The Young David Copperfield
2010
An adaptation of David Copperfield was directed by Kim Bourne, who brings together a plethora of local youth talent.
The production was skilfully presented with very inventive settings and costumes. The cast were excellent with so many beginning to shine through. They certainly have the makings of superb character artists. As this drama group continues to perform to such a high standard it was inevitable that the performance would be very well attended.
Helen Waddington
James and the Giant Peach
2009
Bourne 2 Perform bought James and the Giant Peach to Broadstairs.
Orphan James, played by Maddison Eddy, is sent to live with his horrible aunts Spiker (Jack Posnett) and Sponge (John Hamlyn). James, as anyone familiar with the story knows, meets a mysterious man who gives him a bag of magic together with an old peach tree and prompts his wonderful adventure.
These young actors, get better every time I see them. James’s new found friends Centipede, Grasshopper, ladybird and Spider all gave wonderful performances. The Earthworm was so funny I laughed through the whole performance.
This adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic novel couldn’t have been better. Well done to Kim Bourne. The costumes and staging were first class.
I was delighted to have the opportunity to talk to a few of the confident and approachable performers after the show to discuss their roles and plans for the future.
The group really do seem to enjoy themselves which is what performing arts is all about. Hopefully some of will be Thanet’s theatre starts of the future.
Helen Waddington
Praise for Young Talent
2008
It was a sheer delight to see the enthusiasm of the young people involved in the production of Oliver Twist at The Sarah Thorne Theatre Club. Congratulations to Kim Bourne who runs the Junior section and does such a grand job. I am sure they will progress in to the senior theatre groups. I am always very pleased to praise our local talent and it just gets better.
Helen Waddington
The Railway Children
2007
We all know how the story goes. Sarah Thorne’s Theatre club Juniors performance of The Railway Children on Saturday 24th May bought no plot surprises. Not so the performance! We were told at the beginning of the show that the children’s ages ranged from eight to sixteen years old. What is more it was the first event staged by the junior group.
Despite this, the talented young people’s performance, in the Memorial Theatre, Hilderstone, was absolutely fabulous.
I was expecting some nerves and maybe forgotten lines but from start to finish they held the audience. Producer Kim Bourne’s hard work paid off. The whole cast worked well together and were an absolute delight.
The group are a professional little bunch, excellent acting and not a giggle in sight. Nevertheless there were amusing lines, delivered with style.
These youngsters should be highly commended; it is always a pleasure to see real commitment and relent. I shall certainly look out for their next performances in the future.
Next step the West End, maybe?
Helen Waddington