Kirsten running for charity
16th June 2010
East Kilbride Rep member Kirsten McHugh is taking part in this year's BUPA Great North Run on the 19th September, raising funds for Alzheimer Scotland.Kirsten says, "Having survived a 10k last year, I have now decided to attempt a half marathon. My aim, apart from actually completing the race, is to raise money for Alzheimer Scotland. In addition to campaigning and research work, Alzheimer Scotland provides support, information and advice to the many individuals and families in Scotland who are affected by this condition and I know from personal experience just how invaluable this support is. So please think of me as I pound the streets on 19th September, and if you are able to donate - even better! Every penny really does make a difference."
To find out more about Alzheimer Scotland, click here to visit their website.
To donate money to Kirsten, click here to visit her JustGiving fundraising website.
Children's Pantomime Auditions
9th May 2010
You will be asked to sing part of 'We're Off to See The Wizard' from The Wizard of Oz and to perform a short dance, which you will be taught. Please wear shoes and clothing suitable for dancing!
If you wish to attend the audition please be aware that our pantomime rehearsals take place on Saturday afternoons from 2pm and will commence in August just after schools return from summer holiday.
Children's Pantomime Auditions for The Pied Piper
Sunday 23rd May, 12 noon
The Village Theatre, Maxwell Drive, East Kilbride G74 4HG
Festival of One Act Plays
9th May 2010
Our festival is over for another year. This year we saw performances from Stewarton Drama Group, Rutherglen Repertory Theatre, Kilmarnock's St Joseph's Players, EKO Players from East Kilbride, McGavin Drama Club from Kilwinning, East Kilbride clubs Studio 32 and Upfront Theatre, Killin Drama Club and Larbert's Tryst Theatre.Well done to all the performers for providing a week of great amateur theatre. Congratulations to the winners!
Results on our One Act Festival page.
Ladies Down Under audience charity boost
EK Rep's recent production of Ladies Down Under was a bumper success. The theatre was a sell out for some nights and was well appreciated and enjoyed by the audiences. As one of the characters was struggling with the onslaught of breast cancer East Kilbride Rep Theatre Club invited Breast Cancer Care Scotland to set up a display in the theatre.
Every year 46,000 women and men will be told that they have breast cancer. It is important to know that you do not need to go through it alone because such an organisation as Breast Cancer Care can offer care, support and information.
As a result, both East Kilbride Rep Theatre Club and Breast Cancer Care Scotland would like to thank the audiences for their generosity in contributing to this important cause. During the week’s run the sum raised was £231.64.
Louise Parker, fundraising assistant with Breast Cancer Care, said: “Thank you so much for raising such a fantastic amount and also for having a stall at the event which hopefully will have raised some awareness.”
East Kilbride Rep Theatre Club works very closely with the community and regularly assists local charities to raise funds by a donation of tickets for certain nights of their productions.
If you have worries or concerns about your breast cancer treatment and need someone to talk to please call the Breast Cancer Care helpline on 0808 800 6000, or click here to visit their website.
Have a cup before curtain up
Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee before the Rep show!
Ladies Down Under / Breast Cancer Care (Scotland)
Our production of Ladies Down Under touches on the subject of breast cancer and so East Kilbride Rep Theatre Club is pleased to announce that we will be presenting the play in collaboration with the charity Breast Cancer Care (Scotland).Every year 46,000 women and men will be told that they have breast cancer. It is important to know that you do not need to go through it alone because such an organisation as Breast Cancer Care can offer care, support and information. If you have worries or concerns about your breast cancer treatment and need someone to talk to please call their helpline on 0808 800 6000.
During the run of the show at The Village Theatre there will be an information stand in the foyer and volunteers from Breast Cancer Care (Scotland) will be in attendance to answer any questions that you may have or indeed gladly acknowledge any donation that you might wish to make.
Breast cancer is an important issue in these times and awareness that there is help out there is half the battle. Knowledge is power and to know that you are not alone and that there is support goes a long way to handling such a devastating illness but, from which recovery is achievable.
To find out more about Breast Cancer Care click here to visit their website.
EK Rep get on their bikes for charity
On Saturday July 4th EK Rep Theatre Club participated in a cycle round the Island of Cumbrae. Whilst it was a social occasion the event was organised in support of Macmillan Cancer Support Nurses.
The Club's social convenor, Fiona Chapman, who organised the event was well prepared with pills and potions and it was rumoured that there might have been oxygen stops!
The eight mile round trip was effectively executed and enjoyed by all - especially the timekeepers, masseuses and first aiders who held office in the nearest public house, just in case (they said!).
EK Rep Theatre Club is very pleased to be able to support the Macmillan Nurses who carry out such fabulous work. We have supported many charities over the years and they are all special, but it is nice to know that in times of need the Macmillan Nurses are there. We'd also like to thank everyone who donated so generously to our fundraising event.
The final total raised is £237.58 and a cheque was presented to Susan Selkirk of Macmillan Cancer Support by members of the club at our production of Good Things.
Pictured (L-R) are EK Rep member Alan Davie, Susan Selkirk of Macmillan Cancer Support, EK Rep Chairman Jean Macmillan and EK Rep Social Convenor Fiona Chapman.
To find out more about Macmillan Nurses click here to visit their website.