Play Reading Social
2019-02-03 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-03-03 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-04-03 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-05-03 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-06-03 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-07-03 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-08-03 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-09-03 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) and 3 more dates | Davenham Theatre, 59 Church Street, Northwich, CW9 8NF, United Kingdom
If you are at all interested in drama, whether performing, helping backstage or set design/construction, this is a social evening at which you can come along to meet our team, see what we do and maybe find out how YOU could get involved.
Besides networking and socializing, the main activity of the evening will be to read a script to see how well it stands up to performance and whether it is worth considering for future presentation at our theatre. You don’t have to read, but why not give it a try? Or just sit and listen. All good!
There’s always a tea break at half-time. What more could you ask for a free but friendly night out?
You can contact Denise by email to find out more.

Workshop - The History of Davenham Theatre
2019-02-10 18:30 - 21:30
Hello everyone.
These are the dates I would like to book-in pending everyone’s thoughts or potential flagging of issues:
Next meeting/public workshop Sunday 10th February 6.30 – 9.30pm
1st block of workshops: Sundays 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st March, 7th & 14th April – 6.30 – 9.30pm
2nd Block: Sunday 28th April, 5th & 12th May 6.30 – 9.30pm
Performance nights: Fri 17th & Sat 18th May
Hope this is all clear. So sorry for any inconvenience and the short notice re Sunday.
Also a note on publicity. Anyone can be part of this, I think some have thought so far that they need to know about the theatre’s history. We might need to make it clear that we need people who are new/recent and don’t have a link to the history, because the stories need to be told, written, designed & planned.
Thank you for your patience everyone.
Tom

Davenham Writers' Group
2019-02-14 19:30 - 21:30
Davenham Writers Group – Monthly Meeting
Come on down to the monthly Writers’ group at Davenham Theatre run by Tom Barry. Whether you are a writer or a performer you are welcome to come to this relaxed group.
If you have written something and you want it read out loud, want to flex those writing muscles with a few short exercises, or want to try writing for the first time, this friendly group welcomes all levels.
For more details you can contact Tom by email

Hidden Gem @ 59 Workshop
2019-03-03 06:30 - 21:30, 2019-03-10 06:30 - 21:30, 2019-03-17 06:30 - 21:30, 2019-03-24 06:30 - 21:30, 2019-04-07 06:30 - 21:30, 2019-04-14 06:30 - 21:30
Tom Barry has started off a History of Davenham Theatre project with the aim of presenting the results in a show to be constructed during workshop sessions to be held weekly on Sundays.
Tom is inviting anyone interested in being involved or in sharing stories, information or history that they may have. The material for the event doesn’t have to come from specific sources, it could be passed on or already known.
Tom says “I want to encourage people to come forward wherever possible at this stage. This will provide us with material to develop ideas for how it will work as a presentation.” There will be multiple opportunities for people to share experiences through talking or handing over written material or whatever they have.
Look out on Facebook, Twitter and the website for more news.
Or contact Tom by email
Hello everyone.
Hope you’re all well and recovered from recent shenanigans on and off respective stages.
I have been caught in limbo slightly for THoDT project between plans of the past and revised plans based on the meeting in December. There was a plan to have another meeting this Sunday but I would like to cancel that one and rearrange.
These are the dates I would like to book-in pending everyone’s thoughts or potential flagging of issues:
Next meeting/public workshop Sunday 10th February 6.30 – 9.30pm
1st block of workshops: Sundays 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st March, 7th & 14th April – 6.30 – 9.30pm
2nd Block: Sunday 28th April, 5th & 12th May 6.30 – 9.30pm
Performance nights: Fri 24th & Sat 25th May
Hope this is all clear. So sorry for any inconvenience and the short notice re Sunday.
Also a note on publicity. Anyone can be part of this, I think some have thought so far that they need to know about the theatre’s history. We might need to make it clear that we need people who are new/recent and don’t have a link to the history, because the stories need to be told, written, designed & planned.
Thank you for your patience everyone.
Tom

Annual General Meeting
2019-03-04 19:30 - 21:30
The Annual General Meeting at which reports from Society Officers are received and a Committee for the following year is elected.
Nominations in writing, please, to Paulette, which must be Proposed and Seconded by current members.

Hidden Gem @ 59 Workshop - No Meeting this week
2019-03-31 06:30 - 21:30
Good morning all.
Last Sunday Eileen came along and we discussed some ideas & logistics of performing our stories in May. Very exciting.
It looks like the vast majority are away or otherwise engaged for Sunday so there will be NO meeting this week. However, I do have a little task for you all…
This can be as big or small as you want it to be. A few questions for you to write the answer to or whatever comes out once you start writing.

When someone says ‘Davenham Theatre’, what is the first thing you think of?
Same question, but who is the first person you think of?
What is your first or earliest memory of Davenham Theatre or The Church Players?
What is your favourite memory of Davenham Theatre or The Church Players?
Finally, if you haven’t done so already, please give any details or insight into why you think you have given the answers above ie. Why that memory or that person.

Please answer as simply or as elaborately as you like. And contact me with any questions or comments.
If I don’t hear from you before, I will see you on the 7th.
Take care everyone & enjoy your weekends, holidays etc xx

Tom

Davenham Writers' Group
2019-04-18 19:30 - 21:30
Davenham Writers Group – Monthly Meeting
Come on down to the monthly Writing group at Davenham Theatre run by Tom Barry. Whether you are a writer or a performer you are welcome to come to this relaxed group.
If you have written something and you want it read out loud, want to flex those writing muscles with a few short exercises, or want to try writing for the first time, this friendly group welcomes all levels.
For more details you can contact Tom by email

Audition - Dancing at Lughnasa
2019-05-20 19:30 - 21:30
Audition for the Davenham Players Autumn production
Dancing At Lughnasa by Brian Friel
Production week is w/b 16th Sept. Barbara Crellin directing
The play is loosely based on the lives of author Brian Friel’s mother and aunts who lived in the village of Glenties (situated where two glens meet) on the west coast of County Donegal, Republic of Ireland. Written in 1990, Dancing at Lughnasa premiered in Dublin before moving to the National Theatre in London and later to the big screen with Michael Gambon and Meryl Streep in 1998.
Set in the summer of 1936 in the fictional town of Ballybeg, the play depicts the late summer days when love briefly seems possible for five of the Mundy sisters; then the family welcomes home the frail elder brother, Jack, who has returned from life as a missionary in Africa. However, as the summer progresses, the family foresees sadness and economic privations. The action takes place around the Celtic harvest Festival of Lughnasadh.
Characters are …
Kate aged 40
Maggie aged 38
Christina 26
Rose 32
Agnes 35
Michael Evans
Gerry Evans 33
Father Jack 53
Ages are approximate and can be adapted
Please do come along and if you have questions in advance, you can contact Barbara by email.

Readthrough - The Steamie
2019-07-23 19:30 - 21:30
Hello All
I’m sure that by now you will have heard the sad news about the need to postpone the September production of Dancing at Lughnasa as it has been temporarily withdrawn from availability for performance by amateurs. I know that Barbara was very excited to be directing this play and is still looking forward to being able to do so again in the not too distant future, maybe in June 2020.
I have offered to fill the gap by directing The Steamie, a comedy by Tony Roper (Rab C Nesbitt) which will be performed week beginning 21 October instead (don’t worry we are, as we speak, checking for any restrictions!). There will be a read through on Tuesday 23 July and an audition on Tue 6 August. The cast is made up as follows: F4/M1. The oldest is about 75, one about 65, one about 40 and one is young – all a bit flexible. The male is described as young and big! Again flexible. All are working class Glaswegians – no glamorous parts I’m afraid.
It would be very helpful if anyone interested in being involved could let me know in advance about any restrictions they have re. Rehearsal dates/times and/or any holidays they already have booked during September /October. You can text or call me on 07412 941065. I will send all those interested a description of the characters.
I do hope that you will wish to be involved and look forward to seeing you soon.
Very best
Sheila

Audition - The Steamie
2019-08-06 19:30 - 21:30

Readthrough / Audition - "Definition Not Found"
2019-10-06 14:00 - 17:00
Definition not found – a new dystopian drama
Requires 3 females of 16-20 years, 1 role for an older female and 1 male aged 16-20
Audition at theatre 6th Oct 2pm
Please contact Jodie for more details on….. Jodie Email

Drama Masterclass
2019-10-17 19:00 - 22:00
Hello Masterclassers
I hope you are well and have had an enjoyable summer. I am currently putting together a plan for the next two Masterclasses and wanted to let you all know first.
The next masterclass will be on: Thursday 17th October, 7-10pm
£15 (or £12 for Davenham Players members)

Playing Age
Davenham Theatre’s Masterclasses return and Tom will be taking you on a journey through time and space as you become older, younger and older again. Playing someone older or younger can be helped with makeup & costumes but this is only part of the task. We will look at standing, sitting, walking, talking and thinking.

November`s Masterclass will be on: Thursday 28th November 7-10pm so please put in your diary.

If you would like to book a place on either October or November then please email me.
Thank you and I look forward to seeing you at the theatre.

Tom

Drama Masterclass CANCELLED
2019-11-28 19:00 - 22:00
Tom has cancelled tonight’s Masterclass but the one he was planning to hold tonight will instead be held on 23rd January next year.
Watch out for future notices.
You can enquire about future classes using Tom’s email

Drama Masterclass
2020-01-23 19:00 - 22:00
Hello Masterclassers
I hope you have all had a restful holiday period and some good times.
We will begin the masterclasses for this year on Thursday 23rd January and it will be the postponed session from last November: ‘Playing the Situation’.
With this theme I hope to get into some things quickly that will make a real difference to your experience either on stage, directing people on stage, dressing or readying people for the stage and even the reading of scripts and plays. This may sound ambitious perhaps but there are simple actions that all characters do in all stories: Coming on and going off, for example. And there are always opportunities to add a bit more detail to what we do, which in turn keeps us busy, builds our confidence and makes us a little more fun for others to work with.
February’s Masterclass will be: ‘Voice’. Same time, same place and on Thursday 20th February.

If you wish to attend either Masterclass then please let me know and please take a look at the poster attached.
I can be contacted via email and social media (@TomforaStory if you can’t find my personal profile or are on Instagram or Twitter) or you can call me on 07956016116

Thank you and hope to see you soon.
Tom

Play Reading Social
2020-02-06 19:30 - 21:30
If you are at all interested in drama, whether performing, helping backstage or set design/construction, this is a social evening at which you can come along to meet our team, see what we do and maybe find out how YOU could get involved.
Besides networking and socializing, the main activity of the evening will be to read a script to see how well it stands up to performance and whether it is worth considering for future presentation at our theatre. You don’t have to read, but why not give it a try? Or just sit and listen. All good!
There’s always a tea break at half-time. What more could you ask for a free* but friendly night out?
*Note: A nominal charge of £1.00 may be made to non-members for refreshments.
You can contact Denise by email to find out more.
