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The [[Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society]] presented this [[:Category:Small Stage Theatre|Small Stage Theatre]] production of ''Bad Dates'' on 3rd - 5th April 2025 at [[The Tower Theatre]], Folkestone. An amateur production by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. Written by [[:Category:Theresa Rebeck|Theresa Rebeck]].
{{FHODS Banner
| eyebrow = FHODS Small Stage Theatre · 2025
| title  = Bad Dates
| sub    = By Theresa Rebeck · The Tower Theatre, Folkestone
}}


{{Infobox FHODS Production
{{Infobox Production
| title = [[Bad Dates]]
| title   = Bad Dates
| image = [[File:Bad Dates_(2025).jpg||300px|center]]
| image   = Bad_Dates_(2025).jpg
| caption = Bad Dates promotional image
| caption = Bad Dates promotional image
| dates = 3-5 April 2025
| dates   = 3–5 April 2025
| venue = [[The Tower Theatre]]
| venue   = [[The Tower Theatre]]
| director = [[Paul Milton]]
| director = [[Paul Milton]]
| producer = [[Steve Hawkins]]
| producer = [[Steve Hawkins]]
| stagemanager = [[Emil Jansen]]
| writer  = [[Theresa Rebeck]]
| license  = Amateur production by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
}}
 
The [[Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society]] presented this [[Small Stage Theatre]] production of ''Bad Dates'' on 3rd–5th April 2025 at [[The Tower Theatre]], Folkestone. An amateur production by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
 
This thoroughly charming and slyly sweet one-woman play is an idiosyncratic journey of self-discovery involving the Romanian mob, a Buddhist rainstorm, a teenage daughter, shoes and a few very bad dates. The action takes place in the bedroom of Hayley's apartment in New York City.
 
{{FHODS Section|Director's Note}}
 
{{FHODS Foreword
| text  = I fell in love with ''Bad Dates'' and Hayley the first time I read the script. Watching Emmie breathe life into Hayley has been very special and they are each brave and remarkable women, and I am honoured to have worked with them both. Well, OK — Emmie did the work, Hayley made me laugh and cry, I made the coffee. I hope they bring you as much joy as they have me. Enjoy the show.
| author = [[Paul Milton]]
| role  = Director
}}
}}


This thoroughly charming and slyly sweet one-woman play is an idiosyncratic journey of self-discovery involving the Romanian mob, a Buddhist rainstorm, a teenage daughter, shoes and a few very bad dates.
{{FHODS Section|Cast}}


The action takes place in the bedroom of Hayley's apartment in New York City.
{{FHODS Cast
| group1_label = Cast
| group1_style = leads
| group1 =
[[Emmie Rhodes]];;Hayley Walker
}}


=Cast=
[[Emmie Rhodes]] studied scriptwriting at Bournemouth University and acting with LAMDA. She has written and appeared in productions at The Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh, Hen and Chickens Theatre, Islington and The Etc Theatre, Camden. Prior to joining FHODS, Emmie performed at Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, and her credits there include ''Murder on the Nile'', ''Look Back in Anger'', ''Outside Edge'', ''The 39 Steps'' and ''Private Fear in Public Places''.
* [[Emmie Rhodes]] ''as Hayley Walker''
Emmie studied scriptwriting at Bournemouth University and acting with LAMDA. She has written and appeared in productions at The Gilded Balloon, Ediburgh, Hen and Chickens Theatre, Islington and The Etc Theatre, Camden. Prior to joining FHODS, Emmie performenced at Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, and her creditw there include ''Murder on the Nile'', ''Look Back in Anger'', ''Outside Edge'', ''The 39 Steps'' and ''Private Fear in Public Places''.


=From the The Director=
{{FHODS Section|Production Team}}
I fell in love with ''Bad Dates'' and Hayley the first time I read the script. Watching Emmie breathe life into Hayley has been very special and they are each brave and remarkable women, and I am honoured to have worked with them both. Well, OK Emmie did the work, Heyley made me laugh and cry, I made the coffee. I hope they bring you as much joy as they have me. Enjoy the show.


'''[[Paul Milton]]''' ''Director''
{{FHODS Crew
| section1_label = Direction & Production
| section1 =
Director;;[[Paul Milton]]
Producer;;[[Steve Hawkins]]
Stage Manager & Set Construction;;[[Emil Jansen]]
| section2_label = Design & Technical
| section2 =
Properties & Set Dressing;;[[Myra Collingridge]]
Light, Sound & Technical;;[[Chris Willcox]]
| section3_label = Media & Photography
| section3 =
Media;;[[Ben Forrest]] & [[Merewyn Forrest]]
Photography;;[[David Shackle]] & [https://www.oliviertafforin.com Olivier Tafforin]
}}


=Production Team=
{{FHODS Section|For The Tower Theatre}}
* '''Director:''' [[Paul Milton]]
* '''Producer:''' [[Steve Hawkins]]
* '''Properties and Set Dressing:''' [[Myra Collingridge]]
* '''Stage Manager & Set Construction:''' [[Emil Jansen]]
* '''Media:''' [[Ben Forrest]] & [[Merewyn Forrest]]
* '''Light, Sound and general everythingelseness:''' [[Chris Willcox]]
* '''Photography:''' [[David Shackle]] and Olivier Tafforin [https://www.oliviertafforin.com www.oliviertafforin.com]


=For The Tower Theatre=
{{FHODS Venue|
* '''Events Manager:''' [[Michelle Hartley]]
Events Manager;;[[Michelle Hartley]]
* '''Front of House Manager:''' [[Gary Ingoldby-Spate]]
Front of House Manager;;[[Gary Ingoldby-Spate]]
* '''Theatre Technician:''' [[Emil Jansen]]
Theatre Technician;;[[Emil Jansen]]
* '''Box Office/Admin:''' [[Ella Riley]]
Box Office / Admin;;[[Ella Riley]]
}}


[[Category:Small Stage Theatre]]
[[Category:Small Stage Theatre]]
[[Category:2025 Productions]]
[[Category:2025 Productions]]
[[Category:Productions at The Tower Theatre]]
[[Category:Productions at The Tower Theatre]]
[[Category:Theresa Rebeck]]
[[Category:Theresa Rebeck]]

Revision as of 19:02, 16 June 2026

Bad Dates
By Theresa Rebeck · The Tower Theatre, Folkestone


Bad Dates
Bad Dates promotional image
Production Details
Dates3–5 April 2025
VenueThe Tower Theatre
DirectorPaul Milton
WriterTheresa Rebeck
ProducerSteve Hawkins
Amateur production by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

The Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society presented this Small Stage Theatre production of Bad Dates on 3rd–5th April 2025 at The Tower Theatre, Folkestone. An amateur production by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

This thoroughly charming and slyly sweet one-woman play is an idiosyncratic journey of self-discovery involving the Romanian mob, a Buddhist rainstorm, a teenage daughter, shoes and a few very bad dates. The action takes place in the bedroom of Hayley's apartment in New York City.


Director's Note

I fell in love with Bad Dates and Hayley the first time I read the script. Watching Emmie breathe life into Hayley has been very special and they are each brave and remarkable women, and I am honoured to have worked with them both. Well, OK — Emmie did the work, Hayley made me laugh and cry, I made the coffee. I hope they bring you as much joy as they have me. Enjoy the show.

Paul Milton, Director


Cast

Cast

Emmie Rhodes Hayley Walker












Emmie Rhodes studied scriptwriting at Bournemouth University and acting with LAMDA. She has written and appeared in productions at The Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh, Hen and Chickens Theatre, Islington and The Etc Theatre, Camden. Prior to joining FHODS, Emmie performed at Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, and her credits there include Murder on the Nile, Look Back in Anger, Outside Edge, The 39 Steps and Private Fear in Public Places.


Production Team

Direction & Production

ProducerDesign & Technical

Light, Sound & TechnicalMedia & Photography

Photography


For The Tower Theatre

Events Manager
Michelle Hartley Front of House Manager