Acton Amateur Operatic Society
perform Annie at the Lyceum Theatre
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26th September 2008
Acton Amateur Operatic Society is
staging a production of the classic tale of Annie at the Lyceum
Theatre starting 30th September 2008 until
4th October 2008.
Annie tells the story of an orphan who runs
away from the orphanage she has lived in most of her life (and the
horrible matron Miss Hannigan) in search of her parents and in the
process adopts a dog she calls Sandy.
She has an offer to be adopted by the rich
businessman, Mr. Warbucks, but first she would like the chance to
find her real parents. Warbucks puts out a reward of $50,000 to
anyone who can prove to be Annie’s real parents but this is
depression era New York and so there are lots of fraudulent claims,
including one from the matron Miss Hannigan.
The fraudulent claimants are found out and
taken to jail. Happiness is restored and Annie can look forward to
a brighter future.
The Mayor of Crewe and Nantwich, Councillor
Brian Silvester and the Mayoress Ms. Sheila Davies, will be the
guests of honour on opening night. The Mayor said: “I am delighted
to have been invited to the opening night of Annie. It is
important that local groups such as Acton Amateur Operatic Society
are supported as they do so much good work in the Borough. The
Society has been well established in our community for over 80
years and I pay tribute to their contribution to the arts and
entertainment locally. I hope that local residents will flock to
the theatre for their latest performance, which I am sure will be
of their usual very high quality. ”
Acton Amateur Operatic Society was founded in
1920 with the intention of raising funds for local charities and
nurturing local performing arts talent. Since 1964 they have mainly
rehearsed at Acton Parish Hall and performed all of their shows at
the Lyceum Theatre.
Tickets start from £6.00 and can be bought
from the Lyceum Theatre at their box office or by calling 01270
537333.
Council Contact
- Charlotte Howle
Telephone - 01270 537603
Email - charlotte.howle@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk
Media Enquiries
- Ian Richardson
Telephone - 01270 537018
Email - ian.richardson@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk
or www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk