The Cramped Old Days
A fascinating article describing the life of Players’ artistes when contributing to The Good Old Days, the long-running BBC music hall show, with which the Players’ was closely connected.
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Players’ winter party 2018
This year’s end of year Players’ Theatre music hall party will be held at the Royal Air Force Club at 128 Piccadilly and include a two-course supper and a two-half traditional Music Hall show. Artistes include Peter John, Eloise Irving and Martin Miles.
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Our forthcoming show on September 7th is attracting plenty of attention and we’ve been placing a few adverts here and there to help maximise the audience. Fire Radio and The Breeze Radio ads Old Time Music Hall in Sherborne On … Continue reading →
Geoffrey Brawn – 1935-2018
It was with great sadness that we learned of the departing of Geoffrey Brawn in May. He had a long association with the Players and was, for a number of years its director. There is a detailed appreciation in the … Continue reading →
Don’t miss Miles Jenner in ‘If I Catch Alphonso Tonight !’
If I catch Alphonso, Tonight! is a play about music hall star Billy Merson. Our very own Miles Jenner plays Billy Merson and Roger Roser is on the piano. Billy Merson commenced his theatrical career as an acrobat and circus … Continue reading →
Don’t miss the Players’ Theatre at the Feast of St George – 21 April 2018
Fairs, fetes, fun-days and festivals are an integral part of English culture, and Feast of St George perfectly fits the bill. On Saturday 21 April, there’s no better excuse to wave a flag, enjoy tea, cake and great entertainment, all … Continue reading →
Ellie Bamber: My Donmar debut will be relief after months of filming and modelling
Ellie Bamber – the talented young actress who memorably sang Father Dear Father at the Players’ 75th anniversary show, was featured in this week’s Evening Standard: Rising star Ellie Bamber is to make her Donmar Theatre debut in Ibsen’s The … Continue reading →
Next members’ evening – change of date
Please note that the next members’ evening has been brought forward to Monday, 23rd October at The Royal Oak, 44 Tabard Street, SE1 4JU 7pm to 9pm (note slightly later start time). The evening had previously been scheduled for … Continue reading →
‘East meets west’ – another great success!
On Sunday afternoon 2nd July, aficionados of the Players attended their version of Sunday service in the crypt of the great Victorian church, St George’s, Bloomsbury. The crypt has been transformed into the Museum of Comedy, with fascinating artifacts, elegant … Continue reading →
MEET ROY AND DEBBIE HUDD AT THE PLAYERS SHOW – 2nd July 2017
Roy & Debbie Hudd will be in the audience with us at the East meets West Show on 2nd July 2017. This will also be an opportunity for Roy to ‘officially open’ Johnny’s Corner at the MOC after the Show … Continue reading →