amdram.co.uk Logo Competition

It seems that something amdram.co.uk has always lacked is an efficient logo. Finally that is going to change, but I need your help to do this! The current logo measures 100 x 100, but I would consider a longer banner type logo with about the same height. Other than that it’s up to you. I am launching a competition inviting you to design a new logo for the site. As well as having the pleasure of seeing your work on every page of the site, you will also receive a goodie bag worth £50 from Stage Presence (http://www.stagepresence.co.uk). The competition will close on the 31st of December, but you can always submit your design earlier if you like. The success design will be chosen in January and the prize awarded appropriately. So get designing now!

DAW Workshops In North Wales

The next DAW (Drama Association of Wales) workshop is Developing Voice tutored by Robin Goddard which is running on the 2nd of December. This workshop will consist of developing one's skills in projection of the voice for the stage as well as dealing with the subject of intonation. This will include developing both voice and sound to their full potential.

More information can be obtained from Gary Thomas on 029 2045 2200 or by email.

An Evening with John Godber

Fans of John Godber comedies have a rare opportunity to hear him recall his upbringing in Upton, near Pontefract, and his time teaching drama prior to joining the Hull Truck Theatre Company as artistic director in 1984. As an extra date to their concert season, Ackworth Concert Society has arranged the special Evening with John Godber at Featherstone Library & Community Centre on Saturday, November 18 (7.30pm). The former miner’s son has written, adapted and directed almost 50 plays including Teechers, Bouncers, and Up ‘n’ Under the latter being made into a film. Tickets (£10) are available from Wakefield Tourist Information Centre (0845 601 8353), A S Yager Opticians, Pontefract, from both Ackworth post offices or on 01977 705 805.

Wicked Achieves Highest Weekly Gross In West End Theatre History

The new musical WICKED has become London’s top grossing musical, with record-breaking attendance figures and ticket sales.

WICKED set a new Box Office record during previews at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and has continued to set new ones ever since:

In the week ending 28 October 2006), WICKED grossed over three quarters of a million pounds (£761,125) at the Box Office, higher than any other West End show currently running and the highest weekly 8 performance Box Office gross in West End theatre history. Over 18,000 people attended the show.

Since its first public performance on 7 September 2006, WICKED has already been seen by over 130,000 people, averaging just over 95% attendance in its 2304-seat theatre.

Since opening night (27 September 2006), the weekly Box Office gross has been higher than any other West End show. For the month of October (4 weeks) WICKED has grossed nearly £2.5 million.

Based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, WICKED tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, and how one came to be called ‘good’ and the other ‘wicked’.

WICKED stars Idina Menzel as Elphaba, Helen Dallimore as Glinda, Adam Garcia as Fiyero, Miriam Margolyes as Madame Morrible, Nigel Planer as The Wizard, Martin Ball as Doctor Dillamond, James Gillan as Boq and Katie Rowley Jones as Nessarose. From January 2007 the role of Elphaba will be played by Kerry Ellis.

You can purchase tickets on line via Concierge Desk.