Strata
Reflection
Philippa
Simpson
RPS
Symbol of Power
Angela Vickers
RPS
House in the Clouds
Jill Flower
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| Archway
Theatre |
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 Membership
of the Archway Theatre Club entitles you to buy tickets
for our productions and to use the club bar. About 800 club
members receive newsletters providing details of each production
with booking details, and containing other information about
the Theatre. Membership is £10 per year. For further
details please contact Club membership enquires on 01293
820597.
 The
Company's origins date back to 1939, although it was not
until 1952 that performances were given here in the archways
under the road to Horley railway station. Over the years,
we have built up an enviable reputation for high quality
productions, the ten plays in our main programme each running
for ten performances, with more for our "panto"
slot in January, and three special performances by 80 8-16
year-old members of our Youth Workshop each June.
With our exciting plans for the Studio Theatre we are constantly
looking for new members to assist with all aspects of the
theatre. If you have what it takes to become part of this
progressive non-professional theatre company of about 150
aged 16-90 then contact Company membership enquiries on
01825 791292
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| BODS |
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|  BODS
was established in 1937. Since then, the Society has presented
a wide range of highly praised operettas, musicals, “Olde
Tyme” music-halls, dramas and comedies. Recent productions
have included 'My Fair Lady”, “No, No Nanette”,
“Patience”, “Ruddygore”, “The
Mikado”, “Christopher Columbus” (music
by Offenbach), “The Cemetery Club”, 'Move Over
Mrs. Markham” and “Blythe Spirit”. BODS
also founded what is now known as the Southern Counties
Drama Festival.
The Society operates in Betchworth
Village Hall, just off the A25, between Reigate and Dorking.
It is famed for its friendly atmosphere and warm welcome
to newcomers both on– and off-stage. Please contact
the Membership Secretary on 01737 270768.
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| Chipstead
Players |
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 Founded
in 1924, The Chipstead Players have a long history of presenting
plays in Chipstead. With a current  membership
exceeding 300, including a thriving junior section, they
produce five full-length plays each season.
Although their primary aim is to encourage and promote
the art of acting and stagecraft, they also have an active
social events calendar. The group has its own premises in
Hazelwood Lane, Chipstead including the modern, professionally
equipped Courtyard Theatre.
If you would like to join – to act, work backstage,
or as a supporting member, please contact the Membership
Secretary on 01737 555680. |
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| Cuddington
Players |
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|  The
Cuddington Players were formed in 1953 at St Mary's Cuddington,
and all productions were staged there until the church hall
was condemned for public use in 1992. We now stage our main
musical productions at The Adrian Mann Theatre, NESCOT,
and our plays and revues at a number of different venues
in the Ewell area, Nork Community Centre. Our main rehearsals
are at the Nork Community Centre on Sunday evenings.
Our origins were mainly Gilbert and Sullivan but we are
now looking to branch out into more modern shows. We also
include a number of social events each year. We are a flourishing
friendly society who welcome new members both on-stage and
off.
For further details, please visit our website at http://www.angelfire.com/musicals/cudd
or contact Tim Tusler on 07973 332156.
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| The
Gage Players |
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|  The
Gage Dramatic Society of Walton on the Hill was formed in
1950 and since then has regularly performed two plays each
year at the Riddell Memorial Hall in Walton village.
The society have always endeavoured to put on a wide variety
of plays, and have had great success with some musical extravaganzas.
The Betchworth Drama Festival has also been entered on many
occasions where several awards have been gained. New members,
both junior and senior, are urgently needed in any capacity,
and anyone interested should please phone the Secretary,
Jean Smith on 01737 355362.
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| Gatton
Community Theatre |
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 Gatton
Community Theatre Ltd is a registered charity that exists
to create large scale, participatory theatre events by and
for communities in Surrey. Its productions take place once
every eighteen months. The use of unusual or unexpected
locations plays a key part in GTC productions and it operates
a truly representative community organisation.
In previous productions performers aged in range from 4
years to over 80 years and actors and musicians came from
many diverse backgrounds. The company seeks to expand members’
professional training and development in a wide range of
theatre skills and employs professional artistic directors
to workshop, devise and direct its productions with a professional
technical team. There are no restrictions on membership
of the company, we do not charge a fee to belong or participate
and it is open to all who are interested in performing arts
and would like to become involved - either as cast member,
backstage support or steward.
Contact Maggie Kippen, tel: 01737 832757
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| MADS |
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|  Merstham
Amateur Dramatic Society (MADS) was founded back in 1930
(when believe it or not, rehearsals were conducted in evening
dress!) and revived very successfully after the Second World
War. We went on to become one of the foremost Amateur Societies
in the area, performing at least twice a year at our home,
the purpose-built little theatre which is Merstham Village
Hall.
The opening of the Harlequin Theatre in Redhill brought
new challenges and it is always a valuable experience for
amateurs to perform on a professional stage. In order to
keep up with changing times, we have presented nine productions
there, starting with “Tom Jones” in 1993 and
culminating in the Autumn of 2005 with a highly-acclaimed
production of “The Heiress” by Henry James.
We are a friendly Society, with a ‘professional’
outlook on our productions and we always strive for a high
standard which has our audiences coming back for more. We
don’t neglect our roots, however, and have now returned
to the newly refurbished Merstham Village Hall.
Contact: Jackie Curran on 01737 822430 or curran55@tiscali.co.uk
for more Merstham ADS information.
MADS on the MOVE is the part of Merstham ADS which provides
daytime live drama performances. Since the summer of 2002
we have been taking rehearsed one act play readings, sketches,
etc. out into the community and this has provided a 2 fold
benefit. It entertains people who are unable to go to the
theatre and it gives our members a chance to act without
having to learn lines! New participants are always welcome
but must be available in the daytime to rehearse and perform.
Contact: Barbara Garton on 01342 713061 or barbara@glencourt.co.uk
for more MADS on the MOVE information
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| Miller
Centre Players |
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This company operates out of the Miller Centre in Caterham
where it uses a fully-equipped 200-seat raked theatre. The
Players funded a £125,000 refurbishment to equip the
theatre with state-of-the-art lighting and sound plus a
stage revolve. MCP has about 240 members and currently stages
nine productions a year, each running for nine days. Rehearsals
are usually Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with occasional
Sundays.
On alternate years MCP takes a production to the Minack
Festival in Cornwall. Players have their own scenery workshop
and rehearsal studio as well as a very large wardrobe department
which makes most of the costumes for its productions and
also hires out costumes to other societies. Recently described
by the editor of Amateur Stage as "the envy of both
professional and amateur theatre practitioners who have
seen it grow into what it is today."
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| Oxted
Players - TOPS |
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 The
Society was formed under the name of Student Players in
1946 and perform at The Bam Theatre, Bluehouse Lane, Oxted.
We have at least 2 plays each year plus a very popular Pantomime
each January. We also regularly participate in the Betchworth
Festival.
Our membership spans ages 8 to 80 plus. In the summer
we organise a professionally run workshop for our junior
members when they present their own play. In alternate years
we also have a Junior Production.
We welcome anyone interested in all areas of stage productions.
Contact Pat Brown on 01342 893522.
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| RATS |
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|  Reigate
Amateur Theatrical Society was formed
in 1976 and has gained a reputation
for staging a wide range of high quality
productions.
The Harlequin Theatre Redhill is the location for three
shows each year - two in the studio and one main house production.
 The
group has also won several awards at the annual Betchworth
Festival. Experienced members are keen to pass on their
skills and we always aim to have fun!
RATS
offers a warm welcome to prospective members and anyone
interested should visit
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| St.
Mark's Players |
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|  We
are based at St Mark's Hall, Alma Road, Reigate where you
will find us most Monday and Wednesday evenings from September
to May.
We aim to stage three productions every year, one at least
being a popular supper show and a Harlequin Main Stage event
every two years.
Our
most recent productions have featured
plays by Noel Coward, Willy Russell, J.B. Priestly and John
Godber.
 There's
plenty of opportunity to contribute both on stage, back-stage,
or front of house.
So
if you would like to be involved with a friendly group of
people in putting on a play, contact our Chairman Sarah
Stockdale on 01306 882942.
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| St.
Paul's Drama Group |
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 The
group is based in Banstead and produces two full-length
plays each year in the Adrian Mann Theatre, NESCOT, Ewell:
one in the Spring and the other in the Autumn – usually
March/April and October.
New members of all ages are always welcome whether for
acting or backstage. Membership is currently £14 for
individuals and £25 for couples, with supporters’
membership at £4.
 For
further information please contact David Boyd on 01372 734262
or e-mail david.boyd
@btinternet.com
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| WODS |
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 As
a result of a group of people getting together to raise
money for a new Village Hall some 30 years ago Woodmansterne
Operatic & Dramatic Society was formed. From initial
modest revues, we now stage major musicals - recent successes
include Annie Get Your Gun and How To Succeed In Business
Without Really Trying, as well as occasional plays or Revues
/ Old Time Music Hall with traditional fish and chip
suppers.
Our productions are staged at St. Peter’s Church
Hall where we design, build and paint all our own sets.
A storage facility/workshop unit has recently been added
to allow current production scenes to be worked on throughout
the full rehearsal period.
WODS now has around 60 members, many of whom come from
a much wider area.In addition our flourishing Junior Section,
who stage a (usually home-written) pantomime each February,
celebrates its own 25th anniversary in 2006.
New members are always welcome for either (or both) performing
or back stage roles and various social activities. For more
details, please contact Mr Tony Heal on 020 8407 3011.
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