Honley Players

22/11/2022

For sale, pre-used second hand child's bike £10 ono
Wheels 16 inch diameter, floor to top of cross bar 22 inchs
Please ring Monica on 07920776358

16/11/2022

Auditions Monday 5 December 2022
Honley Players are holding open auditions for Amanda Whittington’s “Ladies Day”, a comedy about four hard working women from Hull on a day out at the races. The play is set on ladies day 2005 when Royal Ascot moved to York Racecourse, it follows and explores the life of women on a day out in a touching and humorous manner. During their day out their lives cross with 6 very different male characters who’s interactions provide humour as well as an opportunity to expose other sides to the ladies characters. Warm, uplifting and heartfelt, Ladies day is a honest feelgood play, as much fun to act in as to watch.
Female parts, we require 2 women to pass as being aged in mid-40’s to mid-50’s and 2 women being in their mid-20s.
Male parts, there are 6 male parts which can be played by 1 to 6 people. We are looking for a range of actors in age to match the female characters.

Originally, we were going to present Ladies Day back in 2020 sadly this was postponed by covid. Whilst some of the initial cast are still available some have other commitments or have moved away. Hence we are holding the further auditions.

Auditions will start at 7.30 pm everyone welcome, even if you unsure why not come along and see what is involved you may enjoy it. Show dates are 8 to 11 March 2023, rehearshals will start Wed 4 Jan.

If you have any questions please contact me via replying to this email, on our Facebook post or on my mobile 07426416661.
Thanks Laura

06/11/2022

On this week: Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night, a modern adaptation directed by Laura Davies. A riotous tale that combines love, confusion, mistaken identities and joyful discovery.

Come and join us - performances are 9-12 November at 7.30pm.

Tickets available here: https://tickets.kirklees.gov.uk/en-GB/shows/twelfth%20night%20by%20william%20shakespeare/events

13/10/2022

Holmfirth Film Festival upcoming films on at Southgate Theatre 28th to 30th October.

10/10/2022

On this week: Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night, a modern adaptation directed by Laura Davies. A riotous tale that combines love, confusion, mistaken identities and joyful discovery.

Come and join us - performances are 9-12 November at 7.30pm.

Tickets available here: https://tickets.kirklees.gov.uk/en-GB/shows/twelfth%20night%20by%20william%20shakespeare/events

10/10/2022

Huge thanks to the five amazing acts and incredible compère who performed at our comedy night on Friday!

Look out for more events coming up by following this page.

07/10/2022

Tonight! Let our line up of 5 - yes, 5! - comedians make you laugh!

Just £10 on the door - starts at 8.00 pm, doors from 7.30 pm.

See you there!

25/09/2022

Need a laugh? Come and join us for our first ever night of stand-up comedy on Friday 7th October. With five different and hilarious acts, you're sure to have fun!
Tickets available here: https://tickets.kirklees.gov.uk/en-GB/events/comedy%20singhtral/2022-10-7_20.00/honley%20southgate%20theatre?back=2&area=d0177709-a053-416b-ada0-e16a7c4d0ec7&type=ga

29/06/2022

Open Auditions Tonight look forward to seeing you there

Audition notice!: our next production will be Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, running from 12th - 15th October.
Auditions are open to anyone interested and will be held at Southgate Theatre on Wednesday 29th June at 7 pm.
Don’t be scared! Auditions will take the form of an informal reading of the script together, hopefully giving everyone the chance to shine! All the sections will be taken from Acts 1 & 2, in particular Act 1 scenes 3, 4 & 5 and Act 2 scenes 1 & 4.
Please come along and join in!

19/06/2022

Audition notice!: our next production will be Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, running from 12th - 15th October.
Auditions are open to anyone interested and will be held at Southgate Theatre on Wednesday 29th June at 7 pm.
Don’t be scared! Auditions will take the form of an informal reading of the script together, hopefully giving everyone the chance to shine! All the sections will be taken from Acts 1 & 2, in particular Act 1 scenes 3, 4 & 5 and Act 2 scenes 1 & 4.
Please come along and join in!

08/06/2022

Panto time! It's here... oh, no it isn't... oh yes, it absolutely is!!!
Starting THIS FRIDAY 10th June and running until Saturday 18th June - come and join us on our desert island for some traditional and hilarious family fun!
Our cast and crew are putting the final touches to the show, so it'll be an absolute cracker.
For tickets, please click here: https://tickets.kirklees.gov.uk/en-GB/shows/robinson%20crusoe%20and%20the%20adventure%20of%20skull%20island/events

11/05/2022

Special Guest! We were joined at rehearsal by Robinson Crusoe's amazing writer Barry Crossley last week for lots of giggles and some great tips. Thanks Barry!

Shown with Barry are our very own Robinson, Sarah Bowler, and Mrs Crusoe, Jon Green

Hope you'll be joining us for the show next month!

16/04/2022

04/01/2022

POSTPONED! Unfortunately, and with much reluctance, we have decided to postpone the upcoming production of Robinson Crusoe, due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and its affect on cast, crew and potential audience.
Any tickets already purchased will be refunded in full - please get in touch.
We hope the postponement will not be for long and will announce new performance dates as soon as we can.
Thanks to all for their ongoing support of Honley Players and Southgate Theatre.

21/12/2021

Tickets now available! Give you & your family some laughs to look forward to. Take your crew off to a desert island in February...
Buy from Gallery Café or online here: https://tickets.kirklees.gov.uk/en-GB/shows/robinson%20crusoe%20and%20the%20adventure%20of%20skull%20island/events

09/12/2021

Panto time!! Come and join Robinson Crusoe on his desert island. With loads of laughs, this is a family panto not to be missed. Performances from 11th - 19th Feb 2022. Tickets available soon!

12/10/2021

Great turn out for the Panto read through last night.
A massive thank you to all who attended, or expressed an interest.

11/10/2021

Please can anyone help us. Southgate theatre are looking for someone with a ground working machine to scrape level the rough ground (under the van in the photo), and then drag down the container and place it in position (it is currently empty).
Not a massive job for a JCB at all. Car park can be kept clear.

26/09/2021

Urgent Notice regarding AGM tomorrow night please read.

Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to move the AGM out of the Auditorium. The meeting will now take place downstairs in what was the ladies changing room, please DO NOT enter the auditorium on entering the theatre.

Due to this change the space available will be limited, therefore could we encourage any new members to perhaps attend the Casting read through for the Pantomime on 11th October. Could we also ask as many current members as possible to attend that evening to welcome these new members, show them round the theatre etc and of course join in the read through to make it a really enjoyable evening.

Sorry for this last minute inconvenience and we offer our sincere apologies. We look forward to seeing you at either the AGM (tomorrow) or the Read Through (11 Oct 7.30pm).

Kind regards

Monica Plested

President Honley Players

25/09/2021

Honley Players are pleased to announce this years casting of the Pantomime, Robinson Crusoe, will take place on Monday 11 October 7.30pm at Southgate Theatre. We are delighted to have Richard Skelton as our Director this year for this very funny Panto. We would love to see you there, old and new faces alike.

Never tried panto or are new to am dram? Come to the read through to see what its all about. The worse that can happen is you get to listen to an amusing script for the evening or you might find you love it and will be eager to join us as an actor or behind the scenes.

Look forward to seeing you there.

30/08/2021

Honley Players wishes to inform you that the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is to be held on Monday 27th September at Southgate Theatre, Honley at 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm). We apologise for the late calling of the AGM this year, it has been delayed, as have many things, due to lock-down. Everyone is welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you there or failing that at next years panto or one of our performances.

17/03/2020

Due to the current situation with the coronavirus and government recommendations, we are postponing the planned production of Ladies Day in May. We will reschedule this performance for later in the year once restrictions are lifted. We are also suspending Monday night gatherings at the theatre til further notice. Good health to everyone Honley Players Committee

09/02/2020

Photos from Honley Players's post

30/01/2020

Panto time is rapidly approaching, rehearsals are really coming on. Great family fun. Sweets, refreshments and Dixons Ice Creams available at affordable prices and all proceeds go to the restoration of the Theatre.
Tickets available from Gallery Cafe, Honley or via our web page Southgatetheatre.org
Come join the fun xx

21/01/2020

Wanted Directors and play Ideas for this autumn play and future productions.

If you are a Director or would like to be and have a play in mind that you feel passionate about and that would work well at Southgate Theatre with Honley Players let us know.
We are also open to play ideas, something you have always fancied seeing, or have seen before and absolutely loved and want to see again.

If either of these apply to you get in touch, message us on here, via email at [email protected] or contact Laura on 07426416661.

Suggested plays and Directors are reviewed by the play reading group for suitability. We look forward to hearing from you

11/01/2020

Informal Auditions Thursday 30th January 2020

Honley Players are holding open auditions for Amanda Whittington’s “Ladies Day”, a comedy about four hard working women from Hull on a day out at the races. The play is set on ladies day 2005 when Royal Ascot moved to York Racecourse, it follows and explores the life of women on a day out in a touching and humorous manner. During their day out their lives cross with 6 very different male characters who’s interactions provide humour as well as an opportunity to expose other sides to the ladies characters. Warm, uplifting and heartfelt, Ladies day is a honest feelgood play, as much fun to act in as to watch.

Female parts, we require 2 women to pass as being aged in mid-40’s to mid-50’s and 2 women being in their mid-20s.
Male parts, there are 6 male parts which can be played by 1 to 6 people. We are looking for a range of actors in age to match the female characters.

Auditions will start at 7 pm everyone welcome, even if you unsure why not come along and see what is involved you may enjoy it.

If you have any questions please contact me via replying to this email, on our Facebook post or on my mobile 07426416661.
Thanks Laura

14/11/2019

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12/11/2019

Rehearsals

20/09/2019

Pantomime notification!

Our talented writing duo, Ruth Jepson and Jenny Taylor have provided us with a fantastic, original script for Februarys Pantomime, Cinderella. Linda William's is the creative mind who will bring this wonderful script to life, and we are looking for actors who want to take part.

Show dates will fall between 7 & 15 th Feb 2020
Auditions will be in the evening of 23 &/or 24 Oct
Rehearsals will start first week December, twice a week (break for Christmas/New year) they may increase if required. Days of rehearsals will be confirmed at auditions. The week prior to and including both show weeks should be kept clear for additional rehearsals, technical and dress run throughs.

Please let me know if you would like to audition or if you have any questions by leaving a message on this site or email me at [email protected] Please note that we need to know if you would like to attend by 14th Oct.

Look forward to hearing from you.
Laura

20/09/2019

Please note that the Monday night sort and meet night has been moved to Wednesday, this is with immediate effect. Next get together will be Wednesday 25 September 6.30 to 8.30 PM. Everyone welcome

01/09/2019

Monday 2nd Septemer last night of Auditions come along if you are interested in a part in Wuthering Heights, details below....

OPEN AUDITIONS 28th Aug and 2nd Sept

Honley Players are holding open auditions for John Wheatley's adaption of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. John last worked with the group with his successful direction of Blood Brothers in 2016. Not only is John returning to us in the role of director of this haunting and classic love story but he has written his own adaption to ensure a fast moving, energetic depiction of this classic tale.

Auditions will be held on 7.30pm Wednesday 28 August and Monday 2 September at Southgate Theatre, Honley. Attendance is only required at one of the days. There is no need to prepare any specific audition piece. If you have a preferred role you will get the opportunity to let the director know but we do ask you come with an open mind as well. We are looking for a mixed cast of between 8 and 16 actors, depending on versatility and adaptability of applicants.

Applicants should be aged 16 years and above at point of application. Rehearsals are to start the last week in September 2019. Starting with 2 nights a week, increasing as required. Show dates are planned for evenings of 20 through 23 November and cast should keep the evenings of the full week prior to and including show week clear for rehearsals, dress and technical rehearsals.

If interested in attending audition or if you have any queries please send us a message on here or an email to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you

28/08/2019

FIRST NIGHT OF AUDITITIONS TONIGHT

OPEN AUDITIONS 28th Aug and 2nd Sept

Honley Players are holding open auditions for John Wheatley's adaption of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. John last worked with the group with his successful direction of Blood Brothers in 2016. Not only is John returning to us in the role of director of this haunting and classic love story but he has written his own adaption to ensure a fast moving, energetic depiction of this classic tale.

Auditions will be held on 7.30pm Wednesday 28 August and Monday 2 September at Southgate Theatre, Honley. Attendance is only required at one of the days. There is no need to prepare any specific audition piece. If you have a preferred role you will get the opportunity to let the director know but we do ask you come with an open mind as well. We are looking for a mixed cast of between 8 and 16 actors, depending on versatility and adaptability of applicants.

Applicants should be aged 16 years and above at point of application. Rehearsals are to start the last week in September 2019. Starting with 2 nights a week, increasing as required. Show dates are planned for evenings of 20 through 23 November and cast should keep the evenings of the full week prior to and including show week clear for rehearsals, dress and technical rehearsals.

If interested in attending audition or if you have any queries please send us a message on here or an email to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you

22/08/2019

Honley Players

OPEN AUDITIONS 28th Aug and 2nd Sept

Honley Players are holding open auditions for John Wheatley's adaption of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. John last worked with the group with his successful direction of Blood Brothers in 2016. Not only is John returning to us in the role of director of this haunting and classic love story but he has written his own adaption to ensure a fast moving, energetic depiction of this classic tale.

Auditions will be held on 7.30pm Wednesday 28 August and Monday 2 September at Southgate Theatre, Honley. Attendance is only required at one of the days. There is no need to prepare any specific audition piece. If you have a preferred role you will get the opportunity to let the director know but we do ask you come with an open mind as well. We are looking for a mixed cast of between 8 and 16 actors, depending on versatility and adaptability of applicants.

Applicants should be aged 16 years and above at point of application. Rehearsals are to start the last week in September 2019. Starting with 2 nights a week, increasing as required. Show dates are planned for evenings of 20 through 23 November and cast should keep the evenings of the full week prior to and including show week clear for rehearsals, dress and technical rehearsals.

If interested in attending audition or if you have any queries please send us a message on here or an email to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you

16/08/2019

OPEN AUDITIONS 28th Aug and 2nd Sept

Honley Players are holding open auditions for John Wheatley's adaption of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. John last worked with the group with his successful direction of Blood Brothers in 2016. Not only is John returning to us in the role of director of this haunting and classic love story but he has written his own adaption to ensure a fast moving, energetic depiction of this classic tale.

Auditions will be held on 7.30pm Wednesday 28 August and Monday 2 September at Southgate Theatre, Honley. Attendance is only required at one of the days. There is no need to prepare any specific audition piece. If you have a preferred role you will get the opportunity to let the director know but we do ask you come with an open mind as well. We are looking for a mixed cast of between 8 and 16 actors, depending on versatility and adaptability of applicants.

Applicants should be aged 16 years and above at point of application. Rehearsals are to start the last week in September 2019. Starting with 2 nights a week, increasing as required. Show dates are planned for evenings of 20 through 23 November and cast should keep the evenings of the full week prior to and including show week clear for rehearsals, dress and technical rehearsals.

If interested in attending audition or if you have any queries please send us a message on here or an email to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you

12/08/2019

Theatre open tonight 630 to 830 come along to meet members and/or help with the big sort through xx

05/08/2019

We will be open tonight and Every Monday from 630 to 830pm. Please feel free to come along and join us if you would like to help out or just to find out what we do.

15/07/2019

Hi guys clean up at theatre continues. 630 to 830 PM look forward to seeing anyone who is able to come along xx