SQUARE ONE Productions 

THERE'S A WHOLE LOTTA HISTORY GOING ON...

Hello everybody!

I figured it was about time l posted a new blog and filled you guys in on everything that’s been going on, which if l’m honest is a lot!! We are well in throws of rehearsals for ‘2 Glasses’ now. We were very lucky to find Sarah Hall, a multi-talented local performer to round off the cast as Emma. Andy and l had previously performed with Sarah in a  Town Production of ‘Canterbury Tales’, and not only does she really look like she could be Ali’s daughter, she’s also a brilliant actress.

Rehearsals are coming along really well. We’ve just reached the dreaded ‘books down’ phase, not bad with 6 weeks to go! And are now dissecting the script to get the maximum impact from the words, and let me tell you it is a verbal rollercoaster of emotions. We move from funny to heart-breaking in an instant. Bring your hankies ladies, and men if you are that way inclined!

Outside of rehearsals, it is a veritable hive of activity, set building, sorting insurance and props, as well as blazing the publicity trails, which you will well know if you follow us on Twitter @sqonetheatre or Facebook. We now have over 250 followers on Twitter and 150 on Facebook, so THANK YOU! For a little company who hasn’t produced a show yet, we hugely value and appreciate all of the support we have been shown.

We can’t wait to get into each and every one of our great venues.  I thought l’d give you a few little lesser known facts about these historic performance spaces.

Scawby Village Hall – this is the 2nd ‘Village Hall’ which was built on the original site of the ‘Village Hut’ built in 1921. (and my Grandad had his wedding reception here, so happy memories!)

Broadbent Theatre – This quirky little theatre takes its name from Roy Broadbent who was among those involved in the conversion of the building. The son of Roy, actor Jim Broadbent, is the Honorary President of LRP. (You’d be forgiven for thinking you’d got lost as you drive through the countryside before ‘stumbling’ on this venue)

Kirton Jubilee Town Hall – This wonderful venue was built in 1897. Standing proud in Market Square, it was renovated to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. Before being turned into a Town Hall, the stone you now see in this beautiful building was used to make the walls of Kirton Prison.

Trinity Arts Centre – The Arts Centre was converted from the Holy Trinity Church which opened in 1843 and closed in 1971, and it’s imposing spire still dominates the façade overlooking the main road (and it does a great Happy Hour for pre-show drinks!)

Lincoln Drill Hall – The original Drill Hall opened in 1890 as a military and police training hall before being used as an entertainment venue. (The Rolling Stones famously played here on 31 December 1963, prior to their appearance on the very first Top of the Pops the next day!)

Hopefully you will be able to join us at one of these brilliant little venues and join us in making our own history as Square One’s debut show!

Nikki x