## **Gainsborough Musical Theatre Society Chairman’s Report Y/E 31.07.22** 

## August 2021 

Concerts continue. Auditions for solos taken place and are all chosen. Venues confirmed as Gringley, Marton and Morton. 

## September 2021 

Hannah Leaning joins the committee. Little Shop of Horrors confirmed as the 2022 show.  It was agreed to contact the councillors again about our move to Scunthorpe. Hannah & Dion have a meeting with the Drama Federation at Scunthorpe and are accepted to join the group. Liam Fletcher gives notice on his position as MD, the committee thank him for his service over the years. 

## October 2021 

The committee agree and invite Chris Smithson to become MD for the Christmas concerts. Simon Percy is contacted to be MD for the main summer show. Both parties agree to take on the role. Concerts did very well, particularly at Gringley there was a large turn out. Graham has contacted the councillors & Edward Leigh and we await a response. 

## November 2021 

Rehearsals underway for the Christmas concerts. Venues agreed as Morton & GMC, with us appearing at Marton’s Christmas Fayre. Greg Snape contacted about the role as Director for Little Shop of Horrors. Jas resigned from her role as Activities Manager, the committee thanked her for her support over the years. 

## December 2021 

A successful duo of Christmas concerts. Less populated than the summer ones however this was expected due to the speculation over Covid and a future potential lockdown. One also clashed with the Strictly Final! We’ll avoid that next time. A discussion was had as to the sustainability of paying such a high fee for our rehearsal space. Alternatives to be looked at and sourced. Greg Snape confirmed as director for LSH. License purchased and publicity for LSh can begin. Edward Leigh responded to the letter sent by Graham stating he is disappointed at the position we find ourselves in and will raise the issue with Chief Exec Ian Knowles. 

## January 2022 

Sharon Spalding and Faye Newell appointed as costume mistresses for 2022. The Committee voted that Life Membership status to be brought back and this has been awarded to Sharon Spalding. Budget meeting was had for LSH. We Do It In The Dark approached to support us backstage. Further discussions had about rehearsal space, the committee are to liase with the Landlord to see if rent can be reduced whilst simultaneously reaching out to local halls and churches to see their hire fees. Ian Knowles responded to Grahams letter. After in depth discussion and a vote, due to the nature of the letter and our commitment to Scunthorpe, it was decided that we will not be inviting Ian Knowles to a meeting with us. The committee noted that the society is not cutting ties with TAC, and that this move is merely just a change as a result of rising costs at TAC, which may change in the future. 



## February 2022 

Graham Spicksley resigned from his position as President. The committee thanked him for all his dedication over many years. Julie Leaning appointed as Acting President. Accompanying pianist confirmed as Janine Bassindale for LSH. Auditions take place for LSH and a cast is found. The landlord got back to the committee with a revised figure for rental but this did not work out significant enough for us to stay in the building. Further discussion to be had. 

## March 2022 

Rehearsals for LSH continue.  The committee agrees that storing costumes is becoming more expensive than to hire it. Considerations were made to look for smaller and cheaper sites to store costumes, but these were not ideal as the conditions would not be ideal to store clothes. It was suggested we should contact multiple costumiers to find out how much it would cost to hire all costumes for a varying amount of shows. If this is less than what we currently pay for rent, we may be in a position to sell our current store of costumes / props and rent a village or church hall to rehearse in without the worry of where to store costume. 

## April 2022 

Tickets for LSH are on sale. It was noted that the cost of programmes has risen by £50 this year, though we will be ordering less. Sharon has reached out to numerous costume suppliers and hiring will be significantly cheaper to continue paying for storage of our own. Sharon provided a breakdown of costs over a 4 year period from the costume hirers and it still came out cheaper. A venue for rehearsals has been sourced – St Stephens / GMC, where the society rehearsed for a long time previously. Leigh has set up an account of the Easy Fundraising app. Buying things through the app will give members points which are converted into cash for the society. Society members will be encouraged to use it. Chris Smithson and Chloe Smithson offered the role of MD and assistant MD for the summer concerts, both have accepted this role. 

## May 2022 

It is confirmed the cast of LSH will be performing at the Jubilee concert at Lea Park next month. A meeting to sign the paperwork to move to St Stephens / GMC has been arranged for July. 2022 Concerts have been confirmed at Gringley, Marton and Morton. LSH is continuing to go well. Ticket sales are slow, so the committee are working very hard to publicise the show. 

## June 2022 

## Kim Kostrcya welcomed to the committee. 

Little Shop has been performed and did very well. Unclear on figures at the moment but our initial impressions are that ticket sales did better than predicted & all feedback so far from the audiences has been positive. Feedback from the cast and committee is that they were happy with the move to the Plowright in all aspects. It was brought to the committees attention that not all the councillors are aware of the struggle we have had with TAC despite our best efforts. We will ensure this is rectified. Notice period given on the rehearsal room. Notices have gone out to society members to help with clearing out costumes and two coffee and cake mornings have been arranged for members of the public so they can see if there are any costumes they would like. 



## July 2022 

Faye Newell welcomed to the committee. Feedback from LSH has predominantly been positive from both committee and society members. At this point we are unsure of the final figures but understand that it is likely we have made a loss. A date of the 31[st] July was agreed as our date to leave North Street and the society has worked very hard to make this happen. 



GAINSBROU6H MUSICAL THEA
I￿￿e￿¢
itwe accirttht fop the
eor ¢ThJed 31st Jul 2022
31.7.22
31.7.21
INCOME
Subs￿•PtiofiS
Patrons
Councillors grants
1.175.
3Cn).00
151.09
0.00
0.00
0.00
Surplus fpom activities
Surplus on concerts
Interest received
Premium Bond prizes
Eoster kaf f le
Sole of ￿$tuNeS & props
331.85
47.19
125.(X)
279.00
20.00
0.00
13.31
0.00
0.00
TOTAL INCOME
2.429.13
13.31
EXPENDITURE
Little shop of Horrors
Premises rent
Repairs & renewals
Admlhistrntiye expen5e5
InsU￿C£S
Printer & stationery
NODA $￿SCriPtion
3,958.01
5.040.IX)
l58.C
0.00
5,040.00
0.00
474.31
17.27
72.00
474.31
o.¢)0
72.00
563.58
546.31
TOTAL EXPWDITVAE
9,719.59
5.586.31
Net
defltit for the year
-7.290.46
-5.573.OJ

GAINSBRCMJ6H MUSICA
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AS AT 31st MY 2022
1.8.2J Depreciotio 31.7.22
31.7.21
FIXED ASSETS
Keyboord
o.c
CuRRE￿r ASSErs
TS8 8onk
Yorkshire guildirKJ Society
Premium Bonds
Cosh in hand
2.752.49
9.835.01
12h75.¢)J
17.31
25.279.81
9.702.41
9,787.82
12.550.00
30.04
32.070.27
Payments In tsdvance
Show litente & concert expenses
0.00
0.￿)
5CK).
et A55et5
25.280.81
32.571.27
Flnan¢¢d by
Bolon¢e 1.8.21
Surplus/ deficit for yety
32.571.27
-7R90.46
38,144.27
-5,573.00
As ot 31.7.22
25.280.81
32,57L.27
Ion tsur9ess
Hon.Treaswer

GAINSBROUGH MVSICAL THEATrE SOCIEry
Notes to the financial statements f¢)r the
¢or 31st Jul 2022
Little sI￿P
of Horror5
Total
INCOME
Ticket sales
Pro9ramme Advertisements
Rof f le & Pro9ramme soles
8,932.67
300.00
8.932.67
3¢X).(X)
Totd Incom¢
9.732.67
9.732.67
EXPENSES
Royalties
Hire of libs, score$ & postoge
Theolre & rehersal room hire
MD fees
Accompanist a orchesfra f ees
Hire of scenery
Hire of microphones
Costumes
Publicity, leof lets posters ett
Progromme printing
1.677.23
797.00
2,515.82
i.100.00
3.575.¢XI
2.490.(K)
399.00
541.43
430.20
165.
1.677.23
797.00
2,515.82
I,ioo.00
3.575.00
2,490.C
399.(K)
541.43
430.20
165.00
Totd expenditure
13.690.68
13,690.68
Net swplu5/ def icit
-3,958.01
-3,958.01