Graham Clarke's "Joe Carpenter and Son" | 24th December 2012

On Christmas Eve Stage One performed for their fourth and final time this Christmas the acclaimed nativity play Joe Carpenter and Son - at the Methodist Church here in Folkestone. We enjoyed performing to a whole packed and appreciative church-full of folk - and took the form of a Christingle Service, our performance being preceded by some carols and prayer, and at the end special Christingles were given out and so signifying the joy and light of Christ coming into the world.
The Methodist Minister lovingly explained their meanings and then we sung more carols before a final prayer of blessing. It was an immensely joyful afternoon, following by tea and mince pies! In our play, we were joined by others, some new to acting - and it was a good experience for us working together - learning words, sorting our costumes, working our movements, helping one another. Four-out-of-four to Stage One, we felt!

Graham Clarke's "Joe Carpenter and Son" | 22nd December 2012)

On Saturday StageOne performed Graham Clarke's "Joe Carpenter and Son" at the St. Paul's Church, Sandgate. There was a lovely and happy and generous atmosphere this afternoon - people commented and thanked us for such an enjoyable afternoon and a real Christian feeling to the performance. The parishioners joined in the carol-singing and angel parts and they loved the acting and all the dressing up. StageOne will be performing the final Jo Carpenter and Son at Folkestone Methodist Church on Christmas Eve at 4pm.

StageOne Drama Quiz | 11th December 2012

On Tuesday last Paul, one of our newest members, led us in a quite demanding Christmas quiz - but the icing-on-the-cake and fun lay in us trying act our dramatically the answers - involving well-known Christmas carols, books, sayings and customs. We then had a planning session, to put together our Tuesday weekly programme fresh for the start of 2013 up to Easter. We have a very varied programme lined up which we look forward to sharing with you -as well as, of course, preparing for our February Puss in Boots Panto - and our Easter presentations.

Puss in Boots rehearsal - 9th December 2012

StageOne production is really coming on well and all actors are really getting into their roles and already learning lines.

On Sunday StageOne performed Graham Clarke's "Joe Carpenter and Son" at St. Saviour's Church

On Sunday StageOne performed Graham Clarke's "Joe Carpenter and Son" at St. Saviour's Church, Folkestone. It was a superb performance with great costumes, and props including a postman’s bike. A truly enjoyable show for parishioners and their families.StageOne will be performing Graham Clarke's "Joe Carpenter and Son" at the U.R.C Folkestone this Friday.

StageOne performed Graham Clarke's "Joe Carpenter and Son" at the U.R.C Church,

On Friday StageOne performed Graham Clarke's "Joe Carpenter and Son" at the U.R.C Church, Folkestone. It was another superb performance with excellent costumes and visual aids including a postman’s bike, feather duster, and a baby. StageOne will be performing Graham Clarke's "Joe Carpenter and Son" at St Paul’s Church, Sandgate on 23rd December at 3pm, and at Folkestone Methodist Church, Folkestone on 24th December at 4pm.