The Farndale ladies are back and eager to claim their place in the Welwyn Garden City drama festival finals, with their interpretation of Macbeth. But events conspire against them resulting in chaos, mishap and hilarity.
UK The Centre, New Eltham Methodist Church, 435 Footscray Road SE9 3UL
QUIZ NIGHT
Sat 19th Sep 7:30pm
New September quiz date. PLease bring your won snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Please book in your diaries, organise your teams (or come as an individual and we'll group you) and call 01322 838410 to reserve your place. £7.50 pp
Audition Dates: 7th & 16th August Performance Dates: 2nd - 6th December
When a quick-witted fraudster is detained at a police station, he prompts an unscheduled investigation into the mysterious death of a suspect who left the building during an interrogation. via a top-floor window.
What follows is a whirlwind of re-enactments and increasingly outrageous excuses, as the 'Maniac' runs rings around the police officers and unravels their web of contradictions and cover-ups. In this acclaimed razor-sharp adaptation by Tom Basden of Dario Fo's comedy the chaos is relocated to contemporary Britain. A hilariously fast-paced farce, that skewers institutional corruption making the madness feel more relevant now than ever.
Set roughly in the Victorian age.
Dame Hilda Owl has two sons Terry and Freddie. Terry is a schoolteacher and is engaged to Tabitha (Tabby) Kat. Freddie is a bad lot who ran away to escape gaol.
A Mr Fowl is the new Squire. It is none other than Freddie Owl who is now rich. He means to evict his mother from her cottage and marry Tabitha.
Terry and Tabby elope to Bong Island to get married where they meet the Pigg sisters. They discover that Periwinkle was recently married to Freddie Owl who stole her money and ran away. They confront Freddie, who is then arrested by the local village Constable. The Constable then asks Dame Hilda Owl to marry him. Cue celebration.
Marmaduke Muffet, a rich man and the owner of a pickle factory, has a daughter, Molly who is in love with Peter Piper (Chief Pickle Blender). Widow Black and her son Jethro Black arrive in the village. The widow has a magical pendant necklace, which makes old men fall in love with her. She sets her sights on Marmaduke.
Darren and Davey Rotter are two market traders who fall in with Jet who cons them into getting Peter sacked. Dazzer and Davey discover Widow Black’s secret. With the help of Peter, Polly, Molly and Willy they expose her evil plan.
Peter and Molly marry. Marmaduke retires. Peter takes over as MD of the Pickle Factory. Widow Black is made to be the Cleaner and Tea Lady while Jethro becomes the Odd Job Man.
HEARD is a student short film exploring communication, misunderstanding and human connection. It's a story about a mother and daughter who both want to be heard but neither knows how to listen.
We are currently looking for cast and crew members to join the project.
CAST
. Eve (Female, 20-25)
. June (Female, 20-25)
. Mother (Voice Over only)
CREW
. Camera Assistant
. Sound Assistant
. Editor
LOCATION
York, UK
EXPECTED FILMING DATES
3 shooting days between 22-28 June, 2026
WHAT WE OFFER:
Refreshments provided on set
Travel expenses covered
Accommodation available for contributors traveling from outside York
CAST SUBMISSIONS
If you are interested on the role, please email or DM me with:
. Name
. Age
. Recent photo/headshot
. Showreel (if available)
. Previous acting experience (not required)
Contact: estellazhu021@gmail.com Please note: This is an unpaid and voluntary student film production for assessment purpose.
Looking for a lighting/sound technician 25th June at The Lyric Bridport
We are looking for a lighting and sound technician for a day for our one-woman show 'Titania' 25th June at the Lyric in Bridport. We have a lighting design and sound cues ready but we may need to simplify/get creative! This is a paid role. Would it be possible to spread the word among your groups please in case someone is interested?
The New Milton Hub contains our Memorial Hall, the largest indoor community facility between Southampton and Bournemouth with an audience capacity of over 350. This, combined with a well equipped stage area, makes it ideal for large theatrical and musical performances, dances, parties, wedding receptions, lectures and Conferences. The ground floor is step free from the car park, and we have a lift to access upstairs.
Enniskillen Drama Festival is proud to welcome the best in amateur theatre at its Three Act Festival in March every year and its One Act Festival every October. We promote and support local drama with workshops and advice.
Assortment ond adults & childrens' drama costumes. 500+ drama costumes, clothing and props.
'Job Lot' sale is preferable but open to selections. Any enquiries will receive video clip of costumes, costs, commentary and visitingtimes.
Posted 11/01/2026
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GAF Percussion
I wanted to introduce myself and let you know that I run GAF Percussion, a percussion hire service based between London, Cardiff and Cheshire, supporting orchestral, theatre, and recording work. I'm happy to travel anywhere as required. Originally I'm from Cheshire but I did my undergraduate at The Royal Welsh College of music and drama, and I'm currently studying for my masters at the Royal Academy of Music. Hence the Cardiff and London links too.
I'm a freelance percussionist and timpanist so if you also need extra players as well as percussion instruments then I can help with that too. The service is set up with performers and MDs in mind - flexible, well-maintained kit, and quick turnarounds when things are needed at short
I have a growing stock of orchestral and theatre percussion, and I'm always happy to help with specific requests where possible. I have many contacts with percussion instruments too so no matter what you need, I'm sure I'll be able to accommodate
If you ever need percussion hire, players or would like a price list for future reference, I'd be very happy to send one over. Feel free to take a look at my Instagram, where you'll find pictures of percussion hire as well as me playing.
Many thanks for your time, and I hope our paths cross at some point.
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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
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.
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.
