St Nicolas Players Spalding

Note from the Director ...

So it's finally here!! After months of planning and rehearsals we've finally got 'Dibley\ to it's final destination - The South Holland Centre. I must say I'm very pleased we got seven out of the eight actors back to rekindle their roles. So if you came and watched last years production you will be seeing some very familiar faces. Unfortunatly we did lose one of the original cast - Kieran Whatson, who played Owen last year, has gone off to university and we would like to thank him for all his hard work on last years show and wish him all the best for his uni life.

The beauty of doing a second part of an adapted sitcom on stage is that it doesn't matter if you haven't seen part one, it's like a new episode. This play primarilly focuses on series 3 and the Christmas special. Although we had some great feedback on last years show, it did not mean that we could rest on our laurels, because every show has it's challenges, and this one is no different. The cast had to spend longer developing their characters, because by the time 'Dibley' reaches series 3 they had evolved.

I would like to thank everyone who worked on this show from the set builder to the costume and props team. To all the backstage team, I thank them from the bottom of my heart, because without them the show simply wouldn't happen. There is one person I cannot forget and  that is my wonderful producer Heather Dickinson. Whilst I get the job of putting my vision on stage, it's Heathers job to liase with everyone and work on all the behind the scene stuff that nobody ever sees - we make a great team!

I have one more thank you to make and that's to you the audience, because if it wasn't for you supporting St Nicolas Players we simply could not put these shows on for your entertainment. So sit back and relax as we bring you Christmas two months early ...

             Rob Nicholls