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Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 74, 29 March 1933, Page 14

then becomes something new and alive, and altogether acceptable. Talking of that, there is a book called "Ballads for Acting," which is a source of inspiration for this kind of thing. Then the gentle Rovev who performs on the tiddle, does so dressed in a sombre domino, before the curtains, thus giving time for the necessary change of costume required for the one act play, which follows. Avoid, like the plague, when "brenting" anythini! that suggests ''basking" at Margate. So much for the "passable" show part. Now "portable." Have you ever travelled in a Rover with H.P. Morris Austin? If so you will know that it is fourth or fifth hand! Nevertheless here is your means of portability, cheaply we think, swiftly we hope! 'That of course applies to county ''tours" extending over three days to a week—or long distance ''one night stands." Probably to start with you will merely "brent" in your immediate neighbourhood, i.e., for the local hospital, workhouse, poor parish, or poor congregation, and possibly places where a new group is contemplated or where a group is struggling and needs funds. This means that you will have time to prepare and will know your accommodation well beforehand. Later, when your "brenting" becomes more daring and adventurous, you will merely know that your "business manager" has | fixed up dates at Ditchley-in-the-Mould on Saturday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock, and again at Mouldring-in-the-Ditch that evening at S o'clock. At the first place the village hall is offered where the stage is 17 feet wide and 13 feet deep. Think that over! In the evening, Mrs. Blowme has offered her "wilhdrawing-room," where there is no stage but a convenient french window at one end, by way of exit. More thought. Last, initial cost. There is only one way—Give your show in the first instance for your own benefit, to cover the necessary outlay for light curtains, framework, and costumes and also to obtain a little cash in hand for "running" expenses; there are bound to be some. Come out boldly and say what you hope to do. Offer a good show for your patrons' money, and be sure you will get it. If a crew is too small, let two crews combine. Yes, "brenting" certainly does fill the bill, offering a splendid chance for excellent service, a spirit of adventure, and the spirit of true brotherhood and willin<* co-operation.