Boundary Players

The Boundary Players web site is at www.boundaryplayers.co.uk.

Next production

Daisy Pulls It Off, 7th to 11th February, 19:30
By Denise Deegan. Daisy Pulls It Off is a parody of once popular novels set in girls' boarding schools of the twenties and thirties. It contains almost all the plot characteristics so beloved of this genre. Join Daisy as she leaves her elementary school for adventures galore at Grangewood School for Girls. Follow our heroine as she takes on the school bully, almost gets expelled, searches for the lost school treasure, saves lives and helps the school triumph in an all important hockey match. Join us for a rip roaring, absolutely spiffing evening's entertainment.

Where

The William Penney Theatre, inside AWE at Aldermaston. Click here for a map. The entrance to the theatre can be found on the A340 Basingstoke to Newbury road, just before the Heath End Roundabout at Tadley. There is ample free car parking next to the theatre.

Box office

07947 295826, or via the web site.

Review of Tons of Money

10th to 14th May 2011.

This was the NWN review.

Players give 1922 farce a run for its money Boundary Players: Tons of Money, at the William Penney Theatre, Tadley; from Tuesday, May 10 to Saturday, May 14 Tons of Money by Will Evans and Valentine, performed last week by Boundary Players, was first staged in the West End way back in 1922. Alan Ayckbourn's witty adaptation of the script has ensured that this original farce stands the test of time, and it was a good choice by director Claire Humphreys and producer Paul Robinson. The action takes place at the home of cash-strapped inventor Aubrey Allington, who inherits a small fortune but realises his creditors will take the lot. Discovering that the money goes to Aubrey's long lost cousin George in the event of his death, Aubrey's wife Louise hatches a plan to stage Aubrey's death and bring him back to life as the cousin. Inevitably the scheme goes awry, and no fewer than three Georges turn up to claim the fortune. Clive Lewington handled the central role of Aubrey with great confidence - and with some delightful comic highlights at the conclusion of acts one and two. Pat Archer provided a very level-headed Louise, contrasting nicely with her husband's eccentricities, while Marguerite Luxford turned in a colourful performance as deaf Aunt Benita. Sprules the butler and Simpson the maid (Mick Lee and Alice Grundy) worked well together, and their sign-language provided some fine comic moments. Jim Milne was suitably dignified as the family solicitor; Ruth Tibbetts was well cast as Jean, Louise's friend and George's wife; while Steve Schollar and Bill Cooper made a late appearance as the real George Maitland and his impostor, both projecting their respective characters well despite very heavy fake beards. Finally Richard Mier provided some brilliantly timed monosyllabic comments as Giles the gardener. Tons of Money is a very enjoyable farce and, though lacking pace in a few places, Boundary Players' production was very well received by the audience. It was also technically accomplished, with a nicely appointed set and well handled lighting and sound cues. MARK LILLYCROP

Previous productions

Stepping Out, 18th to 22nd October 2011
Tons of Money, 10th to 14th May 2011
Dangerous Corner, 8th to 12th February 2011. See the review in the archive.
The Maintenance Man, 19th to 23rd October 2010. See the review in the archive.
Songs from the Shows, 20th and 24th September 2010
An Evening of Coarse Acting, 11th to 15th May 2010. See the review in the archive.
Silhouette, 9th to 13th February 2010. See the review in the archive.
Party Piece, 20th to 24th October 2009
Going Postal, 12th to 16th May 2009
Rebecca, 10th to 14th February 2009
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of Macbeth, 21st to 25th October 2008. See the review in the archive.
Murder at the Manor, 10th November 2007
An Inspector Calls, 16th to 20th October 2007. See the review in the archive.
Noises Off, 15th to 19th May 2007. See the review in the archive.
Deadly Nightcap, 23rd to 27th January 2007
Alarms and Excursions, 17th to 21st October 2006. See the review in the archive.
Outside Edge, 9th to 13th May 2006. See the review in the archive.
Jekyll and Hyde, 7th to 11th February 2006. See the review in the archive.
The Weekend, 9th to 12th November 2005. See the review in the archive.
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol, 26th to 30th April 2005. See the review in the archive.
A Touch of Danger, 25th to 29th January 2005.
Lettice and Lovage, 19th to 23rd October 2004. See the review in the archive.
Out of Sight, Out of Murder, 27th April to 1st May 2004. See the review in the archive.
Bedroom Farce, 27th to 31st January 2004. See the review in the archive.
Deckchairs, 21st to 25th October 2003. See the review in the archive.
The Happiest Days of Your Life, 29th April to 3rd May 2003. See the review in the archive.
How the Other Half Loves, 4th to 8th February 2003. See the review in the archive.
Bonaventure, 22nd to 26th October 2002. See the review in the archive.
Look Who's Talking, 14th to 18th May 2002. See the review in the archive.
The Joyride, by Georgina Reid. 5th to 9th February 2002. See the review in the archive.
84 Charing Cross Road, by Helene Hanff. 6th to 10th November 2001. See the review in the archive.
They Came from Mars and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church Hall in Time for the Townswomen's Guild's Coffee Morning, by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr. 15th to 19th May 2001. See the review in the archive.
House Guest, by Francis Durbridge. 6th to 10th February 2001. See the review in the Archive.
Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, by Oscar Wilde. 7th to 11th November 2000. Here's the review.
Look No Hans, by John Chapman and Michael Pertwee. 9th to 13th May 2000. Here's the review.