End of a golden season

by **Chris** » 01 Sep 2007, 10:39

Yesterday was the last day of my 50th summer season at the Harlequin Puppet Theatre and I've only just realised it. Next year is the theatre's 50th birthday when I plan to celebrate the Golden Jubilee but I've just realised that the 2008 season will actually be the 51st season. You see when you are 1 year old you have already lived one year, therefore when you are 50 years old you have already lived fifty years and therefore this must have included fifty seasons!

Actually I'm glad that I am not celebrating until next year, because this year has been a poor season for most of us. Next year will be better.

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by **Peter** » 01 Sep 2007, 10:50

Congratulations Chris on next year.

We'd like to come to the big party if we can get an invitation (I understand that David Wilde is funding it).

by **Chris** » 01 Sep 2007, 11:06

Can I have that in writing please?

by **Professor Eek** » 01 Sep 2007, 11:18

Congratulations on your Golden anniversary

by **Richard Coombs** » 01 Sep 2007, 11:28

Yes CONGRATULATIONS Chris.
As you said this week , the place has been through a lot of changes in that time.

50 Years , and still delighting audiences , certainly if Tuesday was any indication :-)

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That is a very long time indeed , and an awesome ahievement.

Very Best Wishes Richard

by **johnstoate** » 01 Sep 2007, 16:24

Indeed, very well done, Chris, - you don't look old enough to have been at it that long! - I trust that you have something very special planned for next year. What exactly is the date of the demi-centenary?

by **lesclarke** » 01 Sep 2007, 19:43

Yes, 50 years is an amazing time! Hard to grasp it really, congratulations.

by **CharlesTaylor** » 02 Sep 2007, 01:22

May I add my congratulations. Fifty years is a great accomplishment for a puppet theatre! And if I am fortunate enough to be retired next year, I should enjoy crossing the pond and seeing your theatre.

Charles

by **Punchman** » 02 Sep 2007, 03:12

Dear Chris,

Congrat on 50 years!

The passing of his youth, into his golden years.

Best Wishes,

Manfred

by **Chris** » 02 Sep 2007, 10:51

Steady on - it's the theatre celebrating 50 years - I'm much younger!

by **geoff.london** » 02 Sep 2007, 16:10

Congratulations Chris! I hope to get to see you later this year. I wish that Eric was here to share the event. Geoff.

by **Chris** » 02 Sep 2007, 16:23

So do I Geoff, so do I.

by **Trev** » 02 Sep 2007, 17:34

Congratulations, Chris.

by **Andrew Clarkson** » 03 Sep 2007, 16:33

Congratulations Chris.

Your work is an inspiration to so many, long may it continue!

See you soon,

Andrew

by **mrmarmalade** » 03 Sep 2007, 20:23

Chris., May I add my Congratulations. It is something of which you (and Eric would have been) may be justly proud. I have said elesewhere on Punch Chat that I can remember Eric in the Park, with his mother in attendance, before the Theatre was built. I know that this makes me oldish but then I am knocking on.

Best Wishes for a good celebration, next year.

Geoffrey.

End of a golden season

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