programme biographies
Everyone needs to write a biography for the
guide
application for a licence
You must apply for a licence to appear in the
production. You can download the forms you need
from: www.themaninthemoon.co.uk/lion
Complete the Licence Application and Medical
Questionnaire, even if you have done them before.
You do not need to include any of our
productions but please include any other
productions that your child has been involved in.
You must also enclose: A copy of your child’s
birth certificate (or other satisfactory evidence of
child’s age), two identical, recent passport size
(35mm x 45mm) photographs.
DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS
as they cannot be returned
Please do this by Sunday 6 February
shoes and socks
All cast will need a pair of black jazz shoes. If you
would like to hire these from us, you will need
to pay a hire fee of £5 for the week of the show.
There is a space on the Cast Member Data Sheet to
let us know what you would like to do.
Please do this by Sunday 6 February
contacting us
From Thursday morning until Monday
morning, we do not pick up messages from
the office. If you need to contact us about
rehearsal, please call or text our mobiles:
Paul’s Mobile: 07802 904299
or Sheila’s Mobile: 07703 325455
programme (max 50 words).
It must be written in the first person and
emailed to info@themaninthemoon.co.uk. We will
confirm that we have received it. If it is too long or
not written in the first person we will return it so
that you can change it.
Everyone needs to write a new biography. If you
haven’t written one before, please ask us and we’ll
be happy to help. There are some examples here:
www.themaninthemoon.co.uk/biography.
You can do this right away, but please remember
to do this by Sunday 6 March at the latest
chaperones
We need one chaperone for every twelve children
in the production. Chaperones play a vital part in
looking after the cast during the performances. It is
also an exciting opportunity to see what goes on
backstage to put on the production. Without
chaperones the performance is not allowed to go
ahead.
We have a small and dedicated group of volunteer
chaperones and are always looking for more. If we
are not able to find enough chaperones, we will
have no other option than to use professional ones.
This would increase the show fee by over £35.
Being a chaperone is enjoyable and rewarding. It can
take a little time to register, so if you are interested
please contact your local authority as soon as
possible.
If you live in Surrey you can contact the
Child Employment Team in the Education Welfare
Service on 01483 517838 or if you live in
Hampshire you can contact the
Child Employment Office on 01962 876300
rehearsals
You must wear your MIM hoodie and
production T-shirt, comfortable loose fitting
trousers (no skirts), sensible flat shoes (no flip flops
or shoes with wheels), a bottle of water or juice and
a small snack.
scripts
Only the following characters need a script:
Professor, Mrs Macready, Aslan, White Witch,
Peter, Susan, Edmund, Lucy, Mr & Mrs Beaver, Mr
Tumnus, Dwarf, Maugrim, Leopard 1 & 2.
These children need to bring a deposit
cheque (no cash) for £10 to your rehearsal.
This will be cashed if your script is not returned in
excellent condition to either Paul or Sheila, in
person, by the end of the final performance.
You are responsible if it is lost or damaged.
You may make essential markings in pencil, which
must be erased before it is returned. You may also
highlight your lines in yellow.
Return your script by Sunday 17 April
commitment
All cast members are expected to give the
production 100% commitment. Failure to learn
lines on time, lack of concentration or disruptive
behaviour will lead to a lost role. The show fee will
not be refunded.
Children would be given a formal warning first
before their role was lost. This is to ensure that
those who do work hard will have the best possible
opportunities to develop during rehearsals.
arrival and departure
When arriving at rehearsal it is important to check
that we are there. You may not leave your child
unattended outside the rehearsal venue, as we
accept no responsibility for them.
Rehearsals start and finish promptly. Late arrival
will be considered as a missed rehearsal. The
missed rehearsal rule will then apply for all future
rehearsals.
late collection
We appreciate that from time to time an emergency
may prevent you from collecting your child on time.
However, we reserve the right to make a late
collection charge of £15 per child.
the missed rehearsal rule
If you miss a rehearsal you will lose your role.
However, we understand that occasionally there are
last minute situations that mean there is no other
option. If this happens you must contact us as soon
as possible. If you miss a rehearsal without having
spoken with us in advance you will lose your
role.
We can occasionally, at our discretion, allow you
to miss a rehearsal. However, once a rehearsal is
missed, a second rehearsal missed for any reason
will mean a lost role. There are no exceptions to
this.
videos and photographs
You are not allowed to RECORD or
PHOTOGRAPH the production. Due to
copyright law we are not able to allow anyone to
make a recording of the production. Photography is
not allowed at rehearsal or backstage.
Authorised photo CDs will be available to order
after the production from:
www.themaninthemoon.co.uk/photos
tickets
Each cast member is expected to sell a minimum
of 10 tickets to their family and friends. You will be
given a publicity pack (called Bums on Seats) and
an accelerator offer with reduced ticket prices, to
help you do this.
Details of the accelerator offer are available to
download now from:
www.themaninthemoon.co.uk/lion
The accelerator offer allows you to make a
considerable saving on the regular ticket price by
booking in advance. It does not guarantee availability
and we encourage everyone to book early.
Alternatively you can book tickets with the box
office directly on 01483 444789 or online.
If you experience any difficulty contacting the box
office/booking tickets please do not hesitate to let us
know.
the week of the show
contacting us
From Friday 8 to Monday 18 April, we will not
pick up messages from the office. If your need
to contact us you must use our mobile phones.
Paul’s Mobile: 07802 904299
or Sheila’s Mobile: 07703 325455
arrival and departure
Please make sure that you are not late.
On arrival each day parents must accompany
children to the foyer of The Electric and
remain with them until a Chaperone has signed
them in. We take no responsibility for children
who are allowed to come to the theatre
without an adult. After the performance please
collect your child from the same place.
You must confirm collection time each day
when dropping off as it is liable to change. Parents
must report to a Chaperone before collecting their
children.
Collection more than 10 minutes late, will
incur a £15 charge per child.
Children are not allowed to leave with adults other
than a parent unless previously arranged. Our usual
password system will operate if you would like your
child collected by someone else.
parking
The road by the theatre is not suitable for drop-off
and collection. Traffic Wardens regularly patrol
and issue parking tickets.
In the past, we have had complaints and visits from
the police about parents waiting in their cars,
blocking the road and causing congestion in the one-
way system. Parked cars are also a safety risk to
children walking to and from the theatre.
Please park away from the building and walk
your child to the stage door. DO NOT bring your
car to the theatre!
Please do not be one of the few parents who think
that the rule does not apply to them. This rule
applies to everyone without exception.
food and drink
Children should have eaten their main meal
before arriving at the theatre for rehearsals and
performances. Children can bring a light
lunch/tea with them for their Dress Rehearsal
on Wednesday 13 April.
You may bring a bottle of water and a small snack
for the interval. Sweets, chocolate, chewing gum,
sugary or fizzy drinks are not allowed.
valuable items
Please do not bring valuable items to the theatre, as
we accept no responsibility for them. Books,
comics and cards are ideal in the dressing room.
lost property
Lost property is kept for one week after the play.
After this, it is donated to charity.
medication
You must leave any medicine that your child may
need with a Chaperone. You will be asked to
complete a Medicine Administration Consent Form.
shoes
If you are supplying your own shoes they must be
CLEAN, NAMED and left at the theatre all
week. You should bring them with you on
Wednesday 13 April.
shared costumes
Everyone gets very hot during performances and can
sweat a lot. As costumes are shared, we must insist
that all cast members wear an effective
antiperspirant deodorant. Please ensure that
children are wearing suitable underwear.
presentations
The presentations will be after the performances on
Saturday 18 December. Parents are welcome to
come to the presentation, even if they do not have
tickets for this performance. The presentations will
last approx 30 minutes. We will confirm the exact
timings during the week of the production.
see the show
The cast can (subject to availability) buy a £4 ticket
to see the show. These tickets are limited to one
per cast member, fifteen minutes before the
performance begins, from the Box Office. We
cannot guarantee that tickets will be available. To
guarantee a ticket to see the show we recommend
that you buy one in advance.
The Man In The Moon
Passfield Business Centre  Lynchborough Road
Passfield  Liphook  GU30 7SB
Telephone / Fax: 01428 751656
ww.themaninthemoon.co.uk