MR G FORD
It is with deep regret that we learned of the passing of Geoff Ford, on May 9th at the age of 88. Geoff was one of the longest serving members of the Thespians and was a member of the team … Continue reading →
THEATRE EXTERIOR PAINTING
We are pleased to announce that the work on the external re-painting to the front elevation of the theatre has been completed. This included the scraping off loose and defective paintwork, spot priming, preparation and application of undercoat and gloss … Continue reading →
Autumn Production
We are pleased to announce that we have chosen the stage version of the Classic James Stewart Film “It’s a Wonderful Life” for our autumn production which will run from October 16th to 18th. Although the action of the play … Continue reading →
MAY PRODUCTION
Unfortunately, due to an extraordinary run of misfortune, we have had to cancel our May production this year. Our original choice -“Hello …… Is There Any Body There?” – is now scheduled for performance in May 2025. Until rehearsals for … Continue reading →
JOHN PARR
It is with the deepest and sincerest regrets that we announce the passing of long serving member JOHN PARR. John was primarily a member of the Thesps “Monday Club” – our team of retired members who meet weekly to erect … Continue reading →
MAY PRODUCTION
Unfortunately, due to cast illness, our planned production of “Hello … Is There Any Body There?” has been postponed until May 2025. Further details of the replacement play will be posted soon. Watch this space! A warm welcome is extended … Continue reading →
Next Production
After a great play by Break-a-leg productions last weekend work has now started on set construction for Wombwell Thespians next production which is Hello…Is There Any Body There? A parody who dunit (comedy) by Ian Hornby. It’s one of those … Continue reading →
ROOF UPDATE
IT’S DONE!! After 3 years of fund-raising (and praying that we didn’t have any violent storms in the meantime!), finally we have a new roof on our theatre. Included in the work was a long-overdue upgrade to the insulation which … Continue reading →
DAVID SHONE
Very Sadly, long established member of the Thespians, David Shone, died on Friday 11th August. He was a true Gentle-Man with a wonderful dry sense of humour. He was a very talented actor but very reluctantly, through illness, he had … Continue reading →
THEATRE ROOF UPDATE – 2
At long last, work has finally begun on replacing our theatre roof. However, in keeping with the building’s purpose, not without some drama, as work was delayed for 2 days when a large and very lively wasps’ nest was found … Continue reading →