In recent months two of the most influential and loved Players artistes, Jenny Wren and Doreen Hermitage, have passed away. Jenny was an absolute favourite of The Players’ Theatre. She was beautiful and with a glorious soprano voice to match. … More …

Mr Laurence Payne was, as always, in fine form leading the orchestra, with Mr David Graham proving a very worthy chairman. We were delighted to see New Faces Misses Alice Ellen Wright and Maria Lara as well as Mr Philip Day, Miss Linda Watts, Mr Peter John, Mr Andrew Robley and Miss Faye Presto. It was, indeed a feast of festive fun!

Under the commanding presence of our chairman Mr Kevin Gauntlett, with the orchestral accompaniment provided by Players’ favourite Mr Paul Smith, the show included one of our New Faces, Miss Alice Ellen Wright, who took us down Lambeth Way and reminded us of some of our favourite carols and got us into a Christmas mood!