THE RECORD July 10 - 2013
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A touch of Latin America in Kirwee The Kirwee Players theatre group are putting the final touches to their latest production, Viva Mexico, a musical. Viva Mexico is based on a book by Phil Dark and Bernard Dunn with lyrics by Phil Dark with the music of Latin America adapted and arranged by Ronald Hanmer. The Kirwee Players production of Viva Mexico is being directed by Mabel Knight with musical direction by Diane Coad. The cast and crew of Kirwee Players have been busy working behind the scenes over the last few months to put together another polished performance which Selwyn audiences have come to expect from the group. Director Mabel Knight says they have learnt the music and the cast have been working hard perfecting lines. “It is now a matter of putting everything together to bring a show to our audience that we can be proud of.” Choreographer Amanda Hopkins has also been busy working with the cast members. “There are some lovely numbers with the potential for some real showstoppers,” she says. “The cast just need to practise the moves and get it
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right before moving on to the next thing.” Of course all the work put in by the cast comes to life when performed on stage and Cast members going through their paces in rehearsal for Viva Mexico Don Gillanders has once again taken on the position of set designer. He says he has designed a simple yet effective set. “It has been a matter of working around the cast and bringing to life the director’s vision with a few special touches.” From the Book by Phil Park and Mabel Knight says in the past Don’s set designs have been Bernard Dunn Lyrics by Phil Park great and really help to add to the authenticity of the scenes. and Latin American music adapted Viva Mexico opens at the Kirwee Communiy Hall with a by Ronald Hanmer gala performance on July 26. The show runs from July 26 to 26 July 7.30pm, 27 July 6.00pm, 28 July 2.00pm August 3 with matinee performances (2pm) on Sunday, July 1 August 7.30pm, 2 August 7.30pm, 3 August 2pm, 7.30pm 28 and Saturday, August 3. Opening night tickets $25 (supper included). Tickets can be purchased from the Darfield Pharmacy or All other performances $15 adult $8 child by calling Heather Charles on 03 318 8751. There will be Tickets are available from the Darfield Pharmacy door sales but they will be subject to availability and given or by giving Heather a ring on 03 318 8751. the popularity of past Kirwee Players’ productions bookings Door sales are subject to availability. are advised. ¢
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