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Poole and Parkstone Productions, commonly known as P&P, is a long-established performing arts society offering musical theatre, choirs and drama in Poole. With more than 150 members, the group stages major musicals, plays, concerts and community performances at venues including Lighthouse Poole and The Spire. Adults can join its auditioned performance sections or the non-auditioned InSpire Daytime Voices choir, while volunteers are also welcomed for backstage, technical, costume and production roles.
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Main rehearsal venue: The Spire, High Street, Poole
Postcode: BH15 1DF
General enquiries: enquiries@pandp.org.uk
Membership enquiries: membership@pandp.org.uk
Daytime Voices: daytimevoices@pandp.org.uk
Website: pandp.org.uk
Registered charity: 1112901
Rehearsals are mainly held at The Spire, although some productions may use alternative venues. Prospective members should contact the appropriate section before attending.
P&P began in 1919 as the Parkstone Vocal and Instrumental Society and has grown into one of the best-known amateur performing arts organisations in the Bournemouth and Poole area.
The society produces several shows, plays and concerts each year, with performances regularly taking place at Lighthouse Poole, The Spire and the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown.
Members can become involved in four principal sections:
Membership of Musical Theatre, The Singers and The Players normally requires an audition. InSpire Daytime Voices is open to adults without an audition.
Musical Theatre rehearsals are generally held on Tuesday evenings, with additional Thursday or Sunday sessions when required. The Singers normally rehearse on Thursday evenings, while The Players usually meet on Wednesdays.
InSpire Daytime Voices rehearses on Tuesday mornings during term time, usually from 10.15am to midday. Current times should be checked before attending because schedules can change around productions and concerts.
The main performance sections normally accept adult members aged 18 and above, although applications from those aged 16 to 18 may be considered individually. InSpire Daytime Voices welcomes adults of all experience levels and offers a free first session.
P&P also needs volunteers to help with costumes, props, scenery, stage management, technical work and administration. Current subscriptions, auditions and production opportunities are listed on the official website.
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