B.A.T.S.

Bolton is the envy of many towns as it is the largest amateur theatre network in the UK.

This can sometimes pose problems with congestion and clashing of dates. At any given time, the people of Bolton can see a show, play, listen to a choir or an orchestra and even once a year attend a grand opera.

All this activity has to be monitored very carefully, dates are discussed and put forward at meetings so as not to clash and requests for shows are given to the 'Forward Planner' as far as two years ahead in some cases to avoid fruitless requests being put to copyright holders. To put on a show or production, licenses must be granted within the two years, but BATS members do not repeat within the year or try to muscle in earlier with the same show which has been granted a year later. This is one of the main functions of BATS and by working together we can ensure that the people of Bolton have continuous entertainment without any repeats.

B.A.T.S. Annual Dinner 2010

We are pleased to announce that the 2010 B.A.T.S. annual dinner will take place on Friday 3rd September 2010 and will be held in the Pennine Suite at The Last Drop Village Hotel, Bolton.

The dinner has gone from strength to strength during past years and we feel sure this year's dinner will be a huge success. This year we've managed to keep the price at £24.00 each which is the same as last year.

The dinner committee have been busy on your behalf organising this event and we urge you to support the dinner by ensuring your society is represented. As usual the Bolton News is supporting our dinner and will be presenting their amateur stage awards in full again.