Hook Players

Hook Players Hook Players provide live theatre in Hook, Hampshire, UK. Come and watch our productions or join in

10/06/2026

We’d like to thank everyone who came and joined us in our 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday 6th June, 2026. There was a lot of reminiscing and catching up by members past and present over a sumptuous 3 course meal, live entertainment from our band, comedy sketches, cake cutting, etc. Here’s a reel of photos from the event.

Don’t forget, we’ll be staging a Bunch of Amateurs next month, right here at the Elizabeth Hall from 9-11th July.

For Box Office and Tickets:
https://hookplayers.co.uk/box-office/

Yay! Our 40th Anniversary celebrations have been featured in the Basingstoke Gazette!
04/06/2026

Yay! Our 40th Anniversary celebrations have been featured in the Basingstoke Gazette!

The group includes one of its original founding members, 85-year-old Warwick Howe, who continues to contribute as the props manager for its next…

It was rather hot on stage today in more ways than one during rehearsal for A Bunch Of Amateurs. 🥵Can’t say more or we’l...
29/05/2026

It was rather hot on stage today in more ways than one during rehearsal for A Bunch Of Amateurs. 🥵
Can’t say more or we’ll be giving away an important bit of plot! 😉

Please do come watch Hook Players’ 86th stage production in our 40th year of existence. With 6 weeks to go to Opening Night, we’re getting bits of the set built offstage, costumes being sewn or altered including for the Shakespeare part of the play, props being prepared, lights and sounds being tested, actors trying to memorise their lines, etc..

Have you got your tickets yet?
Here’s the link for you ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://hookplayers.co.uk/box-office/

14/05/2026

Week 5 of rehearsals for A Bunch Of Amateurs.

8 weeks till opening night!
Are you coming to watch this comedy?

Box Office:
://hookplayers.co.uk/box-office/

Cast Change Announcement 📣 We regret to inform you that due to health reasons, John Hamshare will no longer be appearing...
07/05/2026

Cast Change Announcement 📣

We regret to inform you that due to health reasons, John Hamshare will no longer be appearing in the role of Nigel Dewbury in our upcoming production, A Bunch of Amateurs. We wish John a full and speedy recovery.

Paul Cuttle who as show prompt has been at rehearsals from week 1 has now effortlessly stepped into the role.

Get your tickets to A Bunch Of Amateurs here: ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://hookplayers.co.uk/box-office/

Update (5/5/26): At the request of some members, those wishing to attend the celebration only for the entertainment (ie....
04/05/2026

Update (5/5/26):
At the request of some members, those wishing to attend the celebration only for the entertainment (ie. not having the 3 course meal), please be in the hall foyer by 4:30pm.

There will be a charge of £20 pp.
No outside food allowed.
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To all members, ex-members and supporters..

Deadline for signing up to the Hook Players 40th Anniversary Celebration is 16th May.

The details..
Date:​ Saturday 6th of June 2026
Venue:​ The Elizabeth Hall, Raven Road,
​Hook, RG27 9HH

The Programme:
14:00 – (from) arrive to a glass of Fizz. 🥂
​​Mingle, meet old and new friends and reminisce.
Find a table to sit with your friends.

​15.00 - 3 Course Meal - (picture of menu attached for you to choose) 🍽️

​​Bring your own drinks with glasses OR
​​Use the bar for bottles of wine, beer and soft drinks. All at discount prices. 🍸🍹🍺
Teas and Coffees – courtesy of Hook Players. ☕️

Entertainment:
​Take part in the Quiz.
​Look at the “Props” table and decide which play.
​Use the Photo Booth on the Stage with a variety of hats.🎩👒
​Nominal cost of £1 per photo transferred.
​The band, guests artists, stand ups, will perform for you.
​A showing of “Every Panto That Ever Was In Under 15 Minutes”.
​A montage of video clips from over the years. 📽️
Maybe a couple of silly songs. 🤭
​A slide show of photos. 🎞️
​There will be a book for you to write your favourite one-liners 📒
​Starting with the first line ever and finishing with last line last year.
​A small taster from our current Production
​“A Bunch of Amateurs” – to whet your appetite.

19:30 Cutting of the cake by two special guests. 🎂

We have booked the Hall until 21.00 but will need 30 minutes to clear up.

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Sunday 7th of June 2026​

There will be a walk from the Calleva Arms to Roman Ruins and back on the Sunday morning starting at 10.30 – about 3 hours and dog friendly.

You can walk and eat or just walk or just eat.
Post Code RG7 2PH
NOT COMPULSORY!!!

We need the following information from you all please:
​Choice of Starter:
​Choice of Main:
​Choice of Sweet:
​Menu attached.​

Mug with 40th Logo (approx. £12) : YES/NO
​T-Shirt ​(approx.​£15.00) : YES/NO
​Size:​​ XS to XXL
​Both Walk and Eat​: YES/NO
​Just Walk​: YES/NO
​Just Eat​: YES/NO

Please pay by bank transfer to:
​Sort Code​: 23-05-80
​Account Number:​​ 55 07 50 06
​Use REF:​ 40 Surname Initial
​​Cost: £40 per attendee
(£20 if in full time education)
It would be useful for reconciliation to send separate amount for each attendee.

Mugs and T-shirts can paid at the same time or on the day by c.c.
Separate transfer please with:
​REF:​ MUG Surname OR
​TS Surname

​Please reply to Warwick (Howe) on:
[email protected]

Here we are at the Annual Village Meeting with some willing members in costume. 😃
30/04/2026

Here we are at the Annual Village Meeting with some willing members in costume. 😃

29/04/2026

Come visit our booth at the Annual Village Meeting.

You can buy tickets to our upcoming production, A Bunch of Amateurs.

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Basingstoke
RG279HH

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