Eaglesham Music & Drama Group

Hello All,

As we approach tech weekend this weekend here are just a few notes on what to expect.
TECH WEEKEND
SATURDAY – GET IN

CHORUS - 12pm until 2.30pm
PRINCIPAL DANCERS - 12pm until 4pm
PRINCIPAL CAST - 12pm until 5pm
When you arrive, please head into the small hall to the right of the main hall, as scenery and set will be being moved in the main hall and we don’t want to have any accidents.
This rehearsal will be to go over all the songs and dances for the show and to try on your costumes (see below), so please wear clothes you can dance in and bring a bottle of water.

SUNDAY – TECH REHEARSAL – ALL CAST AND CREW – 12PM TO 5PM
This will be a full run through of the show in costume, with lights, sound, set and special effects.
This can be quite a long day and we would advise to pack a packed lunch or some snacks and water. It is also a good idea to pack a quiet activity (such as a book) to entertain yourself quietly while not on stage.

COSTUME
Tech Weekend marks the start of our dress runs – so from here out we will be in costume. Please see the list below of what is needed and bring this along on Saturday.

🎭 COSTUME REQUIREMENTS 🎭
CHORUS
• Rats: Please bring jeans.
• Villagers: Please bring black leggings and a white/light t-shirt.
• Principal Dances: Black tights.
• Footwear:
o Black shoes (black trainers are fine), or
o Any colour of dance shoes (jazz shoes, character shoes, etc.)
Optional (but helpful!):
Chorus members may want to wear a strappy top/t-shirt and shorts/leggings underneath your costume to make quick-changes easier.

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PRINCIPAL CAST – COSTUMES
• Scab / Blister / Rat King / Dick / Fitzwarren / Captain / Mr Cheddar: Dark trousers.
• Mr Cheddar/Harold: White shirt.
• Chief: White shirt, formal jacket, kilt accoutrements.
• Anyone wearing a dress: Please bring your own tights.
• General note: If your costume fabric is thin, please wear a top/shorts underneath as stage lights may make it slightly see-through.

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PRINCIPAL CAST – SHOES
• Tom: Black flat shoes
• Alice: Black dance shoes
• Sarah / Belles / Mrs Chief: Heels or flats to match your dress
o If you don’t have a matching pair, that’s fine — just make sure you can walk, move, and dance safely.
• Jack: Boots or Converse (any colour)
• Rat King / Scab / Blister: Black shoes — boots preferred, dark Converse acceptable
• Fitzwarren / Dick: Black boots preferred; black dress shoes if not
• Mr Chief: Black dress shoes
• Hamish / Harold: Black shoes or trainers

SHOW WEEK
During show week all cast will be required from 6.30pm every night and from 12pm for the Saturday Matinee.

EMDG presents Dick Whittington

Are you looking for something family friendly and affordable to do this December?

Then why not come along to Eaglesham Music and Drama Group’s annual pantomime at Montgomerie Hall, Eaglesham.

This year we are putting on a production of Dick Whittington.

Join us for a spectacular performance of Dick Whittington, a timeless tale of rags to riches, laughter, and adventure. Prepare to be whisked away on a journey full of excitement, as our talented cast brings to life the charming characters, captivating storylines, and toe-tapping musical numbers. From the bustling streets of London to the high seas, you'll follow Dick Whittington and his faithful cat on a quest for treasure and fame.

9th December – 13th December 2025
Montgomerie Hall, Eaglesham
Tickets: £12.00 / £10.00 concession

Buy tickets in person at the Movie Cafe in Eaglesham
Book online: https://www.seaty.co.uk/emdg-dick-whittington

For more info on tickets and prices you can check our website: https://www.emdg.org/2025/09/14/dick-whittington-tickets/

Seaty The simple, free online box office. Sign up and let us help you sell your tickets!

Dick Whittington - Black Friday Sale

Today is the last day of our black friday sale, you still have time to grab 50% off online orders for performaces on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Discount is applied automatically when you add ticket for any of these performances.

There is still good availabilty for Wed & Thu performances.

https://www.seaty.co.uk/emdg-dick-whittington

Dick Whittington - Black Friday Sale

From now until until Monday 1st December we are offering 50% off online orders for performaces on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Discount is applied automatically when you add ticket for any of these performances.

Book online:

Seaty The simple, free online box office. Sign up and let us help you sell your tickets!

Ticket Update (24/11/2025) - Saturday shows are now sold out online with some limited availability still at the movie cafe. Still good availability online and at movie cafe for weeknight shows.

EMDG presents Dick Whittington

Are you looking for something family friendly and affordable to do this December?

Then why not come along to Eaglesham Music and Drama Group’s annual pantomime at Montgomerie Hall, Eaglesham.

This year we are putting on a production of Dick Whittington.

Join us for a spectacular performance of Dick Whittington, a timeless tale of rags to riches, laughter, and adventure. Prepare to be whisked away on a journey full of excitement, as our talented cast brings to life the charming characters, captivating storylines, and toe-tapping musical numbers. From the bustling streets of London to the high seas, you'll follow Dick Whittington and his faithful cat on a quest for treasure and fame.

9th December – 13th December 2025
Montgomerie Hall, Eaglesham
Tickets: £12.00 / £10.00 concession

Buy tickets in person at the Movie Cafe in Eaglesham
Book online: https://www.seaty.co.uk/emdg-dick-whittington

For more info on tickets and prices you can check our website: https://www.emdg.org/2025/09/14/dick-whittington-tickets/

Dick Whittington Volunteers Needed

We are looking for helpers for each of our shows (9th-13th Dec), if you can help with any of the below then please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Front of House - Taking tickets at the door, selling raffle tickets/programmes and teas & coffees at the Interval.

Raffle Prizes - As in previous years we are also kindly asking if anypne can donate some prizes towards this year’s raffle or know any local business who might like to support as well, it would be much appreciated.

If you can help, please let us know as soon as possible by contacting us on Facebook, our website or speak to someone at rehearsals.

Ticket Update (10/11/2025) - There is still good availability online for all week day shows and limited availability for Saturday shows.

EMDG presents Dick Whittington

Are you looking for something family friendly and affordable to do this December?

Then why not come along to Eaglesham Music and Drama Group’s annual pantomime at Montgomerie Hall, Eaglesham.

This year we are putting on a production of Dick Whittington.

Join us for a spectacular performance of Dick Whittington, a timeless tale of rags to riches, laughter, and adventure. Prepare to be whisked away on a journey full of excitement, as our talented cast brings to life the charming characters, captivating storylines, and toe-tapping musical numbers. From the bustling streets of London to the high seas, you'll follow Dick Whittington and his faithful cat on a quest for treasure and fame.

9th December – 13th December 2025
Montgomerie Hall, Eaglesham
Tickets: £12.00 / £10.00 concession

Buy tickets in person at the Movie Cafe in Eaglesham
Book online: https://www.seaty.co.uk/emdg-dick-whittington

For more info on tickets and prices you can check our website: https://www.emdg.org/2025/09/14/dick-whittington-tickets/

Ticket Update (03/11/2025) - There is still good availability online and at movie cafe all shows.

EMDG presents Dick Whittington

Are you looking for something family friendly and affordable to do this December?

Then why not come along to Eaglesham Music and Drama Group’s annual pantomime at Montgomerie Hall, Eaglesham.

This year we are putting on a production of Dick Whittington.

Join us for a spectacular performance of Dick Whittington, a timeless tale of rags to riches, laughter, and adventure. Prepare to be whisked away on a journey full of excitement, as our talented cast brings to life the charming characters, captivating storylines, and toe-tapping musical numbers. From the bustling streets of London to the high seas, you'll follow Dick Whittington and his faithful cat on a quest for treasure and fame.

9th December – 13th December 2025
Montgomerie Hall, Eaglesham
Tickets: £12.00 / £10.00 concession

Buy tickets in person at the Movie Cafe in Eaglesham
Book online: https://www.seaty.co.uk/emdg-dick-whittington

For more info on tickets and prices you can check our website: https://www.emdg.org/2025/09/14/dick-whittington-tickets/

Dick Whittington Tickets On Sale Now

Are you looking for something family friendly and affordable to do this December?

Then why not come along to Eaglesham Music and Drama Group’s annual pantomime at Montgomerie Hall, Eaglesham.

Join us for a spectacular performance of Dick Whittington, a timeless tale of rags to riches, laughter, and adventure.

Prepare to be whisked away on a journey full of excitement, as our talented cast brings to life the charming characters, captivating storylines, and toe-tapping musical numbers. From the bustling streets of London to the high seas, you'll follow Dick Whittington and his faithful cat on a quest for treasure and fame.

9th December – 13th December 2025

Montgomerie Hall, Eaglesham

Tickets: £12.00 / £10.00 concession

You can purchase tickets at using our online ticketing partner Seaty here: https://www.seaty.co.uk/emdg-dick-whittington

There will be some tickets available for in person purchases and more details will follow on this soon.

The cast list can be found here: https://www.emdg.org/2025/09/04/dick-whittington-casting/

Please note that due to the large groups prebooked for Friday night we are unable to put any tickets online at the moment but may be able to put some online in the future.

For more info on tickets and prices you can check our website here: https://www.emdg.org/2025/09/14/dick-whittington-tickets/

We would also like to take this oppurtunity to thank the AOE Windfarm Community Fund for their continued support, due to their contributions we are able to continue to put on the shows ad keep them afforable for our local community.

Auditions Update

First of thank you to everyone who has already submitted their audition forms, we are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at the auditions or at next week's first rehearsal for all of the chorus members.

We have now posted the audition pieces online at the link below if you want to review them ahead of tomorrow night or there will also be hard copies available when you arrive at the hall.

https://www.emdg.org/2025/08/25/dick-whittington-auditions/

There is still time to submit an audition form if you have not already done so at the link below or you can just turn up at the hall tomorrow and fill out a paper form as well.

https://www.emdg.org/dick-whittington-audition-form/

For those of you who are just a fan of our shows then we will be sending an update on ticket sales soon but expect them to go on general sale at the start of October and cast presale mid September. The show dates this year are 9th -13th Dec 2025

There is also oppurtunites to get involved for anyone not comfortable on stage. We are always looking for volunteers to help with an array of things like Dressing Room Assistants, Front of House, Set Design, Costumes and Backstage & Tech Crew. If you think you could help us out then please do get in touch via our website or pages or even pop along on auditions night and speak to one of our comittee members.