Our productions do not just rely on a hard working talented cast along with professional, experienced direction but on the hard work, skills and experience of the hidden heroes backstage!

Our stage crew led by Alan and Terry are those guys in black that lurk about backstage moving scenery on and off, mostly in the dark but just occasionally in the spotlight 😉

 PHOTO: Terry and Bob from our stage crew backstage at the Mercury Theatre  PHOTO: Bob backstage at the Headgate theatre

Our props team led by Elaine and Diane, who source, organise and bring on and off stage all those props that add the detail to scenes…mostly found at the props table at the back of the stage!

 PHOTO: props team members backstage clearing up the props table after Legally Blonde

Our Green room team, led by Katie and the social committee who supply the drinks, snacks, cake and cookies to keep cast and crew fed and refreshed for the stage…..

 PHOTO: Sue and Katie selling refreshments in the Green room at the Mercury Theatre

And our stage manager, who leads the stage crew, calls the cast and pulls the various backstage teams together to make sure things happen in the right place at the right time.

 PHOTO: Phillip Spurgeon at the control desk as DSM for Legally Blonde

This September we had a new deputy stage manager for legally blonde – Phillip Spurgeon.  This was a real baptism of fire as he joined on the most technical show we have produced to date but he rose to the occasion and all cast and crew welcomed his friendly and professional sounding PA announcements as his cabin crew training and experience shone through!  Well done Phil and we hope you continue to be involved backstage in future productions.

Fancy joining Phil so he’s not the only new guy (or gal)?

Now our productions are becoming more technical our backstage crew would like to expand and recruit some new members.  Have you got skills and/or interests in sound, lighting, props, costumes and stage management?  Would you like the experience of working backstage and learning more about what it takes to put on a Musical Theatre production?  If you are willing to volunteer some time during the runs of our shows (in particular our upcoming production of Sister in January 2016) please get in touch via the contact us page.

The final curtain has closed on CO2’s run of Legally Blonde at the Mercury Theatre and we are very proud of everyone involved, both on and off stage, in making this production the success it was.  Audiences thoroughly enjoyed the show.  The cast gave so much energy and were supported with a great backstage team.

Click here to read the NODA review

Some of the great comments we received about the show….

“I traveled In wind and rain from Rochester in Kent to see your “Legally Blonde” It was worth every minute. Your young cast were superb in all the elements that make up a musical. It was one of the best armature musicals I have ever seen. Good luck with the rest of the run, which I don’t think you need. You have the perfect musical on your hands.”
Gordon Harris and Terry Dumbrell.
(Gordon Harris is the South East NODA Rep and they will be doing the show in 2016.)

“Hi – Came to See Legally Blonde last night – BRILLIANT! I’ve been involved in Amateur Theatre for over 30 years, & have seen lots of ‘average’ performances – yours was absolutely brilliant, the whole cast & crew should be proud. As well as the key characters, it was noticeable how good everyone was – the detail, for example, at the start in a restaurant scene, waiters pouring wine, people ordering from the menus, also noticeable as people exited the stage they remained in character all the time.
Well done – I’ve had a lot of pleasure from Amateur theatre, its so good to see so much young talent in the local area!” – Graham

“Huge congratulations to the cast, crew and creatives for Legally Blonde! Such energy, commitment and fun from a young cast who were all, without exception brilliant!!! Well done all of you! Definitely an award winner and definitely one of the best CO2 shows EVER!!! Enjoy your after show party guys, you were all amazing!” – Sally Fisher
 
“Saw the show last night guys and I was sooo impressed with how slick and full of energy it was, lots of other people in the bar saying the same thing  You guys look like you’re just having the best time, keep the energy up for your last few nights, you’re all doing such a great job, well done! xx” – Laura Tuck
 
“Absolutely enjoyed Legally Blonde last night. How talented you all are I thought the Irish dance take off was hilarious and so well done. I love Irish dancing and thought they did it so well. Well done to you all x” -Barbara Lickerish

Oh my god you guys! The cast of Legally Blonde are delivering fantastic, dynamic and energetic performances on stage at the Mercury Theatre NOW (Box office 01206 573948)- you don’t want to miss this regional amateur premier of a catchy, humourous modern musical about a girl called Elle and her journey through Harvard law school. And of course our lovely dogs Minnie and Bentley the chihuahuas and Poppy and Bentley make their cameo appearances on stage *snaps*

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Want to get your tickets for the upcoming CO2 production of Legally Blonde?

The wait is now over!

From Wednesday 17th June tickets are available from The Mercury Theatre

The show runs from 10th–19th September 2015 and tickets range from £19.75-£12.50

“Award-winning CO2 are proud to present (with special arrangement by Josef Weinberger) the amateur regional premier of Legally Blonde.

Based on the hit MGM film, the show follows the journey of Sorority President Elle Woods, who after being dumped by her boyfriend, Warner, decides to follow him to Harvard Law School determined to win him back. However she soon discovers it’s a whole new world than the one she has been used to.

With help from new friends Emmett and Paulette, plus a little help from her ‘Greek Chorus’ Elle learns how to defy expectations and remain true to herself. With music and lyrics by Laurence O’ Keffe and book by Heather Hach the score includes infectious songs such as Omigod you Guys, Chip on my Shoulder,Whipped into Shape, So Much Better and Bend and Snap, this will be a show you won’t want to miss.”