welcome to the grange playersThe Playhouse is the home of the Grange Players Ltd, an award winning, non-profit-making organisation registered as a charity, celebrating their 74th season.
Since our formation in 1951 it has been the company’s aim to encourage local interest in drama and put on productions that have entertained and stimulated our audiences for generations.
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We share our playhouse with The Fellowship Players
The Fellowship Players is a not-for-profit organisation run by committee. We believe in creating quality theatre in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. We also believe in giving back to the community that supports us and we make regular donations to local charities and organisations when funds allow. Click our logo for more info. |
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Read some our reviews from Behind the Arras
the hound of the baskervillesThis was amateur theatre at its very best. This was a remarkable bit of theatre, a talented trio of actors who performed to a professional standard. The entire production was a ‘howling success,’ and congratulations go to Rod as director and to every member of the cast and crew.
educating ritaCarl Horton and Helen Freebury, who played Dr Frank Bryant and Susan ‘Rita’ White respectively, absolutely nailed the challenging task of carrying the entire two Act play. Carl Horton brought a real pathos to the role of Frank, his overall performance as Dr Frank Bryant was magnificent. Helen Freebury brought Rita to life in a way that was entirely her own. Her portrayal of the outspoken hairdresser was brilliant in its exhaustive energy. Congratulations to the director, Sara Bissett, for this was a play that was impressive in every respect, the ideal cast, direction and setting. This was reflected in the well-deserved applause from the audience in recognition of a drama done exceptionally well.
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the girl on the trainThe set design was simplistic in every one of the sixteen scenes, with minimal furnishings and a dark and moody ambience. Stan Vigurs and Sam Evans deserve high praise for their technical expertise, skill, and insight. Their clever design, in collaboration with Dawn’s precise direction, is commendable, one of the most professional operations for an amateur stage I have seen. Congratulations to the cast and crew for a marvelous performance. It was an excellent interpretation of the play, with meticulous pacing and details, thanks to the director’s vision and innovative lighting effects.
classSam Allan has every reason to be very proud of the outcome of her tenacious efforts for this play had a huge sense of realism. The stage setting was every bit a primary school classroom, with ‘busy’ walls, displaying phonics; key words; a flow diagram of a lifecycle, artistic wall displays and a white board. Tony Orbell’s performance as the well-meaning, precise, idealistic middle-class teacher, Mr McCafferty was outstanding. Damien Dickens played the very demanding role of Brian, a very complex character, to perfection. Emily Brownhill was confident and self-assured on stage, a natural performer, her ability to multi role was impressive. Many congratulations to director, Sam Allan and the very talented actors who gave a flawless, solid performance of a play which explored issues surrounding the class system, learning difficulties and family dynamics.
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