PROGRAMME

Venue: 

Golden Goose Theatre in Camberwell (nearest tube is Oval) 

Time: 

Sunday 1 June

Doors open 6.00pm

Performances start 6.30pm

Event ends 9.30pm

The bar will remain open until late

Event: 

Party and networking (dress to impress)

Award winning performances (past winners of London Pub Theatres awards)

Party food and birthday cake prepared by a top chef

Auction (to raise funds for LPT Awards)

PERFORMANCES introduced by director Matthew Parker:

(Please note that these may be subject to last minute changes)


LIVE DRAMA EDMUND DEHN extract from LEAR ALONE (Actor's Award for lifetime achievement 2023)


''Directed by Anthony Shrubsall, this piece delivers Shakespeare's words with relevance and poignancy'  North West End ★★★★★



COMEDY FILM SHORT FINAL CURTAIN featuring JAMES WREN, Artistic Director at The Hen & Chickens Theatre (Pub theatre of the Year 2024)


Oliver and Reece are putting on a play ... no-one will come


OPERETTA THE MIKADO Take Note Theatre for the Tabard proudly presents an extract from The Mikado, directed by KEITH STRACHAN (Award for Best Director 2023). Tilly Goodwin plays Yum Yum opposite Nicholas Curry as Nanki Poo, accompanied by MD Annemarie Lewis Thomas on piano and Erica Flint on flute.



SONGS  Singer, writer & performer COLLETTE COOPER presents songs from her own album including TOMORROW MAY BE MY LAST from her hit show THE JANIS JOPLIN STORY (Award for Solo show written by the performer 2023)


'an unforgettable live concert experience'  West End Evenings ★★★★★ 

MUSICAL THEATRE  Extracts from TICKLE, MARRY ME A LITTLE & THE STORY OF MY LIFE presented by STAGE DOOR THEATRE (Commendation for excellence 2024). Producer RICHARD LAMBERT, Director ROBERT MCWHIR, Musical director AARON CLINGHAM.  Cast: Dereck Walker, Natalie Durkin, Owen Dennis, David Heal, Shelley Rivers and Tim Webb


Review for THE STORY OF MY LIFE “A thing of beauty that captures every nuance” Paul Vale, The Stage ★★★★★


NEW WRITING AINE RYAN in an extract from her play KITTY IN THE LANE (Actor's award 2023)


'a mesmeric continuation of the Irish literary tradition' James Macnamara, Broadway Baby  ★★★★★


'Áine Ryan’s haunting and gripping monologue is unmissable'  Fairy Powered ★★★★


NEW WRITING MEGAN MARSZAL extract from her new play I LOVE YOU MICHEL, FROM NADINE

(Award for Solo show. HER SHOES, written by the performer 2024). The piece is performed by Eleanor Balldwin as Young Nadine and Megan Marszal as Cece. 


Review for HER SHOES ‘precision and control in this tale of unsolved mystery ... a masterful performance’ Chris Lilly, London Pub Theatres ★★★★

GUEST SINGER


Paula David and her daughter, Georgia Bondy,  will end the evening's entertainment with a selection of songs.  Paula is actor, singer, songwriter, and playwright, she is also a LONDON PUB THEATRES REVIEWER

AUCTION LOTS presented by director John Plews:


  • A one on one mentoring session on producing for fringe theatre with David Brady, Artistic Director at Lion & Unicorn Theatre


  • Four days free rehearsal space at the Lion and Unicorn, Kentish Town, subject to availability


  • Two tickets to a Finborough show of your choice, subject to availability


  • A pair of antique theatre lights, suitable to be adapted as wall lamps


  • Two tickets to 'Grave Mistake' at The Hope Theatre, Islington (runs to 7 June)


  • Two free rehearsal days at the Jack Studio Theatre, with a one-off evening performance slot. The evening performance could be for an R & D, reading, or a Scratch performance.
    *Dates are subject to availability, the evening slot would probably be on a Sunday or Monday evening.


  • Private Walking Tour of London for up to 15 people from an experienced five-star guide from See Your City. Tour options are either Harry Potter or Jack the Ripper and can be booked any time before the end of the year at a time of your choosing, subject to availability.  (Donated by Jack Robertson)


  • Two tickets to any performance of 'Ivories' at the Old Red Lion Theatre, Islington (1st - 26th July), subject to availability.


  • Two free tickets to see any production at this year's SHAKEFEST at the Old Red Lion, subject to availability. 


  • Six hours free rehearsal space at Bread and Roses Theatre, Clapham, subject to availability


  • Script Surgery with Audrey Thayer: Dramaturgy sessions with Artistic Director of Drayton Arms Theatre. 1. Introductory call with Initial introductions, discussion of your background, experience, aims for your play, and process of dramaturgy.  2. Audrey will read your script and provide a beginning round of notes. 3. Audrey will do a second read of your redrafted script and provide a second round of notes.


  • A pair of tickets to any show at the Tabard, Chiswick (subject to availability), valid until the end of this year.


  • An exclusive invitation for two to the Tabard annual summer party (date in July tbc), which is a chance to mingle with the performers and creatives who've been part of our season, and a selection of special guests, plus plenty of prosecco.

MENU by chef Samuel Rawlins:
(Please note that this menu is subject to last minute changes - ingredients are listed)


Savouries


SOURDOUGH CROUTE

Tea smoked duck beetroot salsa maple emulsion sourdough croute


FOCCACIA

Cured trout cucumber relish dill emulsion focaccia en croute


VOLEVANTS

Vegan vol-au-vents filled with smoked aubergine puree, courgette and peppers, garnished with chimichurri (Vegan)


MADELEINES

Clove honey black onion seed madeleines with goats cheese and lavender mousse, candied pecans (Vegetarian)


PROFITEROLES

Tomato, basil and mascarpone Gougères (Vegetarian)


CHEESE SELECTION WITH CRACKERS

Brie cave, aged cheddar, Cotswold blue, Driftwood goats cheese

With pear and golden raisin chutney and a selection of crackers

Grapes, apples and celery



Sweet treats


White chocolate and raspberry truffles


Dark chocolate mocha truffles (Vegan - made with almond milk)


Peach and prosecco Pâte de fruit (Vegan)



Birthday cake




Image: Chef Samuel Rawlins at Number 4 Clifton Village, independent restaurant in Bristol

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


Heartfelt thanks to the following people.   Without their support this Gala would not have been possible


Michael Kingsbury (Artistic Director at Golden Goose Theatre)

Richard Lambert

Matthew Parker

John Plews


Thanks to all the performers and to all of the directors, theatres and producers who have helped to make it happen.


Thanks also to chef Samuel Rawlins for his delicious food and to our front of house volunteers, Paul Maidment, Nilgin Yusuf & Anna Rastelli.