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Pratts Bottom Dramatics Valentines Newsletter

Dear Members and Friends, Welcome to the Pratts Bottom Dramatics Valentines Newsletter As we head into another busy and exciting season at Pratts Bottom Dramatic Society, we’re delighted to share what’s coming up over the next few months. There are plenty of ways to get involved — on stage, behind the scenes, or simply by coming along and supporting. Our pantomime Sleeping Beauty has just completed its very first two-week run, and we couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve ach

Jack Holloway

2 days ago4 min read

A message from Liz Baker

Just look at these numbers from our latest pantomime Sleeping Beauty… 1 Spinning Wheel 2 Red Dragon’s eyes 3 Fairy Wands 5 Smoke machines 6 Bubble machines 9 Adjustments by costume to Dame Nanny Nightnurse’s bra 12 Scenes 17 Songs 19+ Weeks of rehearsals 30 Members of the cast 45 Touch ups to Dame Nanny Nightnurse’s lipstick 48 Pantos in total from PBDS so far 57 People in the show team 58 Amazing lights 78 Props 135 Tiles on the turret roof 142 Sound cues 473

Jack Holloway

4 days ago1 min read

Sleeping Beauty thank you speech - Jack Holloway

So now I move onto the all-important thank yous. Seriously though, before anyone goes anywhere, I want to take some time to say thank you. Because what you’ve seen tonight didn’t just appear. This show exists because of a ridiculous amount of teamwork, creativity, patience, and people saying “yes” when they could have said I’ll pass! Firstly I would like to welcome our new members, Josh, Bex, Clark, Luca, Annie, Tia, Josh and Thomas. It’s really important that we are const

Jack Holloway

7 days ago10 min read

Key Dates 2026

I just want to highlight a few important dates for your diaries going forward — there’s a lot to look forward to, so pens at the ready! First up, on Sunday 22nd February at 2.30pm , we’ll be holding a read-through of The Unfriend at Pratts Bottom Primary School . Everyone is welcome to join us — whether you’re planning to audition, help backstage, or you’re just curious. Please do come along and be part of it. Following that, auditions for The Unfriend will take place on We

Jack Holloway

7 days ago2 min read

How the Tudors Lost Their Heads: Pratts Bottom Dramatics

Hello, I hope you are well and don't mind me getting in contact. My name is Jarlath Mulvaney, and I am working on a National Geographic and History Hit documentary series called How the Tudors Lost Their Heads that investigates the circumstances behind a ‘Tudor’ who met an untimely end. Each episode culminates on execution day and to present this moment, we will be recreating the executions of six historical figures: Perkin Warbeck (1499), Anne Boleyn (1536), Margaret P

Jack Holloway

7 days ago2 min read

NODA REPORT - Sleeping Beauty 2026

On a rather soggy Saturday afternoon, a warm welcome awaited me on my first visit to Pratts Bottom Dramatic Society’s panto ‘Sleeping Beauty’. The stage at the village hall was beautifully decorated with coloured lights around the proscenium, and a castle turret stood to one side. While some scenes unfolded in front of the curtains, their opening revealed vibrant scenery that was truly impressive. The set designers

Jack Holloway

7 days ago2 min read

Sleeping Beauty Review by Brian McEwan

The good news is that PBDS don’t look like falling asleep for an indeterminate number of years after their latest spectacular sell-out ‘Sleeping Beauty’, although sadly for the senior citizens within the audience, the aging process will not have been temporarily arrested. In seeking to avoid repeating myself from previous reviews, I’m well aware that cast, backstage, costumes, technical crews, FOH et al expect and indeed deserve mention. For me however – and especially in pan

Jack Holloway

Feb 22 min read

The Unfriend by Steven Mofatt

We are delighted to announce that this year PBDS will be entering a play into the Kent Theatre Festival 2026 which runs from February to May 2026. It is an amature drama competiton that most drama groups in the area get involved in to produce plays and hopefully win some awards. This year we are entering a play called The Unfriend by Steven Mofatt and directed by Madeline Mccubbin. Steven Moffat’s The Unfriend is a dark, fast‑paced comedy that follows a perfectly ordinary B

Jack Holloway

Jan 242 min read

Sleeping Beauty opens in just 7 days at Pratts Bottom Village Hall!

Dear all, We’re excited to announce that Sleeping Beauty opens in just 7 days at Pratts Bottom Village Hall ! Our cast and crew have been working incredibly hard to bring this magical pantomime to life, packed with laughter, music, and plenty of sparkle for all ages. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled outing with family and friends right here in the village. We’d love to see you there and share in the magic as the curtain rises next week. Thank you for your c

Jack Holloway

Jan 221 min read