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Manx Amateur Drama Federation
Manx AmateurDrama FederationAffiliated to NDFACommitteePresident Carol ClarkeChairman Clare AustinVice Chair Daniel HallHon. Treasurer Helen ClarkeHon. Secretary Julia SharplesExec Dave DaughertyOlivia BlackVivian BridsonLindsay RiordanFestivals Coordinator Michael GoodmanFestival Stage Manager Dave DaughertyPR Officer & Online Admin Vanessa E. H. WilliamsCommittee Representatives from:The Albany Theatre GroupThe Legion PlayersArbory PlayersThe Manx Operatic SocietyFriends of Manx DramaRushen PlayersFriends of the GaietyThe Service PlayersThe Gilbert and Sullivan SocietyMr J BowringMrs O GrayLife MembersMrs J GreenMr M J LeesMrs J PercivalMr S WhittamMr J WrightWinners of the MADF Festival will be eligible to compete in theAll England Theatre Festival Northern Area Semi-Final and to be invitedto the National Drama Festivals Association All Winners Festival.Cover art by: www.emma-weaver.com
Our AdjudicatorJennifer Scott-ReidJennifer is a ManagementConsultant by profession andfounded her own training anddevelopment company,‘Scott-Reid Solutions Ltd’ in2005.She has been active in localtheatre for many years, andhas been a member of her localgroup ‘Clavering Players’ forover twenty five years, as aperformer, director and stagemanager. She has extensiveFestival experience.Jennifer has directed, acted and produced several plays at theEdinburgh Fringe Festival. She is a founder member of ‘ActToo’ which offers drama workshops for all abilities and thetheatre group ‘Drama Queens’ which is self-explanatory!Jennifer joined GODA in 2011 and has adjudicated dramafestivals all over the United Kingdom and is very muchlooking forward to adjudicating the MADFOne-Act Play Festival.
Wednesday 15th FebruaryAdult EntryService PlayersTime for the Truth by Lisa CreightonCast:MartinKitTom CainLisa CreightonBackstage:DirectorSetLisa CreightonDavid DaughertySynopsis:Martin has a bit of a .quirk.Can he convince Kit that he's not a al thank you for props to Shoprite
Wednesday 15th FebruaryAdult EntryService PlayersCafé Society by Colin CalvertCast:LuigiPaulinePatrickChris CaineRachel MartinKarl BovenizerBackstage:DirectorSetRachel MartinDavid DaughertySynopsis:Pauline is enjoying a long wait for her lunch in the rather run-downcafé that Luigi has inherited from his mother. When Patrick enters,she's not sure she wants to be disturbed, but they fall into an easyconversation - or so she thinks, until he disappears without ersSpecial credits & thank yousEmma AllenDavid DaughertyMike LeanBernard WoodThe Archibald KnoxErin Arts CentreMADF
Wednesday 15th FebruaryAdult EntryService PlayersWaiting by Lisa CreightonCast:AndyJoyRichardPaulaMrs BaxterJulianRobin HigginsRachael McWhinnieAdam BraidwoodRachael WebbLindsay QuayleLindsay RiordanBackstage:DirectorSetTom CainDavid DaughertySynopsis:Andy is waiting to meet someone at a café. Joy is waiting as a job.One has dubious motives; the other has no patience for them.www.facebook.com/groups/serviceplayers
Thursday 16th FebruaryYouth EntryManx National Youth TheatreThe Snow Dragons by Lizzie NunneryCast:Raggi the LeaderSig the SpyMarta the WorrierSnorri the Story TellerGunnar the ActorHarri the Fist-FighterOdd the Little BrotherChristi the Tree ClimberThe King a Very Old ManTreesGracel Delos SantosScarlett ClagueAbbie WilliamsJaye RadcliffeJoe LockeAlex ReynoldsNathan ReynoldsRyan CoatesLeah ProwMary Teare and Leah ProwBackstage:DirectorDavid DawsonSynopsis:Raggi and her friends spend their free time in the woods andmountains around their sleepy fjord town playing games of Vikings,dragons and war. When soldiers occupy the town, they watch fromtheir hut in the mountains: their friends and families beaten,silenced, abducted Let down by the adult world they form TheSnow Dragons, "the last line of resistance" carrying out sabotagemissions. But this is no game, and true courage requires greatsacrifice.www.youth-arts.im
Thursday 16th FebruaryYouth EntryParker & Snell Youth CompanyDear Mother by Mark JamesCast:Jnr. ThomasMotherSnr. ThomasDaniel AnsaraGeorgie KingSamuel TurkBackstage:DirectorCostumesStage ManagerCarl ParkerJenny GreenDavid DaughertySynopsis:The story follows Thomas, initially aged 11, whilst on holiday withhis Uncle, where he has his first experience of staying away fromhome. Thomas becomes a uniformed soldier, building bonds withnew friends and concludes with scenes from the Somme and Ypres.Carrie HuntBTC
Friday 17th FebruaryYouth EntryManx National Youth Theatre JuniorsThe Frog Prince by Malcolm SircomCast:ChumleyFigaroFrog PrinceDenis the DragonNarratorQueen MaliciaWitch ToejamAuroraBirdsMagic MirrorAngel-Sue DelaneyLibby DelaneyDaniel LawrieBeth AldridgeFrances LoachAlana GilbertAryssa FairburnConnie GrahamDylan Wilson, Max Covery, Rebecca Stevens,Ellie ClagueLily Batty, Annie Teare, Mia Corrills, Faye Coll,Summer Friel, Kirsten Loach, Elitza WordanovsEmma WilliamsBackstage:DirectorTina DouglasButterfliesSynopsis:The Frog Prince searches desperately for a Princess who will kisshim, whilst the Wicked Witch plots to kill the most beautiful girl inthe land.www.youth-arts.im
Friday 17th FebruaryYouth EntryBroadway Youth TheatreR.I.P. Mr. Shakespeareby Keith Hill & Bev ClarkCast:William Shakespeare Christian CooperServantKirsty MoreClown 1 Jack Smollen (Malcolm/Mrs ossom)Clown 2 Laeth Quellin (Macbeth/Mrs Jonson/Romeo/City Gent/Flirt/Gravedigger/Mustardseed)Clown 3 Joseph Long (McDuff/Actor/Schoolboy/Lorenzo/King/Old Man/Touchstone/Ariel)Clown 4 Mathilda Whittle (Nursemaid/Teacher/Juliet/City Gent/Ophelia/Fairy)Clown 5 Faye Pendlebury (Nursemaid/Thisbe/City Gent/Chief Mourner/Cobweb)Clown 6 Saoirse Coyle-Carroll (Assistant/Singer/Jessica/Old Woman/Fool/Moth)Ensemble Sophie ElliottAalin WilsonFeena Wilson y ePropsPromptSet DesignCarrie HuntViv BridsonJenny GreenFrances ButlerShirley CooperAmanda QuellinSynopsis:Shakespeare is on his deathbed, but his dreams turn to nightmares as acompany of clowns unravel a real comedy of errors. The play incorporatestwenty of Shakespeare's famous plays intertwined with modern text,eclectic music and an ever-changing presentation!www.broadwaytheatreco.comSpecial thanks:With thanks to: Bob Hunt, Dave Pendlebury, TonyButler, Ballakermeen HS, Mike Lean & MADF
Saturday 18th FebruaryAdult EntryService PlayersIs This Seat Taken? by Sean BakerCast:WillLauraAndyCarrieNeil CallinHelen McKennaHoward CaineBeth DaviesBackstage:DirectorSetLindsay QuayleDavid DaughertySynopsis:Will and Laura want to spice up their relationship with a bit of roleplay. Unfortunately for them, so do Andy and Carrie.www.facebook.com/groups/serviceplayersJoin theFriends of Manx DramaAre you interested in supporting theatreon the island?The Friends mix the enjoyment and supportof local theatre productions with anopportunity for a social occasion.More information available atwww.madf.im/friends-of-manx-drama
Saturday 18th FebruaryAdult EntryHog the LimelightThe Book Club of LittleWitterington by Joan GreeningCast:JennyBelleSarahRuthPaulaJenny KellyMaire StephensChristine EdgeTracey JonesSinead VenusBackstage:DirectorSetPromptLulu Gillow, assisted by Dave ShawLulu Gillow, assisted by Dave ShawLiz WoodsSynopsis:The regular ladies of the book club are wary of letting a newcomer to thevillage join. But there's more to Paula than meets the eye and she mayjust have what it takes to get around the appallingly snobbish Belle.Facebook - Hog the Limelight productions
Saturday 18th FebruaryAdult EntryRushen PlayersLast Train to Nibroc by Arlene HuttonCast:MayRaleighSaoirse Coyle-CarrollMichael WilliamsBackstage:DirectorSet & Props TeamPromptLights & SoundSusie BeswickSusie Beswick, Louise Park, Caroline Turner,Nick Emery, Ian Galloway, Ron BeswickAmanda KerrMike Lean, Ian Galloway, Ron BeswickSynopsis:Young May hopes to become a missionary, while trainee flyer Raleighdreams of writing like his heroes, Scott Fitzgerald and Nathaniel West.From neighbouring Kentucky towns their three year journey back toNibroc is poignant, gentle, feisty and funny.www.rushenplayers.orgLaxey Dog ClubWednesday evenings from 7.30pmWorking Men’s Institute in LaxeyThe Club is run by a dedicated team of local volunteers with an emphasison teaching owners how to train their dogs for everyday situations usingreward-based methods.www.laxeydogclub.im
AwardsTrophyNorthern Arts Rose BowlBest Adult Festival PlayCaine Family TrophyBest Director in Adult FestivalMADF President's CupAdjudicator's Award - DiscretionaryJean Webb TrophyBest Actress in Adult FestivalMark Clift TrophyBest Actor in Adult FestivalRushen Players President's TrophyBest Actor in Supporting RolePersonal Choice Ltd TrophyBest Actress in Supporting RoleNadine Talbot AwardBest Dramatic MomentDaphne Clark Memorial TrophyBest Comedic MomentSure Mobile TrophyBest use of Sound & LightingJohn Hayes TrophyBest Stage DesignCyril Spencer AwardBest Play in Youth FestivalJohn Bowring TrophyBest Director in Youth FestivalOlga Gray AwardBest Actress in Youth FestivalStan Woolock AwardBest Actor in Youth FestivalNominationsWinner
Young Actor of Mann 2017The first round of Young Actor of Mann will be heldat 11am, on Sunday 19th February at Studio Theatre,Ballakermeen High School, Douglas.Entrants will be performing 2 pieces each and will be adjudicatedby Jennifer Scott-Reid, GoDA.The final will be held on Wednesday 19th April at the StudioTheatre at 2pm. Finalists will have to perform two differentpieces which will be adjudicated by Robert Meadows, GoDA, theadjudicator for the MADF Easter Festival of Full Length Plays.All playgoers are invited to attend these events and tickets areavailable on the door - 3 per person.The winner will be announced after the final playof the Easter Festival at The Gaiety Theatre.
Easter Festivalof Full Length Plays 2017Saturday 15th April 2017Bejou Productions The Night Aliveby Conor McPhersonSunday 16th April 2017Peterborough Mask Theatre The Pillowmanby Martin McDonaghMonday 17th April 2017White Cobra Productions Dizzy Booby Brian WrightTuesday 18th April 2017Legion Players Drama Society The Last Obitby Peter TinniswoodWednesday 19th April 2017Wellington Theatre Company The Lying Kindby Anthony NeilsonThursday 20th April 2017University Players, Hamburg Lift Not the Painted Veil & Confessionsby Julie Lerpiniere & Algernon BlackwoodFriday 21st April 2017Garden Suburb Theatre The Regina Monologuesby Rebecca Russell & Jenny WaferFriends of Manx DramaEaster Festival LunchMonday 17th April at The Empress HotelMeet some representatives from the visiting teams and listento a talk from GoDA Adjudicator, Robert Meadows.Cost: 19.50Tickets available from PRofficer@madf.im
Lindsay Riordan Michael Goodman Dave Daugherty Vanessa E. H. Williams Mr J Bowring Mrs O Gray Mr S Whittam Mr J Wright Committee Representatives from: The Albany Theatre Group Arbory Players Friends of Manx Drama Friends of the Gaiety The Legion Players The Manx Operatic Society Rushen Players The Service Players Life Members Mrs J Green Mr M J .
