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Playgoers have played for 21 years

... Terence Rattigan's Playbill which they first presented in 1956. The two popular one-act plays which this comprises. Harlequinade and The Browning Version, will be put on at St. Michael's Hall. Amersham, the scene of many earlier triumphs. Appropriately ...

Published: Friday 17 November 1967
Newspaper: Buckinghamshire Examiner
County: Buckinghamshire, England
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE

... men like mousquetaires, while discontent and poverty reign Paris, it is not surprising that people get ashamed of such harlequinades. Le Roi 1 amuse is the heading to some of the placards posted up by night in the faubourgs. It is considered doubtful ...

Published: Saturday 08 November 1856
Newspaper: Bucks Herald
County: Buckinghamshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 916 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

Roy's panto cracker

... art form dates right back to Roman times and through the ages has worn many different guises. It spans pure mime, Italian Harlequinade - represented here by Harlequin himself with Columbine (Cameron Jack and Beejaye) - the French Pierrot plays like L'Enfant ...

Published: Wednesday 03 January 1996
Newspaper: Amersham Advertiser
County: Buckinghamshire, England
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STONY STRATFORD

... Wittington,” performed by the Sunday School children. It must be admitted that there j were no transformation scenes, or harlequinades. or glamour of light and colour, but nevertheless think the audience were pleased with the pretty singing and naive acting ...

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... the Argosy brought roars Argosy make a good start TERENCE RATTIGAN’S “P y b i 1 comprising “The Browning version” and “Harlequinade” opened the winter season of the Argosy Plavers at St John's Hall Hillingdon last Thursday Friday and Saturday In the leading ...

Published: Friday 06 October 1950
Newspaper: Buckinghamshire Advertiser
County: Buckinghamshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 3296 | Page: 8 | Tags: none

TWO – COUNTIES TOPICS

... been acquiring the art during the past six months. All are young, and had spent the afternoon playing cricket before the harlequinade commenced. Their programme at Stony Stratford contained charming old-world dance names. There was, for instance. Lumps ...

Published: Friday 23 June 1950
Newspaper: Wolverton Express
County: Buckinghamshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 808 | Page: 7 | Tags: none

CHESHAM & WYCOMBE

... G. Dwight, A.L.C.M. ; glee, 0 Peaceful Night (German) ; solo Sanctuary (Hewitt), Mr. A. Atkins ; violin solo, Harlequinade (Squire), Mr. H. Seymour ; solo, Wake Up (Montague Phillips), Miss Plested ; glee, The Sea Hath its Pearls (Pinsuti) ...

Published: Friday 04 April 1924
Newspaper: Buckinghamshire Examiner
County: Buckinghamshire, England
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Here ii cot at all bad newt for creditor!:—

... other inhabitants of the village will follow good an example in showing practical sympathy with the poor. That »n amuainß Harlequinade at Preaton Bisaett, laat Saturday afternoon. Local creditor! can condole themselves with the reflection that was nearly ...

THE GREAT GHOST

... like above may somewhat unfit the minds of some present for the full appreciation of the ridiculous that followed. The Harlequinade and Columbine which followed were clever and comic enough to please the most comical tastes. The character dances and signing ...

Published: Saturday 07 September 1872
Newspaper: Buckingham Express
County: Buckinghamshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 789 | Page: 5 | Tags: none

ZXPRESS-SATIM. %.Y, DECEMBER 26, 1 R 74,

... widow Chiog•Ching and Miss Clara deois the Genine of the Bing. The scenery and effects era by Mr. William Beverly. The harlequinade is supported by Mr. F. Brans and Mr. W. H. Harvey as Clowns, MOWS. Paul Herring and J. Morris as Pantaloons, Mire Lizzie ...

Published: Saturday 26 December 1874
Newspaper: Buckingham Express
County: Buckinghamshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 1719 | Page: 7 | Tags: none

34 BUCKS EXAMINER Friday October 31 1986 Next week the Playgoers Dramatic Society at Amersham mark their 40th ..

... costume and set detail Moon Thunder Rock We Proudly Present Deep Blue Sea Our Tenth Birthday Revue The Browning Version Harlequinade Tons of Money All My Sons Venus Observed Johnny Belinda Colombe My Three Angels Someone aiting aters of the Moon Black ...

Published: Friday 31 October 1986
Newspaper: Buckinghamshire Examiner
County: Buckinghamshire, England
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GUN SMUGGLING

... thickly padded from bead to fent ; stilt hi, gets badly bruised at times and hints that playing as one of the crowd in a harlequinade is a preferable job. SATISFACTION conduces to sleep. says an eminent physician. Po does reading art criticisms; but ...

Published: Saturday 24 March 1888
Newspaper: Croydon's Weekly Standard
County: Buckinghamshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 860 | Page: 6 | Tags: none