Players in the Pub

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.

What a fantastic evening! Invisible Circus played to an EXTRA full house, and the radio studio was alive with energy, la...
17/06/2026

What a fantastic evening! Invisible Circus played to an EXTRA full house, and the radio studio was alive with energy, laughter, and just the right amount of on‑air chaos.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us — your support and enthusiasm made the night truly special. We hope you enjoyed stepping inside our 1940s radio world as much as we loved bringing it to life.

👏 Three cheers for our incredible team —
🎬 Directed by Elaine Hudson
🎭 Featuring Les Asmussen · Andrea Blight · Lyn Collingwood · Alan Faulkner · Liz Grindley · Edward Hudson-Ellis · Patrick Holman · Kate Jirelle · Kim Knuckey · Christine Logan · David McLaughlin · Jodine Muir · Brooke Ryan · Isabelle Serafim · Paul Williamson

Swipe through for some highlights from the night — and feel free to tag yourself, your friends, and share the memories!
Thank you for being part of it — we’ll see you at the next Players in the Pub..

The studio is set, the scripts are ready, and the clock is ticking…Join us tonight for a lively journey into a 1940s Syd...
15/06/2026

The studio is set, the scripts are ready, and the clock is ticking…

Join us tonight for a lively journey into a 1940s Sydney radio station, where rehearsals unravel, personalities collide, and the broadcast is never quite under control.

🎭 Invisible Circus by Sumner Locke Elliott
🎬 Directed by Elaine Hudson
🌟 Featuring: Les Asmussen · Andrea Blight · Lyn Collingwood · Alan Faulkner · Liz Grindley · Edward Hudson-Ellis · Patrick Holman · Kate Jirelle · Kim Knuckey · Christine Logan · David McLaughlin · Jodine Muir · Brooke Ryan · Isabelle Serafim · Paul Williamson

No tickets | No bookings - Just arrive, settle in with a drink, and enjoy the show — and why not bring a friend or two?

🎙️ The red light goes on tonight… don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

ONE WEEK TO GO — Step Into the Studio In just one week, Players in the Pub invite you back to a 1940s Sydney radio stati...
09/06/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO — Step Into the Studio

In just one week, Players in the Pub invite you back to a 1940s Sydney radio station, where the microphones are live, the pressure is mounting, and chaos is only a cue away…

🎭 Invisible Circus by Sumner Locke Elliott
🎬 Directed by Elaine Hudson
🌟 Featuring: Les Asmussen · Andrea Blight · Lyn Collingwood · Alan Faulkner · Liz Grindley · Edward Hudson-Ellis · Patrick Holman · Kate Jirelle · Kim Knuckey · Christine Logan · David McLaughlin · Jodine Muir · Brooke Ryan · Isabelle Serafim · Paul Williamson

Expect egos, urgency, and the kind of drama that unfolds when the “ON AIR” light is always about to flick on.

No tickets. No bookings.
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and join us for a night of fast‑paced, vintage‑flavoured theatre.
Don’t miss it — we’re almost on air 😄

🎙️✨ Step into the studio… ✨🎙️Players in the Pub invite you behind the scenes of a 1940s Sydney radio station, where the ...
01/06/2026

🎙️✨ Step into the studio… ✨🎙️
Players in the Pub invite you behind the scenes of a 1940s Sydney radio station, where the microphones are live, the tempers are high, and the deadlines are… already missed.

We’re thrilled to present:
Invisible Circus
by Sumner Locke Elliott
🎭 Directed by Elaine Hudson

Expect egos, urgency, and the kind of drama that happens when the “ON AIR” light is always about to flick on.
No tickets. No bookings. Just come along, grab a drink, and join us for a night of fast‑paced, vintage-flavoured theatre.

Following our recent reading of The Lady from the Sea, we are delighted to share that all donations received on the nigh...
25/05/2026

Following our recent reading of The Lady from the Sea, we are delighted to share that all donations received on the night will be given to New Theatre , Newtown. This contribution will support the theatre’s capital expenditure, helping maintain and improve the space so it can continue to nurture artists and audiences alike.

And.. while you are there.. don't miss:
"Continuity" starting tomorrow 26rd of May 2026 — featuring our very own Susan Jordan, a familiar and much‑loved Players in the Pub regular. If you enjoyed seeing her work with us, this is the perfect chance to catch her in a full production. We are incredibly proud to see Susan take to the stage at New Theatre, and we encourage you all to go along, support the production, and cheer her on.

We are so grateful to everyone who braved the cold and wet weather to join us. Your presence filled the room full with w...
20/05/2026

We are so grateful to everyone who braved the cold and wet weather to join us. Your presence filled the room full with warmth, and made this haunting, poetic tale of longing, freedom, and the quiet terror of having one’s deepest wish come true all the more powerful.

A very special thank you to our wonderful cast:
✨ Cassady Maddox Booth, Barry French, Noel Hodda, Emilia Kriketos, Isabelle Serafim, Jack Taylor, Arnold Walsh, and Paul Williamson
and to our director John Grinston.

Like the sea that calls to Ibsen’s heroine, nights like this remind us why we do what we do—the pull of story, of language, and of gathering together to listen.

📸 We are sharing some moments from the night below — see if you can spot yourself, and feel free to tag, share, and relive the evening with us. Until the next tale…

🌊 Tonight at The Harold… 🌊Players in the Pub present a rehearsed reading ofThe Lady from the Seaby Henrik IbsenA story o...
19/05/2026

🌊 Tonight at The Harold… 🌊

Players in the Pub present a rehearsed reading of
The Lady from the Sea
by Henrik Ibsen
A story of longing, choice, and the irresistible pull of another life—brought to the stage (and the bar) for one night only.

🎭 Directed by John Grinston
✨ Featuring Cassady Maddox Booth, Dereck Cameron, Barry French, Emilia Kriketos, Isabelle Serafim, Jack Taylor, Arnold Walsh, and Paul Williamson

Join us this evening for an intimate, atmospheric night of theatre—where Ibsen meets the hum of the pub. 🍷 No tickets, no bookings — just come along, find a seat, and let the story carry you.

In just over a week, Players in the Pub return to The Harold with a beautifully lyrical reading of:The Lady from the Sea...
10/05/2026

In just over a week, Players in the Pub return to The Harold with a beautifully lyrical reading of:

The Lady from the Sea
by Henrik Ibsen
A haunting, poetic tale of longing, freedom, and the quiet terror of having one’s deepest wish come true.

🎭 Directed by John Grinston
✨ Featuring Cassady Maddox Booth, Dereck Cameron, Barry French, Emilia Kriketos, Isabelle Serafim, Jack Taylor, Arnold Walsh and Paul Williamson

Join us for an evening where the pull of the tide meets the intimacy of the pub. No tickets, no fuss—just great storytelling and a drink in hand.

🌊 Coming in May – Players in the Pub 🌊Players in the Pub are delighted to present a moved reading of The Lady from the S...
05/05/2026

🌊 Coming in May – Players in the Pub 🌊

Players in the Pub are delighted to present a moved reading of The Lady from the Sea by Henrik Ibsen this May.

📅 Tuesday 19 May 2026 – 7pm
📍 The Harold Hotel, Forest Lodge (upstairs)
🎟 Entry by donation

Join us for an intimate evening of classic theatre in the pub. More details coming shortly.

A thank you again to everyone who joined us for A B***y Evening with Geoffrey Chaucer last week. Thanks to your kind don...
29/04/2026

A thank you again to everyone who joined us for A B***y Evening with Geoffrey Chaucer last week. Thanks to your kind donations, we’re pleased to share that proceeds from the evening will go towards supporting the New Theatre Capital Fund, helping to maintain and strengthen this much‑loved independent theatre for artists and audiences alike.

If you would like to keep the theatre magic going before the next Player's performance in May, we encourage you to check out the play currently running at New Theatre - Dancing at Lughnasa.
https://newtheatre.org.au/dancing-at-lughnasa/

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The Harold 70a Ross Street
Forest Lodge, NSW
2037

Opening Hours

5pm - 9pm

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+61419609025

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