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Tuesday 22nd December, 2009 posted by John Terry, Director

A few national reviews that we would like to share with you:

 

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 "The Theatre Chipping Norton, which seats 213, beat off formidable competition to win The Stage Award for Special Achievement in Regional Theatre at this year's TMA Awards. Having been abandoned by Arts Council England in 2008, this plucky rural venue, once a Salvation Army hall, has stubbornly refused to give up, punching well above its weight across the board" - The Stage, December 17, 2009.

 

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"Absolutely delightful panto, staged with wit and verve by Ben Crocker, the former artistic director of Exeter's Northcott Theatre, together with director John Terry and a lusty, likeable cast of seven. Clean gags, decent sets and

Monday 14th December, 2009 posted by Admin

Miaow...
 
Four weeks in to the run and we're all throughly enjoying being part of a production that has been so well receieved by audiences and reviewers alike.  We were all especially thrilled to be named in The Telegraph's Top Ten Christmas Shows!
 
Anyone that's had to leave the "Chippy panto bubble" on a Monday (our one day off) has been eager to return as soon as possible.  At the time of writing the cast all seem to be in good health for possibly the first time since rehearsals began. Our male understudy Ed did a fantastic job stepping in to play Idle Jack when Laurence was indisposed last week.  Ed also joined us fo


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