The Provincial Demonstration Group was established in 2008 to present historic Masonic plays for the enjoyment and education of Brethren in the Province. The Group membership is now 50. The next meeting of the Group is at 10 am on Saturday 31 January, at Freemasons' Hall, Northampton. Members and guests are welcome to attend.
A Call for New Members
The Brethren who attended the Team’s inaugural meeting in September are very enthusiastic about the concept and the programme of plays. They have identified four plays they will put into production in 2009/10, with more planned over the next three years. The first play, “ Lodge Night 1759”, has been written and is in rehearsals for its March première. The Team want to involve members from all Masonic Centres and as many Lodges and Chapters as they can from across the Province. They need actors (AmDram experience or just want to 'have a go'), researchers, writers, help with props & costumes, a bookings secretary, help with marketing & publicity and help with logistics.
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The serious business of entertainment – part of the ‘Lodge Night 1759’ team at first rehearsals for the new play |
Opening Night - March 2009
The first of the two plays planned by the Team, “Lodge Night 1759”, will be premièred on Tuesday 24 March 2009 (note the change of date) under the auspices of Palmer Lodge of Provincial Grand Stewards No 8995. This will be followed by a second showing on Friday 24 April 2009 to be hosted by Kingsley Lodge No 2431 at Freemasons' Hall, Northampton.