Pilgrims Performance on Saturday the 3rd of July

On Saturday LibraryGirl and myself attended a special free performance by the Pilgrims drama group of Broadwater. Put on in memory of our friend David Arnold, who passed away in April, and to benefit the charity he taught movement for, Carousel, it was billed as a good ol' music hall event. Having in the past whilst we were involved with the Pilgrims suggested and tried some things out on the idea I knew the group had the ideas to pull off an entertaining night. We arrived at Queen Street Church to find it full, so we had to put out a few chairs ourselves. The atmosphere was warm and friendly, something which generally categorises Pilgrim productions and rehearsals, and our compere was the ever impeccable and charismatic Geoff. The show began with a very funny song and dance number with the Pilgrims leader Mavis leading from the head and showing how treading the boards should be done. We were treated to several songs and sketches, an excellent bit of Illusion, from local Illusionist John Beale, dance pieces and even a Goodies skit! It was wonderful seeing the Pilgrims gang all together having fun doing what they do best, old fashioned family entertainment which elicits as many groans as laughs. In some areas it was embarassing some of the jokes they were telling... but that was the point of doing those jokes. I have seen performances where other performers have tried to elicit that reaction but all they got was silence, embarassment to awkwardness in one easy step. This show was a testament to the energy and enthusiasm the Pilgrims have for what they do.

I have heard it said before that you get what you pay for... well I paid nothing to get in and I got a wonderful hour and a half of sing a long fun and entertaining skits. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and look forward to any further Pilgrims productions. Thank you Pilgrims for a great night and I hope your next show is just as much fun.

To find out more about the Pilgrims or to join the group please go to this link and contact the Parish office.