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Players in the Pub

A company of professional actors performing moved and costumed playreadings in pubs in the Glebe area

"Players in the Pub" is a series of occasional play readings by local actors at the The Harold Hotel, Glebe. Free admission, with a great range of food and drink from the bar.

26/08/2026

A Shout Out to Some Familiar Faces!

We'd love to encourage our audience to support some of the wonderful actors you've recently seen in The Cat and the Canary as they take to the stage in other productions around Sydney.

Joyful Noise - 9-19 September 2026 📍 The Greek Theatre, Marrickville
Joining the Dots Theatre Company
Featuring familiar Players in the Pub faces:
Nicholas Papademetriou
Lloyd Allison-Young
Alison Chambers
Matthew Abotomey

Set in Handel's London of 1741, Joyful Noise tells the fascinating story behind the creation of Messiah, blending artistic ambition, scandal, politics, rivalries, and music into a compelling theatrical experience.
🎟️ Bookings and information: https://joiningthedotstheatre.com.au/current-productions/joyfulnoise/

A View from the Bridge 5 August - 5 September 2026 📍 New Theatre, Newtown
Featuring:
Alex Bryant-Smith

Arthur Miller's acclaimed drama tells the story of Eddie Carbone, whose devotion to his family gives way to jealousy, desire, and tragedy when relatives arrive from Sicily seeking a better life in America. A gripping and powerful modern classic.
🎟️ Bookings and information: https://newtheatre.org.au/a-view-from-the-bridge/

We hope you'll join us in supporting these talented artists, all of whom have made such valuable contributions to Players in the Pub. They'd love to see a few familiar faces in the audience!

22/08/2026

Following our recent Players in the Pub performance of The Cat and the Canary, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and generously donated on the night.

We are delighted to share that the funds raised have been donated to the Starlight Children's Foundation Australia, an organisation dedicated to bringing joy, laughter, and positive experiences to children and young people facing serious illness. Through programs such as Captain Starlight, Starlight Express Rooms, Wishgranting, and Livewire, Starlight helps sick children and their families cope with the challenges of treatment and hospitalisation by creating moments of fun, connection, and happiness.

Your generosity means that, together, we can contribute to this remarkable work and help make a difficult time a little brighter for children and their families.

If you would like to learn more about Starlight or make an additional contribution, please visit:
👉 https://www.starlight.org.au

Thank you once again for supporting Players in the Pub and for helping us support such a worthwhile cause. We look forward to welcoming you back at our next reading soon.

19/08/2026

Thank You for a Wonderful Night at Players in the Pub - What a fantastic evening we had with The Cat and the Canary.

From the moment the heirs gathered at the mysterious Magnolia Manor to hear the reading of their late uncle's will, we were swept into a world of suspense, secrets, and intrigue. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. Your enthusiasm, generosity, and support continue to make Players in the Pub such a special night of theatre and community. Our sincere thanks also go to our wonderful cast, who brought this classic mystery to life.

Matthew Abotomey, Lloyd Allison-Young, Tamara Lee Bailey, Luca Beretta, Cassady Maddox Booth, Alex Bryant-Smith, Kate Buchanan, Alison Chambers, Kim Knuckey, Nicholas Papademetriou

And special congratulations and thanks to Director Nicholas Papademetriou.

We're delighted to share some photos from the performance, capturing a few moments from our night at Magnolia Manor. We hope they bring back fond memories for those who attended and give everyone else a glimpse into the mystery and mayhem that unfolded.

We look forward to welcoming you to our next reading very soon. Until then, keep an eye on the shadows... you never know what secrets they may be hiding.

18/08/2026

Tonight at Players in the Pub

Join us tonight for The Cat and the Canary. Directed by Nicholas Papademetriou

🎭 Featuring: Matthew Abotomey, Lloyd Allison-Young, Tamara Lee Bailey, Luca Beretta, Cassady Maddox Booth, Alex Bryant-Smith, Kate Buchanan, Alison Chambers, Kim Knuckey, Nicholas Papademetriou

📅 Tonight !! - 🕖 7:00pm
📍 The Harold Hotel, Forest Lodge (Upstairs)
🍻 Entry by donation

The Harold is one of Sydney's great pub venues, so why not arrive a little early, enjoy dinner downstairs, and settle in for an evening of mystery, intrigue, and theatrical fun?

10/08/2026

🎭 ONE WEEK TO GO!

The countdown is on! In just one week, Players in the Pub invites you to step inside the doors of a decaying mansion, where a family gathering for the reading of a will turns into a night of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected danger.

The Cat and the Canary
Directed by Nicholas Papademetriou

Featuring: Matthew Abotomey, Lloyd Allison-Young, Tamara Lee Bailey, Luca Beretta, Cassady Maddox Booth, Alex Bryant-Smith, Kate Buchanan, Alison Chambers, Kim Knuckey, Nicholas Papademetriou

Entry by donation

No tickets. No bookings. Just bring your friends, settle in with a drink, and join us for a night where every shadow hides a secret ...

Come and find out. 🎭🕯️🏚️🍻

01/08/2026

Players in the Pub invite you to join us in August for this comedy thriller taking place on the Louisiana bayou.. well.. at The Harold .

The Cat and the Canary
Directed by Nicholas Papatemetriou

"Inheritance, secrets, chaos, murder... and perhaps something even more sinister lurks in the shadows.?"

No tickets. No bookings. Just gather your courage, bring a friend, grab a drink, and join us for an evening of mystery, intrigue, and theatrical mayhem. We look forward to seeing you there. More information on cast will be released shortly.

28/07/2026

Thankyou to everyone who attended our recent reading of The School for Husbands and for your generous donations.

We are delighted to share that all donations received will go towards the New Theatre Capital Fund, helping to support the ongoing maintenance, development, and future sustainability of this Sydney's independent theatres. Your support helps ensure that New Theatre remains a thriving home for artists, audiences, and adventurous theatre-making for many years to come.

Coming up at the Theatre - A View from the Bridge - commencing 4th of August 2026 - Tickets available from: https://newtheatre.org.au/a-view-from-the-bridge/

Thank you once again for your generosity and ongoing support of both Players in the Pub and New Theatre. We look forward to seeing you at our next reading soon. More info to follow: Hint: It's a comedy ! It's a Murder Mystery !

22/07/2026

Thank You for a Wonderful Evening!

More than 350 years after it was written, this witty tale of jealousy, love, and attempted control proved that great comedy never goes out of style. The laughter, energy, and enthusiasm in the room made for a truly memorable evening.

A huge thank you to our wonderful audience for filling the room and supporting another Players in the Pub reading, And, of course, a very special thank you to our talented actors/director:
Brooke Ryan · David McLaughlin · James Hutchinson · Micah Dougherty · Felicity Cribb · Harley Connor · Lyn Collingwood · Dereck Cameron · Cassady Maddox Booth - Director: Tricia Youlden

We're pleased to share some photos from the evening, capturing a few of the memorable moments from the performance. We hope they bring back fond memories for those who joined us and offer a glimpse of the fun for those who couldn't make it.

Thank you again for being part of another successful Players in the Pub event. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for our next reading.

20/07/2026

Tonight at Players in the Pub

Join us this evening for The School for Husbands by Molière, a sparkling comedy of love, jealousy, and misguided attempts at control.

Directed by Tricia Youlden

Featuring:
Brooke Ryan · David McLaughlin · James Hutchinson · Micah Dougherty · Felicity Cribb · Richard Cotter · Harley Connor · Dereck Cameron · Cassady Maddox Booth

We look forward to seeing you there

14/07/2026

🎭 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎭

Players in the Pub return next week with a sparkling classic from one of the world's greatest comic playwrights.

📖 The School for Husbands by Molière
What could possibly go wrong when a jealous guardian tries to control every aspect of his future wife's life? As it turns out... quite a lot.

🌟 Featuring:
Brooke Ryan · David McLaughlin · James Hutchinson · Micah Dougherty · Felicity Cribb · Richard Cotter · Harley Connor · Dereck Cameron · Cassady Maddox Booth

Join us for an evening of classic theatre, lively performances, and plenty of laughter in the relaxed atmosphere of the pub.
🎟️ No tickets. No bookings. Just turn up.

Address

The Harold 70a Ross Street
Forest Lodge, NSW
2037

Opening Hours

5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+61419609025

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