13/06/2013

The Wedding Feast continues in Bexhill…

Well,
For the last two nights Christian Voices’ performances of The Wedding at Cana was once again well received and we were made to feel v welcome at Sackville Rd Methodist Church and Living Word Church – both in Bexhill.
The group was also pleased to meet Maureen Daley, Scheme Manager for Homecall.

Christian Voices are certainly pleased to be able to support such an excellent and worthwhile cause and Maureen too was pleased to see the work on their behalf by Christian Voices.

The next performance of the play is at St. Michael’s Church, Bexhill at 7:45pm tonight.
See you there…

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12/06/2013

Comment: our first feedback

We have already received this wonderful comment about our current play The Wedding at Cana:

Hi Alan,

You’ve done it again – another brilliant production! As you know I really enjoy what comes across as the simplicity of your performances, yet at the same time you get the story across, loud and clear, so that one can never forget the bible passage. The acting, the story, the singing and the words of the songs were all first rate – well done to you all. I hope all your performances this week are well received, and I look forward to your next production.

Best wishes, Sandy Willard.

Thank you, Sandy, and we’re very pleased you enjoyed the performance.

The next chance to catch the play is at St. Michael’s Church, Bexhill starting at 7:45pm.

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10/06/2013

The wedding at Cana has begun…

Christian Voices are proud to announce that we have started our latest run of performances.
Ever wondered what happened around Christ’s first miracle? What did people think? Come see for yourself our idea of how that wonderful event may have unfolded.

We performed this play for the first time Sunday afternoon (09/Jun/2013), at St.Martha’s Church, Little Common. We think the performance went very well and the audience were very kind and generous. As a result, we are pleased to announce that we raised a decent amount for HomeCall, our chosen charity this time round.

Our next performance of The wedding at Cana is at 7:45 on Tuesday (11/Jun/2013) at Sackville Road Methodist Church, Bexhill.

HomeCall provide much needed contact and help to blind and partially sighted people in the Bexhill area.

HomeCall is registered as a charity, no. 294901.

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09/06/2013

Final rehearsal…

Building up now to the final rehearsal and the first performance of The Wedding at Cana today!
St Martha’ Church at 3:30, Little Common, Bexhill.
Be there or miss the wedding of the year!

Father of the bride…

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21/04/2013

Wedding preparations well under way…

Wow, how time flies! Once again it is that time to announce that we are now underway with our rehearsal schedule. The journey has begun to “The Wedding at Cana“.

Rehearsals:

The cast is now busy preparing, not only with the rigorous rehearsals but also the personal time that is required to learn a part. I am always surprised and vastly impressed at the dedication put in by our actors, musicians and singers before our performances. Twice a year too!

Singing plus:

We are pleased to announce that Helen Bridger joins the music group as a singer.
Helen is very welcome and we look forward to hearing the music group’s efforts with great enthusiasm.

Cast to share the feast with:

Our cast is excited to be getting together again and is enjoying learning a whole new play.

Starring:

As a result of the above announcements we can now say that the play is fully cast.
Our actors are:

  • Anna, Bride – Maria Wheeler
  • Simon, Bridegroom – Chris King
  • Mary, Mother of Jesus – Caroline Cox
  • Claudia, Mother of Anna – Meryl Beamont
  • Eli, Father of Anna – Graham Payne
  • Tobias, Land Owner and Simon’s Employer – Peter Bradbury
  • Wedding Reception Servant – Alan Young

The entire production team are eager, almost ready – all we need is an audience.
So, from Sunday 9th June , it’s over to you!

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24/02/2013

A Summer Wedding comes to Bexhill

Christian Voices are proud to announce that they are preparing for their next set of performances.
The work, based on the Wedding at Cana, again combines the talents of Alan Young and Dave Chamberlin as playwright and songwriter.
This new piece of work, based on the story of Jesus’s attendance at a wedding, is recounted in John 2 1-11.
The story marks an important point in the life of Christ. Alan Young’s new play recounts what may have occurred in the days leading up to the wedding.
Come along and find out for yourselves.

  • Sunday, 9th June 2013, St Martha’s Church, Little Common, 3:30pm
  • Tuesday, 11th June 2013, Sackville Road Methodist Church, 7:45pm
  • Wednesday, 12th June 2013, Living Word Church, 7:00pm
  • Thursday, 13th June 2013, St Michael’s Church, 7:45pm
  • Saturday, 15th June 2013, Ninfield Methodist Church Hall, 3:00pm
  • Sunday, 16th June 2013, St Peter’s Community Centre, 9:45am

See you there!

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28/01/2013

Bexhill Observer: December 2012: Christian Voices “Thought provoking”

Here’s a letter sent to the Bexhill Observer just before Christmas last year, 2012.

Some wonderful comments about our acting and songs. This is with regard to our production of “What would you do?“, based on the parable of The Good Samaritan.

Thanks you, Mrs L, we always welcome feedback

Letter to the Bexhill Observer December 2012

Letter to the Bexhill Observer December 2012

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27/01/2013

Thank You from Chestnut Tree House

Christian Voices are very pleased to copy below the letter and certificate confirming the donation to Chestnut Tree House*.
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20/12/2012

Bexhill Observer: 07/12/2012: Show on song to raise £250 for hospice

Here’s the Bexhill Observer article highlighting the fund raising for Chestnut Tree House by Christian Voices with the recent performances of What Would You Do? .

Published 07 December 2012.

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15/12/2012

Comment: “Well done to you all”

Below are the wonderful comments we’ve received from Sandy Willard regarding Christian Voices performances of What Would You Do? In 2012.

Great to get the feedback, Sandy, appreciated.

Well done, I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation, as always, and look forward to the next one. You seem however to be asking for a more in depth response, and to this I would say that I think Christian Voices is an excellent group that portrays bible stories from different angles, but at the some time, in simple form for all to understand and think about. The whole ‘simplicity’ and yet perfection of it is what also appeals to me – very little dressing up or stage props and yet we are perfectly aware of the situation all the time. I also very much enjoy the singing and music and well done to that family group. I have enjoyed watching the daughter ‘grow up’ over the years I have been to your productions.
I confess that prior to Saturday I hadn’t realised that I had seen your 2009 production but when you started, I thought it was all very familiar. I am afraid I cant actually compare the two performances as I really cant remember my thoughts of the earlier showing apart from the fact that I know I would have enjoyed it, and that the facts stayed with me, which I feel is a good thing – the whole point of such productions I feel. Such facts are not always clear in the Bible and it is good to see other angles and thoughts portrayed.
Obviously, the acting plays a large part in your productions and again, I feel it is excellent. How you all manage to remember your lines I shall never know and only wish I had your skill! The diction of you all is very clear and your sincerity also comes across.
All in all, as I hope you can tell, I thoroughly enjoy your productions and very much look forward to your next one. Well done to you all.

Best wishes, Sandy Willard

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