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  2. Are you bored sitting at home doing the same old thing? Want to get out and about a bit more and make some new friends? Then why not join the E’T’C., the friendly amateur dramatics group based at the Village Hall, Hemsby . The group is looking for budding actors, singers and dancers to join them onstage for their next pantomime ‘Treasure Island’ which will be staged 8th to 11th December 2024. If you don't fancy being on the stage but would still like to be involved, there are several other important jobs...making costumes, creating props, building scenery, selling tickets...whatever your talent, come along and get involved, we'd love to see you! A script readthrough will take place at 7 pm on Thursday 28th March at Hemsby Village Hall. Newcomers will be most welcome. Rehearsals will initially be every Thursday at 7 pm and then every Wednesday at 7 pm from July until show week.
  3. Audition Notice: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society production of A Christmas Carol by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr Directed by Danny Sparkes Audition Dates: Thursday 21st March and Wednesday 27th March at 7.30pm at the Nomad Theatre Scheduled performance dates: Tuesday 11th to Saturday 15th June at 7.30pm If you are interested in attending please contact Danny Sparkes on danny.sparkes@hotmail.co.uk or just turn up. If you are interested but cannot attend please contact us to arrange a suitable date to see you. Every drama group has experienced the horrors of what can go wrong on the night and the ladies of FADS are no different, with the possible exception that almost everything that could happen…..does! Scenery, cues, lines and effects all have a life of their own, as the ladies present their ambitious evening’s entertainment they have been rehearsing for “months”. In a festive mood (in June?) the ladies mount an assault on one of the classics with their stage version of “A Christmas Carol”. Enthusiasm their middle name and with the virile support of stage manager Gordon, the cast present a dizzy array of characters from this Dickensian favourite (and a few that aren’t) under the ever-battling leadership of Thelma and Phoebe. Of course no Farndale evening would be complete without those wayward touches of ingenuity for which the ladies are famed. Characters Thelma: (Quick tempered prima donna)- Scrooge Mrs Phoebe Reece: (elegant , bossy, enterprising)- Tiny Tim, Fred’s Wife, a gentleman, Mrs Diber, The Ghost of Christmas yet to come Mercedes:(phlegmatic but dogged)-Bob Cratchet, Belle, A Boy Gordon:(long suffering stage manager; frozen faced)-Mrs Cratchett, Jacob Marley, Half of Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Past ,Mr Fezziwig Felicity: (nervous, incompetent) – Half of Ghost of Christmas Present, Fred, Little Fan, Old Joe Another member of the society: Plays various other roles The post Auditions: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Production Of A Christmas Carol appeared first on The Nomad Theatre.
  4. A MONTH OF SUNDAYS CAST

    ALAN DICKINSON as COOPER

    KENNETH JONES as AYLOTT

    MARK BOWMAN as PETER

    CLARE HARVEY as JULIA

    FERN PAISLEY as NURSE WILSON

    LYNN DAVIES as MRS BAKER

     

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    Dorothy In Wunderland

    Written & Directed by Neil Oldham
  6. 🌟 Thame Players are thrilled to announce auditions for William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night! 🌟 📅 Audition Date: 19th February at 7:30pm 🏢 Location: The Players Theatre, Nelson Street, Thame 🌊Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare. The play centres on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in an accident. Viola (who is disguised as Cesario) falls in love with the Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her thinking she is a man. (Wikipedia) It will be set in the Twentieth century and the cast as written is all under 30. I am open to cross casting many characters in this play about gender confusion. • Viola (F) – a young woman who disguises herself as a young man named Cesario • Sebastian (M) – Viola's twin brother • Duke Orsino (M) – The Boss • Olivia (F) – a woman of substance and importance • Malvolio (M/F)– steward in Olivia's household • Maria (M/F)– Olivia's gentlewoman • Sir Toby Belch (M/F)– Olivia's uncle • Sir Andrew Aguecheek (M) – a friend of Sir Toby • Feste (F/M) – Olivia's servant • Fabian (M/F) – a servant in Olivia's household • Antonio/Antonia (M/F) – a sea captain/ marine and friend to Sebastian • Valentine and Curio (M/F)– gentlemen attending on the Duke • A Sea Captain (M/F)– a friend to Viola 🎟️ Performance Dates: 7th - 11th May 2024 🌟 Why Audition?: Be part of a fast and furious theatrical adventure. Explore interlinking plots of romance and mischief. Join a talented ensemble and bring Shakespeare’s words to life. Audition pieces can be found by pasting this link into your browser: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i2RDL5Erokd-9Fp6X_JebYgIzYPR19Jh Whether you’re an experienced or first-time actor, you'll be very welcome. The cast is quite large, so gather your courage, embrace the bard’s wit and join us on the 19th February at The Players Theatre, Nelson Street. ALL WELCOME.
  7. 90th Anniversary Club Night, 16th March 7pm for 7.30pm To celebrate our 90th Season we are having a number of events. Our first one is a club night on 16th March at 7pm for 7.30pm. We will read extracts of plays including the very first one put on by The Nomads and bringing us up to date we will show an excerpt from the recent panto DVD. It is a free event for members and their friends .If you would like to attend please book a space at www.nomadtheatre.com/book-now There will nibbles, a raffle and you will hear about some upcoming shows. If you would like to be involved with the play reading please email Moyra on chairman@nomadtheatre.com The post 90th Anniversary Club Night March 16 2024 appeared first on The Nomad Theatre.
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    Political leaders overreaching themselves, believing they are infallible. Losing touch with the people who elected them, the real world and who they are. Difficult questions and situations. How far would you go? All it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. The story of Julius Caesar is as relevant today as when Shakespeare wrote it in 1599. Proscenium presents this classic play in a version for our times. This production is part of our Centenary Season, celebrating 100 years of Proscenium - and is in fact our 350th production! For it, we return to Harrow Arts Centre, where we performed between 1990 and 2005. Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 March 2024, 7.45pm The Boiler House, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, HA5 4EA Box office: 020 3773 7161 https://harrowarts.com/whats-on/event/proscenium-theatres-julius-caesar Tickets £16 (£15 conc), £10 for groups of 10 or more Ticket price includes a programme, available on your way in. Concessions are for 60+ and students.
  9. It is an extraordinary achievement for any local theatre company to reach its hundredth year. Proscenium has performed 350 plays since 1924, in more than 20 venues. Now rehearsing at Harrow Arts Centre (HAC) and performing at Compass Theatre (Ickenham) and HAC, Proscenium was founded in 1924 by George Woollands and his wife Margaret Rendle with the ambitious aim of putting on “worthwhile plays of artistic merit and integrity”. This is a mantra that has continued throughout the company’s history. Presenting around four productions each year, we have put on a range of contemporary and classic productions, from Shakespeare to Coward, Hare to Pinter, Ayckbourn to Ibsen. Nothing is off-limits and everyone is always up for a challenge, to do something special and present quality theatre to the very best of our abilities. Woollands and Rendle set the tone - hard work, dedication and application. Everyone was expected to get involved in all aspects of the company’s work, an ethos that continues today. We have an exciting season for our Centenary year, touching on playwrights with whom Proscenium has a strong association, as well as bringing us bang up to date, in keeping with Proscenium’s ethos. From 13-16 March 2024 we present a modern version of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (our 350th production!), followed in June by award winning contemporary play Speaking in Tongues by Andrew Bovell. Finally this November our third production is Pack of Lies by Hugh Whitmore, which has a particularly local flavour. Alongside this we're presenting an exhibition of our 100 year history at Headstone Manor Museum from 13 Feb to 29 April. Find out more on our website www.proscenium.org.uk We have a strong and loyal company at Proscenium but we are always looking for new members, to get involved both on stage and (vitally!) behind the scenes. And if you know of anyone who might be interested in joining Proscenium then please feel free to share this information and future details about readings.
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    Richard III By William Shakespeare Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Boris Johnson. Ambitious, manipulative, ruthless men, scheming to reach the height of power. This retelling of one of Shakespeare’s most popular history plays does away with duels, grandly dressed nobles and pitched battles, taking us instead to the current seat of power in the United Kingdom: Westminster. The green benches and corridors buzz with betrayal, deception and plots as our protagonist tries to clear the obstacles blocking his route to the ultimate prize – and then to cling desperately to his position. Combining a modern political setting with innovative technical elements and Shakespeare’s timeless prose, this fresh production will tell the old story of Richard III in a new way, connecting with those seeing the story for the first time and delighting abiding fans. 9-18 May 2024 7.30pm evenings, 2.30pm Saturday matinees No show on Monday 12 May Bridewell Theatre Bride Lane Off Fleet Street London EC4Y 8EQ Tickets from £12.50 Box office: sedos.co.uk
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    Richard III By William Shakespeare Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Boris Johnson. Ambitious, manipulative, ruthless men, scheming to reach the height of power. This retelling of one of Shakespeare’s most popular history plays does away with duels, grandly dressed nobles and pitched battles, taking us instead to the current seat of power in the United Kingdom: Westminster. The green benches and corridors buzz with betrayal, deception and plots as our protagonist tries to clear the obstacles blocking his route to the ultimate prize – and then to cling desperately to his position. Combining a modern political setting with innovative technical elements and Shakespeare’s timeless prose, this fresh production will tell the old story of Richard III in a new way, connecting with those seeing the story for the first time and delighting abiding fans. 9-18 May 2024 7.30pm evenings, 2.30pm Saturday matinees No show on Monday 12 May Bridewell Theatre Bride Lane Off Fleet Street London EC4Y 8EQ Tickets from £12.50 Box office: sedos.co.uk
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    Richard III By William Shakespeare Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Boris Johnson. Ambitious, manipulative, ruthless men, scheming to reach the height of power. This retelling of one of Shakespeare’s most popular history plays does away with duels, grandly dressed nobles and pitched battles, taking us instead to the current seat of power in the United Kingdom: Westminster. The green benches and corridors buzz with betrayal, deception and plots as our protagonist tries to clear the obstacles blocking his route to the ultimate prize – and then to cling desperately to his position. Combining a modern political setting with innovative technical elements and Shakespeare’s timeless prose, this fresh production will tell the old story of Richard III in a new way, connecting with those seeing the story for the first time and delighting abiding fans. 9-18 May 2024 7.30pm evenings, 2.30pm Saturday matinees No show on Monday 12 May Bridewell Theatre Bride Lane Off Fleet Street London EC4Y 8EQ Tickets from £12.50 Box office: sedos.co.uk
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    Just So Music by George Stiles Lyrics by Anthony Drewe Inspired by the stories of Rudyard Kipling Five of Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories come together into a wondrous tale of personal courage, individuality and friendship. Set to an eclectic, upbeat score, Kipling’s famous tales are woven with wit and imagination into a song-filled journey through the jungle. Join us on this journey with the young, effervescent and inquisitive Elephant’s Child and the sassy, sarcastic and flightless Kolokolo Bird as they set out to save their friends and family from the wicked Pau Amma who is threatening their homeland. On our journey through this magical tale, we’ll meet a wide array of fun loving characters, from a Kangaroo who is shocked to see the rate at which his legs have grown, to a Parsee Man who lives seemingly alone with his seemingly inanimate stove… Let the Eldest Magician take you on this wondrous tale through lush jungles, dusty savannahs and the ever looming great, grey and greasy Limpopo River in Just So this March. 5-9 March 2024 7.30pm evenings, 2.30pm Saturday matinee Bridewell Theatre Bride Lane Off Fleet Street London EC4Y 8EQ Tickets from £14 Box office: sedos.co.uk
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    Just So Music by George Stiles Lyrics by Anthony Drewe Inspired by the stories of Rudyard Kipling Five of Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories come together into a wondrous tale of personal courage, individuality and friendship. Set to an eclectic, upbeat score, Kipling’s famous tales are woven with wit and imagination into a song-filled journey through the jungle. Join us on this journey with the young, effervescent and inquisitive Elephant’s Child and the sassy, sarcastic and flightless Kolokolo Bird as they set out to save their friends and family from the wicked Pau Amma who is threatening their homeland. On our journey through this magical tale, we’ll meet a wide array of fun loving characters, from a Kangaroo who is shocked to see the rate at which his legs have grown, to a Parsee Man who lives seemingly alone with his seemingly inanimate stove… Let the Eldest Magician take you on this wondrous tale through lush jungles, dusty savannahs and the ever looming great, grey and greasy Limpopo River in Just So this March. 5-9 March 2024 7.30pm evenings, 2.30pm Saturday matinee Bridewell Theatre Bride Lane Off Fleet Street London EC4Y 8EQ Tickets from £14 Box office: sedos.co.uk
  15. Richard III By William Shakespeare Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Boris Johnson. Ambitious, manipulative, ruthless men, scheming to reach the height of power. This retelling of one of Shakespeare’s most popular history plays does away with duels, grandly dressed nobles and pitched battles, taking us instead to the current seat of power in the United Kingdom: Westminster. The green benches and corridors buzz with betrayal, deception and plots as our protagonist tries to clear the obstacles blocking his route to the ultimate prize – and then to cling desperately to his position. Combining a modern political setting with innovative technical elements and Shakespeare’s timeless prose, this fresh production will tell the old story of Richard III in a new way, connecting with those seeing the story for the first time and delighting abiding fans. 9-18 May 2024 7.30pm evenings, 2.30pm Saturday matinees No show on Sunday 12 May Bridewell Theatre Bride Lane Off Fleet Street London EC4Y 8EQ Tickets from £12.50 Box office: sedos.co.uk
  16. Just So Music by George Stiles Lyrics by Anthony Drewe Inspired by the stories of Rudyard Kipling Five of Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories come together into a wondrous tale of personal courage, individuality and friendship. Set to an eclectic, upbeat score, Kipling’s famous tales are woven with wit and imagination into a song-filled journey through the jungle. Join us on this journey with the young, effervescent and inquisitive Elephant’s Child and the sassy, sarcastic and flightless Kolokolo Bird as they set out to save their friends and family from the wicked Pau Amma who is threatening their homeland. On our journey through this magical tale, we’ll meet a wide array of fun loving characters, from a Kangaroo who is shocked to see the rate at which his legs have grown, to a Parsee Man who lives seemingly alone with his seemingly inanimate stove… Let the Eldest Magician take you on this wondrous tale through lush jungles, dusty savannahs and the ever looming great, grey and greasy Limpopo River in Just So this March. 5-9 March 2024 7.30pm evenings, 2.30pm Saturday matinee Bridewell Theatre Bride Lane Off Fleet Street London EC4Y 8EQ Tickets from £14 Box office: sedos.co.uk JS Square words.tif
  17. BLOS at The Nomad Theatre presents: Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Book and lyrics by Eric Idle, Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle A new musical lovingly ripped off from the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin Directed by Stephen Taylor, Musical Director James Marr, Choreographer Samantha Potten “SPAMALOT” is a hilarious parody of Arthurian legend, based on the 1975 film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” as they say “Always look on the bright side of life” and join the fun in Camelot! Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 25th May at 7.30pm and Saturday 25th May at 2.30pm “SPAMALOT” is presented by special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) www.theatricalrights.co.uk The post BLOS at The Nomad Theatre presents: Spamalot appeared first on The Nomad Theatre.
  18. A Double Bill of Comedies in the Studio Tuesday 23rd to Saturday 27th April at 8pm Tickets £12 A Little Box of Oblivion by Stephen Bean Directed by Moyra Brookes A woman puts a box down next to a stranger in a park, giving strict instructions before she rushes off, not to move, knock, tilt or open it. Passers-by offer suggestions as to what’s inside and what should be done with it – is it a bomb, some deadly Anthrax or even a severed head? At last, exasperated by these highly opinionated people, the stranger shakes and rattles the box, only to be berated by the returning woman, who reveals all…….. An amateur production by arrangement with Stagescripts Ltd. Last Tango in Little Grimley by David Tristram Directed by Moyra Brookes Membership of the local amateur drama society has dwindled to four. Time for dramatic action. There’s only one thing that sells tickets these days – sex. But how will the locals react to the promise of a sizzling sex comedy…. This amateur production of “Last Tango in Little Grimley” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk The post A Little Box of Oblivion by Stephen Bean and Last Tango in Little Grimley by David Tristram appeared first on The Nomad Theatre.
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    Philip Markham, a publisher of children’s books, is asked by his business partner, Henry Lodge, if he can borrow the flat for the evening to gallivant with his latest girlfriend. As Philip and his wife will be out, he reluctantly agrees. At the same time, Joanna Markham is being persuaded by Linda Lodge to let her borrow the empty flat in order to entertain her lover. With some misgivings, Joanna agrees. What nobody knows is that the interior designer who has been decorating the flat for the past three months has decided that this is the night that he and the au pair girl will try out the new oval bed. When the Markhams’ evening out is cancelled, it is too late to let any of the parties know and three sets of hopeful lovers all converge on the bedroom at the same time. The situation is further complicated by the arrival of Olive Harriet Smythe, a straightlaced authoress of children’s books. The frantic efforts of the Markhams to hide the amorous goings-on and, at the same time sign up Miss Smythe, lead to a hectic and hilarious evening.
  20. Auditions: A Little Box of Oblivion & Last Tango in Little Grimley 23rd, 24th, 29th Jan at 7.30pm at The Nomad Theatre Scheduled Dates: Tuesday 23rd to Saturday 27th April at 8pm Two One Act Comedies in the Studio If you are interested in auditioning please contact Moyra on chairman@nomadtheatre.com or just turn up. If you cannot make the dates please contact us so we can arrange to see you at a convenient time A Little Box of Oblivion by Stephen Bean Directed by Moyra Brookes A woman puts a box down next to a stranger in a park, giving strict instructions before she rushes off, not to move, knock, tilt or open it. Passers-by offer suggestions as to what’s inside, and what should be done with it- is it a bomb, some deadly anthrax or even a severed head? At last, exasperated by these highly opinionated people, the stranger shakes and rattles the box, only to be berated by the returning woman, who reveals all, much to their embarrassment. Characters: All characters are designated by traits so apart from Woman can be played by either male or female actors. There are no specific ages associated with the characters Cool: Level headed and objective with a cynical wit, dressed smart casual Woman: Flappy in character must have green hair (wig can be provided!) Neurotic: compulsive obsessive, house probably immaculately tidy Doom Merchant: dour, humourless (if young will be dressed as goth, if older will be dressed as anorack) Amateur Sleuth: has been reading too many cheap detective novels An amateur production by arrangement with Stagescripts Ltd Last Tango in Little Grimley by David Tristram Directed by Moyra Brookes “One of the most successful short comedies ever produced for the stage” Membership of the local amateur drama society has dwindled to four. Time for dramatic action. There’s only one thing that sells tickets these days – sex. But how will the locals react to the promise of a sizzling sex comedy…….. Characters: Gordon: Chairman who doggedly believes in the Society no matter what the adversity is. Margaret: Diva and Leading Lady in all the shows Joyce: Secretary of the Society, timid librarian and dreams of being in a musical Bernard: General Backstage hand and minor actor This amateur production of “Last Tango in Little Grimley” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. On behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk The post Auditions: A Little Box of Oblivion & Last Tango in Little Grimley appeared first on The Nomad Theatre.
  21. A hilarious Comedy:Sheila’s Island by Tim Firth Directed by Elaine Burns Tues 6th to Sat 10th Feb 2024 at 7.30pm Tickets: Adults £15, Children/Students £12 Sheila’s Island premiered in 2022 in Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Four women, middle mangers are suffering the hellish team-building experience companies used to enjoy inflicting on their employees. They are on a treasure hunt in the Lake District. As the play opens they emerge soaking wet from the lake as their boat has sunk: boats do not steer the same as cars!! Where was the risk assessment you may ask? What follows is not pretty as cold, hunger and Denise’s sharp tongue affect them all. Will they be rescued in time for dinner? They only have one mobile phone and Julie chose to phone her husband who was out…….. Will sheila really keep up their morale with ball games? Will the equipment in Julie’s rucksack be of use? Birdwatcher Fay is happy but Denise is really angry….. This amateur production of “Sheila’s Island” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd www.concordtheatricals.co.uk http://www.nomadtheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sheilas-Island-v4-225x300.jpg The post Sheila’s Island by Tim Firth appeared first on The Nomad Theatre.
  22. Titanic: The Musical opens next Thursday at the Bridewell Theatre - with four shows already sold out, don't miss out on tickets Epic and yet intimate, Titanic: The Musical captures the triumph and tragedy of the hopeful passengers on the ill-fated Ship of Dreams. 23 November-2 December 2023 7.30pm plus 2.30pm Saturday matinees No show on Sunday 26 November Bridewell Theatre, Bride Lane, London EC4Y 8EQ Tickets from £11.50 Box office: sedos.co.uk
  23. DOROTHY IN WUNDERLAND CAST

    RHIANNON DAVIES-OLDHAM as DOROTHY

    JESSICA MADEN as ALICE

    GERALDINE BROWN as WICKED WITCH

    LYNN DAVIES as NOT QUITE RABBIT

    KATHERINE DAVIES-OLDHAM as MAD CHATTER

    LINDA BARNES as T'INTERNET MAN

    DAVID CHARLES as QUEEN OF HEARTS

    KENNETH JONES as KING OF HEARTS

    CLARE HARVEY as GLENDA

    HELEN BASHFORTH as CATERPILLAR

    CHAS BAINES as PAGE

    NICOLE as TOTO 

    LUCIE as DINAH

    MARSHALL as JACK

    SOPHIE as JILL

    ZOFIA as BOO

    LILLIE as HISS

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    Entertaining Angels

    Written by Richard Everett Directed by Katherine Davies-Oldham October 2023 Starring: Lynn Davies as Grace Helen Bashforth as Ruth Karen Rogerson as Jo Linda Barnes as Sarah Kenneth Jones as Bardolph
  25. Christmas Club Night 2023 Nov 26th Our annual Club Night for members to perform their party pieces. The evening will be hosted by Elaine. There will be mulled wine and mince pies and a christmas raffle. Arrive at 7pm for the performances to start at 7.30pm. If you would like to perform, or are just attending please email Moyra on chairman@nomadtheatre.com We want to make sure there are enough mince pies!! The post Christmas Club Night 2023 appeared first on The Nomad Theatre.
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