Jukebox Jewels – Courtenay Players

The latest production by Okehampton’s Courtenay Players takes to the stage in the Charter Hall this September.

Jukebox Jewels, directed by Sheila Gregory, is a nostalgic look back at the music of the rock and roll years, featuring songs from the likes of Elvis, Cliff Richard, Buddy Holly etc. Sheila explains: ‘We have a medley of rock ’n’ roll classics, like "Rock Around the Clock", big ballads, even a tribute to Lonnie Donnegan and a touch of "La Dolce Vita". There should be many songs that people will love to remember, and hopefully, might even join in and sing with us.’

The show is taking place at 7.30 pm on each of the three nights. Tickets are £8 for adults and £4 for children to include a free drink of wine or fruit juice and refreshments. Tickets will be available from Okehampton Fairplace 50/50 shop.

Previous members of the Okehampton Operatic and Drama Association, who were mainly presenting Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, formed Courtenay Arts in 1950. The Courtenay Arts originally had a number of smaller groups including photographic, art and music. By the nineties this had become just the drama group, which changed its name to the Courtenay Players so that there would be less confusion.

The Players have staged many productions in the past including shows like Rebecca, Oliver, Sound of Music and South Pacific, proving they are willing to take on any type of performance. The Players have around 40 members aged between eight and 85 who produce up to three productions each year and are regularly in rehearsal, usually on a Wednesday.

If you would like more information about Courtenay Players please contact Stan Stormont on 07880 537946 or via stanislaus21@homail.com

Information can also be found on www.courtenayplayers.co.uk.