2018 begins

Sister Act

Thank you to everyone that came to support out run of Sister Act in November 2017 at the Victoria Halls, Helensburgh. Audience reviews were positively glowing with several seasoned viewers and former club members saying it was our best ever production!

Sing For Your Supper 2018

Thanks also to everyone that came to perform in and support our annual charity concert, this year in aid of the C.H.A.S. operated Robin House Children’s Hospice in Balloch. We’re happy to announce that the sum of £1100 will be donated to the charity.

Quiz Night 2018

Our annual big quiz night fundraise for the club is moving into the spring this year. Held Friday 16th March in our usual venue, the United Reform Church Hall on West Princes St, Helensburgh. Entry £3 p/p with teams of up to 6, entry paid on the door. Bar & raffle.

Spring Concert 2018

Rehearsals are underway for this years spring concert which is ringing the changes with a new format, new venue and a return to being a 1-night-only performance. The aim is to mix things up and add some more performance and dance into the mix, while keeping the usual wide array of songs from musicals and cinema.

The date for the cabaret evening (new name still to be decided) is Friday 11th May, from 7.30pm at St Jospeh’s Church Hall, Helensburgh. Tickets should be available by late April.

A Musical Medley In May

Upcoming Events

“A Musical Medley In May” Spring Concert – 19th & 20th May
7.30pm in the URC Hall in Helensburgh, doors at 7pm.
Tickets £6 (£4 u.18s) available from First Class, club members & on the door.

“Sister Act” Auditions – Sunday 11th June
Open rehearsals for audition pieces starts Wednesday 24th May, continuing on 31st May & 7th June.
If unable to attend these rehearsals prior to the auditions, please email info@helensburghsavoy.org.uk for more information on the auditions.

Thank you to everyone who helped at or came to our recent tabletop sale fundraiser on the 22nd April.

Big Quiz & Oklahoma!

Big Quiz Night 2016

Euan and Pauline return once again as our quiz hosts this year. Friday 30th September, 7.30pm at URC Hall, Helensburgh. £3p/p, teams of up to 8. Prizes, raffle and bar!

Oklahoma! – The Final Stretch

We’re at 6 weeks till opening night, tickets are on sale and posters are going up! Tickets can be bought from First Class, Helensburgh; on the door; or via club members.

Crafts Sales, Concerts & Show Announcement!

Sing For Your Supper 2016

We’re pleased to announce we raised £950 for the MS Trust. Our thanks to the audience and all the groups that contributed.

Craft Sale & Coffee Morning

This Saturday 7th May, 10am-2pm at the United Reformed Church Hall.
Wide range of craft stalls on offer, as well as our usual baking stall.
£1 entry includes free tea or coffee. Bacon rolls and soup for sale.

Making A Musical! – Spring Concert 2016

Our spring Concert this year is on Friday 20th & Saturday 21st May, 7:30pm at the United Reformed Church Hall.
The concert will feature music from over 26 hit shows, as we break down and guide you through what it takes to create a great musical.
Tickets are £6 (u.18 £4), via club members and available from First Class and on the door at performances.

Main Show Announcement

We’re thrilled to announce that for 2016 the Savoy will be putting on a production of Rogers & Hammerstein classic Oklahoma!
Rehearsals start Wed 25th May, with principle auditions on Wed 8th June.
We’re also happy to say we are welcoming Ruth Richards for the first time as our Director for this years production. She has a wealth of theatrical experience and is currently a Drama teacher at Hermitage Academy.

And here’s a little blast from the past, our poster from our 2004 production of Oklahoma!

Dates for the Diary

20th & 21st May – Spring Concert, URC Hall, tickets available now!
30th September – Quiz Night Fundraiser, URC Hall, tickets available in September.
2nd-5th Nov – Oklahoma!, Victoria Halls, tickets available in October.

Casting & updates

Sunshine On Leith Cast

We’re pleased to announce the following casting for our upcoming production:

Rab – Brian Sayer

Jean – Linda Lupton

Liz – Becky Frew

Ally – Ewan Robertson

Davy – Jordan Lee Sharkey

Yvonne – Megan Gall

Barmaid (Barman in script) – Laura Merchant

Instructor – Graham Phillips

Hazel – Pauline Forrest

Margaret – Emma Johnstone

Young Rab – Ross Kelbie

Ina (Innes in the script) – Nikki Nairn

There are still a number of smaller parts to be cast and this will happen once rehearsals are fully under way in August.

Spring Concert

Thank you to everyone who came and supported the club for our two Spring Concert performances at the end of May. An album of photos from the Friday evening is available here on the clubs Facebook page.

Duck Race

The social picnic and duck race fundraiser is on the 20th June and everyone is encouraged to come along and join in.

Dates for the Diary

20th June (tbc) – Duck Race & Picnic fundraiser, Hermitage Park
19th Sept – Craft & Tabletop Sale, URC Hall
2nd Oct – Quiz Night fundraiser, URC Hall
4th-8th Nov – Sunshine on Leith, Victoria Halls

Spring Concert & Sunshine on Leith Auditions

Spring Concert 2015

 

Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd May, Pillar Hall, Victoria Halls, Helensburgh
This years Spring Concert will feature a tour of the whole history 150(-ish) years of musical theatre, from the early music halls right up to the latest hits of stage and screen. With music from the likes of Evita, Iolanthe, Little Shop of Horrors, Guys N Dolls and Frozen, to name just a handful.
Tickets £6 (£4 u.18) available now from First Class, Helensburgh and on the door.

Sunshine On Leith Auditions

Helensburgh Savoy Musical Theatre Group will be holding Open Auditions for principal roles in their upcoming production of Sunshine on Leith, the lively musical based on the songs of The Proclaimers. Our Director this year will be Gemma Davidson, who returns to us having previously directed us in Fiddler on the Roof. And we are delighted that Pamela Frew has again agreed to act as Musical Director this year. The production will run 4th -7th November.

Auditions will take place on Wednesday 3rd June, from 7.30pm, in St Michael’s Church Hall, Helensburgh. Anyone wishing to audition must register their interest on the 27th May by attending rehearsal at 7.30pm at the same venue. A pre selected song and piece of dialogue will be issued according to the roles being auditioned for. Those wishing to join the chorus need not audition but are encouraged to come along on the 27th also.

For further information contact info@helensburghsavoy.org.uk

Sing For Your Supper 2015

Thank you to everyone that performed in and supported our annual charity concert, this year we raised £850 for Erskine Veterans Hospice.

Dates for the Diary

16th May – Craft & Tabletop Sale, URC Hall
22nd & 23rd May – Spring Concert, Victoria Halls
20th June (tbc) – Duck Race & Picnic fundraiser, Hermitage Park
19th Sept – Craft & Tabletop Sale, URC Hall
2nd Oct – Quiz Night fundraiser, URC Hall
4th-8th Nov – Sunshine on Leith, Victoria Halls

2015 Update & Show Announcement

Sing For Your Supper 2015

Friday 6th February, Victoria Halls, Helensburgh
In 2015 our annual charity concert, featuring performances by over a dozen local performance groups, will be raising funds for Erskine Veterans Hospice.
Tickets £6 available from First Class, Helensburgh and on the door.

Savoy AGM 2015

The AGM was held on Wednesday 14th January with the following appointments to the club committee.

Chairperson: Jane Hepworth (returning)
Secretary: Pauline Forrest (returning)
Treasurer: Graham Philips (returning, new role)
Friends of Savoy Secretary: May Connelly
Child Protection Officer: Elaine Donaldson
Ordinary Members (min 3): Euan Forrest (returning), Frances Rapallini (returning), Toby Rettie

The committee would like to thank Paul Lyden, who is retiring both as treasurer and from the club, for his work in recent years helping steer the club through a financially difficult period.

Main Show 2015

Helensburgh Savoy are pleased to announce that our 2015 production will be Sunshine on Leith.

Dates for the Diary

6th March – The Savoy will be performing in the Trefoil Guild Charity Concert
16th May – Craft & Tabletop Sale, URC Hall
22nd & 23rd May – Spring Concert, Victoria Halls
20th June (tbc) – Duck Race & BBQ fundraiser, Hermitage Park
19th Sept – Craft & Tabletop Sale, URC Hall
2nd Oct – Quiz Night fundraiser, URC Hall
4th-8th Nov – Sunshine on Leith, Victoria Halls

South Pacific & Looking Forward

South Pacific

A huge thanks to everyone who came to see this years production. The show was a great success, thoroughly enjoyed by the cast and highly praised by our audiences.

This years Christine Begg “Beggsie” Award for services to the club was given to long-serving accompanist and current chairperson, Jane Hepworth.

NODA Today Cover

Helensburgh Savoy would like to congratulate past member Lillian Thorn (neé Forrest) and Northampton Musical Theatre Group for a photo from their 2014 production of Blitz! appearing as the November cover of the NODA Today magazine for amateur musical theatre groups.

Christmas Carols (Christmas Tree Festival 2014)

Wednesday 17th December, United Reform Church, Helensburgh
Helensburgh Savoy have traditionally taken an evening stint performing various traditional and unusual carols at this annual event.
Free 

Savoy AGM 2015

7.30pm, Wednesday 14th January, St Michaels Church Hall, Helensburgh
The club AGM and appointment of committee members will take up the first hour, followed by the first rehearsal for Sing For Your Supper.

Sing For Your Supper 2015

Friday 6th February, Victoria Halls, Helensburgh
In 2015 our annual charity concert, featuring performances by over a dozen local performance groups, will be raising funds for Erskine Veterans Hospice.
Tickets TBA 

September Update

South Pacific Poster & Re-casting

We are happy to unveil this years show poster:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the following principle roles have been re-cast for the show.

Nellie Forbush – Elise McLean
Seabee Luther Billis – Paul Lyden

Craft & Tabletop Sale

Savoy will be holding one of our regular craft and tabletop sales this coming weekend (October 4th), with soup and bacon rolls on sale as usual. Entry is £1 and includes a free cup of tea or coffee.

Casting, Concert & Duck Race

Spring Concert 2014

Our 30th anniversary concert was a great success with audiences, with a near-sellout on Friday night and a good number on Saturday. A gallery of photos from the concert can be found on our facebook page.

As with 2012s Trial By Jury, we were able once again to record our “potted” performance of The Mikado, you can watch the whole thing on youtube here.

Duck Race

Thanks to everyone that came along to our Duck Race and BBQ fundraiser on 14th June. The top prize went to club member Kenny McLean, pictured below; 2nd from Frances Duke’s sheet; 3rd from Jennifer Russell’s sheet; with the traditional Toilet Duck prize for last-of-the-last going to Tessa Charters. A full set of photos can be found on our facebook page.

South Pacific Casting

We are pleased to announce the following have been cast in the 6 major roles of this years show (5th-8th November).

Nellie Forbush – Maxine Stiles
Emile de Becque – Kenny McLean
Seabee Luther Billis – Andrew Graham
Lt. Joseph Cable – Steve Sweeney
Bloody Mary – May Connelly
Liat – Laura Brown

Minor roles and the roles of the two children in the show will be cast after the summer break.