WoodleyTheatre.org
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Woodley Theatre -
Description
Woodley Theatre, formerly "Woodley Players", was established in 1945. It is now a thriving amateur group with a reputation for mounting productions of a very high standard. We typically put on six productions a year, including a Christmas show and a production from the youth group. We aim for a balanced programme, where each season includes plays that will appeal to a broad range of tastes. We don't restrict ourselves to plays that are "safe". We have tackled plays by authors as diverse as:
Members carry out all roles including acting, production team, publicity and theatre management. All our auditions are open to non-members, although actors are required to join if cast. Membership is currently £5 per year. Members receive a monthly newsletter, Between the Tabs. There are occasional social events and play readings for members, advertised in the newsletter.
We have an active youth group, led by Matt Whitelock, a professional actor seen on TV and the big screen. They meet one evening a week in term time for workshops, or rehearsing for their own productions. There is even a summer school for one week during the long school holiday. The youth theatre has two groups: aged 10-14 (Tuesdays) and 15-18 (Thursdays). For those who want to, we help them work towards LAMDA exams in drama, right up to Gold Medal level. There is a waiting list to join the youth group.
