Promenade Play

A big thank you – a letter from the Chair

Lynn Tulip26th October 201518th January 2016Leave a comment

Lindfield Arts Festival

18^th - 20^th September 2015

The 2015 LAF Team, led by myself, have now had time to sit down and evaluate the 2015 Lindfield Arts Festival.

With a small team and despite no dedicated artistic director, we can say that this year's contained Festival was a resounding success in more ways than one. We have had consistently good feedback from those connected to the Festival, performers and local residents, most of whom attended. There was a varied, exciting programme which, with the back drop of Lindfield's iconic High Street, showcased local talented actors, musicians, dancers, authors, artists and more.

Once again Lindfield Arts Festival is very grateful to their commercial sponsors particularly Barratt Homes, the charity support from local Rotary groups, Lindfield Preservation Society and The Comber Trust, local District and Parish Councils' grant funding, Friends of the Festival and local traders that enabled the Festival to go ahead by providing the necessary financial support.

In practical terms, there are a host of thank-you's to be offered to the army of volunteers including the hard-working Team LAF 2015 for their practical help before, during and after the Festival days' events. We were delighted that the Lindfield Bonfire Society were able to provide much needed refreshments for the record number of people attending the Arts & Crafts displayed in the King Edward Hall.

We very much appreciated your support this year, and hope that we can look forward to your continued interest for the 2016 Lindfield Art Festival.

Yours sincerely

Geoff Heath

Chairman of the Trustees

Watch out

Lynn Tulip17th September 201514th September 2015Leave a comment

The Team LAF 2015 will be dressing the village High Street. Bunting, signage and posters will be appearing down the High Street.

The Butcher, King Edward Hall and the Junction all have the big banners advertising the Lindfield Arts Festival.

Preparations are all in hand for Saturday and Sunday's festivities. Not forgetting the Comedy Night in the Bent Arms on Friday night.

Come along and see us. Your Arts, Your Village and we need you.

It’s the final countdown

Lynn Tulip16th September 201518th January 2016Leave a comment

Team LAF 2015 are getting very excited. There are only a couple more days to go before the sixth [yes Sixth] Lindfield Arts Festival kicks off.

Each year has had a different theme and focus and this year proves no exception. The High Street will feature prominently on Saturday as a backdrop to local performers. Listen out for the church bell peals to open the Festival.

We're starting off with the Comedy Night and after a good night's rest will prepare Lindfield High Street for its traffic free day of fun and frolics. The Plays will be one of the main features but don't forget the workshops happening around the Village and the activities, performances and art and craft displays.

Sunday has the Barefoot Players in the Lindfield Primary School performing their 'Little Women' whilst there will be a band playing in the Stand Up to round the Festival off.

Saturday and Sunday in the King Edward Hall have a wonderful exhibition of Arts and Crafts. Surely there'll be something for everyone and it's not too early to shop for Christmas is it?

Lots for everyone to see and do - join us. enquiries@lindfieldartfestival.com

Mr Dickens, Look Away ….

Lynn Tulip15th September 201518th January 2016Leave a comment

Saturday 19^th September 2015 High Street, Lindfield
TIME VENUE	PERFORMER TITLE	DETAILS
11.00 – 11.10 All Saints Church	The Ballad of Friar Tuck	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Sussex Actors Studio.
11.20 – 11.30 Osbourne Cottage	Perfect Shadows	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Stuart Angel.
11.40 - 11.50 The Toll House	Look Away	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Lindfield Dramatic Club.
12.00 - 12.10 The Stand Up Inn	Mr Dickens	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Laura Schofield.
14.30 -14.40 All Saints Church	The Ballard of Friar Tuck	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Sussex Actors Studio.
14.50 - 15.00 Osbourne Cottage	Perfect Shadows	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Stuart Angel.
15.10 – 15.20 The Toll House	Look Away	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Lindfield Dramatic Club
15.30 – 15.40 The Stand Up Inn	Mr Dickens	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Laura Schofield.

The Lindfield Plays

By Robin Belfield

Directed by Robin Belfield & Jonathan Goodwin

A cycle of promenade plays inspired by Lindfield High Street. Each short play can be enjoyed as a stand alone piece of theatre or as part of this series commissioned especially for the Lindfield Arts Festival.

1. "THE BALLAD OF FRIAR TUCK"

Performed by: Sussex Actors Studio

Venue: All Saints Church

Performance times: 11am & 2.30pm

What is the truth behind the legendary Tuck - man or myth? Robin Hood's friendly fat friar or simply a ruthless rogue? Thereby hangs a tale...

2. "PERFECT SHADOWS"

Performed by: Stuart Angel

Venue: Outside Osborne Cottage

Performance times: 11.20am & 2.50pm

The year is 1592 and the theatres of London are on the cusp of a golden age, when disaster strikes. Forced to close his playhouse because of the plague, Philip Henslowe returns home unsure of what awaits him there.

3. "LOOK AWAY"

Performed by: Lindfield Dramatic Club

Venue: Outside the Toll House

Performance times: 11.40am & 3.10pm

Rumours are flying through the village - smugglers are coming and lots of them! They will pass through in the dead of night and all the villagers have to do is 'look away'. Easier said than done!

4. "MR. DICKENS"

Performed by: Laura Schofield

Venue: Outside The Stand Up Inn

Performance times: 12pm & 3.30pm

It's not easy being a celebrity, with everyone staring and sharing your every move. But Mary isn't a celebrity, she can only imagine what it must be like for her famous house guest. And are the motives of the housekeeper turned bodyguard as innocent as they seem?

Robin Belfield, previous Lindfield Arts Director 2013, Theatre Director and Producer is writing a Community Promenade Play to be performed in Lindfield High Street at different intervals throughout Saturday 19th September.

This play is about the history of Lindfield, including the historic buildings and the residents in past times. The scenes of the play will be acted out by local school children [Limepalm Productions], students from Sussex Actors Studio [Central Sussex College], Lindfield Amateur Dramatics and up to three professional actors.

The Promenade Play will benefit the visitors to Lindfield High Street by raising their awareness of the historic value the buildings have, the notorious and famous residents from the past and the enjoyment of seeing different aged actors enacting short scenes that will resonate with the community.

Lindfield Community Plays – times for your diary

Lynn Tulip8th September 201518th January 2016Leave a comment

A series of plays depicting Lindfield's history performed by school children, students, Lindfield Dramatic Society and Professional Actors.

Saturday 19^th September 2015 High Street, Lindfield
TIME VENUE	PERFORMER TITLE	DETAILS
11.00 – 11.10 All Saints Church	Robin Hood	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors
11.20 – 11.30 Osbourne Cottage	Henslowe	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors
11.40 - 11.50 The Toll House	Smugglers	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors
12.00 - 12.10 Glyn Thomas & The Stand Up Inn	Dickens	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors
14.30 -14.40 All Saints Church	Robin Hood	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors
14.50 - 15.00 Osbourne Cottage	Henslowe	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors
15.10 – 15.20 The Toll House	Smugglers	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors
15.30 – 15.40 Glyn Thomas & The Stand Up Inn	Dickens	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors

Put it in your diary – the Lindfield Plays

Lynn Tulip21st August 201518th January 2016Leave a comment

Saturday 19^th September 2015 High Street, Lindfield
TIME VENUE	PERFORMER TITLE	DETAILS
11.00 – 11.10 All Saints Church	The Ballad of Friar Tuck	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Sussex Actors Studio.
11.20 – 11.30 Osbourne Cottage	Perfect Shadows	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Stuart Angel.
11.40 - 11.50 The Toll House	Look Away	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Lindfield Dramatic Club.
12.00 - 12.10 The Stand Up Inn	Mr Dickens	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Laura Schofield.
14.30 -14.40 All Saints Church	The Ballard of Friar Tuck	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Sussex Actors Studio.
14.50 - 15.00 Osbourne Cottage	Perfect Shadows	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Stuart Angel.
15.10 – 15.20 The Toll House	Look Away	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Lindfield Dramatic Club
15.30 – 15.40 The Stand Up Inn	Mr Dickens	Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Laura Schofield.

The Lindfield Plays

By Robin Belfield

Directed by Robin Belfield & Jonathan Goodwin

1. "THE BALLAD OF FRIAR TUCK"

Performed by: Sussex Actors Studio

Venue: All Saints Church

Performance times: 11am & 2.30pm

What is the truth behind the legendary Tuck - man or myth? Robin Hood's friendly fat friar or simply a ruthless rogue? Thereby hangs a tale...

2. "PERFECT SHADOWS"

Performed by: Stuart Angel

Venue: Outside Osborne Cottage

Performance times: 11.20am & 2.50pm

3. "LOOK AWAY"

Performed by: Lindfield Dramatic Club

Venue: Outside the Toll House

Performance times: 11.40am & 3.10pm

Rumours are flying through the village - smugglers are coming and lots of them! They will pass through in the dead of night and all the villagers have to do is 'look away'. Easier said than done!

4. "MR. DICKENS"

Performed by: Laura Schofield

Venue: Outside The Stand Up Inn

Performance times: 12pm & 3.30pm

We appreciate it but here’s an update

Lynn Tulip27th June 201518th January 2016Leave a comment

Team LAF are working hard behind the scenes. Not too many breaks with wine at the moment, but certainly everyone has a number of tasks to get done before the month of June is ended.

We have workshops arranged, Jacqui Smith is offering some design sessions at the new Barratts development in Gravelye Lane and the African Drumming workshop is back for another year too. Peter Voight is offering to show you how to mend your violin, something you really need to know.

The programme is getting very busy and we are so pleased to welcome back both old friends and performers once again. The Barefoot Players are showcasing 'Little Women' and the Mid Sussex Sinfonia are giving us a concert on Saturday night.

The Lindfield Plays will be fascinating to catch. Little snippets performed by local children and performers from all ages. Living out Lindfield's History.

Sponsors have kindly made it possible for most of the workshops to be FREE, all you need to do is register on the website and collect a ticket from SWALK when they are available in August.

Talking of sponsors, we have so far secured funding from:

Barrett Homes, The Comber Trust, Mid Sussex District Council, Lindfield Parish Council, Lindfield Preservation Society and last but not least from Howard at the Bent Arms. And without Cathy from Personal Potential Training we would not have our fabulous postcards nor would you see our adverts.

Warning warning, Dalek approaching

Lynn Tulip25th June 201518th January 2016Leave a comment

Yes, warning warning. Once again the dalek will be back in the High Street for Saturday 19th September.

Fear not, LAF volunteers will ensure that you are safe. With the High Street closed for the day Festival goers will be able to mingle without fear of traffic and obstructions.

Just keep an eye out for the dalek and of course, watch out for the Lindfield Community Plays performing regularly down the High Street.

Your Stories Wanted!

Lynn Tulip4th June 201518th January 2016Leave a comment

"The Lindfield Plays" are a series of short plays specially written by local theatre director and playwright Robin Belfield, celebrating the rich history of Lindfield. As part of this cycle of plays Robin is keen to present not only the distant past but also celebrate the more recent past too. Verbatim Theatre is a technique used to create plays using the actual words spoken by real people, rather than a work of the playwright's imagination and so Robin is keen to hear your stories of growing up in Lindfield.

- The stories and memories you have of growing up as a child, young adult or as a parent raising your own children.

- The special occasions in the village, both personal and public.

- Descriptions of the what the village used to look like and how things have changed over the years.

Any memories from 1930's up to the present day would be most welcome and may end up in the play, performed at this years Arts Festival! All submissions will remain anonymous, but please remember to include the date. You can write memories down and drop into SWALK on Lindfield High Street or you can email Robin via limepalmproductions@gmail.com (please mark clearly with THE LINDFIELD PLAYS)

New Sponsors – Hooray

Lynn Tulip9th May 201518th January 2016Leave a comment

We're delighted to say that the lovely Cathy Hayes from Potential Personal Training has designed our new postcard. Please collect one from the Lindfield Arts Festival Stand on Lindfield Village Day - 30th May 2015 on The Common.

Thank you PPT for your support

And an even bigger thank you to Barrett Homes for their sponsorship [we are waiting for their logo] but without your help we couldn't start to plan the things we want to do!

Thank you