Three in a Bard

03/04/2012

The Open Stages people have announced that the choice of production to represent the South West region in Stratford will not be made until May. This timescale makes our continued participation unsustainable. In the absence of any support for, or feedback on, Three in a Bard and with nothing concrete to go on, it has proved impossible to hold the cast of 19 together any longer. Therefore, with the greatest reluctance, Three in a Bard has withdrawn from from the Open Stages project.

A big "thank you" to our many supporters - it's been some journey!

09/03/2012

Three in a Bard – Scene 1, Act 1: The Audition is now on YouTube...

A short extract from Holt Dramatic Society's production of Three in a Bard, an original play written and directed by John Palmer. Scene 1, Act 1: The Auditio...

08/03/2012

A short extract from Holt Dramatic Society's production of Three in a Bard, an original play written and directed by John Palmer. Scene 1, Act 1: The Audition. Recorded at Holt Village Hall on 18th November 2011.

28/01/2012

Great interview in 'Amateur Stage' magazine...

05/01/2012

Three in a Bard has been nominated for the Noda Award for Best Drama Production!
The Awards will be presented by the National President, Mr Fred Piggford at the Noda South-West Awards’ Dinner at The Palace Hotel, Torquay on Saturday 3rd March commencing at 7:00 pm

17/12/2011

Excellent review in December Holt Magazine...

14/12/2011

On the evening that some of the cast and crew saw the premiere of the DVD of Three in a Bard, the play's YouTube videos passed a collective 800 views...
The original interview with writer/director John Palmer has had over 300 views and the cast video close to 400!
The rest is the BBC Wiltshire Radio interview and the 'test' video of the first interview (which was posted on YouTube by mistake!).
Everyone is still talking about and watching... Three in a Bard !!!!
Well done to all... Now... 'p**s off... bloody drama lot!'

10/12/2011

So now you have even less time to wait for the private cast and crew only DVD World Premiere!!! Tuesday 13th... see you there!

09/12/2011

Wednesday 14 December: Red carpet night at a secret location in Holt... for the private cast and crew only World Premiere of the DVD of Three in a Bard!

26/11/2011

20/11/2011

Glowing review for Three in a Bard from NODA - the National Operatic and Drama Association...

"What a gem of a production this was!

“The clever structure and style of the production was a joy because it was able to deliver comedy so evidently in Shakespearean style and plot, but in a thoroughly up-to-date way. It successfully included key aspects of today's technology (such as the iPhone, Skype and Facebook) to this effect. And it did all this whilst still be very funny too – it was not afraid to go for humour from the intellectual to slap-stick and plain b***y!

"This was such an ensemble piece that it would be wrong to single anyone out as everyone worked so well together for the production. All were completely into their characters and performed to a very high standard.

“The use of related and contemporary songs over the set changes covered them well, as did the amusing Mizbec International voicemail announcements. Sound effects were timed well and were realistic. Costumes... were well done and relevant. I would also comment on the excellent programme notes, which explained the production and proceedings in a witty and engaging way.

“Writer and Director John Palmer and the whole of Holt Dramatic Society should be very proud of what they have achieved with this production. Thank you for a wonderful evening's entertainment.“