13 May 2010 - New panto decided The RDP are pleased to announce the pantomime for 2011 will be Jack And The Beanstalk. The auditions are on the 15th and 22nd of September 2010 and casting on the 29th September 2010. The show dates are the 10th, 11th and 12th March 2011. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact us 13 April 2010 - We've Won! We are delighted to announce that the group has won yet another pantomime of the year award from Noda, this time for Cinderella in 2009. This is the second time we have won the award in three years, so a big well done to everyone involved. 7 April 2010 - RDP Quiz The next RDP Quiz will take place on Saturday 24th April 2010. This will once again take place at CJ's Bowling Alley in Hockley. Entry will be £3 per person, with a maximum of eight people per team. Doors will open at 7:15pm with the quiz starting at 8pm. 7 March 2010 - It's All Over :( The panto for 2010 is over. We would like to thank everybody who supported the group by coming along to watch Beauty and the Beast. The cast and crew all had a great time and we hope you ejoyed the show as much as we did performing it. 4 March 2010 - It's Show Time! The time has come for the first performance of Beauty and the Beast! There are still some tickets available so book soon to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be bought either online, on the phone on 07722 154052, or there will be some available to purchase on the door, but turn up early to avoid disappointment! 25 February 2010 - One Week to go!! It's less than a week to go until the first performance of Beauty and the Beast. It's not too late to buy tickets costing just £7.50 for Adults and £5.50 for Children. 8 February 2010 - New Wallpapers Wallpapers featuring the cast of Beauty and the Beast are now available! To add them to your desktop, visit the multimedia page. 6 February 2010 - RDP Quiz The RDP Quiz took place on Saturday 6th February. The winning team was The Magnificent Seven with 84 points. The group raised a toal of £190 so thank you all for coming, and we hope you had a great night. 20 January 2010 - Rehearsls in full swing Rehearsals are well underway in preparation for Beauty and the Beast. With six weeks to go its all systems go with singing, dancing and acting, with this year's show guaranteed to be one of the funniest yet. 1 January 2010 - Tickets now Available!! Happy New Year to you all, and as a gift, tickets are now available for Beauty and the Beast! They cost just £5.50 for children and £7.50 for adults, click here for more info. 9 December 2009 - Christmas Party Photos Added Photos from the recent Christmas Party are now on the site, please click here to view them. 18 November 2009 - RDP Quiz Another general knowledge quiz will take place on Saturday 6th February 2010. This will once again take place at CJ's Bowling Alley in Hockley. Entry will be £3 per person, with a maximum of eight people per team. Doors will open at 7:15pm with the quiz starting at 8pm. 21 October 2009 - Rehearsals Under Way Rehearsals for Beauty and the Beast are well underway and the cast are settling into their roles brilliantly. Tickets for the show will be on sale soon and are limited so book fast!! 15 September 2009 - Casting Complete!! Casting is complete for Beauty and the Beast!!! The lucky 12 are:
	Beast = Geoff McGlashan Prince Tristan = Abigail English Fairy Morgana = Melanie English Dippy Daphne = Storm Bitensky Dilbert = Garry Rickenberg Fairy Avalon = Veronica Dawkins	Charlotte = Josie McPhilimey Bessie = Simon Bitensky Prince Heathcliff = Rebecca Shaw Fairy Gwendolen = Chris Wilkins Donovan = Kathryn Laird Jailer = Darren Kent
	It's not too late to join in with the fun however, with chorus members needed for the upcoming show. All abilities are welcome to join in with the group. The show itself will be on Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th March 2010 at the Greensward Academy in Hockley. If you would like to join the group, then please contact us on 07722 154052 or email us at rplayers@freenetname.co.uk. 12 September 2009 - RDP Music Quiz The RDP Music quiz was held on Friday 11th September at CJ's Bowling Alley in Hockley. Thank you to all that attended and we hope you all enjoyed yourselves, in doing so the group raised a total of £140!! 8 September 2009 - One week to Casting night In one weeks times, we will know the cast for Beauty and the Beast. There will certainly be some difficult decisions for Director Leah Volke and her casting panel this year, with everyone impressing so far. 3 September 2009 - It's Go Go Go!! Readings have begun for the 2010 pantomime 'Beauty and the Beast' by Darren Edwards. Casting is going to be very tough this year with everyone looking for a part and performing well in auditions. It's not too late to join in with the fun, with chorus members needed for the upcoming show. All abilities are welcome to join in with the group. . 28 August 2009 - RDP Music Quiz Just a reminder to you all that the next RDP Quiz is a Music Quiz on Friday 11th September 2009 at CJ's Bowling Alley in Hockley. Doors will open at 7:15 with the quiz starting at around 7:45. Entry costs only £3 per person and a bar is available! 15 August 2009 - Karaoke Chinese Photos Added Pictures from the RDP's trip to the Gold Coast in Southend for an evening of Karaoke and Chinese have been added. Visit the Photo Galleries page or click here 24 May 2009 - Panto 2010 = Beauty and the Beast The decision has been made, and the RDP are delighted to announce that the panto for 2010 will be Beauty and the Beast. The script is once again written by Darren Edwards and will be directed by Leah Volke. The readings will take place once more at the Rochford Conservative Club on Tuesday 1st and Monday 7th September 2009 with casting night at CJ's Bowling Alley in Hockley on Tuesday 15 September The show itself will be on Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th March 2010 at the Greensward Academy in Hockley. If you would like to join the group, then please contact us on 07722 154052 or email us at rplayers@freenetname.co.uk.