Free Theatrical Makeup Demonstrations

Loopy Looks Costumes in Saltash, Cornwall stock a full range of Theatrical Makeup and Face Paints and have staff trained in its use. They are offering ‘Free’ Theatrical Makeup Demonstrations to amateur theatrical groups in the area. Marilyn and her team will demonstrate a ‘basic male’ and ‘basic female’ as well as a ‘speciality’ makeup of your choice – eg Dame or Ageing. However, the ‘Free’ offer is open to groups within an approximate 40 mile radius of Saltash. Contact Marilyn for more information.

Dirty Dance In The West End

Dirty Dancing the stage show is about to open in the West End. According to the BBC it has taken 11 million pounds in advance sales. More information can be found on the BBC website.

Tickets for Dirty Dance can now be purchased on line via Concierge Desk.

Corporation Tax For Amateur Theatre Clubs

"The nil starting rate of corporation tax has been removed. From 1 April 2006 all companies with taxable profits are liable to tax at a rate of at least 19% (Section 26, Finance Act 2006)" H M Revenue and Customs.

This new tax is of particular interest to Amateur Theatre Organisations, there are exceptions, but not enough. The link above goes to the relevant H M Revenue page of information. There is also a discussion going on in the forum about this.

Rocky Horror Available For Amateurs?

If you search Samuel French's online there is an entry of "Rocky Horror Show" by Richard O'Brian. As far as I'm aware this musical has never been available for amateur before. Who's going to be the first?

update 9th Oct 2006: A telephone call to Samuel French established that whilst the play is printed by them, it is not available to amateurs. They are collecting a waiting list just in case it ever does become available. Sorry guys.

Priscilla Moves From Film To Stage

Finally, Priscilla Queen of the Desert is set to become Queen of the stage! This week the film opens as a stage show at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney, Australia. The team hope that success in Sydney will ensure that the show ends up on Broadway and the West End.

Blag Theatre

Blag Theatre are a professional company who offer a parady show of some of the big musicals as well as some a little more obscure. They are performing in London in October and would love to see amdram.co.uk members in the audience. The Blag Theatre website has more information.