Buckinghamshire (although we are on border of London/Middlesex)
The Iver Heath Drama Club was established in 1948 by John Hargreaves and members of the local Women's Institute. Iver Heath is an interesting community: in Wood Lane there are mansions worth over £1 million and yet there are people living in energy and food poverty on benefits just 10 minutes walk away. At IHDC, everyone is equal and it is fantastic to see children & adults from accross the spectrum of wealth, culture, skillset and ability work together. At the moment, we have over 40 members aged between 6 and 80 from a range of abilities, skills and disabilities. We receive no government or council funding, just surviving on donations and profits from performances. The club played a vital role in the building of the current Iver Heath Village Hall (SL0 0DA) which we call home and to this day maintains the stage lights and stage for the club, hall and other hirers to use. The club charges a £2 a week membership fee and has the lowest pantomime ticket prices in our region. During the summer our club splits into three teams; Youth, Teens and Adults – to produce three shows and encourage the most out of everyone in our club. Then in Autumn/Winter we all come together to work on our pantomime. In 2014 over 550 people saw our panto over the 6 performances. We are looking for new adult members (aged 20+) of all ages and abilities on and off stage. We currently have a waiting list for Children and Teenagers. This becuase we are not a school - we are a volunteer group - and in accordance with our Child Protection Policy and physical size of the stage we cannot take new Under 18 members until later this year (2014). The club receives sponsorship from nearby Pinewood Studios.
Into drama? We are an amateur dramatic society (Amdram) based in Bierton nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire The Jubilee Players were founded in 1961 at a time when most villages of any size in Buckinghamshire had their own amateur dramatic society. Now it is one of the few that maintain a regular programme of productions. The Jubilee Players take their name from the Jubilee Hall in Bierton, our main venue for performances. The aims and objectives of the society "shall be the study and performance of plays to foster an interest in the art of drama and all the funds shall be applied for the furtherance of these aims and objectives and for the charity as agreed by the society" Each year, the Jubilee Players present: A Christmas Pantomime This provides the opportunity for younger members (10 to 18 years) to showcase their talents, taking part often in the principal roles. The cast can normally be large so there's plenty of chance for smaller parts and always the opportunity to have a sing-song. Older members get the chance to let their hair down and misbehave a little playing a dame or a baddie. The panto is often a classic tale with a modern spin, but we have put on original themed productions too; 2003 saw Jubilee Players member Adrian Ripley write 'Panto Goes wild West'. Each Spring we put on a more serious production; a light hearted comedy, farce or drama. We also put on special occasion events which involve the society getting amongst the community to perform short productions, often aimed at reaching members of the community who find it hard to come to us. Not a Jubilee Player? If you want to get involved with the society, please do not hesitate to contact one of us. The Jubilee Players Regular Venue: Jubilee Hall, Bierton, Aylesbury, HP22 5BU. This is the regular venue for the plays and auditions. Alternative Rehearsal Venue: Hop Barn, Manor Road, Rowsham, HP22 4QS
Lacey Green Productions was founded in 1983. Since that time a proportion of our annual profits has always been given to good causes and our donations to date add up to more than £60,000 We like to vary the style of our productions and we also perform in a variety of venues. For example the group puts on “Dinner Theatre” where the audience comes to our home venue in Lacey Green Village Hall - a new hall built with funds from the Millennium Commission. At the other end of the scale we have our “Theatre at Home” - intimate theatre, where our performance goes into a private home. We write Murder Mysteries, performing them initially to our local audience and then taking them “On tour” to audiences elsewhere. We’re a well-travelled group! Choice of plays is strongly influenced by the preference of the membership, at any given time. All new ideas are listened to and given an airing. Lacey Green Productions is always happy to re-invent itself! There is no lower age limit, families with children are welcome. Membership is free. To see more, go to www.laceygreenproductions.co.uk and follow us on Facebook. Contact: info@laceygreenproductions.co.uk
The Longueville Little Theatre Company (LLTC) closed in 2014 - it was founded in 1977 by a professional actor Dermot Lee Baker. It used to stage three productions a year in March June and November and produced a Variety Show in September.
We are a small but very friendly group who specialize in one of the most popular forms of amateur comedy - Pantomime! Recent productions have included old favourites; Snow White, Dick Whittington, Sinbad and Beauty and the beast. However, since the Entertainers were formed over 40 years ago, we have produced, every one of the traditional pantomimes as well as a few that are not. Auditions are usually held in early September and productions are usually staged in early December. Newcomers are always welcome to our group for on stage or backstage, ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY and our members are from all age groups. Rehearsals usually take place on Friday and Sunday evenings, 7.30 - 9.30pm. Panto is always lots of fun and a great way to make new friends - why not give it a try! Contact us: info@marlowentertainers.co.uk
We are always on the look-out for new members - singers, dancers, actors, stage hands, crew, lighting, sound, production assistants, musicians, set designers... there's a lot that goes on behind the scenes! If you wish to get in touch, please contact us using one of the following options: marlow.operatic@gmail.com Or why not just visit us at one of our rehearsals at Liston Hall, Liston Road in Marlow on a Thursday evening from 7.30pm
The Masque Players have been performing for over 60 years. We are not a cliquey group and welcome anyone who is interested in any aspect of drama. Putting on a production takes a lot of skill and talent from a lot of people. We would love to recruit people not only for the stage, but anyone interested in creating sets, lighting effects, sound, costume,props etc. If you are interested in any aspect of drama, please come and meet us and be part of our friendly team of actors and crew.
We are a newly formed, friendly amateur dramatic group in the South Bucks area. We meet every Monday and Wednesday (apart from the first Wednesday of the month) at the Flackwell Heath Community Centre between 8:00pm - 9:30pm. Current ages of members are between 13 and 40 (with the vast majority being in the 14-20 range). We're always looking for new members both on the stage, and to help with lights, sound, backstage, costumes and front of house. If you want to join in, just turn up to see what we're all about! The best bit is, you don't have to pay unless you're part of a production (and even then it's just £5 as we're a non for profit in it for the good of the community). Contact: info@themavericks.org.uk admin@themavericks.org.uk reservations@themavericks.org.uk
MKAOS has been presenting Milton Keynes and the surrounding area with live theatre since 1953. Since then MKAOS has performed at least one main musical every year and, since 1976, a pantomime at Christmas time. We have also performed concerts and our own Youth Theatre have regularly taken to the stage since 1987. If you would like to get involved with MKAOS, either onstage, backstage, admin, etc, then there are a number of ways to contact us. Speak to our Chairman, John Dowell on 01908 521394 or to our Treasurer, Kevin Amies on 01604 861985 Alternatively you can email us at enquiries@mkaos.co.uk We are always looking for fresh blood, so please do get in touch. As well as the on stage performing there is an army of people who help with backstage and organisational work, ranging from stage crew, props, lighting, marketing, sewing a button on or brewing the tea! We’re a happy bunch and it’s a terrific and absorbing pastime; once you’re here, you’ll wonder what you did before!
MKTOC was formed in 2003. Our aim is to put on comedy productions, of the highest possible standard. In recent years we have specialised in producing stage adaptations of well known and popular TV comedies. We continue to work on several exciting projects to bring our audiences some of the best comedy ever written! We do not have a fixed membership, and although we have many 'regulars', our casts for each show are selected by open auditions or invitation, depending on the production, and have ranged in size from one to forty+. The group is run by a small steering committee with offices based in Olney, near Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. 0845 2410967 mktoc@tesco.net
Panda Players, based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, is a friendly group with a ‘family’ feel that puts on musicals. We produce one main musical in March each year at the Elgiva in Chesham and, usually, one smaller musical or revue in July at a smaller local venue. We also have an active Concert Group who perform for local organisations. Rehearsals are mostly on Mondays and Thursdays and, also, some Sundays.
PQA Aylesbury is a dedicated performing arts school at the Ashmead School in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, with classes for children and young adults in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre (singing & dancing) and Film & Television.
Winslow Winslow C of E Combined School, Lowndes Way, Winslow, Buckinghamshire MK18 3EN
The Peploe-Williams Academy of Theatre & Performing Arts, is a professional performing arts training facility based in Winslow, North Buckinghamshire. Our commitment to excellence in both training and personal career management is what makes us a leader in the industry. Our students are regarded as some of the best in the business - something we take great pride in. Teaching from 5-18 years. All disciplines of Performing arts. Singing, Drama and Dance Contact enquiries@pwacademy.com
Prestwood Theatre Club is a local club which has been active in the village of Prestwood for over 40 years. Each year we put on a very popular panotmime, and a number of other plays or shows. How do I get involved? info@prestwoodtheatreclub.com us to get yourself on the distribution list for publicity about forthcoming productions or to enquire about getting involved. Or contact a member of the committee, or come along to one of our productions and ask any member of the cast or crew about becoming a member of the club.
Amateur Dramatic Group based in the villages of Quainton and Grendon Underwood (hence Quaintwood....clever eh?) in the county of Buckinghamshire. New members always welcome whether they wish to perform or just be involved in a fun group. Come to Grendon Underwood village hall on Monday nights at 8.00pm.
We are always on the look out for new members, so if you would like to join us or just want a little more information contact us. Alternatively, we meet most Monday nights at Grendon Underwood Village Hall from 8pm so just pop along and say hello.
Renegade is a theatre company currently based in High Wycombe. Founded in late 2013, the company received fantastic feedback from their first production of 'Zombie Prom' in February 2014. Since then Renegade have produced their second production 'Lucky Stiff' as well as converting an abandoned warehouse into their new house, Duke Street Theatre, a 150 seat studio venue in High Wycombe. Contact: renegade_youth@hotmail.com
Risborough Youth Theatre is an amateur group founded for the young people of Princes Risborough and the surrounding areas. Auditions are open to people aged 7-21 years with an interest in the theatre. Come along and join us for our next production. New members are always welcome. Contact ryt08@hotmail.co.uk
Roundabout Theatre Company
Milton Keynes
RTG was founded in 2008. All members have several years experience in amateur and professional theatre and have worked together on several shows including Carousel (Roundabout, get it?!), Guys n Dolls, Little Night Music, Oklahoma! and panto
