An amateur dramatic society established in 1985 and performing at least two plays each year in the Village Hall Abbots Bromley. The plays performed range from the most serious through to light comedy. In addition there are several social events around the village throughout the year. We currently meet on the first Thursday in every month at the Bagot Arms. New members are always welcome and will usually find the players rehearsing in the village hall any Monday or Wednesday evening. Contact via our website or social media
The AMCS are constantly looking for new members, be it fresh new talent, old-time professionals or just plain old Bob. If you have the desire to be on stage, be involved in the production of a musical or concert, or if you want to help out in any way, then please get in touch. The AMCS always welcome new members with a smile, a lot of excitement and even more friendliness. If you want to see what we're all about, then feel free to come along to a rehearsal and meet the society, watch a rehearsal and join in if you like! We rehearse at the Keeling School of Dance in Aldridge every Wednesday from 8:00pm. Please come along and see! The Society have a production every May and every November, at either the exceptionally well facilitated Brownhills Community School Theatre or the well established and prestigious Prince of Wales Centre in Cannock.
In addition to the shows and concerts, AMCS also performs at private functions and for other groups who wish to be entertained by the multi-talented actors, singers and dancers. As a registered charity, the Society supports other charities by performing and raising funds whenever possible and has recently joined forces with Chadsmoor Choral Society and the Bridgtown Brass Band to raise funds for the Katharine House Hospice in Stafford.
Alsager Community Theatre (ACT) was founded in 1973. Traditionally it has produced up to 4 plays each year and has gained a reputation for acclaimed productions of Shakespeare and other early classics. For general information about the group or the website: please send an email to us at the following address. webmaster@alsagercommunitytheatre.org.uk
Artz Productions is a production company based in Staffordshire. Their focus is on community projects and productions, ranging from large scale concerts to fully staged musicals. As a company, Artz Productions is also owners of ALL WOMAN CHOIR - a 300 strong all female choir who have been together since 2011. They also run ALL ABOUT UKE - a 50 strong ukulele band who meet weekly and perform for special events and gigs in the area. ARTZ also produce full scale musicals bi-anually.
Backstreet Theatre company aim to produce and perform musical productions of the highest standard and to always raise our game and try new challenging shows. All our members are 100% committed to the group and enjoy contributing to all our fundraising activities. We are a close nit, young, sociable group who work hard to produce shows to professional standards always putting the 'Backstreet' stamp on whatever we do. We aim to always use local companies and contacts whenever we need printing, costumes, props or advice and support, therefore hopefully giving back to our community Our shows are performed at the Prince of Wales theatre Cannock For more information please contact us via our website or social media
Birdcage Theatre
The Prince's Trust Centre in Hanley
Classes run every Monday 6-11 years (5pm -7pm) and Tuesdays 12 -18 years (5.30pm-7.30pm) based at The Prince's Trust Centre in Hanley. Just £5 for 2 hour sessions. Master class with West End performers, technique workshops with industry professional choreographers, directors, musical directors and many more.. Sessions start Monday 19th Jan (6-11 years) and Tuesday 20th January 2015. For more information or to register for a class at Birdcage Theatre please contact us via our website or social media
Bold as Brass Productions
Hanley
We welcome new members to our group all year round. If you are interested in acting, singing or dancing or maybe you wish to explore your creativity through costume design or set building then please get in touch. Contact via our website or social media
Brownhills Musical Theatre Company
Brownhills
We are a community Musical Theatre group based in Brownhills in Staffordshire, with membership reaching all over the Birmingham, Walsall and Lichfield region, drawing audiences from all over the Midlands and beyond. We are proud of the quality of the productions we stage at both The Lichfield Garrick and the Brownhills Community Technology College Theatre. Although we work hard in rehearsal and shows, we also like to have fun, and enjoy various social functions throughout the year. For members, we aim to make each other feel like we're a supportive, happy family. Mission With 40 years experience of providing high quality entertainment, Brownhills MTC welcome all to perform, help out, or just simply enjoy watching some great musical theatre. If you are interested in joining us as an acting member, please feel free to drop in at any time on a Friday evening (from 7.30pm at Brownhills School) to see how we rehearse and have a chat. We are always welcoming new members so if you would like to join BMTC or if you have any questions please do not hestitate to contact us. We check our messages on a daily basis and we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you would prefer then please contact us brownhillsmtc@gmail.com
BASE are the longest running pantomime group in Burton - and know their stuff when it comes to putting on a fun-filled traditional pantomime - for all the family.anyone wishing to join our society should contact: info@base-panto.com
Although there are no auditions for new performing members, as an Operatic Society performing musical theatre, it is expected that you will have some ability to be able to sing, act and dance. The first show is in effect the audition, and if you pass, the Committee will invite you to become a fully fledged Performing Member - it’s fair to say most newcomers survive, so just enjoy the show! Principals rehearse on Mondays and the Company on Wednesdays from 7.30 to 10.00 pm at Society Headquarters in Ferry Street, Stapenhill, Burton. Please contact us by: Writing to Burton Operatic Society, c/o 6 Deveron Close, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE130YE E Mailing us via contactus@burtonopsoc.co.uk
Our Name is “CWAGMS” Cannock Wood And Gentleshaw Musical Society. we are in the West Midlands area and our main town is Cannock, we perform to shows a year at the Prince Of wales Theatre Cannock Staffordshire. our web site is www.cwagms.co.uk CWAGMS was formed in 1977. In those days we numbered about 35 on stage, plus another 10-12 friends and relatives working backstage, front of house etc. Our first show, which we performed in our local Village Hall, was a little known musical/operetta called "Dick Turpin" Our membership now is in the region of about 75-100. We now perform two complete stage musicals each year; one in May and one in December. We also have an annual travelling variety musical show which begins in September and is performed throughout the year. We raise money for charities by performing our annual Concerts, "A Village Christmas" and "Music in the Park" at Beaudesert Scout and Guide Camp. Charities that benefit from us are: Air Ambulance. Child Victims of Crime, RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institute), St. John Ambulance, The Scout and Guide Movement and St Giles Hospice. We also raise funds for churches, halls and many other worthwhile causes. CWAGMS organises an annual weekend away to a seaside town, we perform one concert which entertains local residents and holiday makers helping to support our charities even more!! We have been to Morcambe, Gt Yarmouth, Llandudno, Minehead, Weston-Super-Mare and Lytham St Annes. If you would like to join us please do not hesitate to contact us. CWAGMS go Carol Singing each Christmas, and all of the money raised is once again given to local charities. We all dress up in Dickensian Costumes, and look as if we have just stepped off a Christmas Card! If you would like us to sing for you, then please contact us! We have been going now for more than 37 years and we are growing every year E: enquiries@cwagms.co.uk
REhearsals take place twice a week. Wednesday 8:00pm and Friday 7:30pm at Methodist Church, Walsall Road, Gt Wyrley, Nr Cannock. Contact via our website or social media
Centre Stage Theatre Company is an amateur dramatic group and was formed in 1998. We are based in Leek, Staffordshire, England. We pride ourselves in providing our audiences enjoyable live theatre. We would love to hear from you either if you interested in joining our group or if you would like to see one of our forthcoming shows. Both experienced and non experienced members are very welcome and we have a large selection of roles both on and off stage for you to try your hand at. contact us at: webmaster@centrestage.org.uk Chairman chairman@centrestage.org.uk Vice Chair vicechair@centrestage.org.uk Secretary secretary@centrestage.org.uk Social Secretary socialsec@centrestage.org.uk Treasurer treasurer@centrestage.org.uk
Chadsmoor Choral Society
Leek
This friendly Society has been in existence for over 40 years and during that time has performed virtually every well known musical and a few not so well known. We rehearse every Wednesday evening from 7.30 pm until about 10 so if you think you would like to join us - come along and meet us - you will be made most welcome. If you\’d like to know more - please mesage us via Facebook for more details.
C.A.T.S. originated from the Carlos Players which were formed in the 1930s in Cheadle in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The Carlos Players used to perform at the local Church Hall, known as the Carlos Institute. In 1974, the Institute was demolished and the group moved their performances to the Lecture Theatre at Cheadle High School. The group changed its name to ‘Cheadle Amateur Theatrical Society’ or ‘C.A.T.S.’ for short. Since 1974, we have built up a reputation for our performances and attract our membership from the local area as well as further afield. We have won many awards both on stage, behind the scenes and front of house. We do at least 3 performances a year. In February, we perform our annual Traditional Pantomime, written and directed by our own members. In March/April we enter the All England One Act Play Festival and in late October C.A.T.S. perform the October play.The venue for our Pantomimes and October plays is the Cheadle Community Theatre, Cheadle Academy, Station Road, Cheadle, Staffs. We have around 50 members. Minimum age is 11 years, but we also have members of 70+. Why not contact us? We are constantly looking for new members both on stage and off. Rehearsals take place on Mondays and Friday evenings at Cheadle County Primary School, Cheadle. Pentomime rehearsals start in early November and the October play rehearsals commence in May. The One Act Play rehearsals, start in February. CATS is based in Staffordshire in the West Midlands. Contact us at: info@cheadle-cats.org.uk More information can be found on our website
St Peters Church Hall, Chellaston, Derby Chellaston Players are a Derby based amateur theatre company performing at venues in Chellaston and Derby. Chellaston Players was formed in 1975 after nine people from Chellaston responded to Edna Ford's advertisement for a new drama group. The group had no money, no props, no scenery, and limited experience but this didn't stop them! Since our humble beginnings, Chellaston Players have grown from strength to strength. A number of our members have received accolades and awards from the Derby Amateur Theatre Association and some have gone on to professional jobs, including one BAFTA winner in 2011!. We are always grounded and perform a number of shows each year primarily at our home in Chellaston. Contact chellastonbooking@hotmail.co.uk
Chesterfield Gilbert & Sullivan Society. A social performance group who mainly champion the works of Gilbert & Sullivan but perform a wide range of music. Fancy joining us? If you would like to become a member of our society please contact us via our website or social media
5a Abercrombie Street, Chesterfield Tel (01246) 208045
Chesterfield Operatic Society consists of around 60 members of all ages. With well over a hundred years of history, the Operatic as it is affectionatly known, is one of the best amateur theatre companies in the East Midlands. We're not just saying that either, we regularly win awards for Best Musical in the area and have also won the Cole Hinks Award for Best Overall Performance, beating groups from as far afield as Milton Keynes. We rehearse on Monday and Wednesday at the Society's own building at 5A Abercrombie Street, Chesterfield. We perform twice a year at the Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield with a show in April/May and one in November. Much work goes into the final product to create a polished performance. Budgets are generally in excess of £30,000 and include a full professional band, exquisite costumes and beautifully designed sets. Contact via our website or social media
Community amateur theatre company. New members always welcome. No previous experience necessary Type: A wide variety of plays. Authors range from classics like Oscar Wilde to new authors like Laura Wade Age Range: 15 Rehearsals: Wednesday evening Contact info@codsalldramaticsociety.co.uk
