The Haslemere Thespians

Autumn Show: Tom Stoppard’s After Magritte and Other Comic Delights

September 5, 2019, Posted in News

Tom Stoppard’s After Magritte and Other Delights

An evening of comedy plays with supper

3^rd / 4^th /5^th October at 7.30pm

Haslemere Hall

Ticket price £17 including supper

Haslemere Thespians present an evening of 3 hilarious comedy plays. First follow the exploits of our heroine Pauline as she attempts to foil the murderous plans of the dastardly Black Hand Gang in “The Perils of Pauline”. Next is the classic “Dinner for One” where loyal butler James attempts to keep up the traditions of Miss Sophie’s birthday dinner despite all the guests no longer being able to attend as they have all passed away. Finally enjoy the surreal and unique humour of Tom Stoppard’s “After Magritte“...

Did someone say Panto?

September 4, 2019, Posted in News

It’s that time of year again. (On no, it isn’t. Oh yes, it is!). It’s panto season and for 2020 we have the purr-fect treat for all the family, Puss in Boots – a fast and furr-ious adventure!

Family friendly from start to finish, and with all the sumptuous costumes, great music, audience participation and daft theatricality that you’ve come to expect from a Haslemere Thespians’ pantomime.

Filled to the brim with magic, make-believe and madcap mayhem, Puss in Boots is guaranteed to delight all the family and leave you feline like the cat’s whiskers. So, strap on your best pair of boots and join us at the Haslemere Hall from Friday 10th to Saturday 18th January 2020.

Tickets are already selling fast so book early to guarantee the best seats at the best pric...

84 Charing Cross Road: In Review

May 19, 2019, Posted in News

84 Charing Cross Road is a lovely, warm, gentle play that beautifully depicts the differences and similarities between the English and our USA cousins via the much neglected medium of letter writing.

It’s a tricky idea to convert a long-term transatlantic correspondence
between bookworms into a theatre piece, but director Richard Weller and a very talented
cast of Haslemere Thespians convert a smart script into a lovely interplay between a noisy,
sassy, assertive and opinionated New York book lover and the rather restrained staff of an
English post-war bookshop still suffering from rationing, a story that ultimately fades into one
of loneliness, loss and stoical acceptance.
A round of applause for the set before a word has been spoken is always a good start...

Book for 84 Charing Cross Road now!

February 26, 2019, Posted in News

What is it all about?

84 Charing Cross Road is a heartwarming and moving story based on the remarkable Trans-Atlantic correspondence between New York screenwriter Helene Hanff and the staff at London antiquarian bookshop Marks & Co.

But this is no mere recital of letters as the relationships grow beyond the initial book orders to take in witty literary repartee, shared personal lives and a certain kind of love affair.

On a stage divided between Miss Hanff’s cluttered Manhattan apartment and the inviting mustiness of the Marks & Co bookshop, the audience will watch common passions and mutual care develop over twenty years through post war austerity to “Swinging London” into bonds that bridge the Atlantic.

Book to see this unmissable play on the Haslemere Hall website today!

84 Charing Cross Road announced as Spring Production!

February 4, 2019, Posted in News

We are delighted to announce that our Spring production will be 84 Charing Cross Road by James Roose-Evans based on the book by Helene Hanff.

This is a heartwarming and moving story based on the remarkable Trans-Atlantic correspondence between New York screenwriter Helene Hanff and the staff at London antiquarian bookshop Marks & Co.

But this is no mere recital of letters as the relationships grow beyond the initial book orders to take in witty literary repartee, shared personal lives and a certain kind of love affair.

On a stage divided between Miss Hanff’s cluttered Manhattan apartment and the inviting mustiness of the Marks & Co bookshop, the audience will watch common passions and mutual care develop over twenty years through post war austerity to “Swinging London” into bo...

Calling all actors and actresses!

January 14, 2019, Posted in News

Next Generation – Wind in the Willows Auditions 27th January @ 3.30pm

We are delighted to announce that our young actors company (for 12-16 year olds) will be performing Wind in the Willows at The Haslemere Hall on the 14/15 June. This is a musical version of the classic story of the adventures of Mr Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger as they come up against the dastardly wild wooders who are intent on taking over Toad Hall by making sure Mr Toad goes to prison for ever. Our version has been written by our very own Adam Forde with music by David Perkins. There are plenty of fabulous characters and great opportunities for singers and non singers.

I will be co-directing alongside Naomi Robertson with Lizzie Hales as MD and Jenny Manville as producer.

We will be holding a workshop styl...

Cinderella in review – half way through our run!

January 14, 2019, Posted in News

We have just 3 performances left of our brilliant Cinderella pantomime! But don’t take our word for it (or the sold out performances), have a read of the review we received below!

Cinderella – Friday 11th January 2019

“I have been an attendee at the Haslemere Thespians’ annual pantomime at the Haslemere Hall for many years now. We took our children when they were small and then found we kept going even when they were “too cool” for it. Last night I had the pleasure of watching the Thespians’ 2019 production of Cinderella. And I have to say, it was brilliant! I went along with every intention to write a very balanced review but it really was fantastic...

Are you coming to the Ball?

October 11, 2018, Posted in News

Yes, it’s that time of year again – Oh no it isn’t, Oh yes it is, Oh…..you get the idea!

The Haslemere Thespians invite you to join them for their traditional family pantomime and January 2019 will be the turn of Cinderella, the classic fairy-tale story of a beautiful heroine, a charming prince, two mean ugly sisters, a fairy godmother, a pumpkin coach, glass slippers, the ultimate midnight curfew, and true love spreading happiness ever after.

All the glitz, glamour and spectacle which have come to be expected from Haslemere’s favourite pantomime will be present, not forgetting the fun, jokes and audience participation! Cinderella will run for eight performances at the Haslemere Hall from Friday 11th to Saturday 19th January 2019, and is the perfect fairy-tale adventure for the...

Cinderella announced as January 2019 Pantomime!

September 13, 2018, Posted in News

Good morning all!

The Thespians are delighted to announce our 2019 pantomime is the classic Cinderella. Showing at The Haslemere Hall on 11/12/13/18/19 January with an outstanding cast. Previous attendees of the Thespian pantomimes know just how hilarious they are, and not just for the children!

Tickets on sale very soon – watch this space for more information!

The ladies are coming for you!

September 6, 2018, Posted in News

Hello Thespian followers!

After an astounding summer (though it’s not giving up just yet!), we have a tale to ease you into Autumn from the 4th – 6th October.

Ladies Day, by Amanda Whittington and set in 2005, is the story of four friends that work in a fish packing plant, enduring the routinely slog day in, day out. But their luck is about to change when Ascot Races come to the north! Shelley is looking for her big break, Jan has got a big decision to make, Pearl is keeping a secret from them all and Linda needs to shake up her home life – all over some champagne and a cheese and pickle sandwich!

The humour is rife throughout with well placed and touching moments that reveal our character’s inner demons, personal goals and broken hearts...

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Autumn Show: Tom Stoppard’s After Magritte and Other Comic Delights

Did someone say Panto?

84 Charing Cross Road: In Review

Book for 84 Charing Cross Road now!

84 Charing Cross Road announced as Spring Production!

Calling all actors and actresses!

Cinderella in review – half way through our run!

Are you coming to the Ball?

Cinderella announced as January 2019 Pantomime!

The ladies are coming for you!