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Watch interviews with Sylvia’s Wedding cast

Posted on: April 27th, 2022 by admin

Show week has arrived and we are in the Adrian Mann Theatre! With opening night nearly upon us, there is no better time to get to know the cast and their characters.

Jake Figgins has been conducting the interviews and the latest is of the bride to be, Sylvia, played by Jacquie Yorke. Head over to our Facebook page to watch them all.

Sylvia’s Wedding Cast and Characters

Posted on: February 28th, 2022 by admin

With only 8 weeks remaining until ‘Show Week’, the excitement at finally being able to stage ‘Sylvia’s Wedding’ is growing! This production was originally scheduled for April 2020, but postponed due to Covid weeks before Opening Night. We are all delighted to be bringing Sylvia’s Wedding out of hibernation and look forward to welcoming our audiences through the doors of the Adrian Mann Theatre in April.

Cast:
Yvonne Jacquie Yorke
Joyce Lomax Harriet Buckingham
Vic Lomax Lynda Mitchell
Sylvia Lomax Hugh Jones
Stanley Broadbent Lorren Reader
Myrtle Broadbent Alan Honey
Gordon Broadbent Jake Figgins

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Sylvia’s Wedding tickets available now

Posted on: February 10th, 2022 by admin

We are extremely pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for our heavily postponed production of ‘Sylvia’s Wedding’, directed by Patricia Dale.

Sylvia’s Wedding
28 – 30 April
Adrian Mann Theatre

After ten years of courting, Gordon suddenly proposes to Sylvia, throwing their families into turmoil. Sylvia’s parents, Joyce and Vic, are hardly the sort of people Gordon’s pompous father, Stanley, wants his family connected with and Vic feels…

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Frankenstein 1930 Cast

Posted on: October 9th, 2021 by admin

Here’s a look at our cast and their characters for our November production of Frankenstein 1930. We are proud to announce that Jake Figgins and Alan Honey are making their Adrian Mann Theatre acting debut for WPDS.

Cast:
Mother Jacquie Yorke
Daughter Lorren Reader
Horst, a gravedigger Hugh Jones
Claus, a gravedigger Martin Phillips
Victor Frankenstein James Canvin
Gorgo Jake Figgins
Aunt Frederica Asun del Valle
Berta Lorren Reader
Elizabeth Harriet Buckingham
Henry Lovitz Ian McDonald
Dr. Hellstrom Des Wilby
The Creature Andrew Parsons-Deering
Jalna Jacquie Yorke
Korda Alan Honey
Maria (Recorded Voice) TBA

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‘Frankenstein’ breaks record as rehearsals well under way

Posted on: October 1st, 2021 by admin

As we find ourselves well into rehearsals for Frankenstein 1930, a first edition of Mary Shelly’s iconic original novel ‘Frankenstein’ has smashed the previous record to become the most expensive printed work by a woman sold at auction.

We found the following article interesting as it not only explains how rare and collectable this copy is, but also gives some insight into, and quotes from, the author, including her inspiration for writing ‘Frankenstein’.

smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/first-edition-of-mary-shelleys-frankenstein-breaks-records-at-auction

November Production 2021

Posted on: September 22nd, 2021 by admin

Our November production is Frankenstein 1930, directed by Trevor Payne.

Frankenstein 1930
25 – 27 November
Adrian Mann Theatre

Based on a new version of Mary Shelley’s classic book, this adaptation for the stage by Fred Carmichael contains all the eagerly anticipated elements…

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WPDS are back!

Posted on: April 21st, 2021 by admin

We are delighted to announce we will be staging our normal 1-Acts production this July. The programme will be the usual mix of 1-Act plays, short sketches and monologues, with a mixture of published material and items written by society members.

Watch this space for Box Office information around the end of May. The production will be a matinee in the Colin Peel Hall, at the Elmcroft Community Centre in North Cheam on Saturday 24 July at 2.30pm

WPDS wins set award for Party Piece

Posted on: May 8th, 2020 by admin
Image: David Alcorn Photography

Great news! We have won a NODA scenic award for our November 2019 production of Richard Harris’s ‘Party Piece’.

After a careful review of all productions between April 1st 2019 and March 31st 2020 WPDS has been selected as the London District 3 Winner of the ‘Shinfield Players Scenic Award’.

Image: David Alcorn Photography

We have also been shortlisted for the London Regional Scenic Award which will be announced on June 14. This is an honour for the Society and we would like to thank everyone involved in the production for all their hard work creating and constructing this set with a very limited time in the theatre.

Play Writing Competition: Deadline Extended

Posted on: May 5th, 2020 by admin
As the lockdown continues we have decided to extend the deadline for our play writing competition to give more people a chance to enter. Please see the previous article for full details.
The new deadline for entries is 1 July 2020
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This competition is now closed

Play Writing Competition

Posted on: March 25th, 2020 by admin

If you’re lost for something to do while stuck indoors, why not try your hand at script writing? We would love to hear from you!

We are calling all budding script writers, or anyone who enjoys a bit of creative writing, to send us either a full length play (approx 90 mins), a one-act play (20-40 mins) or a monologue to enter our competition.

If we really like your play and can cast it, we may perform it in the future in the Adrian Mann Theatre or as part of our summer one-acts productions (with your permission of course).

At a time when drama and theatre has shut down, we would like to encourage everyone to explore their creativity and have a go, even if you have not done anything like this before – so to help you get started we have found some useful resources on the internet!
How to format your stage play
www.comedyplays.co.uk/cpv5/scripts/spf.pdf
A short introduction to writing a play
www.writerscookbook.com/stage-play-writing-ingredients/
How to write a play
www.creative-writing-now.com/how-to-write-a-play.html
The play can be any length, any genre and about any subject that takes your fancy.

We are here to help. If you have any queries or writing dilemmas, please do not hesitate to contact Harriet.

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Deadline

1 July 2020