Ambleside Antics

Ambleside Antics

COME to the Cabaret, they said. So I went, to get a sneak preview of the St. Christopher's Church Cabaret. The event, which is always a sold-out production, is only held every two years and is great entertainment. Held in conjunction with the North Van Players and the Comedy Company, this year's production is entitled "Ambleside Antics". And even though the production pokes fun at some local issues, you'll enjoy the show whether you're from West Vancouver or not. Rehearsals are underway this week and audience members will be in for a treat when the show runs from Feb. 6-9.

	During a rehearsal for "Dinner for One", actors Dave McIntosh and Maggie Kolodziej re-enacted a New Year's celebration.
	No trick photography here as NV Player newcomer Calin Bilkowski drops into the splits effortlessly. Be sure and cheer for him as "Miss Bellevue" and as "Elvis".
	Singing solos in the show are Barb Brolly and Charles McNeight who have great voices.
	Musical director Dave Turner is the a one man band and the man behind the phrase "hit it Dave".
	The Comedy Company's Ray Soden and director Elizabeth McNeight helped write most of the material for the show.
	Stage manager Win McIntosh (left) and production manager Sally Day are helping ensure things run smoothly come opening night.
	"What a picture, what a picture", is only one of the skits that Elizabeth Cox and veteran actor Royce Hill participate in.
	Props manager Carmen Robinson has got one of everything backstage from toilet paper, to swords and weapons.
	Kathryn McNeight won herself a role in the production, but unfortunately Daisy will have to sit in the audience.
	Who says rehearsing can't be fun. Mary Lou Kepkay (from left), Ian Whitelaw and Barb Pierce made it look easy.
	Poking fun at everything from WV's Floral Clock to WV beauty pagents were actors Carol-Ann Phillips (from left), Barry Dufus and Bettie Phillips,
	NV Player's join church members to put on the show. From left: Winston Gutkowski, Dave Raftery and the show's MC, John Rose.

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