Theatre Group Set to Thrill with New Show Next Month!

THE MARKFIELD and Thornton Theatre group are excited to bring a four-night run of an original ‘Black Comedy’, named ‘Billy’s Bunnies’, to the Thornton Community Centre Stage this 1st-4th March.

Written by talented local Muriel Walker, she had this to say about her most recent work to grace the stage:

“Those of you who have kindly shared my writing adventures over the years, will know that I like nothing better than devising a group of characters and creating a setting in which they intermingle and develop. However, this is the first time I’m venturing into the realms of ‘Black Comedy’. We all know how, sometimes, in the darkest and saddest moments a smile will come unbidden to the lips and a laugh will bubble up inside. It is that juxtaposing of the comic and tragic that amuses by being unexpected.

I have always liked plays where the characters are isolated by some trick of fate, and we wonder how they will fare without outside interference. There are many examples of how this device is used to dramatic effect! So, I make no excuse for the landslip and road collision which threaten the safety of the characters.

A cast of thirteen has made the convolutions of the plot interesting to say the least; my biggest problem has not been in writing dialogue to bring them to life, but in how they can all fit on our tiny stage!”

All are welcome, however we feel that this play is not suitable for children.

Opening night is 1st March and the play will run nightly, ending on 4th March. Doors are 7pm with curtain up at 7:30 at the Thornton Community Centre, LE67 1AH. Tickets are £6 and can be purchased from Thornton Corner Shop, LE67 1AJ (cash only) or via card by contacting mttg. theatre@gmail.com or 07983669689.

The group has been working hard for months to put on a fantastic show and hope that you will be entertained and amused. Your support to the local group is greatly appreciated.

Booking boost in Bagworth

MEMBERS of the Bagworth Community Centre Trust (BCCT) who are responsible for the running of the Community Centre have introduced a new way of booking in.

If you are interested in hiring a space at the Centre then you will need to go to the website where you will find an up to date calendar and information about how to book that space. The webpage is www. bagworthcommunitycentre.org You can check that the space is available on the time and date that you require, before making the booking. This will result in a request to hire the space.

A member of BCCT will then email you with a confirmation of your booking. BCCT would like to thank Phil for the work that he has done on this.

This is the first step in a new website for the Centre.