We are an amateur theatre group based in the Longwell Green area of Bristol. Our main productions take place at Wick Village Hall. Although we have performed in many different venues over the years, including Longwell Green Church and Kingswood Library. CHaPs Drama Group has been established since spring 2001. We normally put on a couple of plays each year, in the spring and autumn. We meet weekly on a Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, and more often as the production night approaches. Rehearsals take place at Longwell Green United Church. We are a relatively small and friendly group. Everyone plays an important part, and we all have a great deal of fun. We are always looking for new members, so whether you fancy being on stage or behind the scenes, you are sure to find it a very rewarding and enjoyable experience. We usually concentrate on farce and comedy scripts, as audiences seem to enjoy them and we enjoy performing them. How to contact us If you think this sounds like your sort of thing and would like to get involved, then please contact us. For further information please Contact us via our website or social media
Charade is a small, friendly and active Amateur Dramatic Group based in Westbury-Upon-Trym, Bristol. We try to put on two productions a year; one in Spring (ususally late April) and one in Autumn (usually late November). These have tended to follow the pattern of three One Act Plays in Spring and a full length (two or three act) play in Autumn. During the summer we meet once a fortnight to do play readings which gives us a chance to have a look at plays we couldn't otherwise perform, and the occasional Theatre Workshop. If you are looking for a group to join, then what about contacting us? We welcome actors, directors, back stage enthusiasts, costume specialists and those interested in front of house work. If you'd like to give us a try, we will be delighted to hear from you. If you want to talk to someone please Contact us tel: - Pete & Jan Serjeant 0117 9508488 or email - janet.serjeant@homecall.co.uk
Originally founded in 1995, Circus Maniacs is an independent circus training school operating as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. The school's Director is Jacqueline Welbourne, formerly the UK's top international award-winning aerial acrobat who won major prizes at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain and the Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo; and performed her aerial act all around the world, starring with the world famous Cirque du Soleil. CIRCUS MANIACS, SCHOOL OF CIRCUS ARTS Head Office: Unit 62, Basepoint Business Centre, Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. GL20 8SD Phone: 01684 - 854 412 | Fax: 01684 - 854 445 Bristol Office: 43 Kingsway Avenue, Kingswood, BRISTOL BS15 8AN INFO@CIRCUSMANIACS.COM www.circusmaniacs.com
Clevedon Comedy Club was formed when a few people (Maureen and Alan Smith, Doug and Barbara Stinchcombe, Sid Martin and Frank Chesterman) were rehearsing for an entertainment at a Harvest Supper. After rehearsal all went back to the Smiths' for coffee and discussed the type of show that was missing in Clevedon. That was on 20th September 1970. There was already in existence a Drama Club and an Opera Club, but at that time nothing in light entertainment - and nothing to encourage youngsters to join. It was decided to form a family club and concentrate on light entertainment and pantomime. It would be called The Comedy Club.
Clevedon Players was formed in 1962 and presents a variety of shows each year. We lease our own headquarters, The Stables, behind the Princes Theatre and Clevedon Community Association in Princes Rd, Clevedon BS21 7SZ. Our scenery and props are worked on there too and we have a good wardrobe with many original period items. Our membership and audience come from around Bristol, Clevedon, Portishead, Tickenham, Weston-super-Mare and further afield. Rehearsals are usually some combination of Mon, Weds, Fri evenings. We are always keen to welcome new members (both acting and backstage) - if interested, please contact mail@clevedonplayers.co.uk or come along to one of our performances. Box Office is : 0781-615-8445
We are a friendly and fun amateur dramatic society based loosely in the Clifton area of Bristol. New members are always welcome! We do regular shows, socials and workshops, and auditions are always open. If you're over 18 and interested in any aspect of theatre, from acting and directing to costumes, props and set design, we'd love to hear from you. Contact secretary@bristolcads.org.uk
Collaborative Productions
Rangeworthy Village Hall, Wotton Road, Bristol
Collaboratively creating quality theatre in the local community
Drama Nights is a network of Drama Classes that run in pubs. In addition to professionally run classes led by actor workshop leaders members take part in a lively social programme of events which include: theatre trips, weekends away, specialist workshops and Drama Bites our open mike restaurant evenings. Our approach is friendly and our discounted prices keep the classes accessible to all.
Contact via our website or social media We are now on Facebook – all our class information, workshops, open mike private dinners and weekends are available here. admin@activ-8.net
Failand Village Hall, Ox House Lane, Failand, Nr Bristol BS8 3UL
Failand Drama Circle is a very friendly and inclusive group, who rehearse on Tuesdays and Sunday evenings at the Failand Village Hall, just a few miles from Bristol. We normally present at least 2 productions per year, usually a musical or pantomine around Christmas, and a play in the Spring. We welcome anyone to get involved on or offstage, of any age and ability, and many of our productions involve our junior membership, the youngest of whom are only 5! Find our latest news on our website, or the Failand Drama Circle Facebook page. Contact via our website or social media
The Little Black Box, 2 Chandos Rd, Redland, Bristol BS6 6PE
Fragile was formed in January 2005 by a group of actors, a technical team and a director who wanted to explore and present innovative, challenging and exciting theatre. We are a repertory company engaging talented actors and crew from the Bristol area in our work, entirely self-funded, has been widely acclaimed by critics. Contact info@fragileproductions.co.uk
Young theatre company aiming to make classical theatre exciting for everyone. Fresh Life Theatre are reimagining how people view classical text with exhilarating, audacious and inventive performances. Our aim is to make the classics effective for new audiences. Gone are the tights and ruffles as Fresh Life Theatre sheds new light on classical theatre's eclectic and eccentric characters. We focus on, building relationships with like-minded theatre companies and producers, and introducing young talent who are new to the industry. Based in the Bristol/Bath area, Fresh Life Theatre want to challenge the form and show classical theatre in a new light.
Hanham Community Centre, High St, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3HW
We are a friendly group based in Hanham, Bristol (at Hanham Community Centre), and produce 3 productions a year - nominally a play, panto and musical. We are always keen to see new members, whether you are new to performing, haven't done any for a while, or are a 'dab hand'. We have a mix of productions - normally we have a pantomime in January, a muscial or play in June, and a play in October - though recently this has been a Murder Mystery - we are always keen to try something different. Reheasals are Wednesday Eve (7:30-10:30) and Friday Eve (8-10). We also have a Technical the Friday before a show, and two Dress rehearsals on the Sunday just before - sometimes more if the show is particualarly complex or technical. If you are interested, why not come along on a Wedneday evening; or drop us an email - or even phone us. General Queries to: info22@hanhamplayers.org Stage Specific enquires to: char36@hanhamplayers.org
ADULT ACTING CLASSES IN COTHAM Adult Acting Classes held at Cotham High School each Thursday from 7:30pm – 8:30pm. Qualified Speech and Drama teacher and experienced actress Alison Mazanec teaches a wide variety of acting skills. Come along to brush up on your acting skills or just to have fun. Great for building confidence and presentation skills! Weekly classes include: voice production, theatre games, scripts, small group improvisations and monologues. No experience necessary. Optional theatre going club too! FREE TASTER SESSION!. Contact 07778046951 or bristol@helenogrady.co.uk
Horfield Parish Hall, Wellington Hill Horfield, Bristol BS7 8ST
We aim to stage at least one major production each year and have successfully performed a variety of musicals and plays, including 'Fiddler on the Roof'; 'Macbeth'; 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat'; 'Season's Greetings'; 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe‘; 'The Pajama Game'; ‘Importance of Being Earnest’; ‘Rumours’; ‘Bad Girls - The Musical’; ‘Calendar Girls’ and many others. Our membership has also enjoyed variety shows, poetry readings and 'Murder Mystery' evenings and although our primary aim is to provide accessible drama and entertainment for our supporters in the Horfield area, we have completed successful runs at the Alma Tavern, Wells Cathedral and in October 2010, the group successfully presented ‘Bad Girls - the Musical’ at the Olympus Theatre, Filton. We are always delighted to welcome new members, so if you would like to know more about our group, please contact our Secretary or Membership Secretary. Contact HTC Secretary on htc.secretary@gmail.co.uk
Almondsbury Old School Hall, Church Road, Lower Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4ED
Janus Theatre Company are a company of amateur actors specifically formed to play at the Minack Theatre, on the cliffs at Porthcurno. If you do not know about this wonderful theatre then have a look at the website
A multi-award winning AmDram group, performing at festivals and elsewhere, including on BBC Radio Great original dramas at the Alma Theatre, Clifton, Bristol
THE KELVIN STUDIOS, 253B Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NY Studio Tel. 0117 942 554
A place where like-minded people of all ages and from every walk of life meet, enjoy tremendous camaraderie, make lifelong friends and experience every emotion known to man - and that is only backstage! Involve yourself at The Kelvin Players, undoubtedly one of the most successful amateur theatre groups in Bristol. With a large membership and supportive patronage we successfully produce six productions per year. New members are always welcome and we currently have vacancies for people of all professions and trades including builders, joiners, painters, electricians, secretaries, receptionists, caterers, bar staff, tailors, seamstresses, artists, designers, props people, beauticians, musicians, writers, readers, computer buffs, teachers, trainers, photographers and, oh yes, actors! Contact kelvinplayers_membership@hotmail.com Kelvin Booking Line 0117 959 3636
An active & friendly group who perform one show per year, usually in March, alternate years being either panto or a musical evening. Keynsham.Drama@blueyonder.co.uk
We are a drama group based in Oldland Common, Bristol, and have been producing quality theatre for over 40 years. We are a small, but enthusiastic company with a reputation for tackling some unusual projects, and for presenting many of them in our ‘Theatre Club' format which we create upstairs in the Oldland Village Club. Contact contact@oldlandplayers.co.uk
PADS Paulton Amateur Dramatics
Paulton
We are a friendly local drama group based in Paulton. All our members are dedicated volunteers and we aim to put on two to three productions per year.
Pink Kitten is a dance school with an exotic twist. We specialise in teaching burlesque and pole dancing to women of all ages, shapes and experience in a supportive and encouraging environment where everyone can be at ease. Pink Kitten hold fantastic lessons, classes and workshops in many interesting and unusual genres of dance. They are a great way to gain confidence, get fit, steam things up in the bedroom and are just really good fun to take part in. Our classes are suitable for people of all shapes, sizes, ages and confidence and our teachers will make you feel at ease straight away. Pink Kitten hen parties are taught with a heavy emphasis on fun and are always a real giggle. We offer party packages for hen parties, Birthday parties, corporate events or any other girly celebration across the country. Pink Kitten was founded by one of the UK’s most celebrated circus burlesque artists and performers Keda Breeze and is now run by Tabitha Tease and Poppy Von Tarte who are passionate about continuing her work. The school prides itself on exceptionally high standards of teaching, performance, burlesque and pole dancing. Contact: info@pinkkittendanceschool.com or via our website or social media
The Portishead Players are a group of amateur drama enthusiasts based in Portishead, near Bristol. The group puts on four high quality productions a year, generally three plays and one musical or pantomime. We welcome 'all comers' whether just to enjoy a good night out at your local theatre or to become more involved front stage, back stage or just helping out. In addition, over the last three seasons, the group has raised £2,400 selling raffle tickets in aid of various Portishead and Bristol based charitable organisations. Get Involved! Putting on a production is a lot of hard work but a great deal of fun. It requires a wide range of skills and the 'behind the scenes' roles are many and varied. Children's Acting Opportunities Portishead Players are a Childsafe organisation and there are opportunities for juniors to take part either on stage or off stage. The main opportunities arise for the annual musical / pantomime. enquiries@portishead-players.org.uk
ProAct Theatre Company, is a group that puts on high quality productions. We are not professional but work to deliver professional results to our audience. box office now on 0844 826 1699
In 2006 Pumpkin Interactive embarked on a collaboration with the Guardian nominated teacher of the year, Stephen Pritchard, to produce a series of ground-breaking educational resources for drama students and teachers.
The first outcome was a series of interactive multi-media DVD ROMs that give a unique insight into the professional practice of some of the world's most exciting performers and how these same methods and processes can be transferred into an educational setting.
The Red Triangle Players were established in 1924. Our first production 'Passing of the Third Floor Back' led to over 100 major productions in the years to 2000. The name 'Red Triangle Players' originated from the fact that we were associated with the Y.M.C.A. where we met and rehearsed for many years. In 1969 when the Members purchased premises which, after much renovation and hard work by the Players became a Rehearsal Room, a Costume Wardrobe, a Committee Room and a General Meeting Room for Members to meet up and use as a Dressing Room for Workshop Productions.
Resound Community Choir meets in the Resound building in Mangotsfiield, Bristol, providing a fun way for people from all ages and backgrounds to sing together. The choir meets once a week on Wednesdays during school terms, in the new Resound building, Mangotsfield from 7.45-9.00pm. We welcome anyone with a desire to sing and a love of music in all its diversity! There are no auditions - just get in touch and come along. Contact: singresound@gmail.com
Riff Raff choir sings pop music in harmony. You don't need to be able to read music: all of the parts are taught by ear, and we provide word sheets and audio tracks with which to practise. There's no audition and you won't be asked to sing alone, it's all about having fun singing and enjoying yourself! We also have regular socials Contact: bristolchoir@gmail.com
