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Dolls in Amber Presents… BEARD


Hugh’s latest film made millions, caused countless swoons, and cemented his place as one of Hollywood’s hottest romantic leads – but he’s got a secret that could end his career. Flo wants to write steamy romance novels, but has no time between juggling three jobs. Living the dream. Then she meets Hugh, who makes her an offer that will upend both their lives; be his fake girlfriend to help hide that Hugh is really very gay.


In their follow-up to critically acclaimed, Offie finalist Villain, Interrupted, director/dramaturg Micha Mirto (Plenty of vision & never a dull moment, Always Time for Theatre) and writer KT Roberts (truly insightful, extremely funny, View from the Cheap Seats) invite you to peek behind Hollywood’s velvet curtain… Modeled on beloved rom-coms, and tackling the homophobia still rampant in the supposedly progressive world of showbiz,  Beard is a dramedy exploring love, fear, queerness and the distorting pressure of the public eye.


Together, Micha and KT are Dolls in Amber and Beard is our most ambitious piece yet. It was selected for a rehearsed reading at the Playmill Festival, by the Bush’s Open Submissions scheme, and was described as ‘skilful…utterly charming and silly… well paced and exciting, like a well-known rom-com’ by the National. We are delighted to have been supported by The Arcola, Redbridge Drama Centre, and VTS.


Recommended ages guidance 12+.


Lovegrove Theatre

Redbridge Drama Centre

Churchfields

South Woodford

E18 2RB


Tickets – £13.50 / £11.50 (Includes £1.50 Theatre Restoration Levy)




Pam a “Ten-pound pom” who now lives in South Woodford, born in Birmingham England and raised in Australia, she is a proud Brit (been back now 33 years) but just cannot hide her broad Aussie accent and ballsy optimistic outlook on life. Surviving school bullies, 70’s food, fashion and pop idols. Trying so hard to fit in, a few falls along the way. By the end you’ll “fall in love with her” No Spam is served here today unfortunately.

Lovely intimate room which is air-conditioned (thank heavens for other menopausal baby boomers).


Directed by Roland Saunders who says “this show has lots of thrills, retro stuff, surprises it’s a full-on hour of fun”.


Adelaide audience review March 2024 “Pam Ford’s show was an excellent entertaining story of a life living with each foot in Australian and English culture, many will relate to and find hilarious and emotional. Her comedic style is a perfect blend of Dave Allen and your favourite aunty who’s always up for a gossip and a laugh.”


Pam Ford a regular feature at The Edinburgh Festival this is her 8th one-woman solo show. True-life Comedy.

Being constantly asked ‘where are you ‘really from?’ Gets a first-hand feeling of what immigrants to our shores get all of the time! Pam is an ex-pub landlady and now stand-up comedian and entertainer. Engaging, e nthusiastic thoroughly entertaining.


**** SCOTSMAN for previous 2022/23 show “Don’t You DARE put me in a care-home”


Telford Theatre

Redbridge Drama Centre

Churchfields

South Woodford

E18 2RB


Tickets – £10.50 / £8.50 (includes £1.50 Theatre Restoration Levy)

Clarinet Club bridges the gap between Mini Winds and Junior Wind Band and is a lively and fun ensemble for young clarinettists to learn alongside each other. The ensemble plays in a variety of styles, helps pupils make faster progress on their instrument and enhances their sight-reading, ensemble and musicianship skills. 

Entry Standard: Grade 1+ (not necessary to have taken exam) 

Age: Yr.3+

Progression Routes: Clarinet Club members can progress to our auditioned ensemble – Junior Wind Band. Members of auditioned ensembles have the opportunity to apply for individual lessons at Redbridge Music School. 

Price: £17.50 Monthly

Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.


About Redbridge Music Service Clubs

Redbridge Music Service Clubs provide a wide range of ensemble activities for young instrumentalists and singers in Redbridge. 

The Clubs are aimed at players from beginner to grade 3 standard with a varied schedule of classes throughout the week outside of school hours. 

Club membership allows students to experience high quality musical coaching and positive social interactions with like minded peers, culminating in high standard performances. 

One monthly fee allows access to join any of our clubs. If you are unsure if your child is of the appropriate standard, please consult with their instrumental/vocal teacher or contact the Music Service for guidance.

This group is for beginner players of all woodwind instruments (clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone, bassoon) who can play at least 5 notes. Music is arranged and adapted to suit all instruments and standards, and is a great way to experience ensemble playing for the first time. This is a fun first ensemble for woodwind players to enjoy playing music alongside their peers.

Entry Standard: Beginners who can play and read at least 5 notes

Age: Yr.3+

Progression Routes: Clarinet Club, Flute Club, Oboe Club.

Price: £17.50 Monthly

Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.


About Redbridge Music Service Clubs

Redbridge Music Service Clubs provide a wide range of ensemble activities for young instrumentalists and singers in Redbridge. 

The Clubs are aimed at players from beginner to grade 3 standard with a varied schedule of classes throughout the week outside of school hours. 

Club membership allows students to experience high quality musical coaching and positive social interactions with like minded peers, culminating in high standard performances. 

One monthly fee allows access to join any of our clubs. If you are unsure if your child is of the appropriate standard, please consult with their instrumental/vocal teacher or contact the Music Service for guidance.

This ensemble is for all string players at Grade 2 upwards and plays mostly folk-based music. Repertoire is learned by ear and from notation, and young musicians have lots of fun collaborating and supporting each other to perform an exciting range of music from folk traditions. String players in this ensemble are often also members of String Club, Junior String Orchestra, Intermediate Orchestra or Symphony Orchestra.

Entry Standard:  Grade 2+

Age: Yr.5+

Progression Routes: Fiddles & Co. members can progress to our auditioned ensemble – Junior String Orchestra. Members of auditioned ensembles have the opportunity to apply for individual lessons at Redbridge Music School. 

Price: £17.50 Monthly

Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.


About Redbridge Music Service Clubs

Redbridge Music Service Clubs provide a wide range of ensemble activities for young instrumentalists and singers in Redbridge. 

The Clubs are aimed at players from beginner to grade 3 standard with a varied schedule of classes throughout the week outside of school hours. 

Club membership allows students to experience high quality musical coaching and positive social interactions with like minded peers, culminating in high standard performances. 

One monthly fee allows access to join any of our clubs. If you are unsure if your child is of the appropriate standard, please consult with their instrumental/vocal teacher or contact the Music Service for guidance.

In String Club, young musicians gain their first experience of the String Orchestra formation with each section playing independent parts. They play a variety of genres including classical, film and popular music. When pupils reach Grade 3 standard they can audition for Junior String Orchestra. 

Entry Standard: Standard: Grade 2+ (RMS Stage 1+) 

Age: Yr.3+

Progression Routes: Fiddles & Co
String Club members can also progress to our auditioned ensemble – Junior String Orchestra. Members of auditioned ensembles have the opportunity to apply for individual lessons at Redbridge Music School.

Price: £17.50 Monthly 

Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.


About Redbridge Music Service Clubs

Redbridge Music Service Clubs provide a wide range of ensemble activities for young instrumentalists and singers in Redbridge. 

The Clubs are aimed at players from beginner to grade 3 standard with a varied schedule of classes throughout the week outside of school hours. 

Club membership allows students to experience high quality musical coaching and positive social interactions with like minded peers, culminating in high standard performances. 

One monthly fee allows access to join any of our clubs. If you are unsure if your child is of the appropriate standard, please consult with their instrumental/vocal teacher or contact the Music Service for guidance.

Maxi Strings is for all string players who have reached Grade 1 standard (RMS Elementary Exam) although it is not necessary to have taken the exam. We welcome violins, violas and cellos and double basses to this group. 

Entry Standard: Grade 1+/RMS Elementary

Age: Yr.3+

Progression Routes: String Club, Fiddles & Co.

Price: £17.50 Monthly

Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.


About Redbridge Music Service Clubs

Redbridge Music Service Clubs provide a wide range of ensemble activities for young instrumentalists and singers in Redbridge. 

The Clubs are aimed at players from beginner to grade 3 standard with a varied schedule of classes throughout the week outside of school hours. 

Club membership allows students to experience high quality musical coaching and positive social interactions with like minded peers, culminating in high standard performances. 

One monthly fee allows access to join any of our clubs. If you are unsure if your child is of the appropriate standard, please consult with their instrumental/vocal teacher or contact the Music Service for guidance.

Midi Strings is for all string players who are having lessons in school or privately who can play using their 1st and 2nd fingers (1st and 3rd on the cello) and read the music for these notes. We welcome violins, violas and cellos and double basses to this group. 

Entry Standard: Pre-Grade 1

Age: Yr.3+

Progression Routes: Maxi Strings

Price: £17.50 Monthly

Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.


About Redbridge Music Service Clubs

Redbridge Music Service Clubs provide a wide range of ensemble activities for young instrumentalists and singers in Redbridge. 

The Clubs are aimed at players from beginner to grade 3 standard with a varied schedule of classes throughout the week outside of school hours. 

Club membership allows students to experience high quality musical coaching and positive social interactions with like minded peers, culminating in high standard performances. 

One monthly fee allows access to join any of our clubs. If you are unsure if your child is of the appropriate standard, please consult with their instrumental/vocal teacher or contact the Music Service for guidance.

Mini Strings is for all beginner string players who are having lessons in school or privately. Pupils can join Mini Strings right from their very first string lesson and enjoy playing alongside others in an ensemble. This group helps beginner string players to develop ensemble skills while reinforcing and complex technical aspects of playing their instrument. This group enables young string players to make faster progress on their instrument in a supportive learning environment. We welcome violins, violas and cellos and double basses to this group. 

Entry Standard: Beginners – from their first lesson!  

Age: Yr.2+

Progression Routes: Midi Strings

Price: £17.50 Monthly

Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.


About Redbridge Music Service Clubs

Redbridge Music Service Clubs provide a wide range of ensemble activities for young instrumentalists and singers in Redbridge. 

The Clubs are aimed at players from beginner to grade 3 standard with a varied schedule of classes throughout the week outside of school hours. 

Club membership allows students to experience high quality musical coaching and positive social interactions with like minded peers, culminating in high standard performances. 

One monthly fee allows access to join any of our clubs. If you are unsure if your child is of the appropriate standard, please consult with their instrumental/vocal teacher or contact the Music Service for guidance.

Brass Club is for young players of any brass instrument (trumpet, cornet, tenor Horn, French horn, baritone horn, trombone, euphonium & tuba) at approximately Grade 1 standard or comfortable playing roughly a whole octave range. This ensemble plays in a wide variety of musical styles, from TV and movie themes through to classical and jazz. The focus is always on teamwork, developing musical self-confidence, sight-reading and ensemble skills, leading to performing more complex arrangements with greater independence between parts. 

Entry Standard: Grade 1+ (not necessary to have taken exam) 

Age: Yr.4+

Progression Routes: Brass Club members can progress to our auditioned ensemble – Brass Band. Members of auditioned ensembles have the opportunity to apply for individual lessons at Redbridge Music School. 

Price: £17.50 Monthly

Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.


About Redbridge Music Service Clubs

Redbridge Music Service Clubs provide a wide range of ensemble activities for young instrumentalists and singers in Redbridge. 

The Clubs are aimed at players from beginner to grade 3 standard with a varied schedule of classes throughout the week outside of school hours. 

Club membership allows students to experience high quality musical coaching and positive social interactions with like minded peers, culminating in high standard performances. 

One monthly fee allows access to join any of our clubs. If you are unsure if your child is of the appropriate standard, please consult with their instrumental/vocal teacher or contact the Music Service for guidance.