We've welcomed new committee members who are passionate about building stronger links with other local amateur dramatic groups. By supporting each other-on stage, backstage, or in the audience-we can all thrive.
As a goodwill gesture, we're offering £16 concession tickets for our upcoming show. Even better-buy 10 tickets and get 2 free!
We can also offer a voluntary backstage peek to meet our lovely cast & crew?
If your group's interested, let me know and I'll send you a promo code for the box office.
We'd love to see you at our show & come along to yours too-so let us know about any upcoming events!
Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of April 2026
We are excited to announce the dates and location for the Cheshire One Act Drama Festival 2026! Next Year the festival will be back at Nantwich Players Theatre on Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of April 2026.
The team are already hard at work getting everything ready for another successful year of incredible plays coming from our region. If you are interested in taking part and bringing a play to the festival please email cheshiredramafestival2026@gmail.com to note your interest and be added to the list for registration packs which will be available very soon.
Sunday 7th September Broughton Junior school 11AM-2PM
This toe-tapping, porridge-spilling, chair-breaking tale is coming to life on stage and we want YOU to be part of it! Whether you've got the bear necessities for the spotlight or prefer to stay behind the scenes there's a place for everyone in this wild and whimsical production.
No need to break into a cottage. just walk into our auditions! no porridge required.. just bring your sparkle and enthusiasm because Whether you're a seasoned performer or it's your first time our expert training will get you feeling
Ever fancied being part of the magic behind the curtain? We're looking for brilliant people to join our backstage team for The Good Life and we'd love to have you on board!
We're kicking things off with a Cast & Crew Get Together on Wednesday 20th August at 7:00pm at DLT. and you're invited! What's happening? 7:00pm: Meet & mingle! Cast meets crew, crew meets cast. We all meet the Director. Say hello to the set builders, stage crew, tech team, wardrobe wizards, prop magicians and more. 7:30pm: Q&A about who's doing what (on stage & off). 8:00pm: Full play read-through (crew welcome to stay or dash). Rehearsal schedules will be sent out Thursday 21st. If you've ever wanted to get involved in theatre without stepping into the spotlight, this is your chance. Come along, bring your ideas, and let's make something amazing together! Please let us know you're coming by ticking "yes" in the event!
'Talking Heads' written by Alan Bennett and directed by Sue Dolby.
Featuring Amy McKenzie as Irene Ruddock in 'A Lady of Letters'. Nikki Pontin as Lesley in 'Her Big Chance', and Andy Pontin as Graham in 'A Chip in the Sugar'
We are a fairly new set and scenery building and hire company based in Dorset,
We provide a safe and cost effective service for musical theatre,
We design, build and install sets for all productions, taking the stress away for our clients and letting you concentrate on the production,
Visit www.silverbirchington to read more about all our plays, licensing conditions and application forms for performance
All His Songs Were Sad
Mattie Lennon is seeking groups to perform his new play.
Script, songs and details of licence costs are available from www.silverbirchington
My play (based on the life and works of Irish songwriter, the late Sean McCarthy ) has been staged by the Pantagleize Theatre Company in Fort Worth, Texas, from September 16th to October 3rd 2010.
Recordings of all featured songs are available on request.
’A WOLF BY THE EARS’
Mattie Lennon is seeking groups to perform his play.
Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 11-13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8AR
Drama and musicals are among the Centre's principal year-round activities, involving people of all ages and abilities, professional and amateur, who make full use of the Centre's fully equipped 158 seat theatre.
Productions are organised mainly through the Music and Drama Group which stages a core of four shows a year, from a regular winter pantomime in January, a spring play, a summer show and an autumn play. A Christmas music event is staged in most years. The Music and Drama Group meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings during rehearsals for shows, from 7.30pm in the Theatre. The Music and Drama Group also run social evenings giving people a chance to get together, meet the group and have some fun. This includes play readings, barbeques, theatre trips, coffee mornings and often just a simple get-together in a local pub! For more info, email stage@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk. Music and Drama Group Youth Theatre The Youth Theatre consists of workshops run by experienced and professional tutors in all aspects of theatre, with an opportunity to be involved in the annual pantomime and other productions throughout the year. We have sessions for ages 7-11, 11-16 and 16-20 years, regardless of ability or experience. Contact youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk
Provenance takes a look inside the world of a reclusive artist Patrick (Saul Marron) who lives in a small and cluttered flat surrounded by his abstract paintings. Which certainly brightens up the wall of the stage in Baron's Court Theatre.
Ellie (Martha Lyn) bursts into his flat thinking she has found an easy mentorship and believes she might finally be on her way in her career. However, she doesn't know how to talk to Patrick and the pair gets into heated banter, which at times can be uncomfortable.
Ellie's had a tough life so far and is desperate to try and change things. However, the chip on her shoulder needs to be knocked off before she will get to where she wants to be. Although this will come with maturity and time and a few more hard knocks along the way. If you have anything to do with twenty-something young ladies there's plenty in Ellie's character that's recognisable.
Her outlook on life challenges Patrick's own life, where being shut away in his flat and artwork have become comfortable but he is not necessarily happy. I would love to have found out a bit more about his past and the catalyst moment that would have led him to be living almost in isolation now.
As mentioned in the beginning the stage is set as an artist studio with a collection of abstract paintings in bright colours, which add a nice feel to the dark theatre space at Barons Court Theatre. The touch of PULP playing on the stereo at the same time they headlined Glastonbury was a cool coincidence.
I felt there are still some developments needed in the characters and possibly a bit more "sass" from Ellie to provoke more from Patrick, twenty-somethings have a knack of doing that. I feel there is more to learn about both of them. After all, he doesn't seem a likely candidate to have become a mentor.
For more information about Provenance and future productions at Barons Court Theatre. Although Provenance has now finished the run there are plans to put it on somewhere else in the future.
Coming to the 2025 BUXTON FRINGE FESTIVAL It's 2028 and octogenarian two-term President Donald Trump is finally about to be replaced for good. Will he go rogue like last time, or will a plan to keep him focused on golf, gorilla documentaries, porn, and developing his perfect presidential library avert disaster?
"Do not see this terrible witch-hunt of a play! It's created by nasty people who hate America so very very much!" ~anonymous, Mar-a-Lago, FL (unverified).
This new play begins with a declining Trump watching the results of the 2028 US election that will choose his successor roll in. Yes, it's set in the future! The Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of staff is concerned and engages White-House-intern-cum-Chief-of-Staff Morgan to keep Trump occupied developing his Presidential Library - one without books no less. But the library project reinvigorates Trump and fate hands him a chance to achieve the dictatorial status he craves. But will fate intervene again for the liberals?
Written and directed by Eoin Carney, an early incarnation titled "I, Trump" played at the INDYfringe and Pittsburgh Fringe festivals in the United States to enthusiastic audiences (and a few walkouts by unimpressed Trump supporters). Soon to be endorsed by Elon Musk(?), THE LAST DAYS OF TRUMP is coming to the Palace Hotel in lovely Buxton and IT'S GOING TO BE INCREDIBLE! Less a partisan hit-job than a satire about unintended consequences and the hand of fate, this political comedy explores how we all would love to be a dictator deep down.
THE LAST DAYS OF TRUMP (A Liberal Fantasy)
by Eoin Carney
Friday 18th July, 7-8pm, Palace Hotel, Buxton, UK
Thursday 24th July, 7-8pm, Palace Hotel, Buxton UK
TICKETS
Investment Street recently purchased The Ritz building in Rushden (NN10), and we will be retaining part of the building for commercial use. As the space use to be a theatre and is being made smaller, it would lend itself well to amateur dramatic groups. We are currently in the early stages of renovating the space meaning that (to an extent) we could work with the tenant to configure and design the space to suit their needs. If you know any AmDram groups in Northamptonshire that would be interested in renting out this space, please let me know and I will be happy to provide more details. Best Regards Jennifer Mills
Bring the Heart of Scotland to Your Stage with Our Scottish Plays
I'd like to introduce you to our collection of Scottish plays that beautifully capture Scotland's culture, spirit, and history. We have over 300 one-act and full-length plays covering various themes including Comedy, Drama and Social Commentary. These plays are perfect for theatre groups looking to bring authentic, captivating stories to the stage that resonate with audiences both familiar with and curious about Scotland's rich heritage. If you would like more information, or have a colleague who would like more information, I can send a PDF with our full catalogue or more details can be found at: www.scottishplays.co.uk
I look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you to bring Scotland's vibrant culture to life on your stage. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
My local theatre group, Blackmore Players were going to do this, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, a while ago then COVID hit! Having a tidy up tonight and found these in the stage store. Unused x 20. Not written in at all, brand new. They cost £10 each but if we got £5 each, they would be happy. Bargain all round! If you are thinking of doing this, DM me and if you're not far from Blackmore, CM4, then sure we can sort something out. Thanks all.
I would be interested to speak to anyone who has produced "Til Beth Do Us Part" (Jones/Hope/Wooten") as some aspects of licensing are unclear. More generally, it's on the books of Dramatists Play Service in the USA. Their website doesn't list any alternate rights holders in the UK (there are for Asia, Scandanavia etc). There are some suggestions that weinbergers holds DPS rights in the UK but I get redirected to the MTI site and I'm just likely to around in circles. Anyway if anyone can offer advice here or message me I'd be grateful to hear experiences. Thanks in advance.
Please message me https://www.facebook.com/rob.burbidge
Peter's response:
Hi Rob,
I'm afraid I don't have any information that would help.
I will post your query in the #Advice section of www.dramagroups.com asking anyone who is able to help to contact you directly via Facebook.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO PROVIDE MUSICAL DIRECTION FOR CRAZY FOR YOU?
We commence rehearsals for our October show, Crazy For You, in May. We are looking for a Musical Director to work with us. We are based in Witham, Essex. We are a multi award winning society, having recently celebrated our centennial, having performed in the impressive Witham Public Hall for 100 years. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming society, with fun being as important as producing a quality show.
If you are at all interested in providing MD services for Crazy For You, or any of our future productions, let's have a chat.
I’m Amanda. I’m currently doing make up artistry at West College Scotland. I am in my first year level 6.
I am looking for any work experience I could do. Anything at all would be great. Any local groups who need makeup artists for their productions do please get in touch.
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