Welcome to Woodchurch Players
Welcome to the Woodchurch Players’ website. Woodchurch is a picturesque village nestling in the heart of the Kent countryside. The Players present three productions a year ranging from pantomime to comedy and drama. Our productions take place in the Memorial Hall next to the village green.
The Players welcome new members who are interested in not just acting but in all aspects of the theatre. For more information contact our Secretary via our contact page here
Forthcoming Productions
Emma - 18th & 19th October 2019
A modern play by: Doon Mackichan & Martin Millar
Based on a novel by: Jane Austen
Directed by: Emily Perrian
The play is based on the novel Emma by Jane Austen which centres on Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy, pretty, self-satisfied young woman who tries her hand at matchmaking among her friends and neighbours.
Auditions - Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th June, 7:30pm Woodchurch Memorial Hall
Characters:
- Emma: a young adult in the play but played by anyone teenage to adult.
- Jane’s Nieces 1, 2, 3 & 4: played by 12 years old+ girls.
- Frank Churchill, the main love interest: played by teenage boy to adult.
- Mr Elton/Mr Woodhouse/ Mr Martin/ Mrs Coles: a multi role part played by teenage boy to adult.
Please email Emily at: [email protected] for more details.
Sherlock Holmes the Pantomime - 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th & 25th January 2020
A traditional pantomime with a Sherlock Holmes twist.
Auditions - Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd July, 7:30pm Woodchurch Memorial Hall
Please email Daisy at: [email protected] for more information on characters and auditions.
The Thirty-Nine Steps (Final dates to be confirmed) - 15th & 16th May 2020
Directed by: Ben Vincer
More details to follow over the next few months.
Forthcoming Events
AGM - 19th June 2019 -
Our Annual General Meeting will be held in the Woodchurch Memorial Hall on the 19th June 2019 at 7:30pm. All members and non-members are welcome to join us. This is the perfect opportunity to put your views forward to the committee like what plays and pantomimes you would like to see us perform, a script idea that you would like to direct and more importantly what flavors of ice cream we should sell!
Members Evening - 30th November 2019 -
Our annual members evening will be taking place on the 30th of November 2019. More details to follow over the coming months.