Following our funding submission to the Sheffield based FRESHGATE TRUST we have just been awarded a grant of £2000 towards the replacement of the theatre roof. This brings the total raised so far to £12000 towards our target of £36000. … Continue reading →
Review by National Operatic & Dramatic Association (NODA) NODA Review 21st Oct 2021 Wombwell Thespians ADS The Playhouse – Wombwell Ladies Day By Amanda Whittington Directed By Jeff Tiler After two years since your last production it must have been … Continue reading →
Breakaleg Productions finished their run of “An Evening in Little Grimley” last night which signalled the return of live theatre at Wombwell Playhouse These are some of the many comments from a very appreciative and satisfied audience:- “Great evening watching … Continue reading →
September 9th – 11th: 7.30PM “Break-a-Leg” Productions Present “AN EVENING IN LITTLE GRIMLEY” Two One-act plays written by David Tristram The evening follows the story of a small amateur dramatics company in the town of Little Grimley as they come … Continue reading →
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Michael Skiffington on August 20th at the age of 59. Michael was a talented and versatile actor and a member of the society during the 1980’s and 90’s. … Continue reading →
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 →
The Playhouse first production since lockdown started last year is “Lockdown in Little Grimley” & ” Last Panto in Little Grimley” 2 hilarious 1 Act plays by David Tristram and brought to you by Breakaleg Productions. Pleas come and support … 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 →
Jeff Tiler has managed to get some local press coverage of the Society’s appeal for funding for the replacement of the theatre roof. Items have been published in:- Barnsley Chronicle – https://www.barnsleychronicle.com/article/20983/theatre-group-launch-fundraising-bid Rotherham Advertiser – https://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/view,theatre-group-desperately-in-need-of-a-helping-hand_38761.htm Sheffield Star – https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/letter-appeal-for-funding-3255710 … Continue reading →
On behalf of the members and the committee I would like to thank Jeff Tiler for all the hard work he has been doing in trying to locate funding for the replacement of the theatre roof. Some of you will … Continue reading →