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A small fun and friendly group who perform plays twice a year in Syston, Leicester. Looking for peo

Syston QT Theatre group was originally formed in 1953 as part of a youth club at Birstall Methodist Church. In those days drama productions were not recognised as part of the church, so the group was formed on the QT, hence the name. It was agreed that, if any profit was made from the productions, it would always be given to charity and over the years many thousands of pounds have been donated to

various charities, mostly these days to SARIC (Syston Arts and Recreation in the Community). In 1990, in conjunction with Syston and District Operatic Society, the group took over the lease of the Old Methodist Chapel in Chapel Street, Syston, firstly using it for rehearsals and occasional social evenings, but now using it as the permanent venue for all our plays.

27/08/2026

Lesley was all smiles for the QT birthday conga that had been arranged in her honour but deep-down she felt she’d rather be sat down with a nice bit of fizz and cake.

Happy birthday to our very own HRH Treasurer, Queen of front-of-house, and dear friend Lesley Smith!

Love from all of us at QTs 🎂🎁🎈🎉🥳🥂🎭

14/08/2026

📣 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT!

We’re thrilled to reveal the phenomenal cast bringing Carrie’s War to life this November with Syston QT Theatre Group, directed by Leigh White! 🎭✨

From wartime secrets to the strange enchantment of Druid’s Bottom, this company is ready to deliver a story full of heart, mystery and unforgettable characters.

🌟 Meet the cast

Older Carrie / Mister Johnny
Amanda Sadler

Carrie
Jessica Gallagher

Nick
Tobias Garner

Albert Sandwich
Megan Isaac

Mr Evans
Steve Feeney

Auntie Lou
Kat Seddon

Hepzibah Green / Miss Davies
Ranata Maynard

Mrs Willow / Mrs Gotobed
Danielle Sanders

Miss Jones
Gill Bowler

Mr Rhys (Teacher) / Major Cass Harper
Andy Biggins

💛 We’re especially thrilled to welcome three brilliant newcomers to the QT family - Danielle, Megan and Steve. It’s wonderful to have you treading the boards with us!

A huge congratulations to our entire cast, and heartfelt thanks to everyone who auditioned.

🎬 Show details

📆 Tuesday 24 – Friday 27 November 2026
🕣 7.30pm
📍 The Old Chapel, Chapel Street, Syston LE7 1GN

Visit our website for show info: www.qttheatregp.co.uk

🎟️ Tickets available soon!

10/08/2026

🥪 Could you be the sandwich to our picnic?

Yesterday’s auditions for our next production, Carrie’s War, were fantastic - we’ve almost filled our cast!
But one key ingredient is still missing…

👀 We’re on the hunt for our Albert Sandwich - gentle, bookish, and quietly loyal. He’s witty, intelligent, and full of heart. Could that be you?

🎭 Role available: ALBERT SANDWICH (playing age: Young Adult who can look older too)
Albert becomes great friends with Carrie - a lovely role with real emotional range.
(Note: “playing age” is just a guideline.)

✨ About the play:
Carrie’s War is a heart‑warming and mysterious tale of wartime childhood, courage, and friendship.
Evacuated from London to a Welsh mining village, Carrie and her brother Nick find themselves caught up in the secrets of Druid’s Bottom - a story of bravery, superstition, and discovery.

📆 Performance dates: Tuesday 24 – Friday 27 November 2026
📍 Venue: The Old Chapel, Chapel St, Syston, Leics LE7 1GN
🎬 Director: Leigh White
💫 Amateur status – unpaid

If you’d like to audition or learn more, email [email protected] - we’d love to hear from you!

08/08/2026

🚨 AUDITIONS ARE TOMORROW! 🚨
The countdown is nearly over - Carrie’s War auditions are happening this Sunday at 2.30PM, and we’re ready to welcome actors of ALL ages and experience levels.

This is your chance to step into a world of wartime courage, Welsh folklore, unforgettable friendships, and characters bursting with heart.

Auditions:
📅 Sunday 9 August, 2.30 PM
📍 The Old Chapel, Syston, Leics, LE7 1GN

Performances:
🎬 Directed by Leigh White
🎟️ 24–27 November 2026

Set during WWII, Carrie’s War follows siblings Carrie and Nick as they’re evacuated from London to a Welsh mining village - a place of stern rules, whispered legends, unexpected friendships, and the strange enchantment of Druid’s Bottom.

From the reflective Older Carrie, the thoughtful Younger Carrie, and mischievous Nick, to gentle Albert Sandwich, stern Mr Evans, warm Auntie Lou, wise Hepzibah, and the mysterious Mrs Gotobed, plus more rich characters with a story to tell - there’s a role for every kind of storyteller.

✨ Amateur production – unpaid
💛 New faces and familiar friends all welcome

Come along, take a chance, and be part of something special.

Questions? Email [email protected]

02/08/2026

🎭 JUST ONE WEEK TO GO… and we can feel the excitement building!

Auditions for Carrie’s War are nearly here, and we can’t wait to welcome new and returning faces into this moving, magical story of courage, childhood, and the strange enchantment of Druid’s Bottom.

Audition details
📅 Sunday 9 August, 2.30 PM
📍 The Old Chapel, Chapel Street, Syston, LE7 1GN
🎬 Directed by Leigh White
🎟️ Performances: Tuesday 24 – Friday 27 November 2026

Set during WWII, Carrie’s War follows siblings Carrie and Nick as they’re evacuated from London to a Welsh mining village - where stern rules, whispered legends, and unexpected friendships shape a time they’ll never forget. It’s heartfelt, atmospheric, and full of rich characters… which is where YOU come in.

🌟 Roles available
We’re looking for actors of all ages and abilities. Playing ages are flexible, and roles marked * are essential to the story.

• Older Carrie / Mister Johnny (30–50)
Older Carrie narrates the story with warmth and reflection.
• Younger Carrie (Young Adult)
Thoughtful, observant, and quietly brave.
• Nick (Young Adult)
Strong‑minded, mischievous, and always hungry.
• Albert Sandwich / Major Cass Harper (Young Adult able to look older)
Gentle, bookish, loyal - Carrie’s steadfast friend.
• Mr Evans / Miss Davies (35–50)
Rigid, joyless, and deeply set in his ways.
• Auntie Lou / Teacher (35–45)
Warm, gentle, and quietly resilient.
• Hepzibah Green / Miss Jones / Mrs Willow (35–45)
Earthy, wise, protective, rooted in old traditions.
• Mrs Gotobed (ideally an older actress)
Theatrical, mysterious, and lost in memories.

✨ Amateur production – unpaid.

💛 If you’ve ever wanted to step into a story full of heart, history, and a touch of magic, this is your moment.

Whether you’re brand new to performing or a familiar face on our stage, we’d love to see you there.

To register your interest or ask any questions, email [email protected]

28/07/2026

🎭 JUST UNDER TWO WEEKS TO GO…
Our auditions for Carrie’s War are nearly here, and we’d love to welcome you into the heart of this beautiful story.

📅 Sunday 9 August, 2.30 PM
📍 The Old Chapel, Chapel Street, Syston, LE7 1GN
🎬 Directed by Leigh White
🎟️ Performances: Tuesday 24 - Friday 27 November 2026

Set during the Second World War, Carrie’s War follows siblings Carrie and Nick as they are evacuated from London to a small Welsh mining village. In a house ruled by stern Mr Evans and softened by gentle Auntie Lou, they find themselves drawn into the mysteries of Druid’s Bottom - a place filled with eccentric characters, old superstitions, and secrets that linger in the air. Amid cursed skulls, whispered stories, and unexpected friendships, Carrie discovers courage in the quietest corners of her own heart.

✨ We’re looking for actors of all ages and abilities, and this wonderfully adaptable play offers roles for a wide range of performers. A few of the characters you could bring to life:

OLDER CARRIE* / MISTER JOHNNY (playing age 30 - 50)
Older Carrie narrates the story with warmth and reflection.

YOUNGER CARRIE* (playing age - Young Adult)
Thoughtful, observant, and quietly brave.

NICK* (playing age - Young Adult)
Carrie's younger brother. Strong‑minded, mischievous, and always hungry.

ALBERT SANDWICH* / MAJOR CASS HARPER (playing age - Young Adult who can look older too)
Albert is gentle, bookish, loyal; Carrie’s steadfast friend.

MR EVANS* / MISS DAVIES (playing age 35 - 50)
Mr Evans is rigid, a bully, joyless, and deeply set in his ways.

AUNTIE LOU* / TEACHER (playing age 35 - 45)
Auntie Lou is warm, gentle, and quietly resilient - a soft presence in a hard household.

HEPZIBAH GREEN* / MISS JONES / MRS WILLOW (playing age 35 - 45)
Hepzibah Green is earthy, wise, protective, and rooted in old traditions.

MRS GOTOBED* (playing age - ideally an older actress)
Theatrical, mysterious, and lost in memories of the past.

NOTE: 'Playing ages' are a rough guideline. Roles marked with * are essential to the play.

If you’d like to register your interest or learn more, please email [email protected]

Come join our QT family and help us bring this magical, moving tale to life. 💛✨

* Amateur status - unpaid

22/07/2026

📣 AUDITION NOTICE! 🎭*

Syston QT Theatre Group is thrilled to announce auditions for our next production - Carrie’s War, a heart‑warming and mysterious tale of wartime childhood, courage, and friendship.

📅 Audition date: Sunday 9 August, 2.30 PM
📍 Location: The Old Chapel, Chapel Street, Syston, LE7 1GN
🎟️ Performance dates: Tuesday 24 – Friday 27 November 2026
🎬 Directed by Leigh White

Carrie and her brother Nick are evacuated from London to a small Welsh mining village, where they live with stern Mr Evans and gentle Auntie Lou. They become entangled in the mysteries of Druid’s Bottom and its eccentric residents. Amid superstition, secrets, and a supposedly cursed skull, they discover bravery in unexpected places.

✨ This beautifully adaptable play offers roles for a wide range of ages and abilities - from the thoughtful Carrie and mischievous Nick, to the wise Hepzibah Green and formidable Mr Evans. The play is workable with five actors doubling roles or a larger cast, adults may play children, and there’s even a touch of singing! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the stage, there’s a part waiting for you!

Roles available include:

OLDER CARRIE* / MISTER JOHNNY (playing age 30 - 50)
Older Carrie is the narrator of the play.

YOUNGER CARRIE* (playing age - Young Adult)
Carrie is thoughtful, observant, and quietly brave.

NICK* (playing age - Young Adult)
Nick is Carrie's younger brother. Very strong-minded, loves to annoy Carrie and loves eating.

ALBERT SANDWICH* / MAJOR CASS HARPER (playing age - Young Adult who can look older too)
Albert Sandwich is gentle, bookish, and quietly loyal. He and Carrie become good friends.

MR EVANS* / MISS DAVIES (playing age 35 - 50)
Mr Evans is rigid, a bully, joyless, and deeply set in his ways.

AUNTIE LOU* / TEACHER (playing age 35 - 45)
Auntie Lou is warm, gentle, and quietly resilient - a soft presence in a hard household.

HEPZIBAH GREEN* / MISS JONES / MRS WILLOW (playing age 35 - 45)
Hepzibah Green is earthy, wise, and fiercely protective. A woman rooted in old traditions.

MRS GOTOBED* (playing age - ideally an older actress)
Mrs Gotobed is very theatrical and mysterious. She is locked in her memories of the past.

NOTE: 'Playing ages' are a rough guideline. Roles marked with * are essential to the play.

To find out more about the roles and register your interest, email [email protected]

✨ Expect laughter, mystery, and a touch of magic - plus a chance to join our friendly QT family and bring this classic story to life.

* Amateur status - unpaid

21/06/2026

📣 NEXT PRODUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT!

We’re very excited to reveal that our winter 2026 show will be…

🎭 Carrie's War by Nina Bawdon

🎬 Directed by Leigh White

📆 Tuesday 24 to Friday 27 November 2026

📍 The Old Chapel, Chapel St, Syston, LE7 1GN

At the outbreak of WW2, Carrie and her brother Nick are evacuated from London to a stark Welsh mining town - and straight into a world of secrets, legends and divided loyalties.

Living under the stern rule of Mr Evans and his gentle sister Auntie Lou, the children find refuge at the mysterious house named Druid’s Bottom, where a “screaming skull” keeps watch over Hepzibah Green, Mister Johnny, fellow evacuee Albert Sandwich and its glamorous, mysterious resident, Mrs Dilys Gotobed.

But when a death, a missing will and a desperate act collide, Carrie makes a choice that will haunt her forever. Can she correct her past decisions? You'll have to watch and find out...

Carrie's War is a powerful story of courage, consequence and the shadows we carry in our heart forever. This play is suitable for all ages.

🎟️ Tickets will be available to book soon from qttheatregp.co.uk
Follow us to be first in line when booking opens.

20/06/2026

🎭 The curtain has fallen on Curtain Up! 🎉

What a week.
What a cast.
What an audience.
What a giant teddy bear. And yes…even a visit from Miza Linnelli. ✨

👏 Huge congratulations to the whole Curtain Up! company - our brilliant cast, our tireless backstage and tech teams, and our wonderful front‑of‑house crew. And an extra‑special shoutout to Jo Gallagher, who made her directing debut and delivered a show full of heart, chaos, sparkle and belly laughs.

To everyone who bought a ticket, cheered us on, and filled The Old Chapel with warmth, laughter and love - thank you. You raised the curtain (and the roof) with us every single night, and your support means the world to a little local theatre group like ours. 🙏🏻

We’re now off to celebrate with a well‑earned cuppa‑super‑soup and maybe a lie‑down in a dark room after all that glitter and Lycra.

👀 And before we go…a tease:
Our next production will be announced tomorrow - and trust us, it’s one to watch this November.

*This amateur production of ‘Curtain Up!’ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

17/06/2026

🎭 Just TWO more chances to see us raise the curtain!

What a start! We opened Curtain Up! last night and almost lifted the roof off The Old Chapel with laughter and cheers from a fantastic first‑night audience. Our brilliant cast brought Peter Quilter’s hilarious and heartfelt comedy to life in such style - and the buzz is still going!

How could today get any better? Well, with news that Friday’s show is officially SOLD OUT! 💥
A huge thank you to everyone who’s booked - we can’t wait to finish the week on a high with you.

But don’t worry - there are still seats left for tonight and Thursday’s performances. Grab yours while you can and join us for a feel‑good evening of comedy, chaos, and community spirit!

🟠 Wed 17 June – good availability
🟢 Thurs 18 June – best availability
🔴 Fri 19 June – SOLD OUT

🎟️ Get your tickets now
👉 Book online at www.qttheatregp.co.uk
📞 Call 07989 960014
🕣 7.30pm start (doors 7pm)
📍 The Old Chapel, Syston, LE7 1GN
ℹ️ www.qttheatregp.co.uk

* This amateur production of ‘Curtain Up!’ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Address

The Old Chapel, Chapel Street
Syston
LE71GN

Website

http://qttheatregp.co.uk/

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