SEVERAL NEW SOCIETIES
Joining in BBAC's Drama Competition has means that the adjudicator had to travel deep into Hertfordshire this spring as well as across North London.
Each of the ten plays are given a detailed written adjudication by Charles Evans which encourages all to maintain high standards.
It's well worth seeing these productions where there is such fierce competition for the awardeds at the prizegiving in June.

A BOOST TO THE BULL THEATRE
Is the realignment of the seating in the main theatre upstairs to give more knee room to members of the audience, plus a flexible set-up for the stage to allow for an orchestra pit or dance space.
The theatre, which has also had air conditioning installed, is available for booking in the evenings and weekends, while the full time Theatre School (SETS) has the use of these good quality facilities in the weekdays during term time.
The school is now offering Acting Classes for Children and Adults who want to find professional work in theatre and TV.
You can sample the new theatre by coming along to the Poetry prizegiving on 13th March for readings by the judges and the 2010 winners, or by visiting Katalyst's "The Reduced Shakespeare Company" 17th - 20th March and other shows.

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INCOGNITO THEATRE
Are planed the rebuilding of their foyer in the summer of 2010, and raised over £8000 at a gala dinner with their President, Sir David Jason OBE who began his career with the company.
Offers to run fundraising events will be appreciated.

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THE PHOENIX CINEMA
One of London's leading independent cinemas and one of the oldest cinemas in the UK.
Behind its modern foyer lies an historic auditorium with unique art deco features.
The Phoenix runs a renowned film programme of new releases, independent, foreign-language and specialist films, plus a repertoire of old and new classics.
There's a kids club, regular events, festivals, one-off talks and screenings, workshops for schools, film classes and a hugely popular membership scheme
They are continuing to raise funds to improve their buildings.
To celebrate their centenary the Phoenix want to record the memories of those who have visited the cinema over the years, perhaps as a child or in more recent times.
Heritage Officer Eleanor Sier is looking for volunteers to help to film and interview people about their memories and to introduce films, screenings and lead tours.

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THEATRE IN THE PARK
Brings in Principal Theatre from Southgate, who together with Illyria and Theatre Set-up present a feast of Shakespeare plus Dickens from Quantum, and kicking off with Illyria's new production of Roald Dahl's "James and the Giant Peach"on 6th June.

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SHAPE TICKET SCHEME
Running for 25 years offers low priced tickets and assistance with access to over 80 theatres, cinemas and arts and museums venues in London to anyone who needs special seaing, and they may be able to offer a volunteer driver-escort where public transport is inaccessible.

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THE CORE STRATEGY FOR THE BOROUGH,
Published as a draft in November, asked for comments by 11th January 2010.
BBAC suggested additional policies on behalf of member societies to emphasise the importance of buildings which can be licensed for public performance, as the strategy discussed only community or leisure (ie sports} facilities.
It is understood that all comments will be published for further discussion in the coming months.
A new strategic arts alliance has been set up between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey who have issued the excellent ARTS MAP OF NORTH LONDON which is available in libraries.
Enfield Borough Council have already published a comprehensive draft strategy for arts and culture in their Borough and this has been brought to the attention of LB Barnet by BBAC.

NEWS IS RECEIVED
Of the death of two stalwarts in the Borough. Roy Budden founded the Capriol Symphony Orchestra, the Hendon String Orchestra and Hampstead Garden Opera (see their website).
Grahame Hutchings was a local historian and Chairman of the Friends of Church Farmhouse Museum 1985 - 2003 and worked ceaselessly in the Hendon and Cricklewood area to impove facilities.