Stage Two Downham

22/07/2026

Can’t believe how much fun we all had in Brief Encounter, in the middle of the hottest heatwave in a decade - but we did. Hope you all did too. And we had a very lovely review from Noda to top it all off.

https://www.noda.org.uk/show-reports/brief-encounter-1784311925

See you all in November
www.stagetwodownham.co.uk

28/06/2026

A big thank you to all our audiences who braved and endured this week’s heatwave to come and watch our production of Brief Encounter at Downham Village Hall. We really do know how hot it was and appreciate having you coming along anyway! We hoped you enjoyed yourself and look forward to welcoming you back for our autumn play, Witness for the Prosecution, directed by Geralyn Lambert (of The King’s Speech directing fame), in November. Tickets are on sale at Stage Two Downham
In the meantime here’s a few fun photos from behind the scenes of Brief Encounter - as you can see, we had fun and hope you did too!

25/06/2026

Well there is no getting away from it, it’s a hot one in the Ribble Valley but somewhere at a Railway Station called Milford Junction it is early winter 1938, and whilst temperatures there might be rising, it isn’t down to the weather!

Just to advise you though, if you’re coming tonight, we appreciate it is a tad warm and we have the fans on already blasting away in the hall, we have ice creams and we have Prosecco. And we also have bottles of water and cups of tea to give away. Please dress appropriately (as in keeping cool, not what 1930s fashion dictates); bring your own water too and maybe, if you have one, a manual fan 🪭 Obviously mechanical fans are fine but not while the actors are on stage!

We will be doing everything possible to keep you cool and comfortable tonight because we just want you to enjoy the show! 🚂
See you soon

22/06/2026

Saturday Matinee tickets ONLY now left for this wonderful production of Noel Coward’s Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Emma Rice and - at Downham Village Hall. If you want to get hold of one of these remaining tickets go to:

https://www.stagetwodownham.co.uk or call our box office:

07845 926295

And hurry, they selling fast!

18/06/2026

We at Stage Two Downham are really looking forward to our forthcoming production of Brief Encounter next week.

We're delighted that our Wednesday, Thursday and Friday performances have now sold out, but tickets are still available for our Saturday performances at 2pm and 7:30pm – perfect for a Saturday afternoon or evening out.

If you'd like to come along and support us and enjoy a wonderful production!, we'd love to see you next Saturday 27th!

Tickets from: https://www.stagetwodownham.co.uk

Stage Two Downham; a drama group based in Downham, Lancashire.

04/06/2026

Probably best known as the 1945 film, Brief Encounter was originally written in 1936 as Coward’s one act play, Still Life, one of ten short one act plays. This stage adaptation by Emma Rice, first performed in 2008 by the innovative Kneehigh Company is a richly theatrical and original treatment of a classic.

Stage Two Downham look forward to bringing it to our stage 24th-27th June, with an extra matinee show on Saturday 27th.

Tickets available at: https://www.stagetwodownham.co.uk
Or call our Box Office on:
+44 7845 926295

Also available for the evening performances, a £20 pre-theatre meal at The Assheton - call them direct, to book a table - +44 7845 926295

Please do come and join us at Downham Village Hall, for an entertaining evening with this classic story with a fun modern twist!

Tickets selling well so don’t delay!!