A warm welcome to the homepage of Amersham Playgoers Theatre Group.
Whether you are interested in performing, directing, working behind the scenes or participating in our various social activities, we're the group for you.
A warm welcome to the homepage of Amersham Playgoers Theatre Group.
Whether you are interested in performing, directing, working behind the scenes or participating in our various social activities, we're the group for you.
Coming This November!
"Barefoot In The Park", by Neil Simon
"Barefoot In The Park", by Neil Simon
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We're delighted to announce that Janie Olney has agreed to direct for us in November, and even more pleased to announce that our November production will be Neil Simon's hit comedy "Barefoot In The Park". Very recently the playwright himself sadly passed away, lending our staging an extra, unexpected poignancy. The play revolves around two newlyweds living in a brownstone apartment in New York City in the 1960s, negotiating the ups and downs of married life over the course of 4 days. Corrie wants her husband Paul to open himself up to new experiences and adopt a free-spirited lifestyle akin to her own, something that Paul struggles to adapt to. A film adaptation, starring Robert Redford (who starred in the original stage production) and Jane Fonda, made Simon's work more widely known, and it has been adapted for the stage on Broadway and around the globe multiple times since. APTG are thrilled to bring their own take on this hit to our local audience. |
Thanks to all who attended the recent Information and Casting evenings. Congratulations to the following members who have been cast:
Corrie Julie Hall Paul Ian Reed Mother Ros Thomas Velasco John Sharp Telephone Man Jonathan Shawcross Delivery Man Dennis Ruff We have filled the majority of backstage roles, but are still looking for somebody to take on the role of Props. If you'd like to know more or to volunteer (whether you're a member or not) please get in touch and we'll be happy to help out. |
Playgoers' AGM - Wednesday 18th July
APTG held our Annual General Meeting recently, a very well-attended event where we celebrated the achievements of the past 12 months, and elected a new Committee to take us forward. We're delighted to announce the following members have been elected to the 2018/19 Committee:
Congratulations to all those elected - especially the first timers!
- Chairman - Chris Young
- Secretary - Anne Hearn
- Treasurer - John Sharp
- Ordinary Members - Rachel McGregor, Julie Hall, Ben Taylor, Robert May, Ian Reed
Congratulations to all those elected - especially the first timers!
Great Memories of "The Memory Of Water"!
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Our May production, "The Memory Of Water" by Shelagh Stephenson may be over, but what a show it was!
We'd like to thank our wonderful audiences for their support and appreciation, and we hope you were blown away by the efforts of Lynne, her cast and the unsung heroes behind the scenes who brought this all together. Check out our photo gallery opposite! Details of our next production should be available soon, so watch this space, or follow us on our social media pages (just click on the links above). If you want to get involved more directly, why not come and join us? |
Another Huge Success!
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Our November 2017 production, Alan Ayckbourn's "A Chorus Of Disapproval", directed by Lesley Hart, was another triumph for Playgoers.
With great audiences each evening, including sell-outs on Friday and Saturday, this will count as one of the group's most successful shows in recent memory. A wonderful cast and brilliant technicals supporting the drama and songs made this a production full of fun, colour and poignancy. Check out some of the pictures opposite! |
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Hear Lesley Hart, director of "A Chorus Of Disapproval", discussing the production in her recent interview on the Wycombe Sound radio station!
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Another 2017 Highlight! 'The Lady in the Van' by Alan Bennett With a full audience every night and ending with rapturous applause I think we can safely say our production of Alan Bennett's 'The Lady in the Van' was a success! Thank you to all who came to watch and supported us throughout the rehearsal period. We couldn't do it without you. |
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Each year APTG nominates a charity to support. This year we are supporting Child Bereavement UK, a Buckinghamshire-based charity that supports families and educates professionals when a child dies or is dying and when a child is facing bereavement.
Their aim is to ensure that every child, young person, parent and family member across the UK can access the support they need to rebuild their lives after the devastation of child bereavement. With your help, we can be there to guide families through the long and difficult journey of grief, for as long as they need it. If you would like further information, please visit https://www.childbereavementuk.org/. |
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Interview with a Director Want to know what it's like to be a part of APTG? Janice is a core member of our group, both on-stage and behind the scenes. She's taken time to tell us some of her favourite things about life in Playgoers, hot on the heels of directing the marvellously successful "Lady In The Van". Read the full interview here. |
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