Saturday November 7: Trumpet and Drums Workshop, from 11 a.m., until 4 p.m., at FINNBRIT (Fredrikinkatu 20 A 9).
“Trumpets and drums - creating drama without actors…” Matthew Wooller offers the Players an introduction to writing music and designing sound for the stage. The workshop will be interactive, with practical examples and composing / mixing sessions. This will be no hardcore music theory, just a straight-forward look at how to use music to build mood, drama and tension. More details here:

 Trumpets and Drums Info

Sunday 29, Monday 30: Autumn Production, 7 p.m., Teatteri Jurkka, Vironkatu 7, Helsinki. (continues on 2nd, 4th & 6th December )

Here's what's happening this month:

Friday 23rd: Play Reading, 7 p.m. at FINNBRIT (Fredrikinkatu 20a).
The play to be read will be announced shortly on the mailing list. As usual, we read a play, allowing all who attend to participate in reading experience. As always, bring refreshments and a friend.
Don't forget that play readings are not performances - everyone gets to participate!

Saturday 24th: Drama Incubator, 2-5 p.m. at FINNBRIT (Fredrikinkatu 20a).
Do you like Laurel & Hardy? Clowns? The Marx Brothers? Charlie Chaplin? Mime?
Then October's Drama Incubator is for you! We'll be taking a look at physical comedy, so make sure you bring along some clothes you can move around in.

Saturday 31st: Hallowe’en party, from 7 p.m., at FINNBRIT (Fredrikinkatu 20a).
Spooky Porter organises our ghoulishly gregarious Hallowe’en party. The best costume wins a prize, and by costume we don't mean simply a comedy hat. Expect quizzes, improv and pumpkin carvage.

Here's what's coming up in August and September:

August
Friday August 28: Play Reading, 7 p.m., at FINNBRIT (Fredrikinkatu 20a).

Join us for another evening of comedy with a selection of plays by American & Canadian writers.

The Oxford Roof Climber’s Rebellion by Stephen Massicotte
An intelligent, witty and at times very moving study of two heroes after their return home from the First World War. Lawrence of Arabia and the poet Robert Graves are two haunted men - armed with a talent for practical jokes - who grasp at love and dare to imagine a new world.

An Eastern Fable by Sam Bobrick
The Philadelphia by David Ives
Two short plays dealing with a couple of curious American maladies.

Bring refreshments and a friend.

September
Saturday September 5: Auditions for Betrayal and More, 1 p.m., at FINNBRIT (Fredrikinkatu 20 A 9).
Auditions for the autumn’s main production (comprising 8 plays in total) will be held at FINNBRIT (Fredrikinkatu 20 A 9), from 1 p.m. onwards. Auditions typically last until the late afternoon. If you cannot attend the auditions but wish to be considered for a role in the play, or a role behind the scenes, contact Steve Porter (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Thursday September 10, 17 & 24: Poetry & Jazz, 7 p.m., at Arkadia International Bookshop (Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 9).
Poetry & Jazz  – autumn 2009 will soon be underway.  The program will contain poetry of many styles, a story and dialogues. Most pieces are written by the performers and a few by well-known authors, with a theme of 'Lives and Deaths'. Music will be provided by a clarinet played by John Millar. Directed by Joel Holmberg.

Free entrance. Fresh tea will be available.

Friday September 18: Play Reading, 7 p.m., at FINNBRIT (Fredrikinkatu 20a).
This play reading session is open to proposals. If you have a play in mind that you would like to lead a reading of, please contact the committee (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).