The Briston Players collaborated with North Norfolk Writers in the production of ‘New Directions’ – a series of plays written by the Writers and put on at the beginning of July. The plays gave members the opportunity to try stage managing, directing and acting for perhaps the first time.
The Briston & District News were very pleased to promote Drama Awards following this production. The awards, decided by a small panel, were presented by the Chairman, Hannah Jackson, and Joan Denton on behalf of B & DN, at the Annual Barbeque kindly hosted by Robin & Noel Spruce in their garden. They were as follows:-
In the ‘Best’ category:-
Director – Sue McCrimmon
Young Director – Sophie Bruce
Writer – Heather Newby for Chinese Whispers
Comedy Writer – Sheila Johnson for May I Help You?
Sound effects – Matt Fippard
Props – the door in The Lost Ship (Dir. Tony Serne)
Stage Manager – Frank Bruce
Box Office Manager – Claire Carter
Publicity Officer – Terry Serne
Female Actor – Robin Spruce
Male Actor – John Standish
Young Actor – Alice Bruce
Supporting Female Actor – Linda Hind
Supporting Male Actor – David Parsons
Character Actor – Wayne Challinor
Young Character Actor – Esme Collins
Comedy Actor – Audrey Vick
Memorable performance Award – Jacquie Spode
In the ‘Most Promising’ category:-
Female newcomer – Stephanie Harris
Male Newcomer – Neil Fippard
Young Newcomer – Chris Unsworth
Character Actor – Geoff Hayward
‘Old Timer’ – Joan Denton
Special Achievement Awards – Jenny Taylor & Terry Serne
And finally – Best BBQ Hosts – Robin and Noel.
A dvd of this show is available.
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