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| − | Social event in the [[SLT Members' Club Bar]]. | + | Welcome to the Café René, France, 1940-something..... |
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| − | Visitors were welcomed to the Café | + | Visitors were welcomed to the Café René in the village of Norbois Ouest, a sleepy place in the heart of the French countryside. Gathered together to commemorate poor René (God Rest 'Is Soul...), the villagers were shocked and stunned to witness the murder of the General, leader of the occupying forces.. |
But who dunnit? | But who dunnit? | ||
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*Inspecteur Clueless - [[Dave Chaisty]] | *Inspecteur Clueless - [[Dave Chaisty]] | ||
| − | *Bar tenders - [[James Hough]] and Stuart | + | *Bar tenders - [[James Hough]] and [[Stuart Grimwood]] |
*Helga, the shouty one - [[Samantha Golton]] | *Helga, the shouty one - [[Samantha Golton]] | ||
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Thanks to: | Thanks to: | ||
| − | * | + | *Costumes - the cast, Val and [[Jess Osorio]] and [[James Hough]]. Big thanks from latter to Julian of Epic Militaria, who went the extra mile to get German costume bits to us in time. Julian is very "peed" off he can't get to SLT shows and events...because he lives in Aberystwyth. |
| − | + | *[[Steve Imrie]] and [[Jenny McLaughlin]] for a fine French Feast. | |
| − | *[[Steve Imrie]] and [[Jenny McLaughlin]] for a fine French Feast | + | *[[James Hough]] and [[Stuart Grimwood]] for the German buffet; with of course special mention for the Croydon French Farmers' Market snails (lovingly prepared by [[Stuart Grimwood]]). |
*The Punters... for participation and wonderful detective skills! | *The Punters... for participation and wonderful detective skills! | ||
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== Reminiscences and Anecdotes == | == Reminiscences and Anecdotes == | ||
| + | Thanks to all involved for a very enjoyable evening! | ||
| + | AC | ||
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| + | C'etait un soiree formidable, merci beaucoup, Helga et tous les autres! | ||
| + | CT | ||
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| + | We loved it, loved it, loved it. | ||
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| + | Can't wait to see what mystery Samantha dreams up for us next year! | ||
| + | CD | ||
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| + | What a great day. First singing with sol la ti then the murder mystery. Bravo to all involved for both events. | ||
| + | JC | ||
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Members are encouraged to write about their experiences event. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted. | Members are encouraged to write about their experiences event. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
| − | *[[Midsummer Murders (2007) | + | *[[Midsummer Murders (2007)]] |
| − | *[[Murder Mystery Evening (2008) | + | *[[Murder Mystery Evening (2008)]] |
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 16:38, 15 October 2009
Welcome to the Café René, France, 1940-something.....
Social event in the SLTC Members' Club Bar.
Saturday 12th September 2009
Contents
Introduction
Visitors were welcomed to the Café René in the village of Norbois Ouest, a sleepy place in the heart of the French countryside. Gathered together to commemorate poor René (God Rest 'Is Soul...), the villagers were shocked and stunned to witness the murder of the General, leader of the occupying forces..
But who dunnit?
Inspecteur Clueless was the man to help us find out!
Cast
- General von Klinkyboots - Dave Chaisty
- Claudette Petitchef - Margaret Glenn
- Marie Grandcleavage - Jenny McLaughlin
- Phillippe Hommespartout - Steve Imrie
- Vladimir Bolokov - Sean Chapman
- Hans Alloffer - Peter Stevens
- Antoinette O'Hara - Ruth Huggett
- Zee Priest - Mr Punter
- Zee Nurse - Ms Punter
- Inspecteur Clueless - Dave Chaisty
- Bar tenders - James Hough and Stuart Grimwood
- Helga, the shouty one - Samantha Golton
Written by Samantha Golton and the cast
Thanks to:
- Costumes - the cast, Val and Jess Osorio and James Hough. Big thanks from latter to Julian of Epic Militaria, who went the extra mile to get German costume bits to us in time. Julian is very "peed" off he can't get to SLT shows and events...because he lives in Aberystwyth.
- Steve Imrie and Jenny McLaughlin for a fine French Feast.
- James Hough and Stuart Grimwood for the German buffet; with of course special mention for the Croydon French Farmers' Market snails (lovingly prepared by Stuart Grimwood).
- The Punters... for participation and wonderful detective skills!
Gallery
Reminiscences and Anecdotes
Thanks to all involved for a very enjoyable evening! AC
C'etait un soiree formidable, merci beaucoup, Helga et tous les autres! CT
We loved it, loved it, loved it.
Can't wait to see what mystery Samantha dreams up for us next year! CD
What a great day. First singing with sol la ti then the murder mystery. Bravo to all involved for both events. JC
Members are encouraged to write about their experiences event. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.
