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The Griffins had a very special guest director join them for Snow White rehearsals recently – none other than Craig Garner from Channel 4’s “Seven Dwarfs”!

Craig played 'Prof' as one of the seven dwarfs in Wycombe last year and was featured along with his cast mates in this summer's hit documentary. He loves the stage and has played many roles in pantomimes over the years. His knowledge of how to be seen from the back of a 1000+ seat theatre was invaluable for our dwarfs!

Craig spent time with our fourteen junior cast members helping them with their physical choreography. By the end of the session, our dwarfs were raring to go for the big show itself! Look out for him during our production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” as he’ll be dropping by to check out the results on the workshop.

You can find out more about Craig through his website, www.craiggarner.co.uk

The Griffin Players pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be performed at Luton Library Theatre from 2nd to 10th December!

Tickets for panto are still on sale, but only are selling out fast! Contact our box office now if you would like to book! -

CALL 07906 075455

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		NOVEMBER 2011 The Griffins had a very special guest director join them for Snow White rehearsals recently – none other than Craig Garner from Channel 4’s “Seven Dwarfs”! Craig played 'Prof' as one of the seven dwarfs in Wycombe last year and was featured along with his cast mates in this summer's hit documentary. He loves the stage and has played many roles in pantomimes over the years. His knowledge of how to be seen from the back of a 1000+ seat theatre was invaluable for our dwarfs! Craig spent time with our fourteen junior cast members helping them with their physical choreography. By the end of the session, our dwarfs were raring to go for the big show itself! Look out for him during our production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” as he’ll be dropping by to check out the results on the workshop. You can find out more about Craig through his website, www.craiggarner.co.uk ______________________________________ The Griffin Players pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be performed at Luton Library Theatre from 2nd to 10th December! Tickets for panto are still on sale, but only are selling out fast! Contact our box office now if you would like to book! - CALL 07906 075455

		AUGUST 2011 MORE WEDDINGS... Continuing with the wedding season, we would like to offer our congratulations to Ben Jaggers and Ellie Kingdon who were married on 12th August 2011. Ben and Ellie met through the Griffin Players back in 2006 in the Musical the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - perhaps not the best venue for the start of a relationship, but we are all thrilled where it ended up. Also, following her performances in the Witches of Eastwick and other shows with the Griffin Players, Lisa Farrell (seen right) stopped looking at statues of men and married a real one! Joe Abella and Lisa tied the knot on 13th August. Best wishes for the future to you all, and enjoy the honeymoons!

		JULY 2011 GRIFFIN PLAYERS AGM 2011 As always a new AGM brings along a new Committee. This year was no exception, seeing some of the biggest changes we have seen in some time. LEAVERS We are very sorry to say goodbye to Gary Nash, who after 6 years has decided to step down from his role as Chairman. Gary has done a wonderful job, particularly most recently as director for Sweeney. His work as chairman has seen the group moving in a new direction, particularly with it's daring choice of shows over the past years. In his final report for the year which was delivered at the AGM, Gary stated...'I am standing down as Chairman not with sadness but with an immense sense of pride for what we have achieved together in the past five or six years... Thank you all for talent, expertise, enthusiasm and friendship...' This will not be the last we see of the wonderful Mr Nash - he promises to see us down the shed of dreams as he continues to work on Set Design for the Griffin Players The AGM also saw the departure of Michael Costabile who has decided to step down from the role of Treasurer. Cheryl Evans, Andrew Maxted and Richard Garrett also decided not to stand for another year. Many thanks to all the above for the hard work and committment that they have shown to the society. WHO IS NEW!? A rather surprised John O'Leary (who is still in a state of shock as he types this) has taken over as the Chairperson. In a message to the Griffin Players group on Facebook, John said 'It's going to be tough, but great fun, and I would like to see biscuits at every meeting.' David Houghton remained as Vice Chairman, alongside Lynda Fagan, and Jackie Houghton who stayed in their positions as Secretary and Minutes Secretary. Richard Lovelock moves into the position of Treasurer; a position which Richard has previously held for the society and as such brings a great deal of knowledge to. After a very busy year, Amy Wake continues her role as Publicity Secretary, and has been joined by Dee Lovelock to share what is indeed a very tough job. Debbie Cavanagh joins the committee following her co-opt to the Social team last year. She becomes our Membership Secretary, leaving room for Reece Lowen to take over the role of Social Secretary. Finally we welcome Karen Franks and Ben Houghton who have joined as committee members this year. The committee are always looking for assistance in the many tasks that need to be completed to keep the society running over the year. If you are interested in being in a sub committee either for the year or a particular show, please e-mail John O'Leary to discuss further.	Gary Nash Michael Costabile John O'Leary For further details, visit our COMMITTEE page...
		Oh...Ramsey! Congratulations to Paul Ramsey and Melanie Cavanagh who finally tied the knot and became 'the Ramsey's' in July 2011. Paul and Mel have been one of our favourite couples in the Griffin Players since the very beginning of their relationship, and recently worked together in Alison Wonder-Bra and Confusions. Wishing you health and happiness for the future guys x