Review: All Clues point to a brilliant production at Saddleworth’s Millgate

IT DOES not take a super sleuth to detect the quality in Clue. The Saddleworth Players’ production of Clue at the Millgate Arts Centre is nothing short of spectacular! Based on the 1985 cult-classic film and the beloved Cluedo board game, this show is a blend of side-splitting comedy and thrilling murder mystery. The moment you walk in, you can see the effort that has been put in as soon as you take your seat. The stage […]

Clue opening night review

Opening Night review of Clue by James Schofield

Clue directors preview

Mark Rosenthal is directing Clue Many of you will have either seen the 1985 film starring Tim Curry or played the game, Cluedo, which as it happens is 75 years old this year. If you have, then you will definitely have heard of the iconic characters Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs White, Mr Green, Mrs Peacock and Colonel Mustard.The play, Clue is a fast paced farce-meets-murder mystery with brilliantly written characters. The tale begins on […]

Opening night review of Lizzie Darcy & Jane by Joanna Norland

Helen Rigby’s opening night review for Saddleworth Players’ Lizzie Darcy & Jane by Joanna Norland. runs 8th-15th June at Millgate Arts Centre

Preview of Lizzie Darcy & Jane by Joanna Norland

Preview night for Saddleworth Players Lizzie Darcy & Jane by Joanna Norland. runs 8th-15th June at Millgate Arts Centre

Tribute to Ken Wright

Tribute to Ken Wright MBE by Martin Roche

Saddleworth becomes New York in most Glorious fashion

Review of opening night by Gemma Carter at Saddleworth Independent . original post link SADDLEWORTH theatregoers are being transported across the Atlantic and back in time in the most Glorious way. For Saddleworth Players’ latest production is an undoubted hit. Glorious tells the story of Florence Foster Jenkins, an enthusiastic soprano whose pitch was far from perfect, becoming known as ‘the first lady of the sliding scale.’ Transforming the theatre at Millgate Arts Centre sounds […]

Stage Manager training

sign up for training session as stage manager with Saddleworth Players

Directors: Preview Glorious- a delightful comedy

I am super delighted to be directing Glorious! by Peter Quilter, which is the next play to be performed by Saddleworth Players at the Millgate Arts Centre. Set in 1944, this delightful comedy tells just part of the story (the funniest part) of the extremely eccentric socialite, Florence Foster Jenkins (Sue Radcliffe) , probably one of the world’s worst singers, who never hit a right note, despite her stoic belief in her vocal excellence. Outrageously, […]

Get involved with enthusiastic volunteers

The Millgate Arts Centre is staffed by enthusiastic volunteers who are all about putting on great shows and keeping this community arts hub thriving for years to come. Whether it’s plays, films, concerts or musicals our talented bunch keep putting together entertaining seasons – and having fun and cementing friendships in the process. We’re looking to recruit and train a volunteer as part of the management team who can expand the use of the theatre […]