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- Also in your No.1 Madhatters
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page 2 Articles more... - Reunion planned for December
Exclusive
Hatfield House was set to feature in the first annual Madhatters Weekend. more... - Much Ado about plenty
On the 29th of June the Drama Society presented the second of its now traditional Summer Shakespeare productions. This years selection from the Bard's bag of balladry was the recently Branagh-'ed, "Much Ado About Nothing".
Masterminding the production was the not husband and wife team of John and Carrie Wyatt and Green. John shouldered the leviathan responsibility of Director while Carrie provided support and production design. more...
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- Lost in Greece
An appeal is now going out to find Steve 'Little John' Phipps, last issues 'Madhatter of the Month', apparently embarrassed from recent photos, Steve has disappeared off the face of the planet. more... - Premiere Delayed
The premiere of the UAC film company's 'Friday Knight' has had to be postponed for a few months due to an under estimation in editing time.
The news has come as a minor setback for would be film mogul and Godfather of the UAC, Simon Hopes. "Well it's due to a number of reasons, the production has become slightly more professional than first envisaged (as well as slightly longer)" In the meantime the UAC film company has produced a new newsletter 'On the Readyline' to keep people abreast with news as it breaks. more... - Talk of the Toone
Well we had to didn't we... Nick Toone, former Drama officianado and Brown Ale celebrity is alive and well - it's official. Although suffering from being badly scanned, Nick has taken time out of his busy Liverpudlian schedule to talk to Madhatters about his life, Robin Hood the sequel and permed highlights.
The Nick Toone of late is a lot trimmer, slimmer and blonder than ever before. So is life up North all it's cracked up to be, then? more... - UHDS Oscars 1995
Madhatters was privileged to be among the worlds media when it descended once again on the Elephant (Ele)house at the University of Hertfordshire.
Tradition dictates that, what can only be described as the year's most important luvvy event, must always be held on the hottest day in May and this year was no exception with queues at the bar competing with a very long queue indeed. more...
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- Happy Birthday to you
These were all the Birthday dates we could find in such a short space of time. Apologies to those who's Birthdays aren't listed. Remember to include your Date of Birth in your next correspondence.
Sam Roach 5th May, 24 more... - Madhatters so far...
A list of the Men & Women who make up the team
Not listed in order of importance more... - Madhatters CLASSIFIEDS
WANTED INTERESTING SAMPLEtextfor exciting new classifieds section due to start shortly. more... - Robin Hood
Robin Hood seemed to start off the tradition of frantically cobbling together a Panto in as little time as possible.
Then, giving everyone at least two hours to learn their lines before being thrown on Stage only to forget them completely and Ad-lib to far greater effect. more... - Productions from the Past...
The Boyfriend
SANDY Wilson's 'The Boyfriend' was performed by the then Hatfield Polytechnic Drama Soc in March 1991. For want of a better musical suggestion, Howard Burrell gave the idea and then provided Paul Jackson to supervise the proceedings. With such blistering songs as 'Won't you Charleston with me', and 'I Could be Happy with You', we were up against it all the way with a Student audience.
But in that strange sort of way - as happens sometimes, 'It all gelled together'. Even the most clod hopping dancers (no names) managed to get it together with the whole show seeming to take on a life of its own. more...
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- People pages
Summer '95 washes up a new deluge of Dramatical flotsam upon the shores of lake Madhatters. Our members now span an impressive five year history with just one thing in common, they've all left Hatfield to tread the boards of life (in search of fame, fortune and a free lunch). So welcome, one and all, the new Hats from the bowels of the academic year.
(Sorry to those we've missed you will be reimbursed in the next issue) more...
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- Whats a Hatter?
And how have I become one? Dave Patrick, self proclaimed Editor of Madhatters answers a few questions for the unenllghtened.
Put simply, I suppose the obvious criteria for selection of a Hatter is having been involved in the Hatfield Poly/ Uni of Herts Drama society and between the years of 1989-present (living memory) and leaving Hatfield, though some of us haven't quite managed that yet! more...
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- Mr Slinger Marries
Rob Slinger, the former Grouting Engineer, Wine Technician, and part time Drama celebrity, married this Summer in what can only be described as a 'Wedding'.
Twas a bootiful summers day too me hearties! The sun was in the sky, the Vicar was in the church and the flowers were in neat bouquets everywhere. more... - Smithy Relocates
In a shock decision earlier this year, busty Simon Smith has moved his humble abode and relayed his hat. Simon hereby gives notification of his changing geographical attributes to 36 Essex Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Tel: (01604) 715965
- Litt Moves to more...
- Entshculdigen Sie bitte...?
...wie komm ich am besten zum Bahnhof?
INTREPID Explorer, Engineer and renowned Alcoholic Beverage Quaffer, Sally Bachelor returns to England shortly from her recent placement in Germany.
Sally, who's role as plucky Hood sidekick, Wot J. McCallim, spiralled her to stardom in 1992 has spent a good part of the last year in Bavaria working for Siemens. more... - Letters
We thought you'd appreciate seeing some of the letters we've had so far. I'm glad that most of you think its a great way of keeping in touch! Keep them coming in. Anything no matter how trifling...
Dear Dave/ Madhatters, more...
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- MADHATTER OF THE MONTH
HENNINGS, J. no. 154RS432/043
WARNING this man is dangerous and should not be approached. The public should not be taken back by his easy going nature or fooled by his all round general 'nice blokeness'. more... - Competition corner
That's right folks it's that time of the newsletter again! Competiton corner is upon us. After a bulging sack mailbag from last issue's bleedin' obvious South American capital competition we felt it only right to make this one a jot harder. So without further ado or adon't thank you very much we shall commence.
Win the, erm, holiday of a lifetime! more... - Famous Impressions (no 12)
Phil Miller does Napoleon Boneapart
Do you have any pictures of friends doing exciting impressions? If so, do the right thing. Send them in to Madhatters at the usual address. more... - Vantage Pictures to Help Would-be Film Moguls Make Mint
Vantage Pictures is set to become a video facilities and production house in the near future following the acquisition of a new high band camera and digital edit suite.
Justin Flute, one of the three directors of VP, announced that they would be looking for original short movie ideas and other videographical projects in the future. more... - The Well Studio
Dave Patrick* and Simon Burges, crooners extraordinaire, have finally realised their life long ambitions of running a recording studio. Though neither of them has yet managed to give up their day jobs, 'the Well' studio has been up & running since the start of this year.
So far, it has produced demo's for over 15 bands, with the most ambitious project, the compilation CD 'Above & Beyond' coming out in June. In a reasonably un-exclusive interview, Madhatters collared Dave & Simon and asked them among other things what plans they've got for the future. more...
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- HOPES - JUDGE PASTY
One Mans search for the ultimate savoury snack
DAVE PATRICK Presents a BOWYERS/GINSTERS Production in Association with DEREKS' MEAT N' TWO VEG An ARTHUR SHANDY Film more... - Bloater's Food and Drink Column
My name is Bloater, I am nearly one year old as well as being a knitted orange dinosaur.
But enough about me. Lets get straight down to business, and business this week is FOOD. more... - WANTED
We'd like to hear what you're up to, anything at all, no matter how trifling, trivial or insignificant, preferably with pictures, will be welcome. Please, please send some old photos that you may have for the next issue. more... - SNAPSHOTS
ASHFORD in Middlesex is famous for many reasons - not least of which is a children's clothing shop called Madhatters. Wow.
RUMOUR has it that Simon Smith has finally been to the West End to see Grease. Yipes. more... - LATE news
A DENTISTS chair was the order of the day for Simon Bennett and Chris Hanham last Saturday when the two drove to Oxford and back to collect the mysterious piece of dental furniture. When questioned the two had very little to say about what they were going to use the chair for. Sources close to the pair said they were unaware of any plans the two had to open a Dental Surgery
NEGOTIATIONS are underway for hiring a small village off the coast of North Cornwall called Coombe. If successful it may be possible that MH can hire all six cottages in the Village (owned by the Landmark trust) and have some sort of massive holiday weekend. more...