Monday, May 23, 2011
Play reading
The next play reading will be on Wednesday 15th June at 7-30pm in the theatre bar. We will read John Osbourne's "Look Back in Anger" the play that is said to have changed theatrical history and spawned a generation of "angry young men" writing "kitchen sink dramas" It will be interesting to see if we still think so! If you wish to know more about the group contact Frank Boocock on 01457 873985 or on fandmboo@btinternet.com
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Play reading
The next play reading session will be on Wednesday 30th March at 7-30pm in Delph Library. We will read Walter Greenwood's "A Cure for Love". Set towards the end of the last war when a young woman from London arrives in a Lancashire industrial community and her "advanced" ideas cause mayhem. If you wish to know more about the play reading contact Frank Bocock on 01457 873985 or on fandmboo@btinternet.com
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Play reading
The next play reading will be on Tuesday 15th February at 7-30pm in the theatre bar. We will read Liz Lochhead's "Cuba". It is set in 1962 in a girls' grammar school during the Cuban missile crisis and portrays the effects of the crisis on the girls, their parents and teachers. If you wish to know more about the play reading sessions contact Frank Boocock on 01457 873985 or on fandmboo@btinternet.com
Friday, September 17, 2010
Play reading
The next play reading session will be on Wednesday 27th October at 7-30pm in the theatre bar. We will read "Awake and Sing" by Geoffrey Odet. It is set in the New York Bronx in the 1930's and is the story of a Jewish family living very much on the edge. If you wish to know more about the play reading contact Frank Boocock on 01457 873985 or on fandmboo@btinternet.com
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Award winning show comes to Saddleworth
Winner of the 1996 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the 1996 Fellowship of Southern Writers Drama Award, the 1996 Kesselring Prize, and the 1997 Obie Award for Best Play.
One Flea Spare, the award-winning play by Naomi Wallace, will be touring the UK later this year, and as part of the run will be appearing at Saddleworth Players for three nights at the Millgate Arts Centre.
On the last day of their quarantine, a wealthy couple’s house is invaded by two strangers - a sailor and a girl who might not be what she seems. And so another month of quarantine begins. Watched over by their jailor, these four must find a way to survive both the plague and each other. Unlikely bargains are struck, and brutal games played in this searing and lyrical drama exploring the politics of compassion within the shadow of the grave. This production is both an installation art piece and a performance piece.
"A demanding and inspired piece of theatre” The Guardian.
"Thrillingly original...marvelously comic... impeccable and deeply moving." The Times
One Flea Spare, the award-winning play by Naomi Wallace, will be touring the UK later this year, and as part of the run will be appearing at Saddleworth Players for three nights at the Millgate Arts Centre.
On the last day of their quarantine, a wealthy couple’s house is invaded by two strangers - a sailor and a girl who might not be what she seems. And so another month of quarantine begins. Watched over by their jailor, these four must find a way to survive both the plague and each other. Unlikely bargains are struck, and brutal games played in this searing and lyrical drama exploring the politics of compassion within the shadow of the grave. This production is both an installation art piece and a performance piece.
"A demanding and inspired piece of theatre” The Guardian.
"Thrillingly original...marvelously comic... impeccable and deeply moving." The Times
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Youth member on the rise
Congratulations to Stefan Davies-Capper, one of our enthusiastic youth group, who has won himself a place at this year’s National Youth Theatre Summer School, auditioning with Romeo’s ‘tomb’ speech to Juliet.
At 14, Stefan is one of the youngest from 4,000 others who tried for places. Unfortunately, it isn’t a free ride. Stefan has to find £1000 to attend and is doing a sponsored walk up Snowdon to raise funds. Anyone who would care to help can pledge support by contacting Stefan on stefancap@rocket-mail.com
At 14, Stefan is one of the youngest from 4,000 others who tried for places. Unfortunately, it isn’t a free ride. Stefan has to find £1000 to attend and is doing a sponsored walk up Snowdon to raise funds. Anyone who would care to help can pledge support by contacting Stefan on stefancap@rocket-mail.com
Soap In My Eye
Saddleworth Players proudly presents the English Premiere of “Soap in my Eye” by member Vin Kenny at the 2010 Supporter’s Evening on June 19th at 8.00pm.
Supporter’s Evening is the new name for the Subscribers Evening, which has been extended to include members, friends and sponsors, all of whom will have the opportunity
to enjoy this one act play that won the Scottish Drama Association’s “Play on Words Award” in 2009.
The event is Britain’s largest competition for new short plays and Vin’s play came first from an initial field of seventy-five. SP members who would like to attend should give their names to Elizabeth Hardie (Tel: 01457 871885). Seats will be limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. The ticket price (which includes supper) is £7.
Supporter’s Evening is the new name for the Subscribers Evening, which has been extended to include members, friends and sponsors, all of whom will have the opportunity
to enjoy this one act play that won the Scottish Drama Association’s “Play on Words Award” in 2009.
The event is Britain’s largest competition for new short plays and Vin’s play came first from an initial field of seventy-five. SP members who would like to attend should give their names to Elizabeth Hardie (Tel: 01457 871885). Seats will be limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. The ticket price (which includes supper) is £7.
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