Manifest Theatre Group 2 Oxford Road Manningtree Essex CO11 1BP Tel: 01206 391309 info@manifesttheatre.co.uk

Future Productions A Blow to the Head (Murder Mystery) Saturday 17th July 2010 7.30pm To be directed by Gordon Prior & Chris Sadd The Headmaster's leaving do and someone is about to retire permanently!” Rehearsals Rehearsals at the theatre between 7.30 and 10pm   July Tue 6th TBC Wed 7th TBC Tue 13th TBC Wed 14th TBC Fri 16th Dress Rehearsal Sat 17th Performance Heartbreak House Tuesday 19th - Saturday 23rd October 2010 To be directed by Kate Sheffield When Ellie Dunn joins a house-party at the home of the eccentric Captain Shotover, she causes a stir with her decision to marry for money rather than love, and the Captain's forthright daughter Hesione protests vigorously against the pragmatic young woman's choice. Opinion on the matter quickly divides and a lively argument about money and morality, idealism and realism ensues as Hesione's rakish husband, snobbish sister and Ellie's fiance - a wealthy industrialist - enter the debate. Written between 1916 and 1917 as war raged across Europe, Heartbreak House is a telling indictment of the generation responsible for the First World War. With its bold combination of high farce and bitter tragedy, Shaw's play remains an uncannily prophetic depiction of a society on the threshold of an abrupt awakening. Read Through Monday 19th July from 7:30pm Auditions Wednesday 21st July from 7.30pm Cast Six men & four women (ages 20 - 70) Mamma Mia - Film Night Sat 21st August 2010 7.30pm Box Office Tickets will be available via the Box Office on Saturday 7th and Saturday 14th August 2010.

Past Productions 2010 Jun 2010 - Outside Edge Mar 2010 - Blood Brothers 2009 Nov 2009 - 70 Girls 70 Jun 2009 - ‘Allo ‘Allo Mar 2009 - Barefoot in the Park 2008 Dec 2008 - Aladdin Oct 2008 - Pack of Lies Jul 08 - Death by Radio (murder mystery) May 2008 - 2 One Act Plays Feb 2008 - Our Town 2007 Oct 2007 - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 ¾ years Sep 2007 - A Hundred Years of Entertainment May 2007 - Steel Magnolias Jan 2007 - Snow White 2006 - 1979 Full details of these performances can be viewed here. Awards and Nominations NODA East District 11 Best Drama 2009 - Barefoot in the Park NETG Awards 2008/9 Best Supporting Actor: Lester Pearce as The Genie in Aladdin Set Design/Construction for Pack of Lies Set Design/Construction for Barefoot in the Park Previous Awards The Manifest Theatre has been nominated and collected several awards during the history of the group. See the full list here --> Our Productions Although an amateur group we pride ourselves on our professional approach and are dedicated to achieving high standards in all our productions. Our enthusiastic and talented cast and crew have won many awards over the years; most recently "Best Set Design & Construction" for its productions of Pack of Lies and Barefoot in the Park at the North East Essex Theatre Guild awards. A big well done to the crew - and the cast - a real team effort! We aim for three productions a year - usually a Comedy, a Straight Play and a Musical (although this can vary). We use different Directors/Producers for each production as well as a Stage Manager and a hard-working team of Lighting, Sound, Make-up and Wardrobe technicians.