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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Good Old Days is a BBC television light entertainment programme produced by Barney Colehan which ran from 1953 to 1983. It was inspired by the success of the “Ridgeway’s Late Joys” at the Players’ Theatre Club in London and … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Players’ Theatre is putting on a special show in Sherborne, Dorset, on Saturday 22 April 2017 at 7.00pm. Produced by: Jan Hunt Venue: Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne Raffle & Bar Tickets: £12 from Sherborne Tourist Information – 01935 … Continue reading →
