Twits in Ormskirk May 2012

The Twits - Pictures from the first half of the matinee show Ormskirk Civic Hall May 19th 2012

The spring production for the Derby Players amateur dramatics group is The Twits by Roal Dahl.

The matinee show at the Ormskirk Civic Hall on Saturday afternoon 19th May 2012 was packed with children and parents, who were treated to a lively and colourful performance, filled with comedy, vibrant costumes and energetic dance routines from a hugely talented group of artistes, both young and not quite so young.

Continue reading to see the pictures from the second half of the show opening number.

Up For It at the Ormskirk Civic Hall March 2012

Up For It at the Ormskirk Civic Hall - A new musical comedy by Tony Crimlisk March 2012

I was fortunate to get to see the dress rehearsal last week and I am amazed at the energy and creativity, that Tony and U3A members have managed to put into the show. The huge jaundiced jalopy, spouting steam and light like some four wheeled dragon, brightens the stage and serves as a colourful focus for much of the on stage action.

Tony Crimlisk - Writer of Up for it - Music Comedy at Ormskirk Civic Hall March 2012

Ormskirk Civic Dinner and Dance held at the Civic Hall March 2012.

Photos from the Ormskirk Civic Dinner and Dance held at the Civic Hall March 2012.

Ormskirk Civic Dinner and Dance held at the Civic Hall March 2012 hosted by West Lancashire Mayor and Mayoress Rob and Sue Bailey guests of honour from Ormskirk twin towns Cergy Pontoise in France and German twin town Erkrath.

Reverend Chris Jones and Wife Linda at Ormskirk Civic Dinner March 2012

Kelly Shirley School of Dance Spring success at the Northern Stars Dance Competition Ormskirk March 2012

Northern Stars Competition winners Ormskirk March 11th 2012

Dancers from the Kelly Shirley School of Dance, sponsored by Booths, and based at their new studios in Burscough had an extremely busy but extremely successful weekend!  Article and photos sent in by Fiona Hicks from the Kelly School Of Dance.

On Saturday 10th March the dance school performed with a 50 strong troupe at ‘Dance Spectacular’ , a DJ Productions event held at The Globe Theatre, Blackpool.  They were invited to both open and close the show with two of their highly acclaimed dance routines.  Organiser Susan Jones said “Thank you Kelly Shirley School of Dance for a fabulous performance, you are all stars”.

To follow this,  on Sunday 11th March, 20 of the dancers travelled into Liverpool to take part in the Liverpool Naval Club Talent Competition.  They performed three routines and won the competition with new routine “Jive Me Crazy”, taking home both the winners title and prize money!