[PCBH] FW: PRISONER FAN BASE MINI-UPDATE

[Chris Hewitt]

PRISONER FAN BASE MINI-UPDATE

G’day,
And welcome to the latest News Update.
First the bad news: due to insufficient interest we have had to postpone 
the Wentworth Warriors Prison Weekend.
We were only 5 people short to make it financially viable, but as it 
stands we would be looking at $500 per head, which by anyone’s standards 
is a tad expensive.

This isn’t all bad news, however, as we immediately set about looking 
for an alternative authentic Aussie slammer – and remembered the 
notorious Old Melbourne Gaol. Not only is this historic site the scene 
of Ned Kelly’s execution, but it was also featured in a very memorable 
Prisoner storyline: when Joan Ferguson was off her head on acid, the 
hallucinations sequence was filmed in the Old Melbourne Gaol. As Barbara 
Jungwirth recalls, “We did a dream scene there – it was the Freak’s 
dream, and we hanged her – I will never forget it! The cells were full 
of dust and no air, and we had to wait for cue in one, wearing cloaks 
and black hoods – it was very claustrophobic!”
So, if you’d like to join us on a tour of a true Victorian prison, in 
the company of a member or two of the Prisoner cast, let us know…!

And now for the (other) good news, once again Travis and Corrine have 
stepped into the breach and offered to host one of their now infamous 
PRISONER parties at the Inkerman Palace in St.Kilda…

Prisoner Party ‘07
We are thrilled to announce that this year’s party will be attended by a 
minimum of FOUR much loved Priz cast members.
Our favourite party girls MAXINE KLIBINGAITIS (Bobbie Mitchell) and 
KYLIE FOSTER (Angel Adams) are back by popular demand, and will be 
joined by fan-favourite REYLENE PEARCE (Phyllis Hunt) and perpetual 
extra BARBARA JUNGWIRTH (Lorna Young).
We are also in contact with two other cast members who would love to 
attend, but cannot confirm at this point.
So if you want to spend a couple of hours up close and personal with 
some Priz favourites, why not come along and join us?
Besides sharing a sherry and a snag with the actors, we will also be 
screening continuous episodes of the show, as well as holding our 
regular Priz Quiz; Travis will undoubtedly pack them in on the dance 
floor with his 80’s disco.
As usual there will be a number of Brit fans in attendance, with at 
least 10 making the annual Priz Pilgrimage, so this is a great 
opportunity for fans from Oz and the UK to get together and swap notes… 
just don’t mention the cricket!
Last year’s party went on into the wee small hours of the next day, so 
expect a belter this year!

DATE: SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY 07
TIME:  3pm til late
VENUE: The Inkerman Palace, St.Kilda, VIC.
TICKETS: $65 including full bbq and goody bag.
BYO GROG!

To book your ticket please email roz at partnersincrime.com.au
We only have 30 tickets available, but spaces are guaranteed to 
subscribers who signed up for the Wentworth Warriors Weekend; the 
remaining tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

AUTOGRAPHS
For fans unable to attend the party we are offering the opportunity to 
order signed photos of the cast members who will be attending.
Photos will be subject to availability but will be standard black and 
white postcard size shots of the relevant actor, either in character or 
publicity shot, or as part of a group shot.
To place an order for a personalised, autographed photo please send an 
email to roz at partnersincrime.com.au.
For UK based fans the cost is £5 each, the price includes photo, P+P 
standard Airmail.
For Oz based fans the cost is $7 each, price includes photo and P+P 
within Australia.

AND FINALLY
We will be back after the party with a mega-bumper edition of the Update.
Things have been very hectic of late, having endured both flood and fire 
threat in recent weeks, amongst other things, which have eaten into my 
Priz-time, but my Priz folder is once again bulging at the seams with 
some very interesting Priz related stories, so all will be revealed in 
the next issue.

Keep Watching

Roz Vecsey                          Simon Hall