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Thirty Years

 

 

Old Mother Hubbard - January 2011


What a pleasure it was to attend Dynamo Youth Theatre’s Wild West Pantomime Adventure in St. Faith’s Church Hall!  62 young people aged 11 – 18 years presented “Old Mother Hubbard” by Paul Reakes.

These talented youngsters were supported by a team of adult helpers, who had been working together on the production for three months, including the Christmas holidays.  This was the first pantomime that the company had produced since it’s founding in 1981 and it was probably the first time the stage had been used in fifty years.

The show excelled in the chorus numbers which were brilliantly choreographed and exuberantly sung.

The scenery, lighting and costumes were superb and reflected much hard work by all concerned.

The direction, under the overall charge of Dynamo’s founder, Andrew Bowker and Sam Chilcott was divided up between many of the members, providing valuable experience for the future.

Havant is fortunate to have such a wonderful organisation and we wish it every success as it celebrates its thirtieth year.

Geoff Porter

 

 

Last of the Red Hot Lovers - September 2010

 

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Dynasty Theatre production - Bouncers (July 2010)

 

 

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Pirates of Penzance - January 2010

The snow must go on...
BRAVE buccaneers have been
battling through freezing
conditions to perform Pirates
of Penzance at St Faith's
Church Hall, Havant.

The youngsters from Dynamo
Youth Theatre group were
determined the show must go
on after inches of heavy snow
covered Hampshire this week.

In order to get from stage
left to stage right, the
performers have to make a
quick dash outside around the
back of the church hall - which
is completely iced over.

But this has been no bother
for the budding thespians,
who have been taking it all in
their stride while they try not
to literally break a leg.

'They had a tough decision
to make whether to cancel or
not but it's such a good show
and the kids have practised
for weeks on it. They've been
rewarded with some really
good audiences,' said Paul
Burrows, whose daughter Kate
is in the show.

The last show is tonight at
7.30pm:

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From left, Matt Kenny, Conor Wickham, Jess Tier, James Roberts, Tim Callen and Matt Sturgess

 

Portsmouth News 9/1/2010

 

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Dynamo
Youth
Theatre
rehears-
ing for
their next
produc-
tion,

Pirates of
Penzance
Youth are all at sea

The young people of Dynamo Youth Theatre are busy putting the finishing touches to their forthcoming modern production of The Pirates of Penzance.

Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular operetta is being brought

to life in typical Dynamo style and guarantees to appeal to young and old alike. The members have spent their Christmas holidays braving the cold and snow to rehearse daily under the direction of Andrew Bowker and some of the senior members of the group.
Meanwhile, volunteer committee members and friends have been busy constructing the set and transforming St Faith's Church Hall in Havant ready for the show. This is the group's first full scale production in what they hope will be their new base for meetings and rehearsals.

The show runs from tonight until Saturday at 7.30pm (with a matinee at 2.30pm on the Saturday).

Tickets are £8 and £6 (for under-18s) from the box office on 023 9245 4244 or on line from http://www.dyt.org.uk/

Petersfield Post - Jan 6th 2010

 

 



 


Pirates from Penzance Occupy St. Faith’s Church Hall

From 6th to 9th January, in spite of the inclement weather, The Dynamo Youth Theatre, presented a memorable production of "The Pirates of Penzance" by Gilbert & Sullivan in St. Faith’s Church Hall.

A structure had been built, representing a galleon, with the audience on three sides. The young people burst upon this space with energy and enthusiasm; there wasn’t a dull moment throughout the whole production.

The costumes were colourful and imaginative and the choreography was creative, allowing the cast to use the whole of the space, often (orphan!) with breath-taking movement.

The confident and talented main characters acted and sang with conviction to the modern backing track.

The members of the wonderful choruses of pirates, major general’s daughters and police, each remained constantly in character, reacting to each other.

The great strength of the production was that everyone, both the Cast and the Crew worked as a team, to create a really professionally presented theatrical event.

The young members are indeed fortunate to have the opportunity to experience this level of dramatic art which is due to the vision and leadership of the Director, Andrew Bowker and his team, assisted by parents and supporters.

The success of this production confirms the viability of Dynamo Youth Theatre using St. Faith’s Hall as their future base to the benefit of all the community.

Geoff. Porter

Faith Matters - St Faith's parish magazine


 

By E-mail

Dear Tony, Mo, Andrew and everyone at DYT,

Just a note to congratulate you on a superb presentation of 'Pirates of Penzance'.

I first saw this operetta at Drury Lane with Tim Curry and George Cole and I can honestly say that I enjoyed Dynamo's production every bit as much.

We were bowled over by the acting, singing, choreography, staging and design. Our only regret was that we didn't get back in time to see the evening performance as well - once simply wasn't enough!

Any chance of a DVD?

Lucy Flannery

 

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Comedy Double Bill - May 2009

Curtain Call

DYNAMO Youth Theatre provided its answer to the credit crunch with a comedy double to lighten the mood without weighing down the pocket.

Yasmin Langley and Helen Moyles, directors of Ernie's Incredible Illucinations, brought a fresh perspective and introduced inventive touches.

They were blessed by an enthusiastic cast and an engaging central performance by Barney Walsh. The impact and humour were blunted, however, by pacing.

The older DYT members had great fun with Whodidit? a spoof country house murder mystery story.

This was a sharply paced and slickly executed piece with some great visual jokes.

James Diprose (Inspector Story) and Sonny Baker (Uncle) made the strongest impression and stole some of the biggest laughs. An enjoyable antidote to the economic gloom.

KAREN ROBSON
Southern Daily Echo, May 2009

 

 

 

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