Theatre Royal Workington

Theatre Royal Workington The OFFICIAL page to promote Workington Theatre Royal's very own "Workington Playgoers"! If the answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you.

The Theatre Royal is owned and run by the members of Workington Playgoers. The Playgoers are about to celebrate their 90th Year Anniversary. There are many ways to become a member of Playgoers and get involved, from becoming a stage performer to gaining valuable work experience to becoming a sponsor of our work. Here are some of the ways you can get involved:

Performer Member
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ng your stuff on stage? Becoming a performer member gives you all the benefits of being a member of the Workington Playgoers with the extra advantage of getting you on stage. Volunteer Member
Ok, so you aren’t keen to act but you are interested in being involved. There is a wide range of volunteering opportunities available to you. Some could help you with your career, some allow you to pursue personal interests. Examples include:
Sound and lighting technician
Bar work & Front of House
Costume, make-up, and design
Props design and management
Set building,
Theatre Management
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A Friend of the Theatre Royal
If you are interested in supporting the theatre but don’t have the time to be on stage or on a stage crew, becoming a Friend of the Theatre Royal could be the answer. A Friend gets VIP access into the work of the theatre and the Workington Playgoers. Becoming a Friend costs just £10 per year and in return you will receive:
The Prompter, Playgoers' Newsletter
Updates on events
The opportunity to get involved in special events and performances

Become a Follower! Also, why not follow us on social media for an insight into the work of the theatre and regular updates on shows, events and the people who work to make the theatre royal such an amazing community facility.

OPEN AUDITIONS!Would you like to take part in next year's panto? Oh yes you would!If so, please come along (even if you ...
21/08/2026

OPEN AUDITIONS!
Would you like to take part in next year's panto? Oh yes you would!
If so, please come along (even if you are not a member or have no acting experience) on Sunday at 1.30pm to the Theatre Royal.
If you cannot attend the audition but still want a role, please email Tony on [email protected]

If you want to take part in other ways (backstage, props, costumes, lighting and sound, or front of house, please feel free to contact us on [email protected]

Hope to see you there!

CASTING CALL: Magnolia Place Retirement Home is looking for its ultimate soap-opera fanatic! 🎭✨We are looking for an act...
02/08/2026

CASTING CALL: Magnolia Place Retirement Home is looking for its ultimate soap-opera fanatic! 🎭

✨We are looking for an actor to play Maude Jenkins in our upcoming production of the hilarious comedy Four Old Broads.

Think The Thursday Murder Club Meets Southern Comedy! 🕵️‍♀️
🔍If you love Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club, you will feel right at home with this script. Just like Joyce, Elizabeth, Ron, and Ibrahim, the vibrant residents of Magnolia Place refuse to fade into the background. Instead of solving a murder, our "broads" are teaming up, cracking secrets, and outsmarting the system to sneak away on a cruise. It has that exact same brilliant mix of sharp wit, deep friendship, and seniors causing absolute chaos!

About the Character:
Maude is a resident at the retirement home who is absolutely obsessed with soap operas. She is a fun, comedic role with plenty of great lines, a lot of heart, and a touch of dramatic flair.

Who we are looking for:
Age/Gender: Female, playing age 60s–70s+ (all ages welcome to audition!).
Vibe: Great comic timing, expressive, and ready to have fun with a tight-knit ensemble.

If you love comedies, laugh-out-loud scripts, and want to join a fantastic cast, we want to hear from you!👇

Interested?
Drop a comment below, send us a direct message, or email our director at [email protected]

Please share this post or tag a friend who would be perfect for this role! 📢

CALLING ALL ACTORS:There is one (perhaps 2) larger roles to be filled. Any ages (we can age up or down, and although the...
01/08/2026

CALLING ALL ACTORS:
There is one (perhaps 2) larger roles to be filled. Any ages (we can age up or down, and although the character(s) are female, any gender welcome).

If you would like to be in this ay (October 6-9th) please email me on [email protected] or text on 07904879244

Please share far and wide!

Thank you

🎭 TAKE PART IN DICK WHITTINGTON! 🐱✨Could you be our next hero, villain, dame or chorus member? We’d love you to join us ...
29/07/2026

🎭 TAKE PART IN DICK WHITTINGTON! 🐱✨

Could you be our next hero, villain, dame or chorus member? We’d love you to join us for our 2027 pantomime Dick Whittington at the Theatre Royal Workington!

📖 Read Through
🗓 Sunday 16th August
🕜 1.30pm

🎭 Auditions
🗓 Sunday 23rd August
🕜 1.30pm

📍 Both take place at Theatre Royal Workington.

To make sure everyone has a script ready for the read-through on 16th August, please contact Producer Tony Magorrian as soon as possible:

📧 [email protected]
📞 07949 679714

If you can’t attend either the read-through or the auditions but would still like to be involved, please get in touch with Tony using the details above.

Whether you’re an experienced performer or stepping on stage for the very first time, we’d love to hear from you. Come and be part of the magic! 🌟🎭

This saturday is our monthly coffee morning, lots of home made treats and and freshly ground coffee 10am til 12noon no n...
22/07/2026

This saturday is our monthly coffee morning, lots of home made treats and and freshly ground coffee 10am til 12noon no need to book just pop in

As the curtain closes on the very successful run of The Mirror Crack'd, we are starting to organise the next play at the...
19/07/2026

As the curtain closes on the very successful run of The Mirror Crack'd, we are starting to organise the next play at the Theatre Royal.
Four Old Broads is a light-hearted comedy with heart.
If you are interested in being part of this play please come along (if you are a member or not), 23rd July, 7.30pm. It will be a relaxed atmosphere, not strictly an audition.

The roles are:
4 older women (50-70)
2 younger women (30-50)
1 man: (50-70)
HOWEVER: ages are flexible to a point as actors can be aged up or down as needed.

If you are interested and cannot attend or just want more information about the play, please email Becky on [email protected]
Hope to see you there!

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Theatre Royal, Washington Street
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