's for Victorian Seniors' Week, tickets are an amazing $10 each.
You will be able to book on 8290 7000 or in person at the venue, 12 Little Chapel St., Prahran, 3181 (Melways Map: 2L Ref.J10.
Tickets will be on sale from early September (date yet to be decided).
Disabled Toilet: Yes
Wheelchair access: Yes
Watch this space for further developments - and booking date.
Return to: http://www.sillyoldbuggers.com.au/
or: http://www.gillianmwadds.com.au/
We are now booked for FOUR performances and the dates & times are:
Monday, 5th October - 10am and 2pm
Tuesday, 6th October - 10am and 2pm.
Because it's for Victorian Seniors' Week, tickets are an amazing $10 each.
You will be able to book on 8290 7000 or in person at the venue, 12 Little Chapel St., Prahran, 3181 (Melways Map: 2L Ref.J10.
Tickets will be on sale from early September (date yet to be decided).
Disabled Toilet: Yes
Wheelchair access: Yes
Watch this space for further developments - and booking date.
Return to: http://www.sillyoldbuggers.com.au/
or: http://www.gillianmwadds.com.au/
Monday, June 8, 2009
STILL ALIVE AND KICKING! YESSS!!
We're very happy to report that Chapel off Chapel - a very nice venue in the Melbourne inner suburb of Prahran - has bought three performances of Absolutely Silly Old Buggers! A VERY short season , I know, but it's good to know that while we're waiting for that elusive Production Company to take us on, the show will still be out there in the public eye keeping audiences entertained.
So - if you missed out on the earlier season, or if you want to see it again (and some people have already said they do!), put these dates in your diaries:
Sunday, 4th October - 2.30 pm
Monday, 5th October - 10 am and 2.30 pm.
These are the opening dates of Seniors' Week and I'll post the booking dates and ticket details as soon as I know what they are.
Cast, Director, Musical Director and Production Team are meeting soon to discuss the possibility of doing a slightly extended version. Remember, we had to cut the show to the bone for the 60-minute spot in the Comedy Festival and now there's the possibility of re-inserting a couple of songs and/or some of the dialogue.
It's a great excuse for a reunion and a catch-up of news and gossip, anyway. There was such an enormous amount of energy and fun generated while the show was running, we're all suffering withdrawal symptoms and need to get back together again.
Still getting regular hits on the ASOB website so we know we're not yet forgotten. Those Silly Old Buggers will keep on rockin' for a long time yet!
Back to: http://www.sillyoldbuggers.com.au/
or: http://www.gillianmwadds.com.au/
So - if you missed out on the earlier season, or if you want to see it again (and some people have already said they do!), put these dates in your diaries:
Sunday, 4th October - 2.30 pm
Monday, 5th October - 10 am and 2.30 pm.
These are the opening dates of Seniors' Week and I'll post the booking dates and ticket details as soon as I know what they are.
Cast, Director, Musical Director and Production Team are meeting soon to discuss the possibility of doing a slightly extended version. Remember, we had to cut the show to the bone for the 60-minute spot in the Comedy Festival and now there's the possibility of re-inserting a couple of songs and/or some of the dialogue.
It's a great excuse for a reunion and a catch-up of news and gossip, anyway. There was such an enormous amount of energy and fun generated while the show was running, we're all suffering withdrawal symptoms and need to get back together again.
Still getting regular hits on the ASOB website so we know we're not yet forgotten. Those Silly Old Buggers will keep on rockin' for a long time yet!
Back to: http://www.sillyoldbuggers.com.au/
or: http://www.gillianmwadds.com.au/
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