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Stage beckons for Sefton youngsters!
CHILDREN from
across Sefton are being invited to audition for a starring role in a
home grown musical which forms one of the highlights of this year’s
cultural calendar. The smash hit ‘Our Benny’ returns
to the Liverpool Empire this coming November (2008). The much loved
story of two Liverpool orphans, it follows the plight of Benny Bates
as he claws his way up from poverty stricken street urchin to
eventual gentleman. It’s a feel good, rags to riches tale guaranteed
to make audiences both laugh and cry.
Following previous auditions in Liverpool and St Helens, the
Producers are now bringing their search for ‘Benny’
and sister ‘Nell’ to The Southport Arts Centre on
Saturday, March the 22nd. Arrive at 10am but please be prepared to
wait.
Two boys and two girls, ideally between the ages of seven and twelve
will eventually be cast for the leading child roles. The production
team will also be keeping a keen eye out for other young actors to
play a number of smaller roles within the show.
Previous experience is not necessary; however the successful few
will need skills in acting, singing and dancing if they’re to share
the world famous stage alongside leading lady Bernie Nolan. The
company are currently in talks to find their leading man.
From the pen of Scarisbrick writer Anne Dalton, ‘Our Benny’
has been specially re-orchestrated. It features world class
set design, stunning period costumes and the very latest in audio
and lighting technology.
Under its original title of ‘Her Benny’ the show sold
out the Liverpool Empire in 1993 and 2002. Anne Dalton explains
"We decided to rename Benny as there was some confusion in
certain camps when it came to the ‘Her’, people from out of town
thought it was a German musical! Such is the warmth and love for the
story we’ve titled it ‘Our Benny’ to coincide with ’08 and the
Capital of Culture."
The novel has strong links with Southport. Its author Silas Hocking,
a Methodist Minister, wrote ‘Her Benny’ whilst living
and preaching in the resort.
‘Our Benny’ opens at The Liverpool Empire Theatre, Lime
Street. Running from 12 November 2008 to 22 November 2008.
Tickets at
www.ticketmaster.co.uk. |
COASTGUARD ISSUES WARNING TO COASTAL USERS
THE Coastguard
would like to strongly advise the public to take precautions if they
are in a vulnerable coastal area, and heed the advice of the
emergency services over the next few days with the severe weather
conditions that are forecast by the Met Office.
Gales are forecast all around the coast of the United Kingdom, with
winds of storm force 10 to violent storm 11 in some areas. Spring
Tides (High tide levels) and strong winds Pushing seawater towards
some locations could result in flooding of low lying coastal areas.
Her Majesties Coastguard, says:- "Due to inclement weather
conditions, the Coastguard would advise all mariners and visitors to
the coast to be very wary over the next few days. There may be some
extremely difficult weather conditions out at sea and on exposed
coastlines. As always, it is important to be aware of the weather,
tides and sea conditions prior to making any excursion to the coast
or out to sea, and the Coastguard is available 24 hrs a day to
provide that information.
Leisure mariners are advised to take notice of the Met Office
forecasts and not venture afloat until this bad weather abates.
The public are advised not to go wave watching during these gales,
as the sea will become very rough, and affected coastal areas will
become very dangerous."
The Environment Agency provides flood warnings online 24 hours a day
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
and a Flood line telephone number 0845 988 1188, which will provide
useful advise for householders, and updated flood information.
Letters to the editor:- "Stop the development!"
"AS a resident
of Charnleys lane, Banks I would like to make you aware of a
ludicrous planning scheme that is about to go to planning at the
West Lancs. Council on 17 March 2008.
2007/0309 (West Lancs. Council Planning
Number).
The scheme has forced all its traffic down a narrow country road,
instead of using a nearby main road of Glebe lane for the traffic.
The residents of Bonds Lane, Vicarge Lane and Charnleys Lane will
now have to endure potentially up to 100 extra car journeys a day.
Our road is crumbling and damaged. It is narrow and used all day by
horses travelling to nearby stables and grazing fields.
West Lancs planning want the housing estate to use gGlebe Lane, yet
the developer insists on using the narrow lanes of
Charnleys. We presume because there are less residents to complain
about it...
They have
offloaded all the traffic onto us!
Lancs. county council highways department also want the scheme
changing. I attach a letter detailing my feelings to the
planning department."
Tony Moorcroft, full address supplied. |
