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ttc press officer Teddington Theatre Club’s next production in the main auditorium of the Hampton Hill Playhouse will be PRIVATES ON PARADE A musical tale of soldiers, sequins and satire Book & Lyrics by Peter Nichols Music by Denis King Directed by Nigel Cole The boys, the girl and the boys dressed as girls. The ‘Song And Dance Unit South East Asia’ is heading for the jungle, singing songs and dodging bullets in 1948 Malaysia. Based on the author’s own National Service experience, entertaining the troops alongside Kenneth Williams and Stanley Baxter, Privates On Parade pays a nostalgic and wildly camp tribute to the dying days of the British Empire and the swansong of the concert party. An amateur production by arrangement with Samuel French Limited Contains strong language, male nudity and scenes of an adult nature. Running from Sunday, May 13th to Saturday, May19th. Box office: Telephone 0845 838 7529 (10am - 8pm) Online: www.ttc-boxoffice.org.uk

ttc press officer Teddington Theatre Club’s next production in the Coward Studio at the Hampton Hill Playhouse will be Lesley Bruce’s wry comedy My Own Show, running from Sunday, April 29th to Saturday, May 5th. Performance times: Sunday 6pm, Weekdays 7.45pm www.ttc-boxoffice.org.uk Tel: 0845 838 7529 (10am-8pm)

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ttc press officer PRESS RELEASE Teddington Theatre Club’s next production on the main auditorium will be Noel Coward’s PRESENT LAUGHTER Coward’s classic comedy on the perils of celebrity Directed by Roger Smith Roger can be contacted on 01932 224703 or mobile 01483 748523 email:rogersmith160@btinternet.com Description: Set in the glamorous world of theatre, Present Laughter is a gloriously witty portrait of 1930s thespian life. Self-obsessed actor Garry Essendine faces his fear of advancing middle-age while juggling his estranged wife, a besotted ingénue, the wife of one of his business partners and a crazed young playwright! Sparkling with cut-glass repartee this deliciously wicked cocktail will delight all lovers of great comedy. Extra info: Platform with Director Roger Smith on Mon 12 Mar: 7.15pm Free for ticket holders Playing Dates: Sun 11 Mar to Sat 17 Mar 2012 Performance times: Sunday, 11th March - 4pm Weekdays 7.45pm Ticket prices: Sunday, £8.00/£10.00 Weekdays £10.00/£12.00 Box Office: Telephone: 0845 838 7529 (10am – 8pm only) Online: ttc-boxoffice.org.uk Teddington Theatre Club's next production in the main auditorium of the Hampton Hill Playhouse will be Noel Coward's classic comedy on the perils of celebrity Present Laughter. Running from Sunday March 11th to Saturday March 17th. Directed by Roger Smith.

ttc press officer Teddington Theatre Club is proud to have had the late Jimmie Chinn as an active member who gave generously of his time and talent both writing and directing for the club. The next production in the Coward Studio will be Jimmie Chinn’s A DIFFERENT WAY HOME Directed by Wes Henderson Roe Families! Who needs ’em? Two very different perspectives on the same family, seen through the eyes of a brother and sister. Stay-at-home Leslie always lived with his mother and is stricken with grief at her loss. But his sister Maureen is nowhere near as distraught and still smarts from her family’s rejection for marrying ‘badly’. Originally written as one act for stage and radio, A Different Way Home was later specially extended for Roy Barraclough. This full version, won Jimmie great acclaim, as a moving and beautifully observed play. Playing dates: Sunday February 26th – Saturday March 3rd Performance Times: Sunday, 6pm. Weekdays 7.45pm Ticket Prices: £9.00/£11.00 * All ticket prices include £1.00 donation to The Jimmie Chinn Breath of Life Fund (Registered charity 326730) Box office: Telephone: 0845 838 7529 (10am – 8pm) Online: www.ttc-boxoffice.org.uk

ttc press officer Teddington Theatre Club's next production in the Coward Studio will be Jimmie Chinn's A Different Way Home - running from February 26th - March 3rd Originally witten as a one act for stage and radio, it was later specially extended for Roy Barraclough. This full version won Jimmie great Acclaim, as a moving an beautifully observed play.

ttc press officer Teddington Theatre Club begins 2012 with William Shakespeare’s ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL This production is part of RSC Open Stages, a new project that aims to embrace, develop and celebrate amateur companies, re-forging the bond with the world of professional theatre. Helena loves Bertram and will do anything for him. Bertram just wants to go to war to prove that he’s a man. Paroles seems to be an honourable soldier – but is he? Diana wants a noble husband but has no dowry. Only the King of France can resolve all these problems in this romantic comedy where girls gets boy! Directed by John Roth Playing dates: Sunday January 29th – Saturday February 4th Performance times: Sunday 29th January - 6pm Weekdays – 7.45pm Ticket prices: Sunday £8 and £10.00 Monday – Saturday £10 and £12.00 Box Office: Telephone: 0845 838 7529 ( 10am – 8pm) Online: www.ttc-boxoffice.org.uk

ttc press officer Close your eyes and dream...there's magic in the air! Teddington Theatre Club presents Peter Pan - the musical at the Hampton Hill Playhouse, December 3rd - December 10th. www.teddingtontheatreclub.org.uk

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ttc press officer This year Teddington Theatre Club members have achieved four Swan awards in the following productions: Best production of a play – Scott O’Brien - The Elephant Man Best female performer in a musical to Chloe Bond as Janet in The Drowsy Chaperone The Adjudicator’s award went to Steven Peters for his outstanding performance as Man in the Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone Wild Swan award for his technical prowess and projection in The Diamond Princess went to Gary Stevenson. We congratulate them all. Our next production in the Coward Studio will be Rebecca Gilman’s Boy Gets Girl. A modern thriller, where love gets dangerous. Running from Sunday, November 13th to Saturday, November 19th. Box office: 0845 838 7529 ( 10am - 8pm) Enid Segall – TTC Press Officer

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ttc press officer PRESS RELEASE Teddington Theatre Club opens its new season with Sue Glover’s atmospheric tale about the mysteries of an isolated community THE SEAL WIFE On the furthest edges of a remote Scottish shore, a mysterious woman appears – as if from the sea. Who is she and why has she come? Where legend and superstition abound, myth and reality merge into one. Let this magical and atmospheric piece of theatre transport you to a far-away community that shares its life and livelihood alongside the sea. Directed by Clare Cooper Platform with director Clare Cooper – Monday 19th September: 7.15pm For ticket holders of that night’s performance Production dates: Sunday September 18th – Saturday September 24th Performance times: Sunday 6pm Weekdays 7.45pm Ticket prices: £8.00 & £10.00 Box Office: Telephone: 0845 838 7529 (10am – 8pm only) Online: www.ttc-boxoffice.org.uk

ttc press officer Teddington Theatre Club’s next production in the main auditorium of the Hampton Hill Playhouse will be John Whiting’s A PENNY FOR A SONG Napoleon faces a citizen army in this riotous yet tender comedy Directed by John Roth. England beware, invasion is imminent! It is 1804 and Napoleon Bonaparte is poised to add our Island to his European Empire. But, fear not, Sir Timothy Bellboys has a cunning plan to thwart the French Emperor with the help of fearless volunteers, all ready and willing (although perhaps not necessarily able). This superlative play, dating from 1951, is a classic English comedy – farcical, ludicrous and jingoistic, but also warm and charming with thought-provoking ideas on love and war. Come and enjoy a fine summer’s evening with us, and don’t forget your Union flag! Playing dates: July 3rd - July 9th. Tickets: £10/£12.00 Performance times: Sunday 6pm Weekdays:7.45pm Box office: 0845 838 7529 (10am - 8pm) Online: www.ttc-boxoffice.org.uk Hampton Hill Playhouse,90 High Street, Hampton, TW12 1NY

ttc press officer Teddington Theatre Club’s next production in the Coward Studio will be Alan Bennett’s The Old Country Directed by John Bellamy Dealing with questions of loyalty and betrayal, homeland and exile, friendship and family, in a way which is both funny and touching, The Old Country, written in 1977 is of several forays that Alan Bennett made into the realm of spying. It deals with the mythical case if Hilary, a British spy exiled to the Soviet Union, having betrayed king, country and class. When his sister and newly-knighted brother-in-law come to visit him and his long suffering wife Bron, they are all forced to re-examine their priorities and allegiances, and face up to their different pasts. Add to the mix a shady couple of younger spies, he English and she Russian, and you have a perfect vehicle for Bennett’s amusing and beautifully constructed script. Full of surprising twists and turns, with appearances often deceptive, this is a play that offers an intriguing evening to any audience. Playing dates: Sunday June 5th – Saturday June 11th Performance Times: Sunday, 6pm – Weekdays, 7.45pm Tickets: £8/£10 Box office: Telephone 0845 838 7529 (between 10am and 8pm only) Online bookings: www.ttc-boxoffice.org.uk