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.
APTG Quiz Night!
October 5th, 7.30pm
Drake Hall, Amersham Community Centre
APTG are delighted to offer tickets to our latest Quiz Night this October.
Curated once again by our very own Janice Talmer (star contestant of multiple TV quiz shows!), prepare for an evening of fun and brain-bending general knowledge action, with a fish* supper and ice cream all included in the ticket price!
Please note: Tables of 8 - if you book fewer tickets, please be aware we'll be assigning smaller groups to fill up tables accordingly. If you have a preference for sitting with another group booking separately, please contact us at aptgtickets@yahoo.co.uk with details and we'll do our best to accommodate. A fully licensed bar is available on the night (sorry, no BYOB!) * A veggie burger option is available as an alternative to fish. Please contact us after booking on the email address above, otherwise fish is assumed! |
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Coming This November: "Salt Of The Earth"!
We're delighted to announce that this November our production will be "Salt Of The Earth", by John Godber, directed by Richard Watkins.
Richard is a bit of a Godber specialist, having acted in our previous performances of "Happy Families" and "Bouncers", as well as directing "Shakers Re-stirred" a few years ago. Those who have seen plays previously directed by Richard ("Be My Baby", "Stepping Out", "The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole" to name a few) will know the energy and innovation that goes into everything he does. This promises to be no different, and we're buzzing at the prospect!
Following a brilliantly attended Information Evening on 14th August, for anybody who wants to get involved in any way, however small, why not come along and register your interest, or just meet the group, at our:
Richard is a bit of a Godber specialist, having acted in our previous performances of "Happy Families" and "Bouncers", as well as directing "Shakers Re-stirred" a few years ago. Those who have seen plays previously directed by Richard ("Be My Baby", "Stepping Out", "The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole" to name a few) will know the energy and innovation that goes into everything he does. This promises to be no different, and we're buzzing at the prospect!
Following a brilliantly attended Information Evening on 14th August, for anybody who wants to get involved in any way, however small, why not come along and register your interest, or just meet the group, at our:
Casting Evening - Wednesday 21st August
Location - Barn Hall, Amersham Community Centre, Chiltern Avenue, Amersham, HP6 5AH
Location - Barn Hall, Amersham Community Centre, Chiltern Avenue, Amersham, HP6 5AH
Remember that all are welcome, whether you're an existing member or have never been involved in a production before. We all started somewhere! Come along and see what you can do to get involved in our vibrant, friendly community. There are jobs for everybody, from treading the boards to all aspects of production support behind the scenes. Plenty to do and new people to meet in a supportive, collaborative atmosphere.
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Waking from the Dream!
May 2019 saw APTG bring Shakespeare to Amersham in our amazing production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
Full houses were treated to an exhibition of colour and energy, comedy and peril. Thank you to all our audiences for supporting us, and for the laughs and applause! Check out the gallery below for some highlights! |
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Each year APTG nominates a charity to support. In 2019 we are supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Association, a charity that aims to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers.
The MND Association funds and promotes research that leads to new understanding and treatments, as well as campaigning and raising awareness so the needs of people with MND and everyone who cares for them are recognised and addressed by wider society. We will be collecting donations at each of our public events this year. Please do support this very worthwhile cause. If you would like further information, please visit www.mndassociation.org. |
A farewell to "Barefoot In The Park"
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A big thank you to everybody who came to support our production of Neil Simon's "Barefoot In The Park".
The play, revolving 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, was another great success. Some marvellous performances and an innovative set brought out the comedy to superb effect in Simon's tale of the mismatched Corrie and Paul, as well as Corrie's buttoned-down mother and the eccentric gourmet upstairs. We benefited from a very complimentary NODA review, which praised every aspect of the performance, from the skilful direction to the feats of technical innovation to the cast's American accents. Always nice to get some positive feedback! Check out our picture gallery on our Past Productions page! |
Great Memories of "The Memory Of Water"!
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Our May 2018 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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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. |
Ear to the Ground
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