Rehearsals for both our upcoming productions are now in full swing! On Tuesday 27th July we had the first read though of “The Wind in the Willows”. This was very well attended with the welcome addition of 5 new members. … Continue reading →
Although the lifting of restrictions is still to be announced officially, we are working towards a resumption of rehearsals on Tuesday July 27th. Confirmation of this will be posted on the website. We have, however, set the dates for our … Continue reading →
The old saying “it’s an ill wind….”etc, but during this period of enforced closure we have taken the opportunity to make long needed improvements to the theatre – both externally an internally. The back and sides have been landscaped – … Continue reading →
Following the closure of theatres in the first lockdown, members of the Wombwell Thespians ADS moved the rehearsals of the planned stage play, “Ladies Day” by Amanda Whittington – to online, first on Facebook Messenger and then onto the Zoom … Continue reading →
It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing this afternoon of Alan Parker. Alan was a long-serving member of the “Thesps” who besides being a member of the Front-of-House staff, was also a valued and versatile member … Continue reading →
An extract from “Pandemic Stories 1 – Paul & Beth”, is being featured on Thursday October 1st on Radio Sheffield’s “Upload” show at 9pm. After playing the extract, part of the subsequent telephone interview with author of the play, Andy … Continue reading →
Regretfully, until the government can make up its mind as to who can meet and how many and in what circumstances, play readings are suspended for the time being. Apologies to all – particularly our new members – Karen, Emily, … Continue reading →
The final act of Oscar Wilde’s most popular play has now been released and can be found at: https://anchor.fm/…/The-Importance-of-Being-Earnest-Act-3-o… We hope you enjoy listening to it, allow about 27 mins – and please feel free to feedback! Hear ALL episodes … Continue reading →
Wombwell Thespians are pleased to announce that weekly rehearsals will resume on Tuesday September 1st! As reported in an earlier post, to begin with up to Christmas we intend to have weekly readings of plays, some of which we will … Continue reading →
Following on from the Audio Performances of the Pandemic Stories, the Wombwell Thespians Amateur Dramatic Society, have produced a new set of recordings (audio broadcasts) of Oscar Wilde’s classic play “The Importance of Being Earnest”. Wilde described his play as … Continue reading →