Tads are a friendly group who are fortunate enough to have their own 75 seater theatre here in Toddington. We are happy to welcome new members in all capacities - not only as actors,but as backstage crew,set designers,prop-makers or administrators et al. Joining a drama group is great way to get to know other people locally, and to focus those creative skills you've been hiding away. We put on three main productions per year, meet twice a week (usually Mondays & Thursdays) and have a youth section TADS Teens.Come and join us. Contact our Chairman Chairman@tadstheatre.org boxoffice@tadstheatre.org
Turvey Amateur Theatrical Society – affectionately known as TATS, staging dramas, musicals, comedies, whodunnits & revues since 1979. We always welcome new members so if you would like to be involved with your local am-dram group, either on stage or behind the scenes and whether you’re eight or 80, please get in touch.
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The Conquest Players
Houghton Conquest
The Conquest Players are a very small group with members of 11 years - 84 years old, we have been going for 21 years this year and we usually meet in Houghton Conquest on a Tuesday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Please see contact details below for meeting location as this is currently subject to change. (children must be accompanied by a responsible adult). We are always looking for new members, whether you can help on and/or off stage. If you can act, sing, play a musical instrument, do some magic, help with scenery, or just want to feel involved by helping to make the tea you are most welcome to come and join our small group of players. We put on one or two shows a year including an annual pantomime which we usually stage in March. Did you take drama at school and wish to take to the stage again? Do you find you never get the chance for bigger roles? We are quite flexible and always try to find suitable parts for everyone. If you have talent, we will find it! Contact via our website or social media
07950 923051 or 01234 401460 Secretary:- Caroline Forrest-Holden 07714 750822 The Country Players were formed over 30 years ago in November 1977 and since then we have usually presented three productions each year - plays, pantomimes and occasionally revues and old time musicals. We currently have about thirty full members plus helpers. Most productions are held at Wootton Village Hall, Church Road, Wootton, Beds. We have also presented productions at The Place theatre in Bedford. Rehearsals are held in Wootton most Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 pm.
Our small group offers you the opportunity to do as much or as little as you like, from producing or directing a panto to knocking up some set for a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon, or carrying a few props across the stage. We\’re eager for anyone and everyone to come along and get involved. We’re not pretentious luvvies, we’re not scary or intimidating - we’re just a group of local villagers, enthusiastic about having a laugh. If you feel the same way, then the Totternhoe Players is for you! Interested, then contact the membership secretary membership@totternhoeplayers.org.uk
Up-Stage is an award winning theatre company in Bedfordshire. We run regular youth drama clubs as well as adult plays by new writers. We also promote local arts events and run workshops and summer schools We are proud to be members of NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association) We are proud to be registered with the NAYT (National Association of Youth Theatre We run youth sessions in Barton on a Thursday and a Saturday, and in Ampthill on Mondays. We currently have a few vacancies in all of our sessions....please call for details Contact via our website or social media
We are a thriving Male Voice Choir, based in Luton , Bedfordshire. The choir was started in 1943 during WWII by employees of Vauxhall Motors in Luton. Contact: info@vmvc.org
Westoning Players are a very sociable, friendly amateur dramatic group with members from Westoning and surrounding areas of Bedfordshire. The group was formed in 1975.We perform two or three productions a year, striving to include as many members as possible on stage and off. We are fortunate to have a pool of committed, skilled and willing members who are keen to be involved in all aspects of theatre-craft. Everyone is welcome to our weekly club nights on a Thursday evening at 7.45pm in Westoning Village Hall. (We meet then whether or not we are rehearsing for a production). New members are always welcome. Just come along one Thursday evening; we will make you very welcome. All members and patrons receive a regular newsletter called Backstage Chat. Contact via our website or social media
Based in Wilstead, a small village 5 miles south of Bedford. We have a membership covering ages 8 to 70+ (Adult members 15, Young Players 30 & Patrons 35) The Patrons scheme aims to support the Players but also allows privileges such as priority booking, reserved seats for productions and access to Wilstead Players social events. Wilstead Players meet in the Village Hall for rehearsals on Sunday and Wednesday or Thursday evenings. We put on three high quality amateur productions per year and a one-act play, which is entered for local festivals. (Bedfordshire (Haynes), Luton, Cambridge, Welwyn and Letchworth.) Productions include drama, comedy and a pantomime, which usually involves large numbers of children. We have established a good reputation, on the one-act festival circuit, for quality productions. We are currently building up a regular Young Players group catering for ages 8 to 16 years. Our social programme includes an annual barbecue, a Patrons' cheese and wine evening and a Village quiz. We also hold a series of play readings during the summer months. Contact via our website or social media
