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The Murdered Mongrels Society

13/2/2021

 
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An original play developed and staged by members of our 13+Workshop Group, performed over Zoom for two live performances in February 2021.
Watch the play on YouTube
Please note that our age advisory for viewing this play is 13+ years

A message from the authors and directors of The Murdered Mongrels Society

Summary

Dark comedy about a new online group to help people whose dogs have been mysteriously murdered, which is gatecrashed by a sinister new member who may or may not have something to do with the murdered Mongrels.

Charity
At Leeds Children’s Theatre we are opposed to dog murder or any other mistreatment of dogs, we'd like to assure everyone that no dogs were harmed in the making of this performance. We're taking a collection in support of the Dogs Trust at the end of this performance. Remember, a dog is fur-ever not just for Christmas, so any Dalmatian you can give would be appreciated! (Yes, we do think we’re Howl-arious!)


"Potted Panto" performance 30 Jan 2021

30/1/2021

 
This afternoon's performance over Zoom was watched LIVE by members, family and friends and we had a great time. We've received some lovely comments from the audiance ...
The panto was Amazing to watch!
Huge thankyou cannot wait till the next one.
Thanks, it was great fun.
The ‘Potted Panto’ was written by the late Judith Unwin and has been performed by Leeds Children’s Theatre on many occasions throughout the years. Today's rehearsed play-reading has been adapted and directed by Janine Walker for a Zoom setting.  Dan Dainter has arranged and managed the technical aspects of brining this LIVE performance to our audiance, at home via Zoom.  The performance promises to bring you all of the wonder, villainy and romance of your favourite pantomimes!

CAST
Villager/Narrator/Dwarf 1 - Naomi K
Villager/Narrator/Dwarf 2 - Lily R
Villager/Narrator/Dwarf 3 – Jemma L
Mother Hubbard - Scarlett M
Handsome Prince - Helena A
Cinderella - Lauren V
Humpty Dumpty - Sirius W
Fairy Clumsy - Matilda S
Giant - James H
Rent-a-crowd – Jane C
Dog – Sam L

Hons. President of LCT announced

21/1/2021

 
We are delighted to announce that our great friend Mr Barry Unwin has agreed to become our Hon. President.

As a much respected and longstanding member of LCT Mr Unwin kindly agreed to take on the role that was previously held by his late wife Mrs Judith Unwin.

LCT Hons. President Mr B Unwin

Saturday Workshops 2021 dates

20/1/2021

 
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We are continuing to hold monthly Saturday Workshops for our members, via Zoom:
The next ones are scheduled for 23 January, 27 February and 20 March. 
Email Karen for your Zoom invitation/login details

Great news ... we plan to return to the Carriageworks Theatre this November

10/1/2021

 
Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox (adapted by David Wood)
Wednesday 10th - Saturday 13th November 2021
at the Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds

More details will be announced as soon as we have them

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Latest news about our 2021 productions at the Carriageworks Theatre

6/1/2021

 
Spring Production 2021
We are disapointed to have to report that our March 2021 production at the Carriageworks Theatre has also now been cancelled due to the Covid restrictions announced on 5 January 2021.  We still have no idea when theatres will be allowed to reopen for rehearsals and performances. 

November Production 2021
However, we are now making plans for our November 2021 production, in the hope that we will be able to commence face-to-face rehearsals in the summer. 

Thank you for your ongoing support, and of course further details will be announced in due course.

LCT's donation to "Young Minds"

6/1/2021

 
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We are pleased to announce that the Young Minds charity was nominated in 2020, by members of LCT, to receive one of our annual charity donations of £300.  The charity supports young people as well as parents, and there's lots of information on the website https://youngminds.org.uk/ 

The Potted Panto

1/1/2021

 
Our first show of 2021 will be "The Potted Panto", written by Judith Unwin and directed by Janine Walker. Specially adapted for perofrmance via Zoom it will take place on Saturday 30/01/2021 at 2pm to an invited audience.
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Cast:
Villager/Narrator/Dwarf 1 - Naomi K
Villager/Narrator/Dwarf 2 - Lily R
Villager/Narrator/Dwarf 3 - Jemma L
Mother Hubbard - Scarlett M
Handsome Prince - Helena A
Cinderella - Lauren V
Humpty Dumpty - Sirius W
Fairy Clumsy - Matilda  S
Giant - James H
Rent-a-crowd - Mrs Jane
Dog – Sam L
Director - Janine W

AGM - reminder

31/12/2020

 
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Members, please note that our AGM that had to be rescheduled from September 2020 is still taking place as planned on Wednesday 13 January 2021, but it will be via Zoom.  All full members will have received their notifications via email in December, along with their Zoom invitation.  Nomination forms should be completed and returned to the Chair. via email by 6 January 2021. Please contact Karen (Chair@) if you need more information. Thank you

    LCT in 2021

    Entering into 2021 LCT is still under Covid-19 restrictions, with all activities happening online.

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​the players to be either children or adults or both, as is necessary for the production"
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