2022 Summer Show - On Mother Kelly's Doorstep
We are pleased to announce the launch of our summer show, due to be performed at the end of July. A brand new musical, written by Hoffi and Samuel Robinson, for all ages to be performed at the John O'Gaunt School.
Please visit the show page for more info about the show and details of the auditions on Friday 8th April.
Please visit the show page for more info about the show and details of the auditions on Friday 8th April.
Book of Condolences and Memories
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our friend, chairman and director, David Clayton.
His passion for theatre was at the heart of the company and he was an inspiration to so many of us.
David first performed with The Community of Hungerford Theatre Company in the 1989 Production of Babes in the Wood, in which he played 'Nurse Mother Care', but he switched to directing in 1991 when the company produced 'Oliver'. Since then he has directed 30 town shows and The Players Productions.
In his role as chairman he helped expand the company with the Young Performers, Children's Theatre and Youth Theatre, which brought a love of theatre to countless young people in the town, many of whom have gone on to pursue careers in the performing arts.
He strongly believed that theatre was for everyone who wanted to be included both on and off the stage and made sure that this was possible. Through touring shows and fringe theatre, he found a way to create stages in unusual performance spaces to reach new audiences and adapt to new situations.
It is impossible to summarise the magnitude of what he did for this company or the full scope of the positive impact he had on everyone who worked with him.
We invite those who knew David to write in our Book of Memories and Condolences, which is linked here.
His passion for theatre was at the heart of the company and he was an inspiration to so many of us.
David first performed with The Community of Hungerford Theatre Company in the 1989 Production of Babes in the Wood, in which he played 'Nurse Mother Care', but he switched to directing in 1991 when the company produced 'Oliver'. Since then he has directed 30 town shows and The Players Productions.
In his role as chairman he helped expand the company with the Young Performers, Children's Theatre and Youth Theatre, which brought a love of theatre to countless young people in the town, many of whom have gone on to pursue careers in the performing arts.
He strongly believed that theatre was for everyone who wanted to be included both on and off the stage and made sure that this was possible. Through touring shows and fringe theatre, he found a way to create stages in unusual performance spaces to reach new audiences and adapt to new situations.
It is impossible to summarise the magnitude of what he did for this company or the full scope of the positive impact he had on everyone who worked with him.
We invite those who knew David to write in our Book of Memories and Condolences, which is linked here.
Upcoming Productions
Two by Jim Cartwright
20th & 21st May 2022
Cast List
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Landlord - Gareth Burgess
Landlady – Roushka Westall Old Woman – Chrissy Marsh Maude– Chrissy Marsh Moth – Roger Burn Old Man – Terry Brooks Mrs Iger – Tessa Brown Mr Iger – Roger Burn Roy – Paul Sanday Lesley – Sue Burgess Fred – Terry Brooks Alice – Tessa Brown Woman – Sue Burgess Boy – Cameron Westall. |
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Easy Fundraising
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West Berkshire Lottery Fund
Please support your theatre company. Click on the picture above for the link to our West Berkshire lottery page. As well as having a chance to win £25,000,we will get 50% of all tickets that are purchased.
Town Show 2020
Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
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Charity of the Year 2019
We are proud to share that we raised £500 for our charity of the Year:
Young People and Children First
Their mission is 'preventing disadvantaged children and young people being homeless. Providing them with life's building blocks and resources, enabling them to become happy, confident and successful adults'
Patsy and John, founders of Young People and Children First, said: 'This is a fantastic amount of money for our small charity that does Big things for Local young people. We not only change lives but in some cases we save lives as well, as we do sometimes take a young person who is sleeping rough. But we got much, much more than £500 from being seen at your events. '
From talking to the cast and audience members and handing out flyers at our shows, they also received additional money from anonymous donors and a trust, offers of volunteers, further support from a local business who donated money and household items for their charity houses as well as offers of sessional work for their young people.
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped spread the word about Young People and Children First. We have been proud to support this fantastic charity throughout the year.
More information about Young People and Children First and ways to support them, can be found on their website: https://www.youngpeopleandchildrenfirst.org.uk/
Young People and Children First
Their mission is 'preventing disadvantaged children and young people being homeless. Providing them with life's building blocks and resources, enabling them to become happy, confident and successful adults'
Patsy and John, founders of Young People and Children First, said: 'This is a fantastic amount of money for our small charity that does Big things for Local young people. We not only change lives but in some cases we save lives as well, as we do sometimes take a young person who is sleeping rough. But we got much, much more than £500 from being seen at your events. '
From talking to the cast and audience members and handing out flyers at our shows, they also received additional money from anonymous donors and a trust, offers of volunteers, further support from a local business who donated money and household items for their charity houses as well as offers of sessional work for their young people.
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped spread the word about Young People and Children First. We have been proud to support this fantastic charity throughout the year.
More information about Young People and Children First and ways to support them, can be found on their website: https://www.youngpeopleandchildrenfirst.org.uk/
NODA Success!
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Last weekend we were thrilled to be presented a Flame award by NODA (National Operatic & Dramatic Association) during their London district award ceremony.
Flame awards are presented for 'inspirational contribution to the pursuit of excellence in live theatre' |
