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January 7, 2020 Posted by Susan Hope Posted in Awards, CastAways, Members, News, NODA, Success

Nominations Galore

Everyone at Bispham CastAways are currently buzzing after receiving a total of eight NODA North-West Region 2 Awards nominations, covering an impressive three out of the four of their productions performed in 2019. The CastAways nominations were for the following:

Best supporting actor in a drama – Dave McChrystal as Alex Art in Brutal Biology
Best actress in a drama – Sue Hope as Mrs Austin in Beside The Seaside
Best supporting actor in a Panto – Dave McChrystal as Cheryl in Cinderella
Best supporting actor in a Panto – Dominic Bradley as Beryl in Cinderella
Best supporting actress in a Panto – Sharon Sinclair as Lady Devillia Hardup in Cinderella
Most entertaining in a Panto – Adam Smithson as Bispham Bronco in Cinderella
Best ensemble drama – Brutal Biology
Best pantomime – Cinderella

We wish to thank all our members for their hard work over the year to create such a successful four productions. Good luck to everyone at the awards evening on the 29th of February!

December 15, 2019 Posted by Susan Hope Tagged with children, family, Fun, laughter, panto Posted in Bispham, CastAways, Members, News, Pantomime, Success, Theatre

Pantomime Success

Bispham CastAways performances of Cinderella by Ben Crocker went down an absolute treat with two very appreciative audiences! The acting was superb and included onstage debuts from Tara Stott as Cinderella, Emma Jelley as Prince Charming, Jennifer Maycock as Snatch and Adam Smithson as Bispham Bronco. The set and a lot of props had been lovingly hand produced through hours of hard work by the extremely talented Gary Tunnicliffe. An amazing amount of sound, lighting and special effects had taken further hours of dedicated searching, sourcing, building and creating by the fabulous Ian Fleetwood. This was a true group effort for the CastAways who are all extremely proud of the fairytale pantomime they created!

November 20, 2019 Posted by Susan Hope Tagged with cinderella, dancing, Events, Halloween, outdoor, singing, zombies Posted in CastAways, Members, Pantomime

Spooky Fun at Marsh Mill

Linda at Marsh Mill approached Bispham CastAways to participate in their Halloween Fayre in the square along with singing Disney villains and some strange guests from Transylvania! A group of the undead CastAways members stalked around the square scaring the children with peeling faces and various wounds then performed a special zombilicious dance to the instantly recognisable “Thriller”. This was followed by a beautiful song from our very own Cinders from the upcoming family pantomime, “Cinderella” by Ben Crocker which is on the 13th and 14th of December; Friday evening and Saturday matinee. She sang the song “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus to much applause. We would like to thank all those who participated and came out to watch.

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July 29, 2019 Posted by Susan Hope Tagged with Community, Gala Posted in CastAways, Charity, Members, News

CastAways at Bispham Gala

A few of the CastAways at the Gala parade

Saturday 20th of July, despite the wind, saw Bispham CastAways members take to the streets around Bispham and Norbreck in the parade at the Bispham with Norbreck Children’s Gala. A few brave souls then took to the area in front of the Rose Queen crowning stage to tell the people about the group and then sang two songs from their upcoming “Dramatic Tales From History” event on the 9th of September. “Beside the Seaside” and “We’ll Meet Again” showed off the musical stylings of the members, who got a lovely round of applause for their effort. We look forward to participating again next year!

June 8, 2019 Posted by Susan Hope Tagged with CastAways, Events, LGBT Posted in Bispham, CastAways, Members, News

CastAways does Pride

Some hardy members of Bispham CastAways braved the rain and winds on the promenade to walk in the Blackpool Pride 2019 parade. Armed with rainbow face paint, jingle sticks, rattling hula hoops, bubble guns and huge smiles, they carried the banner for the group in support of the LGBT community from South Pier to The Metropole.

February 25, 2019 Posted by admin Posted in Bispham, CastAways, Members, News, Theatre

Website Launches

www.castaways.org.uk officially launches today!

Our tickets for “Beside The Seaside” by Leslie Sands, a comedy set in Blackpool in the 1960s, are on sale online under “Next Production”.

We have just welcomed more new members into our group and are always on the look out for new members. If you are looking for a pastime that can enrich your life, improve your mental and physical health or just want to become a part of a group who are supportive of everyone, do come and meet us any Sunday evening from 6pm to 9pm at Bispham United Reform Church Hall on Cavendish Road FY2 9JR.