The Castle Players

06/07/2026

Just a friendly reminder about this evening's mini-launch. There are many ways to be involved in the production—from acting to helping backstage, to props, costumes, and marketing—do join us if you're interested in learning more. We'd love to see you there!

You are invited to join us for 'A Lunedale Odyssey' mini launch on Monday July 6th, 7.30pm at Startforth Community Centre. Come enjoy refreshments and learn about this year's autumn production before auditions.

The meeting is expected to last no more than 90 minutes and there will be an opportunity to read or to hear some of the scenes from the play.

Please visit our website for further information, including auditions and rehearsal dates https://www.castleplayers.co.uk/home.

Photo: Director Laurence Sach with playwright and Castle Players' founder, Helen J Brown

03/07/2026

Learn all about our next production—from the 'mini launch' this coming Monday evening to auditions and rehearsals, and more—at: https://www.castleplayers.co.uk/home

27/06/2026

You are invited to join us for 'A Lunedale Odyssey' mini launch on Monday July 6th, 7.30pm at Startforth Community Centre. Come enjoy refreshments and learn about this year's autumn production before auditions.

The meeting is expected to last no more than 90 minutes and there will be an opportunity to read or to hear some of the scenes from the play.

Please visit our website for further information, including auditions and rehearsal dates https://www.castleplayers.co.uk/home.

Photo: Director Laurence Sach with playwright and Castle Players' founder, Helen J Brown

17/06/2026

We are very excited to be putting on a new play with local roots this autumn. ‘A Lunedale Odyssey: Megan’s Story’, written by Peter Lathan and Castle Players founder member Helen Brown, is set in 2008, with modern-day teenager Megan being central to the story, while based on events that happened in Peter Lathan’s great grandmother’s life, who lived at Lane Head Farm in Lunedale. As Helen Brown says, it’s a “true story, wrapped up in a modern-day storyline – a mix of fiction, mythology, and real historical events.”

Intrigued? Have a read of the fabulous recent article featured in the Teesdale Mercury to find out more and make sure you come along to the first reading of the play on Monday, June 22nd, at Startforth Community Centre. All are welcome! You’ll get a chance to meet the director, Laurence Sach, and find out about ways you could be involved.

02/06/2026

25/05/2026

Marilyn Monroe, in the shade, waiting for the parade!

18/04/2026

Molière - The Last Laugh