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Group	Location	Group Message
Atlantic Coast Theatre	Barnstaple	Box Office: 01271 324242
Axminster Drama Club	Axminster	01460220727 email Rehearsals: Tues and Thurs
Barnstaple Young Generation	Barnstaple	01271 342 442 email Junior Musical Comedy Society - Age Range: 9-21 - Rehearsals: Friday Evenings/Sunday Afternoons
Blackdown Players	Barnstaple	email Drama, Musicals - Age Range: 8-80
BOADS	Brixham, Devon	BOADS was originally a small group of friends under the guise of \‘The Orange Bubbles\’ but wanted to expand their horizons and so changed their name to attract a wider membership and audience. Their first production was of \‘Pearl the Fishermaiden\’ and Ralph Bartlett was one of the original founding members of the group. The group quickly established itself as an essential part of the community and brought lots of pleasure to Brixham and its inhabitants. The first decade comprised mainly of Gilbert and Sullivan productions but they then branched out to lesser-known works to broaden the horizons of the players and audience members. The group was well known for their lavish scenery that was designed by Jeffrey Snelson (see the Past Shows section for photos of some of his work). There was one occurrence during the 1951 production of \‘Chu Chin Chow\’ when two gentlemen in the audience actually wagered a bet in regards to being able to walk up the pathway on the backdrop or not. Jeffrey was a professional ex-member of the \‘D\’oyly Carte Opera Company\’ and instilled his professionalism into BOADS. Jeffrey stayed with the society until 1963, \‘The Pyjama Game\’ being his final production. The Society was the first in the South West to produce a number of shows including Oklahoma (1955), Carousel (1958), South Pacific (1961) and Paint Your Wagon (1972). Over the years we have had a number of outstanding Musical Directors such as George Dolton, Douglas Hutchings, Dennis Iles, Gerry Vaughan Williams, David Warwick and not forgetting our current man Carl Smith. BOADS Rehearsal Hall, Cavern Hill, Brixham, Devon TQ5 Contact email 01803 850899
Braunton Productions	Hemyock
Broads	Broadhempston, Totnes, South Devon	email General and very small group - Age Range: mostly adult - Rehearsals: Wednesday We are a small but perfectly formed group in a Devon village near Totnes. We do one major production a year, panto or similar, and help raise village funds with one-offs like murdery mysteries. Anyone of any ability and age is welcome.
BATS Buckfastleigh Amateur Theatrical Society	Buckfastleigh	email
Buckfastleigh Drama Group	Buckfastleigh	Barbie MacKay Chairperson - 01364 642890 Kim Morse Secretary - 01803 866905 Most forms of dramatic productions except musicals. - Age Range: 5 to 105 - Rehearsals: Various We are always looking for new people to come and join us in any capacity and are proud to welcome new members of all ages.
Budleigh Salterton Drama Club	Budleigh
Carmenians of Plymouth	Plymouth	01752 242886 email Musical Theatre - Age Range: 16 and upwards - Rehearsals: Mondays - 7.30pm St Simon\’s Church Hall
Coffee House Players	Exeter	The Coffee House Players are a light-hearted, Exeter based theatre group. As the name may suggest, we like to spend time in coffee shops: rehearsing, performing and drinking coffee. We're also rather fond of pubs. We have a mixture of members from a variety of age groups and welcome anybody who would like to get involved. Contact email
Crediton Operatic and Dramatic Society	Crediton	Musical, concerts, drama - Age Range: Any - Rehearsals: Wednesday Contact via website CODS are always pleased to welcome new members and new friends to the Society. Performance members. CODS welcomes new members to join them for their productions. As with the majority of Societies we are particularly keen to welcome young members. Just contact us and we tell you where and when our current production is taking place. If you belong to another society and wish to join us for a particular production you are more that welcome to come along and join us. As with other societies, you have to be a paid up member to perform!
Dartington Playgoers	Totnes	email
Dartmouth Players	Dartmouth	01803 832036 Contact email Phone: 01803 832036 Plays & musicals - Age Range: 11+ - Rehearsals: Varies Dartmouth Players is a non professional drama group based in the historical town of Dartmouth, Devon. We produce 2 or 3 productions a year ranging from serious plays to musical and pantomime, mainly at the Flavel Theatre, Dartmouth. Join in the fun and excitement of our creative projects. The Dartmouth Players is a friendly, go-ahead innovative group, often performing original work with technically advanced multi media productions. If you would like to get involved we are delighted to talk to you. We welcome new members for back stage, directing, acting, singing and dancing. Your community drama group. 1929 to 2010. Enquiries to 01803 832036
Dawlish Amateur Operatic Society	Dawlish	01626 865289 email Musical theatre - Rehearsals: Thursday
DJR School of Performing Arts	Hartley	A Musical Theatre Company for Children aged 6 - 16. Wednesday Rehearsals are at Trinity UR Church Hall, Hartley from 4.30 to 6.30pm Saturday Rehearsals will be at St Gabriels Church Hall, Hyde Park (2 to 5pm) (only two per month) CONTACT DETAILS: David Bailey on 600230 or 07512713382 or email: dbailey15'at'talktalk.net
Drama Play	Exeter and Exminster	Drama Play was launched in November 2008 by Kate Dinnin, and offers fun and stimulating drama classes and workshops to children from primary years upwards. The company is running classes after school in Exeter and Exminster, and offers In-School workshops across Devon and Somerset. We also offer bespoke Drama Parties. Mondays - Belmont Hut, Belmont Park, Newtown, Exeter. Wednesdays - Victory Hall, Exminster. Saturday Mornings - Thornlea Building, Exeter University, New North Road. Classes run in term-time, and are priced at £4.50 per lesson, payable in Half-Term blocks. For more information, call Kate on 01392 679197 or email
Ermington Players	Ermington	01548 830348 email Pantomime and Comedy Plays -m Age Range: 11 to 65 - Rehearsals: Monday
Exeter Amateur Operatic Society	Exeter	Musicals - Age Range: From 16 years up - Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays
Exeter Drama Company	Exeter	01392 221481 email Plays - Age Range: 14+ - Rehearsals: Monday
Exeter Little Theatre Company	Exeter	01392 201467 email pantos and plays - Age Range: 12 up - Rehearsals: Wednesday The Exeter Little Theatre Company was formed in 1954 and was based in Colleton Crescent until 1998 when we moved to our current club house in the Exeter West Quarter. Our club house is easily accessible on foot, by car and on public transport. We meet on a Wednesday evening for social evenings, play readings, rehearsals and all things theatre. We perform the majority of our plays at the Exeter Barnfield Theatre and we have facilities at our club house allowing us to rehearse, build sets, and meet each week. This includes a wardrobe department, workshop, coffee bar and two rehearsal rooms one of which is large enough to lay out the full size Barnfield stage. Our youth section is run by a professional drama tutor, her main employer is Exeter City Council and this gives her access to a vast amount of information not to mention her contacts, which can bring great diversity to her timetable. This gives the youth members a varied and far more complete insight into not just drama but theatre as a whole. Their 2008 production was a devised production and included video, animation, choreographed fight scenes and puppetry to compliment the three narrated short stories, which made up the show. Our membership has a varied skillbase and this allows us to put on shows as diverse as 'Singin' In The Rain' to 'Toad of Toad Hall' and from Pantomimes to Agatha Christie thrillers. We do however need new members continually and would be pleased to hear from anyone who is interested in theatre and drama. A vast knowledge is far from essential but the desire to work as part of team is paramount. Some of the preparation is done by members on their own but during show week the team spirit is generally high.
Exeter Musical Society	Exeter	EAOS (Exeter Amateur Operatic Society) was formed in 1904 and is Exeter\’s oldest amateur Society. Our first production, \’The Pirates of Penzance\’ was staged in 1905 at the Royal Public Rooms in London Inn Square and was such a success it was decided to stage another show in December that year but this time at a much grander venue, Exeter\’s much loved Theatre Royal which could seat 900 patrons. Shows continued here for one week every year until 1916 resuming again in 1920 and continued until the outbreak of the second world war in 1939.The first production after the war was \‘Merrie England\’ in 1946.Productions continued every year at The Theatre Royal until 1962 when sadly it was demolished. For two years the Society presented shows at St. Georges Hall in Market Street until a new home was found at the Savoy Cinema just across the road from the old Theatre Royal and in 1965 opened with \‘Oklahoma!\’ one of the most popular post war shows and playing to an audience of 1900 per night. In 1969 the Society presented \’The Gondoliers\’ as a second show at the recently opened Northcott Theatre. The Society then returned to the ABC as it was then called for a further three years until it was also demolished. \’Pink Champagne\’ was the choice for the Society\’s opening at the Northcott Theatre in 1973 and it is here we have presented shows every year since. We also use the Barnfield Theatre to stage a concert or second show usually in November. At this years Annual General Meeting (AGM) the idea was proposed for a name change. The majority of members voted in favour of this and from July 2009 we shall be called 'Exeter Musical Society' or E.M.S. for short. We are hoping to hold some events to relaunch ourselves, so watch this space! We have a proud history and tradition in Exeter and are the only amateur society in Exeter to stage musicals with a full orchestra at a professional theatre the next one being \‘Anything Goes\’ 2010. We employ an outside Director, Choreographer and Musical Director and aim to present shows to the highest standard. Of course we always need new members to keep the Society alive and thriving, whether acting, singing, dancing, backstage or just to support, if you feel like \’ having a go\’ then feel free to contact us.Chairman (Josiah Carrier) - Chair Secretary (Heather Macan) - Secretary Marketing (Adrian Fox) - marketing
Gadzooks Theatre Company	19 Norton Avenue, Plymouth, Devon PL4 7PE	email: info Sam mark Age Range: 16 - 106 Rehearsals: Workshops are first Sunday of every month and rehearsals are currently Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays (subject to change) Gadzooks Theatre Company is a fresh and exciting not-for-profit theatre company producing work in the South West region. Our aims are to create innovate theatrical works, take chances and reflect and include our community Email: Jane Grayston Jane Gadzooks Theatre Company aims to offer a creative environment to produce excellent theatre for our society. No other not-for-profit theatre company in Plymouth is as truly democratic as Gadzooks - with every single member having the right to propose and vote for the plays that we perform. We will always endeavour to offer a safe and creative environment for our members to work in, in order to create the best theatre that we possibly can. Gadzooks is prepared to take risks to perform the plays that others may steer clear of. For more information or an interview, contact the Chair, Sam Grayston on 07739 021915 or email
Fourthwall	Plymouth / Launceston / Liskeard	Contact fourthwall 'at' btinternet.com Contemporary Drama / Touring / Education - Age Range: 16+
Heybrook Players	Plymouth	01752 707684 email Farces, Dramas, Comedies & Pantomime - Age Range: 3-93 - Rehearsals: Tuesday evenings, Friday evenings & Sunday afternoons
In The Wings Theatre Company	Tavistock	In The Wings Theatre Company was set up in March 2009 by co-founders Ross Ayling and Morag Stolton. The concept behind ‘In The Wings Theatre Company’ is to provide exceptional entertainment to local audiences in the South West of England and also to provide education and fun to adults and children of all ages. The Company are currently producing musical and theatrical shows each summer to raise funds for local charities and to provide an opportunity for local performers and students to take part in short run performances.
Maritime Players	Appledore	If you are interested in joining us, please call Tom on 01237 474838 Comedy - Age Range: all - Rehearsals: Weds PM
Moretonhampstead Variety Group	Moretonhampstead	The Moretonhampstead Variety group has been producing an annual pantomime for over 70 years. It started as a group of friends who wanted to produce a variety show for the summer, hence the name, that expanded into two productions annually, the variety show in the summer and a pantomime in the winter. Although the Summer show no longer exists, the Winter pantomime is still flourishing and a production takes place every year during the half term school holiday week in February. We currently have approximately 40 members including actors, directors, backstage, front of house members and we are always looking for someone new to join our happy band. We start rehearsing at the end of September, on a Tuesday night in the local Parish Hall If you would like to join us or need to know anything about us then please contact Chairman and Producer Heather - please email us.
NIKKI'S IRISH DANCE	North Devon	Want to learn a new exciting and energetic style of dance? then why not give Irish dancing a try by booking your free 45 minute trial class today! Classes for children age 4+ and adults too! Lots of fun and competitions! £4.60 per session introduce a friend and pay £3.90 per session. Wear loose clothing, pumps or go barefoot! Please contact me for details of class venues, days and times.. "Come along and move your feet tot the rhythms of the Irish beat". Contact email irishjigger'at'live.co.uk or 07402912164
North Devon All Starz	Barnstaple	We are a modern theatre group for young people between the ages of 8 - 23. We work hard all summer long and have great fun whilst rehearsing. We produce one musical performance every year during the second week in August with the profits being donated to a children's charity. We also take part in local carnivals and other activities throughout the rest of the year
Ottery Community Theatre	Ottery St. Mary	01404 814545 email plays, pantos - Age Range: 10+ (pantos); 14+ (plays) - Rehearsals: varies
Paignton Pantomime Productions	Paignton	01803 402685 email Pantomime - Age Range: All
People\’s Company	Plymouth	01752 230 372 Olivia Moon, Creative Learning Assistant, 01752 230 379, email Opportunities to be involved in all aspects of theatre making Age Range: 18+ - Rehearsals: Regularly on Thursdays, 7.30 - 9.30pm, and additionally as required by productions. We also have a writer\’s group on Mondays from 7 - 8.30pm and Voices, our community choir, on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm.
Playgoers Society of Dartington Hall	Dartington Hall	Honorary Secretary: Roberta Fuller 07809 715543 email We produce an open-air show in the private garden at Dartington every summer, often with a professional director, plus two major productions usually in the Barn Theatre (April and October). In addition, we present small-scale studio work at Bogan House, Totnes in December and February each year. 2004 saw a second open-air production in the Chairman's Garden at Follaton House, Totnes, and 2006 brought theatre-in-the-round to St Johns Church Bridgetown a venue we continue to use each spring. Please contact us for more information on Playgoers, to join the society, or to provide feedback on the website. New members are always very welcome.
Plymouth Gilbert and Sullivan Fellowship	Plymouth	The Plymouth Gilbert&Sullivan Fellowship are the UK's oldest performing company dedicated to the works of W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan. We produce one fully staged production each year (not just limited to G&S) and present several concerts throughout the South West combined with an active social diary and fundraising events. Membership to Plymouth Gilbert & Sullivan Fellowship is very rewarding and you can choose to participate as much or as little as you like. We can offer you unique opportunities such as performing at The Buxton Opera House, singing live with The Band of HM Royal Marines Plymouth and recording an album in an actual recording studio! To discuss what membership can offer you or to arrange to come along to a rehearsal to see what we are about please contact Secretary Rosy Griffith on 01822 611005 or email We meet on Monday evenings (7.30pm) at Kings School, Plymouth, Devon PL3 5LW.
Plymouth Musical Theatre Company	Plymouth	0845 226 6275 email Musical Theatre - Age Range: Any Age - Rehearsals: Monday and Thursday
Plymouth Theatre Company	Plymouth	If you are interested in theatre or would like to learn more about the theatre then you are in the right place. As we have relaunched in 2010 we aim to help young inspiring actors to help develop their talents with our specialist range of acting courses. If you have considered a career in acting or would simply like to boost you confidence, acting is a great way achieve this. The Plymouth Theatre Company is based in the Devonport Playhouse, Fore Street and is 110 years old. The company formed in 1899 and is still going strong today having performed in three different centuries in Plymouth. In the 19th Century they became known as The City of Plymouth Operatic Society. That was until 2002 when they decided that their name should encompass all that they had done and achieved over the years and became known simply as the Plymouth Theatre Company. The company has presented over 140 productions over the years, from Merry England to Me and My Girl and from Calamity Jane to Crazy for You. They have not only performed musicals but also Gilbert and Sullivan, Music Hall, Vaudeville, Concerts and Pantomime! The company has produced many acclaimed shows, being affiliated to NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association), and are regularly reviewed and won many awards. The company members have also regularly been in 'Music of the Night', which has been running every two years in the Royal Citadel, Plymouth since 1992. The company has provided many of the leading soloists for the productions as well as many of the dancers and behind the scenes crew. The Music of the Night has a cast of 400+ people, uses the band Royal Marines and Royal Artillery and the Director/Choreographer Angela Collins is from the Plymouth Theatre Company.The Plymouth Theatre Company is a Registered Charity No.264977
Rolleplay Musical Theatre Society	Exmouth	email Musical Theatre - Age Range: University Students - Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Salterton Drama Club	Budleigh Salterton	There is a long tradition of successful amateur dramatics at Budleigh Salterton. Since the group was founded in 1938, it has gone from strength to strength, finally acquiring its own theatre - the Salterton Playhouse - in 1970. The Playhouse is a large wooden building set next to the stream in Meadow Lane, and offers raked seating and full facilities for approximately 80 patrons. Although the Club is relatively small, levels of enthusiasm and commitment are very high indeed. As a result, we are currently able to stage four plays a year, with each production running for six consecutive nights. We are always glad to welcome individuals who are interested in acting and directing, such involvement is not a requirement of membership, and there are plenty of opportunities for non-acting members to become involved in a variety of backstage and front of house activities. The club also has a busy Social Programme, which does much to maintain the integrity of the group during the periods between productions. This involves events such as social play readings, theatre visits to both local amateur and professional productions, barbecues, treasure hunts, skittle evenings and so on. The Salterton Drama Club is nothing if not social, and new members can be assured of a warm welcome. Membership enquiries to: Wendy Gomm: Tel: "01404 811420" Other enquiries to: email
Shiphay Amateur Dramatic Society (SADS) SHIPHAY ADS Established 1957	Shiphay, Torquay	01803 390928 email Perform Plays and an Annual Pantomime - Age Range: All age groups - Rehearsals: Monday and Thursday
Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society Ltd	Sidmouth	Heather Hodge (Company Secretary SADS.Ltd), 43 Temple Street, Sidmouth, EX10 9BA Tel: 01395 577816 The Society was founded in 1922 and until 1956 (with a gap during the war years) produced one play a year at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth. From 1957 - 1964, two plays a year were presented and after a few years these were increased to three which continues to this day. The famous 1920's music hall/variety entertainer Gene Gerrard and author Ron Delderfield, were both prominent members of the Society. Our annual pantomimes were started in 1978 with great success and in 1979, due to a gap in the theatre\’s programme during peak summer visitor\’s season, four local societies were asked to fill a gap in the theatre\’s programme. This was due to the professional company \‘The Mercury Players\’ deciding to delay their return to Sidmouth and the Council wished the theatre to be used during the summer months for entertainment for the visitors so for five years, SADS presented four plays and a pantomime. Due to the financial success of our pantomimes, it enabled us in 1986 to re-build our headquarters/workshop. This is situated within ‘The Byes’ Sidmouth, on land owned by the National Trust and although we built the hall and maintain it, the building remains the property of the National Trust to whom we pay an annual rent to use the facilities. The building proudly boasts a rehearsal room, a large scenery dock for construction, painting and storage. We have a small kitchen, toilet facilities, and a store devoted for all our props. The upstairs section of the hall is home to our extensive wardrobe department. We hold a tremendous amount of lighting & sound equipment which is stored at the Manor Pavilion but is available for hire at a competitive rate. We have a thriving junior and youth group which meets on a Wednesday and they staged their own show at the Manor Pavilion in April 2010. Over the last two years, we have had entries in the Exmouth one-act play festival. The first year was an adult entry plus a separate junior entry. This year saw just an adult entry, written by two of our members and which won the award for \‘Best Original Script\’. Two actors were also nominated for best character actor & actress. We present an active social programme as well which includes such things as Barbecues, Quiz nights, Film night with Fish & Chip supper, skittles and play reading evenings. Secretary email
Sounds Musical Theatre Company	Plymouth	Sound Musical Theatre Company is one of the oldest amateur theatre companies in Plymouth. Founded in 1911 as The Glee Singers, and producing various choral works and full musical productions, through the Gilbert & Sullivan years to the present day, Sounds Musical Theatre Company has covered a huge variety of musical theatre. We were until recently known as Plymstock Amateur Operatic Society, and are well known throughout the Plymouth area for our high standard of work, largely due to the talents of Musical Director, Jenny George. We perform a musical every March/April, the most recent of which was 'Me and My Girl', and a revue every October, an eclectic mixture of song and dance, appealing to all ages. We always welcome new members, whether on stage, back stage or front of house. For more information, give Di a call on 01752 343472 or email: dianebennellick'at'talktalk.net
Southwest Dramatic Society	Torbay and Plymouth	07855 090589 email drama, musical, historical, street, also some film - Age Range: 16 to 100
Squire Theatre	South West	email Squire Theatre is a new Devon based company offering industry standard stage combat training to schools and theatre groups such as yourself. We offer a range of services including armed and unarmed combat, theatrical effect such as blood and squibs and historical consultancy for plays and film productions. Squire offers practical experience from industry professionals developing unique skills that can be utilised within your training program or productions. We aim to provide affordable workshops dedicated to introducing students and amateur performers to the fundamental workings of dramatic combat so as to encourage safe and professional working practices and all levels of theatre. Stage combat builds confidence, self control, trust and physical fitness all essential qualities for any actor. Be it a youth production or a rep company, a high quality combat scene is a true joy to watch. After all conflict is the essence of drama and the epitome of conflict is combat. Stage combat is so much more than a way of providing filler for the ever dreaded stage direction 'they fight.' It is an all encompassing performance skill combining the physical fitness and control of dance with the close character study of acting and the practical know how of riggers and stage managers. Be it creating a convincing Shakespearian duel or a truly slick slapstick routine stage combat has something for everyone. As well as gaining a highly sought after performance skills actors and students will also have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals gaining valuable insight into the reality of the performance industry. As company manager I personally take responsibility for all combat based workshops using my knowledge and experience as a working actor combatant and stunt performer to introduce more people to a side of drama that is seldom explored in traditional training and yet one of the most exciting. I know a lot of us (particularly the lads) only got into performing in the first place after having watched any number of Jackie Chan, Van Dam, Batman combinations and always relish the chance to be an Errol Flynn like action hero. Unlike a martial art or sporting activity stage combat is an art form which is founded on cooperation and support rather than competition. It is primarily non contact although with confidence groups can explore cooperative contact techniques such as lifts and throws and is by its very nature highly safety conscious (the first rule of fight club is...no one gets hurt!). Workshops are very flexible and can be booked according to your needs. Squire also runs an artist in residence scheme which can be tailored to your individual needs combining long or short term tuition in fights, falls, and effects. All our staff are fully CRB checked and all props used adhere to British safety standards. All students must be 10 years old or over. Our instructors are all high grade drama graduates and are certified by the British Academy of Dramatic Combat. For the sake of quality we also insist that all our instructors have received a level 3 distinction grade from the BADC (British Academy of Dramatic Combat) and nothing lower. For more information on our work with schools and to book Squire Theatre please visit our website and click on the secondary section. Or if you would like more information as to my personal work within the stunt industry please visit my personal site. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Mark Ruddick - Company Director
Studio Theatre	Ilfracombe	07971 176044 drama or info Full - serious drama, musical & comedy - Age Range: All, adult & junior - Rehearsals: As required
Stage Stars Plymouth	Plymouth	0845 226 2454 scott@pmtc.co.uk Musical Theatre - Age Range: All Ages - Rehearsals: Tuesday or Sunday
Take Centre Stage Performing Arts Club	Ashburton	07590995479 Performing arts club for ages 10-16 year olds Ashburton Town hall Tuesdays 4.15-5.15
Tavistock Musical Theatre Company	Tavistock	01822-615075 email Musical theatre productions and concerts - Age Range: 14+ - Rehearsals: Wednesday
Teignmouth Players	Teignmouth	info musicals, pantos, plays, anything - Age Range: 6 up
Testudo Musical Players	Seaton	The Testudo Musical Players are an amateur society founded 1963 and based in the seaside town of Seaton, East Devon. Since their foundation, Testudo have performed a staged musical every year, set to a very high standard.
The Courtenay Players	Okehampton	07880 537946 email Age Range: 8 to 108
The Inn Theatre Company	Dartmouth	Contact 07870269748 theinntheatrecompany 'at'gmail.co.uk
The Mitre Players	Dawlish	The Mitre Players are the dramatic society of the Old Boys Association of Trinity School, Croydon (The TMWA). Reformed over 35 years ago, we welcome anyone into our friendly society, whether it is onstage in plays or musicals, in the band, directing, working backstage, front of house or just making tea. Contact info Box Office:- 0845 2255799 0r 07914 763422 or tickets
The MultiStarz Amateur Theatre Company	Plymouth Fore Street Devonport PL5 1AG	email Musical revue, variety, dance, annual pantomime. All age ranges. New membership warmly welcomed! We meet and rehearse at Welcome Hall, Fore Street, Devonport. We welcome new members, whether onstage as performers, or as offstage support. If you\’re interested in joining, or just want an informal chat about what’s involved, please call David on 01752-364248.
The Plough Youth Theatre	Great Torrington	01805 624624 email Youth Theatre - Age Range: 8-18 - Rehearsals: Saturday 10:00 - 13:00 (juniors 8-12s) / 13:30 - 16:30 (seniors 13-18s)
The South Devon Players	Brixham	Contact via the website or email or 07855 090589 (evenings) We are an award winning, small, family-friendly, completly non-profit, community theatre / dramatic group based in the beautiful fishing port of Brixham; Devon (in South West England) and we perform theatre shows around Torbay, and South Devon, based on historical events. New members are always welcomed regardless of thier background, experience, beliefs or nationality; we provide an exciting hobby, performance experience and education, and a friendly, safe, inclusive atmosphere. The vast majority of our shows and projects are about local history and mythology, and are written by local authors. It is part of our ethos to promote the history of Brixham, Torbay and South Devon. Age Range: Usually from 16 to the sky\’s the limite, BUT happy to welcome younger members if with parental written permission/ attendance of legal guardian Rehearsals: Mainly Wednesday evenings, and occaisional Sunday afternoons
The Tamaritans Theatre Company	Plymouth	Contact email The Tamaritans Theatre Company is an amateur company. We are based in Manor Gardens, Plymouth and perform in the Drum Theatre, Theatre Royal, Plymouth and Edgcumbe Theatre, Devonport High School, Plymouth. We aim for the highest standard of amateur/semi-professional performance and welcome new members not only for acting but also potential directors, backstage technicians, front-of-house support and just general all-rounders who would like to pitch in and offer their expertise. We produce and stage plays, usually non-musicals, and the plays include comedies, drama, farce, historical drama and so on. Some of our productions are of an adult nature but mostly they are suitable for all the family. We set ourselves high standards of performance, both acting and backstage Contact Ruth Thomas for membership enquiries on 01752 263893 We perform plays in Plymouth 4 times a year, plus plenty of play readings and social events. We are a very friendly bunch who welcome new members, yound and old, interested in acting, backstage, technical, directing, front of house or whatever takes your fancy in supporting our productions and the group.
The Tavonians Theatre Company	Tavistock	The Tavonians gives productions both large and small scale, in and around Tavistock on the western edge of Dartmoor. We have recently performed at a National Trust property as part of the RSC Open Stages project, we occasionally tour to local villages, we have given murder mystery evenings in restaurants, and we are currently working on radio podcasts. 0845 519 6592 9am to 8pm (Call us free from UK land lines) Ticket bookings: email General enquiries: email Membership: email Newsletter: email Committee contacts: Chair Treasurer Secretary
Tiverton Dramatic Society	Tiverton	Drama & Comedy - Age Range: 16 to 90 - Rehearsals: Mondays & Thursdays We are a friendly society comprising more than thirty fun-loving members, all with an interest in theatre, be it on stage or in a valuable backstage role. We present two main productions per year, one in the spring and one in the autumn, showing to the public usually for four nights. These major productions are usually performed at the New Hall in Tiverton. In between these major productions we also produce one-act plays and murder mysteries which often tour to different venues. We will always welcome new members, young or old, who wish to participate in our productions, either on or off stage. We meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at 7.30 pm at the Pannier Market in Tiverton. Contact via website or Tiverton Dramatic Society, C/o Satin Touch, 60 Bampton Street, Tiverton EX16 6AH or email
Tiverton Junior Operatic Club	Tiverton	The TJOC is a group of 11-21 year olds who put on an annual show for the general public and also perform in concerts throughout the year. We rehearse at St Andrew's Church Rooms, Tiverton
TOADS Theatre Company	Torquay	01803299330 email Amateur drama group with own theatre - Age Range: Unlimited - Rehearsals: As needed for each play
Torquay Operatic Society (TOPS Musical Productions)	Torquay	Torquay Operatic Society was founded in 1897 as a winter hobby for the 'Rowing Set.' Thirteen men attended the first meeting which launched the society. The founding fathers wanted to give the people of Torquay a chance to enjoy musical productions which might have otherwise been denied them. At the same time it was agreed that the society's aim should be to raise funds for charity. 2005 saw a change of name for the society. Many members felt that Torquay Operatic Society no longer reflected the type of music they sing and the shows they now present. T.OP.S. Musical Productions is the new promotional name for the society that will take it through the 21st Century. Jeane Frost - Chairman 07715 940293 email Robert Loveridge - Secretary 01626 775891 email
Touchwood Musical Company	Plymouth	01752 600230 Musicals, Pantomimes, Revues and Concerts - Age Range: 7 to 75 - Rehearsals: Tuesday and Sunday evening
Totnes Amateur Operatics Dramatics Society	Totnes	01803 863373 Email via website Operatics and Dramatics - Age Range: 9-100 - Rehearsals: Monday and Wednesday We are an amateur dramatic association located in the beautiful South Devon town of Totnes. We generally produce two annual shows. One Musical in May and our Pantomime in January. Taods always provides a warm welcome to new members both on stage and off with lots of jobs from musicians to stage hands, Chaperones to set painters we have jobs for everyone. Unpaid of course!
Uffculme Amateur Dramatics Society	Uffculme, Cullompton	01884 840823 email Pantomimes and plays - Age Range: 8 + to Adult - Rehearsals: Friday
Variety Show Productions	Exeter	01392 672879 Musicals, variety style shows - Age Range: 8-14s and 14-70 - Rehearsals: Saturday and Sunday afternoons
Western College Players	Plymouth	01752 267746 email Age Range: mainly over 16 - Rehearsals: Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Westward Ho! Follies	Westward Ho	01237 429138 email Panto, plays and variety - Age Range: all ages from 16 - Rehearsals: Tuesday evenings
Wranglers (The) Theatre Company	Plymouth	info Musicals and Pantomimes - Age Range: 4 up - Rehearsals: Thursday, Friday, Sunday Adult Membership / enquiries - 07973 330748 info or membership Youth Group & Children's Group membership / enquiries - 01752 302531 membership - Box Office - 07754 823719 - Scenery Hire - 07815 056450
Wren Music	Okehampton
Young Company	Plymouth	Jane Aggett, Young People\’s Programme Manager jane.aggett'at'theatreroyal.com 01752 230542 Membership of the company gives you direct access to our regular workshops in theatre, dance, singing and theatre design, as well as the chance to take part in one off workshops, Masterclasses, and of course Young Company shows. We\’ll send you regular information about things we think might interest you, like upcoming events and audition opportunities and of course our term brochures - hot off the press The Young Company produces 1 or 2 shows a year in the Drum Theatre and provides various other performance opportunities throughout the year. Age Range: Age 5-25 Rehearsals: Workshops on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturdays in various aspects of Theatre.