Wickham Bishops Drama Club

09/09/2026

🎭 SCRIPT READ THROUGH TOMORROW 🎭

✨ The Wizard of Oz by Alex Jackson* is our 2027 pantomime and we want YOU on stage with us! ✨

Whether you love to sing, dance, act, or simply enjoy being part of something fun and creative, our amateur dramatics family is looking for new members 18 years and over, to join our group.

Performing isn’t your thing? No worries - we’re also on the lookout for backstage legends: set builders, costume helpers, prop wranglers, and general “pair of hands” heroes.

If you enjoy teamwork, laughter, and a bit of organised chaos, you’ll fit right in!

👀👀 SCRIPT READ THROUGH - Thursday 10th September 2026
8pm - 10pm
Wickham Bishops Village Hall, CM8 3JZ

Join members old and new for a read through of the script for our chosen pantomime of 2027. There is no obligation for you to participate, come along and get a feel for what we do whilst enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit or two.

🎭🎭 AUDITONS FOR THE WIZARD OF OZ - Monday 14th September 2026
8pm - 10pm
Wickham Bishops Village Hall

Fancy having a go at being on stage? Try out for a part during our auditions. We know it can be a little daunting but we are a friendly club and will do our best to make you feel at ease, we've all been there.

Rehearsals:
🗓 Mondays & Thursdays
⏰ 8pm–10pm
📍 Wickham Bishops Village Hall

Performance Dates:
🎭 8th & 9th January
👗 Dress rehearsal: 7th January

Send us a message or email [email protected] to let us know you’re coming - we’d love to meet you.

*script kindly presented in agreement with www.alexjacksonpantomimes.com

06/09/2026

04/09/2026

✨ The Wizard of Oz by Alex Jackson* is our 2027 pantomime and we want YOU on stage with us! ✨

Whether you love to sing, dance, act, or simply enjoy being part of something fun and creative, our amateur dramatics family is looking for new members 18 years and over, to join our group.

Performing isn’t your thing? No worries - we’re also on the lookout for backstage legends: set builders, costume helpers, prop wranglers, and general “pair of hands” heroes.

If you enjoy teamwork, laughter, and a bit of organised chaos, you’ll fit right in!

👀👀 SCRIPT READ THROUGH - Thursday 10th September 2026
8pm - 10pm
Wickham Bishops Village Hall, CM8 3JZ

Join members old and new for a read through of the script for our chosen pantomime of 2027. There is no obligation for you to participate, come along and get a feel for what we do whilst enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit or two.

🎭🎭 AUDITONS FOR THE WIZARD OF OZ - Monday 14th September 2026
8pm - 10pm
Wickham Bishops Village Hall

Fancy having a go at being on stage? Try out for a part during our auditions. We know it can be a little daunting but we are a friendly club and will do our best to make you feel at ease, we've all been there.

Rehearsals:
🗓 Mondays & Thursdays
⏰ 8pm–10pm
📍 Wickham Bishops Village Hall

Performance Dates:
🎭 8th & 9th January
👗 Dress rehearsal: 7th January

Send us a message or email [email protected] to let us know you’re coming - we’d love to meet you.

*script kindly presented in agreement with www.alexjacksonpantomimes.com

03/09/2026

❗❗ TONIGHT ❗❗

✨ Panto season is nearly here and we want YOU on stage with us! ✨

Whether you love to sing, dance, act, or simply enjoy being part of something fun and creative, our amateur dramatics family is looking for new members 18 years and over, to join our group. No experienced required, just a sense of fun!

Performing isn’t your thing? No worries - we’re also on the lookout for backstage legends: set builders, costume helpers, prop wranglers, and general “pair of hands” heroes.

If you enjoy teamwork, laughter, and a bit of organised chaos, you’ll fit right in.

Want to see what we’re all about? Come along to our Panto Kick Off Night!

📅 Thursday 3rd September 2026

📍 Wickham Bishops Village Hall, CM8 3JZ

⏰ 8pm–9pm

It’s a friendly, informal evening where you can:

☕ Meet the members
📘 See the script
🍪 Have a cuppa and a biscuit
🎭 Learn about the audition process
📅 Find out what’s involved in the rehearsal period

Rehearsals:
🗓 Mondays & Thursdays
⏰ 8pm–10pm
📍 Wickham Bishops Village Hall

Performance Dates:
🎭 8th & 9th January
👗 Dress rehearsal: 7th January

If you’ve ever thought about joining a theatre group… this is your sign.

Come be part of the magic. Come be part of the panto. Oh yes you can!

Send us a message or email [email protected] to let us know you’re coming - we’d love to meet you.

31/08/2026

❗❗THIS THURSDAY ❗❗

✨ Panto season is nearly here and we want YOU on stage with us! ✨

Whether you love to sing, dance, act, or simply enjoy being part of something fun and creative, our amateur dramatics family is looking for new members 18 years and over, to join our group. No experienced required, just a sense of fun!

Performing isn’t your thing? No worries - we’re also on the lookout for backstage legends: set builders, costume helpers, prop wranglers, and general “pair of hands” heroes.

If you enjoy teamwork, laughter, and a bit of organised chaos, you’ll fit right in.

Want to see what we’re all about? Come along to our Panto Kick Off Night!

📅 Thursday 3rd September 2026

📍 Wickham Bishops Village Hall, CM8 3JZ

⏰ 8pm–9pm

It’s a friendly, informal evening where you can:

☕ Meet the members
📘 See the script
🍪 Have a cuppa and a biscuit
🎭 Learn about the audition process
📅 Find out what’s involved in the rehearsal period

Rehearsals:
🗓 Mondays & Thursdays
⏰ 8pm–10pm
📍 Wickham Bishops Village Hall

Performance Dates:
🎭 8th & 9th January
👗 Dress rehearsal: 7th January

If you’ve ever thought about joining a theatre group… this is your sign.

Come be part of the magic. Come be part of the panto. Oh yes you can!

Send us a message or email [email protected] to let us know you’re coming - we’d love to meet you.

29/08/2026

👀👀👀👀👀

28/08/2026

✨ Panto season is nearly here and we want YOU on stage with us! ✨

Whether you love to sing, dance, act, or simply enjoy being part of something fun and creative, our amateur dramatics family is looking for new members 18 years and over, to join our group. No experienced required, just a sense of fun!

Performing isn’t your thing? No worries - we’re also on the lookout for backstage legends: set builders, costume helpers, prop wranglers, and general “pair of hands” heroes.

If you enjoy teamwork, laughter, and a bit of organised chaos, you’ll fit right in.

Want to see what we’re all about? Come along to our Panto Kick Off Night!

📅 Thursday 3rd September 2026

📍 Wickham Bishops Village Hall, CM8 3JZ

⏰ 8pm–9pm

It’s a friendly, informal evening where you can:

☕ Meet the members
📘 See the script
🍪 Have a cuppa and a biscuit
🎭 Learn about the audition process
📅 Find out what’s involved in the rehearsal period

Rehearsals:
🗓 Mondays & Thursdays
⏰ 8pm–10pm
📍 Wickham Bishops Village Hall

Performance Dates:
🎭 8th & 9th January
👗 Dress rehearsal: 7th January

If you’ve ever thought about joining a theatre group… this is your sign.

Come be part of the magic. Come be part of the panto. Oh yes you can!

Send us a message or email [email protected] to let us know you’re coming - we’d love to meet you.

27/07/2026

We have been enjoying a bit of a break after our summer production, but we have some fantastic news to share..

🌟🌟 WICKHAM BISHOPS DRAMA CLUB HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR 11 NETG (North Essex Theatre Guild) AWARDS🌟🌟

Cinderella & The Velvet Slipper written by Peter Nuttal and directed by Pauline Roast has received 9 nominations:

🎭 THE KING COSTUME AWARD
🎭 THE JEAN JONES TROPHY for SET DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
🎭 THE PETER JONES AWARD for TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
🎭 THE BENTLEY GREEN PLAYERS AWARD for BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Charlie Willett as Toggles
🎭 BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Leigh Perry as Queen Charming
🎭 THE KERRY KING AWARD for BEST DAME - Nick Hewes as Georgina and Ross McTaggart as Davina
🎭 THE JOYCE LUCKING SHIELD for BEST ACTOR - James Pugh as Prince Charming
🎭 THE ERIC DYSTER MEMORIAL CUP for BEST PANTOMIME/CHILDREN’S PLAY
🎭 TERRY SADLER MEMORISL CUP for FRONT OF HOUSE

REVENGE written by Janet Shaw and directed by Debbie Irby received 2 nominations:

🎭 THE PETER COX AWARD for SET DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
🎭 THE LYNDON TROPHY for TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT

Well done to everyone involved in making these productions possible, from the people on stage to those working so hard behind the scenes, building sets, supplying sound and lighting, tailoring costumes and guiding people to their seats. Not to mention our wonderful audience members. You are all so valuable and crucial to our ongoing success ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜

The awards take place in September 2026, fingers well and truly crossed until then 🤞🤞🤞