Who Are We?

The Club, whose aim is to study and perform any kind of theatrical work, was first started in 1946 and we have been going from strength to strength ever since. The Club has been a member of The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) for many years and aims to be innovative and enterprising, building on the enthusiastic foundations laid by its founder members.

Our Theatre Space

The majority of Club productions are staged in Wadhurst Commemoration Hall. This village hall seats up to 200 people and has a large stage with good stage equipment, excellent sound and lighting systems, and adequate changing facilities. The Club also owns its own wardrobe on site.

Rehearsal Rooms

The Club mainly rehearses mainly at Uplands Community Centre and the Methodist Church hall.

Productions

We try to present 3 major productions each year (generally in January, May and October), perhaps one or two one-night 'variety' shows, as well as holding social and fund-raising events. Productions include Pantomimes, Plays, Music Halls, Musicals or even Book Shows.

Current Show

'Deathtrap'

Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th, Saturday 25th October 2008

Tickets

Prices can vary slightly from production to production, but are generally £8.00 with concessions for Club Members. Reduced prices are available for children.
Tickets available after 10am Monday - Saturday from Newingtons Newsagents on Wadhurst High Street.

Membership

We have four categories of membership: Full membership, Associate Membership, Juniors and Minis. We currently have an Acting membership of about 76 , 44 Associate members and 26 junior and mini-junior members. We encourage everyone to support the Club by helping with front of house or backstage when not treading the boards.

With an ambitious programme, we are always keen to recruit new members: any and all are welcome, from actors, singers, dancers and directors, to set-designers/builders/painters, to those with an interest in costume, make-up or props, to lighting and sound enthusiasts, to publicity experts or and those wonderful people who are happy to turn their hands to anything!

Between productions we have social events at the homes of various members - one of the most popular is the Progressive Dinner and we have also held barbecues, one-night entertainments and Christmas or other seasonal socials.

Annual Membership Fees

Adults

Full Acting: £10 Associate: £6

Children (up to age 11)

Junior: £3 Minis: £1

If you are interested in joining our friendly club, please phone 01892 782 391, leaving your name and address. There is no joining fee, nor joining audition! All Members receive a regular newsletter.