Workshops on Acting for Adults and Directing for the Theatre plus individual tuition on preparing for auditions, presentations, building self confidence and developing management skills. For more information go to www.saffronworkshops.org.uk or email saffrontheatreworkshops@gmail.com
Saffron Walden Musical Theatre Company is an award-winning theatre group which presents popular musicals, operas and light operettas. Based in Saffron Walden, Essex, the company presents two shows a year through its adult group and its youth wing. In its history there is hardly a show that SWMTC has not tackled, performing works by all the major musical theatre composers, including Rogers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Lionel Bart and Stephen Sondheim. It has also presented the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan, Franz Lehár and Johann Strauss II. Members of the adult society put on a show annually in the spring. These productions take place in Saffron Walden Town Hall. SWMTC\’s Youth Group perform in the autumn each year and feature performers who range from 11 through to 18. Over the years the company has won many awards. Its 2008 production of 42nd Street was named by NODA as 'Best Musical' and 'Best Overall Production' in this region. While the Youth Group\’s 2007 performance of My Fair Lady was named 'Best Production' as was the 2009 production of Blitz! SWMTC is proud of the professionalism of its musicals and we often employ professional directors, musicians and choreographers to ensure that our shows are of the highest standards . The company was formed in 1922 as Saffron Walden Amateur Operatic Society. In 2007 it changed its name to Saffron Walden Musical Theatre Company. Its Youth Group has been presenting shows since 1974. In this time the society has put on well over 100 productions. We are an inclusive and welcoming society that encourages involvement from anyone, young or old, who would like to be involved in putting on shows, whether as a performer, technician or part of the back stage team. Our commitment has ensured that many of our young performers have moved on to drama schools and work in the professional theatre. Please contact our secretary: secretary@swmusicaltheatre.co.uk For Youth Group Enquires please contact us
The Saffron Walden & District Music Club has, for over 65 years, arranged an annual programme of live classical music concerts in Saffron Walden, bringing the enjoyment of high standards of good music to the town. Each programme of at least six concerts between September and April covers a broad range of instrumental combinations. The Club is very strongly supported by its distinguished President, Christopher Hogwood C.B.E., whose generous financial assistance enables the Club to engage artists of the highest calibre. All the musicians have already distinguished themselves at national or international level; many are frequent broadcasters, recording artists and prize-winners. Well known artists and ensembles who have played for the club in recent years include:- Emma Johnson; Maggini, Barbirolli, Wihan, Atrium and Heath Quartets; Gemma Rosefield; Simon Lepper; Sarah-Jane Bradley; and Clare Hammond. Meets at Katherine Semar Infant School, Ross Close, Saffron Walden. Contact via our website or social media
Saffron Walden Music Hall Society was formed in 1972 to promote and present many of the wonderful acts from the original days of British music hall and variety shows. Whilst we still celebrate many of those ideals we have broadened our shows to include songs and dances from West End and Broadway musicals and some modern comedy sketches. If you are interested in helping or joining the cast or wish to book tickets please contact Saffron Walden Music Hall Society Contact: music.hall@swmhs.co.uk
Having now moved to Chelmsford from East London, the drama group with an intriguing (not to mention unforgettable) name, Saturday Knickers needs new members for forthcoming workshops & a new comedy play. Any ages from 16 to 124 (Saturday Knickers are an adult group) including beginners of all shapes & sizes are welcome (as well as those who've been around the block a few times). All that is required is dedication, a sense of fun & the willingness to help produce & provide challenging theatre to a discerning audience... Oh, & to pay your subs on time! See our dreadful website www.saturdayknickers.co.uk (even need help with that) for fewer details... or maybe it’d be best to contact us directly? Go on... you know you want to!
SETS is a brand new drama group based in South Essex. We rehearse on a Thursday evening in South Woodham, and perform at Rettendon Memorial Hall. We welcome new members, so please get in touch, Our email setsdrama@gmail.com We previously performed as SHADES It is our intention to stage a pantomime every December, and various events throughout the year. SETS (formerly SHADES) is a great drama group - open to one and all. Experience not essential, just a willingness to get involved and have fun. Call 07548 134105 for more information. We rehearse & perform at: Sandon Village Hall, Woodhill Road, Sandon CM2 7SQ
This is a well-established group that was started in the "Mists of time" by a teacher in St Martin's School, Brentwood, Essex. We usually produce two shows per year, one on a large scale (such as the Queens Theatre, Hornchurch), and another smaller show usually supporting our local theatre at Brentwood. We are often asked to entertain at various functions and dinners, and although this is time-consuming, some of the members are occasionally able to oblige (this rarely involves the whole membership). Membership sosmembership@hotmail.com
Felsted Memorial Hall, Braintree Road, Felsted CM6 3DY
Sirius Young Performers Ltd were established early in 2018 to deliver a means of learning the various elements of the performing arts through the media of live full scale theatre shows twice a year at professional venues.
Founded in 1977 by the late Derek Collins, we are a band of Gilbert and Sullivan enthusiasts dedicated to producing lively and fun performances of all the works of the two great collaborators to the best possible standard. We are the only company to have performed at every International G&S festival in Buxton , where we compete against other amateur societies for a number of awards.
SWATS are a local amateur theatre group, based in South Woodham Ferrers in Essex. We produce three productions a year and have a great deal of fun doing it. As a theatrical group traditionally we've performed dramas and comedies by authors such as Alan Ayckbourn, Mike Leigh, Noël Coward et. al. with the odd revue and occasional musical thrown in for good measure. We perform at the Village Hall in South Woodham Ferrers. SWATS meet on a Thursday evening at 8:00pm in the South Woodham Ferrers Village Hall, and we always welcome new members. Membership is open to anybody aged sixteen or over, who lives in South Woodham Ferrers or the surrounding district. Please note, surrounding district is treated very liberally, we have had members from Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford in the past. So if you are bored with the endless round of soaps and reality shows on the television, perhaps you should consider joining a drama group. Amateur Dramatics is a hobby with something for everyone whether you want to act or not. If you don't want to act, there is plenty to be done behind the scenes. If you have a technical flair there's Sound, Lighting, Set Design and Construction. If you're an organiser there's Publicity, Props and Stage Management. If you lean tend towards the creative there's Costume, Make-up and of course Director. Finally if you're mad there's Prompt!, that all important person who is usually surplus to requirements on the night. Each role will require one or two volunteers (or conscripts) to fulfil it. During some productions certain roles will be surplus to requirements. Almost all roles will require you to be available for the entire week of the show. Contact via website or Email: info@theswats.org.uk
Southend Drama Society produces two full plays per year as well as Friends and Family Nights for new members. These also give us the chance to showcase smaller plays and sketches. There are other benefits to joining us too - we meet every Tuesday evening and usually move on to the pub afterwards. Joining Southend Drama Society is an excellent way to make new friends and to gain new skills. We meet every Tuesday in Leigh. To find out more, Contact us today via our website or social media
We perform at The Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9LA We are an amateur society based in Southend-on-sea and perform two full-scale musicals a year of the highest standard. Founded in 1890 Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society (affectionately known as S.O.D.S) is one of the sixth oldest societies in the country. We are always eager to attract enthusiastic and talented new members aged 16 or over: if you can sing in tune, you are warmly welcome to come along for a very brief audition so do please contact us immediately! If you would like to support the Society but do not wish to venture onto the stage, there are numerous ways in which you can help as a Patron. For more details, contact the Membership Secretary, Kerry Hanning by email at sodsmembership@ymail.com Box Office: 01702 351135 www.southendtheatres.org.uk
In 1951, the year of the Festival of Britain, the Southend Shakespeare Company was formed for the study and performance of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Over the years this programme has been extended to include more of the classics. Nowadays the SSC is one of the few theatre groups in the south-east, professional or amateur, that dedicates itself to performing plays from a classical repertoire. In recent years our productions have included works both comic and tragic, ancient and modern, by authors as diverse as Chekhov, Sheridan, Wilde, Calderon, Ibsen, Stoppard, Euripides and Arthur Miller. Our Summer open air tours have seen us performing at various venues in Essex, and Stratford-Upon-Avon. We are also one of the most prolific drama groups around, normally producing at least four productions each year. Consequently we are always on the look out for new faces! We always welcome new members who may be interested in acting, working backstage or any other aspect of the Company. Associate membership is also available, bringing you full details of all our productions, a regular Newsletter, and complimentary tickets to certain shows.
We were formed back in 1982, and have gone from performing shows in local halls to performing two shows a year on the Civic and Cramphorn Theatre stages in Chelmsford, Essex. Those of you who have supported us over the years will know that we consistently strive to stage professional quality productions. We differ from some other groups in that not only do we perform timeless favourites, but also challenge ourselves and entertain our audiences with excellent less well-known musicals. In recent years, this diversity has attracted many new members of all ages and backgrounds, and we hope our forthcoming programme of shows will continue to have the same effect. If you think you may be interested in becoming involved, either onstage or behind the scenes (where the jobs are numerous, interesting and varied), then please contact our Membership Secretary whose details can be found on the website. You will find that we are a very friendly society, and you can always be assured of a warm welcome. Please take your time to peruse our website, and we will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you may have. Even if you don't get the urge to join us, we look forward to your continued support as a member of our audience for future shows. For more information, please complete the contact form Box office on: 07765 772 059 or 01245 606505 Springers has always been an ambitious group and has always welcomed participation by members of all ages. Home-grown talent presents most of the productions with professional assistance only having to be employed on the music side. Springers currently performs two musicals a year: one in June in the Civic Theatre and one in November in the Cramphorn Theatre. During the year there are social events for members. These include safari suppers, coffee mornings, quizzes, car treasure hunts, theatre outings etc. As well as after-show parties. Springers rehearse at Springfield Parish Centre, Springfield, Chelmsford 8.00pm on Monday and Wednesdays.
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Billericay
New community theatre group to start up in September 2014 Contact via our website or social media
Buckhurst Hill and Loughton in Essex and South Woodford in London
Teaching Performing Arts to children and young adults through classes, workshops, exams and performance in Dance, Drama, Singing & Musical Theatre. Stage One’s dynamic energy encourages students to develop their talents and has led to outstanding achievements. We offer a well structured timetable that caters for both dedicated students who wish to pursue a career in the world of Performing Arts, and for those who simply enjoy it! The time table includes weekly classes and Saturday Theatre School led by teachers from the professional industry. Stage One’s approach to developing Performing Arts has always been unique and creative; the school prides itself on its original productions which have been made so special by the many students that have brought them to life with some inspiring performances. The Company has produced over 30 major productions and has supported over 100 community and charity events. Magical moments have been created, friendships made and so many wonderful experiences shared. All of this makes Stage One unique. Classes are held in: Buckhurst Hill and Loughton in Essex. South Woodford in London.
Stane Street Players are the local Amateur Dramatic Society for Earls Colne and Halstead We put on 2 or 3 shows every year including a pantomime, and perform at either Earls Colne Village Hall or the Empire Theatre in Halstead New members are very welcome, regardless of experience, and we are always looking for people to help backstage, with set construction, lighting and sound, or front of house, as well as those who want to ‘tread the boards’ We also welcome younger people who wish to be involved with our Pantomime productions We are a very sociable group and organise various social events throughout the year for our members, from Theatre trips to visits to local vineyards, eating out and after show events, Bonfire night parties and summer picnics. Contact mail@stanetreetplayers.co.uk
Goffs Oak Group Epping Group - They meet ever Monday in the Jack Silley Hall, Tidyes Lane, Epping Frinton Group - Meet every Wednesday at The McGregor hall, Frinton. Starmaker Showgroups have been in operation since 1995. We currently have three groups,:- Epping established 2002 Goffs Oak established 2008 Frinton on Sea established 2009 Our aim is to perform 2 or 3 shows per year for each group Membership is open to boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 14. When a child reaches 14 they will not be asked to leave the group, but are welcome to stay as long as they want to. Contact via our website or social media
Hi everyone. My name is Irene, and on behalf of all our members, I would like to welcome you all to our group. I started the friendly group just over three years ago and we have grown from strength to strength. We already have13 productions under our flag , and not forgetting several Murder mystery fundraisers. and next our 2010 summer show. We also have an active members social calendar, which add to the fun and friendliness off the group. If you would like to get involved with the group be it backstage or onstage, then we would be pleased to have you join our group.
Steeple Bumpstead Junipers is a group of young actors aged between 8 and 18 years with over 25 members. We meet once a week in the local village hall. Steeple Bumpstead is only a little village but Junipers has had a great response from it. Junipers has been running for just over 11 years now and is still going strong. Junipers have a track record of writing, producing and acting in plays, both of their own and with the adult Players, pantomimes included. Also we wrote and produced our own film "Junipers TV Cocktail" that has won awards in national competitions. Junipers is a great crowd of people who have achieved so much and intend to carry on doing so.
The WI before the Second World War originally founded the Group but it became known as Stock Drama Group with its own identity shortly after the War. Since then it has gained a reputation as one of the leading Groups in the area and indeed recently merged with another Drama Company from Billericay thereby extending its membership and following and securing its success for the future. Stock Drama Group puts on two productions a year in the Village Hall, one in May the other in November. The group consists of about 40 active members; ages range from early twenties to retirement. We provide a number of social activities throughout the year as well as involving ourselves in Festival competitions. With so many amateur companies disappearing in this day and age it is indeed refreshing to come across a Drama Group with so much to look forward to in the coming years. Stock Drama Group is always looking for new members if you would like to join us (either on stage or helping behind the scenes) please contact us via our website or social media
