Clue opening night review
Opening Night review of Clue by James Schofield
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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 […]
Audition for Lizzy Darcy & Jane 10th January
Audition Notice Lizzy, Darcy and Jane by Joanna Norland 10th January 2024. 7.30pm in the Bar lounge Pride and Prejudice meets Bridgerton in this modern imagining of a world where Jane Austen creates one of her best loved novels from the people and situations that surround her. Expect simple staging sumptuous costumes and sparkling dialogue in this witty ensemble piece with interactions between factual and fictional characters. We are looking for a happy band of […]