Amateur Theatre

Stoke Rep Player’s To Showcase ‘Dirty Laundry’ By Local Writer

Stoke Rep Player’s To Showcase ‘Dirty Laundry’ By Local Writer

Stoke Rep Players are proud to present Dirty Laundry, written by local playwright Deborah McAndrew, co-founder of Claybody Theatre. The production forms part of Stoke-on-Trent’s centenary celebrations, highlighting its connection to local history. The play is set in the heart of 1950s Stoke-on-Trent and weaves a compelling tale of secrets, intrigue and family legacy. In a small terraced house, Nora tends to her sick father, Reuben. His fevered ramblings reveal the name 'Emeline' — a mystery that unravels as unexpected visitors arrive, forcing long-buried secrets to the surface. Against the backdrop of an industrial city grappling with pollution and change,…
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Mow Cop Players have announced their exciting next production - an hilarious adult comedy... FUR COAT AND NO KNICKERS. Think 'Mrs Browns Boys' meets 'The Royle Family' meets 'Till Death Us Do Part' and you won't be far off from this play full of laughter, farce and a wedding to top all weddings! Don't delay booking, we think that you all deserve a night of fun and laughter! To book: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/mowcopplayers. Simply visit our ticket source page, select your date, choose your seats, make payment and your tickets will be yours! You can also book via the Mitchell Arts Centre…
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Congleton Players: Blackadder II Rehearsals Well Underway

Congleton Players: Blackadder II Rehearsals Well Underway

With just a few weeks away Congleton Players are now well into rehearsals with their first play of the 2022/2023 season “Blackadder II” and it’s a cracker.Blackadder II first hit our TV screens on BBC some 36 years ago and is set during the reign of Elizabeth I. The play written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton is being directed by Howard Ball and Robin Jackson and runs from the 4th to the 8th October at the Daneside Theatre, Congleton. The Blackadder series has been voted as one of the funniest British comedies of all time and Blackadder II is…
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Claybody Theatre Announce “The Card” for Summer 2022

Claybody Theatre Announce “The Card” for Summer 2022

Claybody Theatre have announced their Summer 2022 production. In an announcement on their website, they say they were 'thrilled to be bringing you a new adaptation of Arnold Bennett’s comic masterpiece, THE CARD. The story follows the fortunes of loveable rogue Denry Machin, as he makes his way up from humble beginnings to become the most celebrated ‘card’ in the Five Towns. This fun show will feature a cast of 7 actor musicians, Acceler8 Brass Band, and our amazing community company.' Tickets are on sale at present, details on the event are here: Click Here
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Join A Theatre Group

Join A Theatre Group

Amateur theatre companies are always looking for new members, whether it be on-stage, or try your hand at props, lighting, sound or even front-of-house. The below lists theatre companies in Staffordshire and Cheshire to get in contact with: To add your theatre group to the list below, please use our contact form and get in touch with us! Audley TheatreHall Street, Audley, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 8DBBarlaston Proscenium PlayersBarlaston, Staffordshire.BASE PantoBuxton, Staffordshire.Congleton PlayersDaneside Theatre, Park RoadCongleton,CW12 [email protected] & Themes01782 [email protected] Towns TheatreSuite 4, Canalside, Pelham StreetHanley, ST1 [email protected] Village Hall, Crewe Road, Haslington, CW1 5QZLeek Musical Theatre CoWestwood First School, Westwood Road, Leek, Staffordshire,…
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