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FURTHER AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!We will be holding open auditions for our March production of Terry Pratchett’s Wyrd Siste...
07/09/2026

FURTHER AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!
We will be holding open auditions for our March production of Terry Pratchett’s Wyrd Sisters, adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs, on Wednesday 23rd September at 8pm at The Little Theatre, Harold Wood.

It’s Macbeth, turned up ’till the k**b comes off, in true Pratchett style. It’s all there – a wicked duke and duchess, the ghost of the murdered king, dim soldiers, strolling players, a land in peril. And who stands between the Kingdom and destruction?
A coven of witches!

Guildonians performed this adaptation back in 2004 and it’s back by popular demand in our 80th anniversary season!

We are looking to cast the following:
Esme Weatherwax (F 50+)
Nanny Ogg (F 50+)
Magrat Garlic (F 20s)
King Verence (M 50+)
Leonal Felmet (M 30+)
Lady Felmet (F 30+)
The Fool (M 20s)
Tomjon Vitoller (M 20s)
Vitoller (M 40+)
Hwel (M 30+)
Demon (M/F)

Plus assorted SERGEANT AND GUARDS, ROBBERS, PEASANTS, PLAYERS, CHAMBERLAIN, etc.

To audition for any role or for more information, message Genevieve Allen or email [email protected].

Rehearsals: Mon and Wed evenings at 8pm from Mon 4th Jan plus Fri 26th Feb & Fri 5th Mar
Performances: 10-13 March 2027, 8pm nightly plus 2.30pm Sat matinee
Rehearsals and performances at The Little Theatre, The Drive RM3 0DU

Bee there Orr Bee A Rectangular Thyng!

As the nights draw in, how about a cosy evening of laughter and nonsense with us at The Little Theatre? 'Allo 'Allo' wi...
31/08/2026

As the nights draw in, how about a cosy evening of laughter and nonsense with us at The Little Theatre? 'Allo 'Allo' will be running from 4-7 November at 8pm nightly plus 2.30pm Saturday Matinee.

Based on the TV series and featuring so many of your favourite characters, all is not well at the Café René ... they have stashed a priceless portrait stolen by the N***s in a sausage in their cellar, where two British airmen remain in hiding until the Resistance can repatriate them. Communications with London using the wireless that is disguised as a cockatoo add to the confusion ... and news that the Führer is scheduled to visit the town brings extra peril - René must summon all the wit he can muster to save his cafe - and his life!
Tickets on sale now at guildonian-players.sumupstore.com or call 07762 133620 to reserve and pay on door.

Tickets are £9 from guildonian-players.sumupstore.com
or call 07762 133620 to reserve and pay on door
NB STROBE LIGHTING WILL BE USED IN THE CINEMA SCENE

AUDITION REMINDER!We will be holding open auditions for our March production of Terry Pratchett’s Wyrd Sisters, adapted ...
26/08/2026

AUDITION REMINDER!

We will be holding open auditions for our March production of Terry Pratchett’s Wyrd Sisters, adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs, over the Bank Holiday weekend!

Sunday 30th at 3pm and Monday 31st at 8pm at The Little Theatre, Harold Wood.

It’s Macbeth, turned up ’till the k**b comes off, in true Pratchett style. Guildonians performed this adaptation back in 2004 and it’s back in our 80th anniversary season at your request!

Should you wish to audition for any role or want some more information, please reach out directly to Genevieve on Facebook or email [email protected]

Characters are:
Esme Weatherwax (F 50+)
the classic witch; intolerant, opinionated, powerful

Nanny Ogg (F 50+)
good-natured witch; mother, grandmother with a wicked sense of humour

Magrat Garlic (F 20s)
the youngest witch in the coven; naive, fond of occult jewellery and bunnies but more practical than most people believe.

King Verence (M 50+)
an elderly ghost, late King of Lancre. He was cruel and power-hungry in life, but in a regal, kingly way.

Leonal Felmet (M 30+)
Duke, then King of Lancre. Cruel and power-hungry, in a mad way. He gets progressively madder and crueller.

Lady Felmet (F 30+)
Duchess, then Queen of Lancre, married to Leonal. Calculating, power-hungry, cruel. The brains of the operation. Think Lady Macbeth.

The Fool (M 20s)
a youngish jester, following his father’s footsteps in the respected trade of being a fool, but his heart’s not in it. Under his miserable foolery, he is intelligent and meant for greater things.

Tomjon Vitoller (M 20s)
a talented youngish actor, with the ability to portray anyone or anything to perfection. Vitoller’s son. Sort of. Should have a passing resemblance to Fool

Vitoller (M 40+)
the kind actor-manager of a travelling group of players, who agrees to raise an abandoned baby as his own.

Hwel (M 30+)
the playwright. He is a genius with words and story; Discworld's Shakespeare. (Written as a Dwarf in the novel but we're not heightest)

Demon (M/F)
impatient, cunning, and a stickler for the rules. And, well, demonic.

Plus assorted SERGEANT AND GUARDS, ROBBERS, PEASANTS, PLAYERS, CHAMBERLAIN, etc – all a little more on the bumbling side than the brilliant one.

Rehearsals: Mon and Wed evenings at 8pm from Mon 4th Jan plus Fri 26th Feb & Fri 5th Mar
Performances: 10-13 March 2027, 8pm nightly plus 2.30pm Sat matinee
Rehearsals and performances at The Little Theatre, The Drive RM3 0DU

If you’re unable to make either the 30th or 31st August, but are interested in auditioning, please let us know!

Congratulations to our Hollie and Ed who were married yesterday in a beautiful ceremony at Friern Manor. Wishing you luc...
22/08/2026

Congratulations to our Hollie and Ed who were married yesterday in a beautiful ceremony at Friern Manor.
Wishing you luck, longevity and a lifetime of happiness together, Mr and Mrs Lowe!

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!The cast of ‘Allo ‘Allo are getting ready to start rehearsing in September and we’re already looki...
10/08/2026

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!

The cast of ‘Allo ‘Allo are getting ready to start rehearsing in September and we’re already looking ahead to our March production of Terry Pratchett’s Wyrd Sisters, adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs.

We will be holding open auditions over the Bank Holiday weekend; on Sunday 30th at 3pm and Monday 31st at 8pm at The Little Theatre, Harold Wood.

It’s Macbeth, turned up ’till the k**b comes off, in true Pratchett style. It’s all there – a wicked duke and duchess, the ghost of the murdered king, dim soldiers, strolling players, a land in peril. And who stands between the Kingdom and destruction?
A coven of witches.

Guildonians performed this adaptation back in 2004 and it’s back in our 80th anniversary season at your request!

Should you wish to audition for any role or want some more information, please reach out directly to Genevieve Allen on Facebook or email [email protected].

We are looking to cast the following:
Esme Weatherwax (F 50+)
Nanny Ogg (F 50+)
Magrat Garlic (F 20s)
King Verence (M 50+)
Leonal Felmet (M 30+)
Lady Felmet (F 30+)
The Fool (M 20s)
Tomjon Vitoller (M 20s)
Vitoller (M 40+)
Hwel (M 30+)
Demon (M/F)

Plus assorted SERGEANT AND GUARDS, ROBBERS, PEASANTS, PLAYERS, CHAMBERLAIN, etc.

Rehearsals: Mon and Wed evenings at 8pm from Mon 4th Jan plus Fri 26th Feb & Fri 5th March
Performances: 10-13 March 2027, 8pm nightly plus 2.30pm Sat matinee
Rehearsals and performances at The Little Theatre, The Drive RM3 0DU

If you’re unable to make either the 30th or 31st August, but are interested in auditioning, please let us know!

A lovely evening at Langtons last night with our friends Romford Shakespeare Theatre and Wesley Players celebrating the ...
10/07/2026

A lovely evening at Langtons last night with our friends Romford Shakespeare Theatre and Wesley Players celebrating the festival.

Our nominations were:
• Vi Charlton Award for Graphic Design
• Con Chandler Best Costume Award
• Best Stage Presentation
• Alex Muckersie Award for Best Sound Design
• Adjudicator’s Award for the Bed Scene
• Angela Marshall for Adventurous Endeavour
• Best Director - Lucy Green
• Best Supporting Actor - Andrew Spong for Palamon and Knight 2
• Best Supporting Actress - June Fitzgerald for the Old Person and Old Woman
• Best Performance in a Minor Role - Ty Samuels for Aurelius
• Bill Davies for Arcite, the Chemist and the Summoner
• Best Actor - The Pilgrims ensemble (by way of explanation, the adjudicator felt so many deserved a mention that she would nominate the whole ensemble, so well done, guys!)

And, against stiff competition, we took home:
• Vi Charlton Award for Graphic Design
• Best Stage Presentation
• Best Performance in a Minor Role – Ty Solomons
• Angela Marshall for Adventurous Endeavour

Thanks to Havering Arts Council for continuing to run this decades old annual festival, and to our wonderful audiences who supported our performances and laughed all the way. We hope to see you all at Allo Allo! 4-7 November 2026!

‘Allo ‘Allo! 4-7 November 2026The opening play in our 80th Anniversary Season – by popular demand! Your second audition...
10/07/2026

‘Allo ‘Allo! 4-7 November 2026
The opening play in our 80th Anniversary Season – by popular demand!

Your second audition opportunity is on the horizon😃

Monday 13 July
8pm at The Little Theatre, The Drive RM3 0DU

Info:
Based on the hugely successful British television series which launched in 1984 and ran for several seasons, this uproarious comedy relates the adventures of René, a hapless café owner in occupied France ... The play is set in The Café René in occupied France, 2nd World War (1940s)

The plot:
René and his wife have stashed a priceless portrait stolen by the N***s in a sausage in their cellar, where two British airmen are also hiding until the Resistance can repatriate them. Communications with London using the wireless that is disguised as a cockatoo add to the many embarrassments this intrepid proprietor endures in the company of his patrons. News that the Führer is scheduled to visit the town inspires tricksters disguised as Hi**er to frequent the cafe. Meanwhile, René summons all the wit he can muster to save his café and his life.

The characters:
René
Edith
Yvette
Michelle
Mimi
Colonel
Helga
Alberto
Flick
Crabtree
Leclerc
Gruber
Schmelling
Soldiers
Peasants
Two Airmen

List with approximate playing ages available on request. Whilst we cannot expect to create ‘dead ringers’, we can capture and project the essence of these well-loved characters.

Rehearsals: Mon and Wed evenings at 8pm from Wed 2 Sept plus Fri 22 and Fri 29 Oct

Performances: 4-7 Nov 8pm nightly plus 2.30pm Sat matinee
Rehearsals and performances at The Little Theatre, The Drive RM3 0DU

Skeleton rehearsal schedule available on request. Everyone welcome!

To our friends in Romford Shakespeare Theatre have a wonderful opening night tonight and a great run! We look forward to...
25/06/2026

To our friends in Romford Shakespeare Theatre have a wonderful opening night tonight and a great run! We look forward to seeing you in action 😃🎭🥰

And so the curtain has come down on our 'Canterbury Tales' and oh, what fun we've had! Thank you to our wonderful audie...
21/06/2026

And so the curtain has come down on our 'Canterbury Tales' and oh, what fun we've had! Thank you to our wonderful audiences for joining us on our hilarious pilgrimage - the week has flown by. 'Canterbury Tales' is our entry into this year's Havering Drama Festival - prizegiving on Thursday 9 July - and we will let you know how we get on. Meanwhile Romford Shakespeare Theatre have their production this coming week - 'A Comedy of Errors' in the gardens of Ardleigh House opening on Thursday 25 June - we look forward to enjoying that 😃

The Canterbury Tales - 8pm tonight ... £8 a seat - that's Saturday night sorted 😀🎭 Jill Read says 'It's got the lot! D...
20/06/2026

The Canterbury Tales - 8pm tonight ... £8 a seat - that's Saturday night sorted 😀

🎭 Jill Read says 'It's got the lot! Don't miss it!'
🎭 Catherine Radford says 'Great play, full of fun and laughter... give it a go'
🎭 Pilgrim 8 says 'One last chance!'

Tony Szalai is Pilgrim 8 and hopes you will come along and join in the fun!
Tickets: guildonian-players.sumupstore.com - or 07762 133620 to reserve and pay on the door. The Little Theatre RM2 6BT

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Methodist Church Hall, The Drive, Harold Wood
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