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BERE HEATH METHODIST CASTLE PLAYERS -
CHAPEL LYTCHETT MATRAVERS

Dear Friends in the Parish,
Castle Players presents Sleuth. 14-17
We just wanted to tell you of what we have been up to July at Lytchett Matravers Village Hall
at Bere Heath Methodist Church (Chapel ) which ever
you know it by. We are so excited to be back!
On the 2 May we held our first Council after our After almost 18 months of lockdowns, lockups, isolation,
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monthly service (1 Sunday in the month. The main part of the meeting was to masks, hand sanitiser and zoom calls, we are delighted
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say a BIG Thank you to Mrs Karen Smith ( whom a lot of you know) who has for to finally be able to get back on stage. It will be so good to perform in front of an
the past eleven years been Senior Steward, the glue that has held things audience again, we’re looking forward to seeing all our lovely friends, old and
together. Karen has been very supportive to all the members of the Chapel and new.
been involved with so many events, Harvest celebrations, Christmas and Easter
and a wonderful supporter and helper with Buggies and Brunch (Children’s We have chosen Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer as our first play. The small cast meant
activity morning for children and parents) Karen was presented with a David we could start rehearsing earlier, albeit outside where the elements were rather
Austin Rose in appreciation for all that Karen has done. unkind to us at times... but “the show must go on” and we persevered! Sleuth is
Therefore we welcome Jackie and Philip Morgan who are taking over from Karen regarded as one of the greatest stage thrillers, winning the Tony Award for Best
as Stewards for Bere Heath Chapel. We wish them all the very best in their new Play and inspiring two film versions which you may be familiar with. The 1972
role over the months and years that lie ahead. original won five awards and starred Lawrence Olivier and Michael Caine, while
the 2007 version was directed by Kenneth Branagh and starred Michael Caine
Jackie can be contacted on 07891006726 and Philip on 07870957036. Home and Jude Law.
number is 01929 472283.

We hope from September to start Buggies and Brunch again and have a couple The action begins when millionaire mystery writer, Andrew Wyke, invites his wife’s
of events. Our next services are on Sunday 4 July led by Rev Gwyneth Owen new lover to his country mansion for drinks. When young Milo Tindle arrives,
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(our Minister) and Sunday 1 August — Peter Jenner. Both services 3pm. All are Andrew has a proposal for him. His plan would enable both parties to live in the
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welcome to our services BUT please book a seat with Jackie (Number as above ) style to which they are, or would like to become, accustomed.
as we are still following social distancing, sanitising and Track and Trace. It’s a win-win situation involving a break in, his wife’s ruby necklace and a clown’s
costume! However, things are not all as they seem and Milo quickly becomes
Enjoy the nice weather and keep well and safe. entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation. A battle of wits has drastic
consequences and the question is no longer a whodunit, but a whodunwhat?
Love and blessings to you ALL.

Gwyneth and Peter Directed by Castle Players’ veteran, Linsey O’Neill, the cast includes Matt Barratt
and Simon Langford. The pair both gave outstanding performances in our 2019
Bere Heath Ministerial Team production of The Elephant Man, Matt as Elephant Man John Merrick, and Simon
as Frederick Treves. Matt’s profoundly moving and sensitive interpretation was
Rev Gwyneth Owen – Tel: 01305 319224
Peter Jenner (Lay) – Tel: 07973278791

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