Charing Cross Theatre is renowned for its festive queer adult seasonal Pantomime. Beauty and the Beast a Horny Love Story is an excellent festive adult treat for 2025 by Jon Bradfield and Martin Hooper.
Nestled in the small Northern Scottish village of Lickmanochers. Single mother and entrepreneur business owner Flora played by Matthew Baldwin has her hands full with her adult twins Bonnie (Laura Anna-Mead) and Bertie (Matt Kennedy) both have "come out" yet Flora has a supposed closer relationship with Bertie and sidelines the hard-working Bonnie far too often, yet without her the business would fold.
Flora has a great range of costumes, the blue and white china tea set is stunning and I was in awe of Baldwin's balancing skills with the precarious-looking teapot on her head. Whatever wardrobe was created for Baldwin it was worn with style.
Robert Draper created an incredible range of costumes from the Flora's Pantomime Dame range of colourful costumes, the Beasts suit and a special mention goes to the Australian cape worn by Juno (Dani Mirels) complete with the Sydney Opera House shoulder pads.
Director Andrew Beckett has brought together a brilliant cast who have a fantastic rapport on stage for the years Charing Cross's adult-only Pantomime. Full of adult-based humour with a fabulous colourful set full of festive cheer. The cast appear to be having as much fun as the audience and as with all Pantomimes, you never know if a "fluffed line" is actually part of the script and is expertly delivered.
Although the cast of nine is small for a Pantomime you still feel like you have watched a full-scale production. The four ensemble cast members play a range of characters throughout. The ghosts in the Beasts' haunted castle are very funny.
A perfect treat for all the family as long as they are over 18!
Box Office: Tickets: £10 Adults | £5 Under 16s or TicketSource or call: 01706 344773 / 07761116304
Saturday 13th December 2025 Doors: 1:30pm | Showtime: 2:00pm
Rochdale Phoenix Opera Society invites you to an afternoon bursting with Christmas joy, toe-tapping tunes, and magical moments!
Whether you adore classic carols, sparkling showstoppers, or simply love that warm Christmas feeling, this is the perfect way to kick off the season. Bring your family, bring your friends - everyone's welcome!
Dance Workshop on 11th January Auditions will be held on 18th January
Legally Blonde Remix (Live) · Caroline Keiff, Suzie McAdam, Sheridan Smith, The "Legally Blonde the Musical" Original London Cast' Company
Auditions will be held on 18th January, and applications are officially OPEN! Submit yours here: www.bmtproductions.co.uk/auditions To help you shine, we're thrilled to announce a Dance Workshop on 11th January with our incredible choreographer, Beth Gibson-Green - perfect for anyone auditioning or thinking of doing so and not quite decided! Hopefully we will see lots of you there!
UK The Riverside Arts Centre, 57-59 Thames Street, TW16 5QF Sunbury-on-Thames
Play reading for fun: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Mon Dec 1st 2025
Join us for a relaxed and friendly evening of Play Reading for Fun!
No acting experience needed - just come along, meet new people, and enjoy reading a great story together. This month we'll be reading A Christmas Carol with mince pies and mulled wine to get us into the festive spirit.
THEATRE PLAYS UK Secondhand Bookshop for Play Scripts
THEATRE PLAYS UK - has a vast secondhand play shop online - we have somewhere between 3,000 and 4,000 scripts on sale - many used ones from clean copies to underlined and highlighted copies, but all readable. The books are all intact and range from very new plays (such as GIANT by Mark Rosenblatt) to out of print plays (such as ALIBI by Michael Morton, based on The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie)
Our prices per script start at just £1 and rarely go above £7 or £8 and we ship very quickly.
We also find homes for collections or for those having a clearout - we hate the idea of them hitting the recycling bin as many do and while we applaud those who give to charity shops, we know, first hand that many don't believe old play scripts have a market and so they too often go to recycling.
We offer:
- Live Performance video recording
- Green Screen Video Recording
- Live streaming
- Multi cam PTZ Video HD Recording (4 cameras)
- Multi Cam Recording Static HD Camera Recording
- Performance Photography
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We are a new, local non for profit youth theatre group called Utopia Unlimited and we will be specialising in producing, rehearsing and performing shows, Mainly Gilbert and Sullivan in a short time frame. We have a track record of this as all our staff have worked in youth theatre working with different groups for a long time. We are based in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales
We run monthly socials with our young people where we will be running a singing group for 2 hours followed by a social where the young people can watch a Gilbert and Sullivan show and learn more about opera and musical theatre. We also plan to do trips to watch professional performances and run workshops with professionals to inspire the next generation of performers. We recently went to watch Opera Norths production of 'Ruddigore' We are a member led organisation. This means we run what our young people want. We provide this in a safe environment where young people can thrive. Many of our members are Neurodiverse, or members of the LGBTQ community. We welcome people from all backgrounds. We aim to be fully inclusive so everyone feels welcomed. As well as being experienced, all our staff have full DBS checks and there will be registered chaperones on site at all times. Welcome to Utopia Unlimited Theatre An exciting new youth theatre group specialising in Gilbert and Sullivan.
Are you passionate about theatre and ready to bring your vision to the stage? Glenbrook Players is thrilled to announce that we are now seeking potential directors for our 2026 season! Whether you are an experienced director or looking to direct your first production, we welcome your application.
2026 Season Productions We are pleased to have secured the rights for a dynamic and varied slate of possible plays for 2026: 1. All My Sons by Arthur Miller 2. An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen 3. Verdict by Agatha Christie 4. When the Rain Stops Falling by Andrew Bovell 5. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang 6. Tartuffe by Molière We invite applications to direct any of the above plays. Kindly contact secretary@glenbrookplayers.com.au if you would like a perusal copy of any of the scripts listed above. If you have a different play in mind that you feel would enrich our 2026 program, we also welcome proposals for additional productions. The following considerations are part of deliberations when the committee choose which plays we produce: 1. We have a share arrangement with the Glenbrook Cinema for use of the venue and can stage only two productions each year. 2. We attempt to give as many of our members as possible opportunities for stage and behind the scenes creative work. 3. We rarely choose full-length plays with very small casts. 4. New or more challenging plays are generally staged in the May slot. 5. Plays with larger casts and often lighter, more comedic themes are generally staged in November. 6. Plays for the year are chosen to give our audiences the greatest diversity & quality possible. They are selected in light of what has been staged before and what will follow. Support for Directors We believe in fostering a supportive and creative environment: 1. First-time Directors: If 2026 will be your first time directing, you will be assigned a mentor-an experienced director from our committee-to guide you through the process. Applicants are also welcome to recommend a mentor from within Glenbrook Players if preferred. 2. Experienced Directors New to Glenbrook Players: If you have directed elsewhere but are new to Glenbrook Players, you will receive ongoing support from our committee and a designated main contact to assist you throughout your production journey. How to Apply To be considered, please complete and submit your application form using the link below. Make sure to indicate which play(s) you are interested in, or provide details for your own play proposal. glenbrookplayers.com.au/directing-application Deadline for submission: 5:00 PM on 30 September 2025. We encourage both new and seasoned directors to take this opportunity to become part of Glenbrook Players' creative community. We look forward to seeing your ideas and working together to create an outstanding 2026 season. Kind regards, Glenbrook Players Inc.
"As a professional pantomime director, I know how important picking the right script is. The balance between traditional and modern, humour that makes children and adults of all ages laugh, and the flexibility to customise your script to your production budget and cast. It creates the foundations of every aspect of your production, and I'm passionate about writing scripts that help every part of your show shine."
Alex is a writer and director who grew up just outside of Exeter where he first caught the pantomime bug watching productions at the Exeter Northcott Theatre. He has been writing pantomimes for nearly a decade, and licenses dozens of scripts every year across the UK and internationally as far afield as Singapore, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. Alex is also a founding trustee of the UK Pantomime Association, the organisers of The Pantomime Awards.
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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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