The Davenham Players

Self-Catering by Andrew Cullen
2018-02-13 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Davenham Theatre, 59 Church Street, Northwich, CW9 8NF, United Kingdom
Davenham Players Present
Self-Catering (A Short History of the World)
by Andrew Cullen
A plane loaded with holiday-makers crash lands on a deserted island, somewhere en route to Majorca. Five castaways straggle out of a plane crash with their Costa leisurewear already smirched and torn. The ill-assorted bunch soon suggest, by the blackly comic way they react to one comatose companion, that civilization must be a very loose term for where they came from.
Strangers hitherto, they soon recognize the opportunity to choose afresh whom to be. At the instigation of Henry, they decide to become Marilyn, Clint, and Bette. Their unconscious companion they dub Meryl. The irony is that each has picked their own idealised self-images to live life as a movie in which they merely play roles.
The five survivors are forced not only to come to terms with the disaster, but also to deal with the prospects of survival in an unforgiving atmosphere, yet emerging as a most refreshing and entertaining new play.
Contains Strong Language – Not Suitable for Children
Tickets £10.00 online from danarts.org or phone 01606 259596
Doors and Bar open 7:00pm.

Play Reading Social
2018-02-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-01-04 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 cheap but friendly night out?
You can contact Denise by email to find out more.

Stage Masterclass
2018-01-27 10:30 - 16:30
For details please contact Tom Barry by email

Davenham Primary School Theatre Rental
2018-01-22 08:00 - 22:00

Paradise Lodge
2018-01-20 19:30 - 21:30
Vi, Ronnie and the other residents of Paradise Lodge care home have gathered in the big lounge to be entertained by Eric and Kylie – ‘The Doodlebugs!’. But Vi just wants to join her husband on holiday and Ronnie wants to search for his kidnapped family. Trouble is, Vi’s husband is dead and Ronnie’s family just don’t visit.
Eric has had a lot of musical partners, but none of them stick for long – what’s his problem anyway? This is Kylie’s first gig; she’s ballsy and ambitious, but struggles to handle the tricky audience – this isn’t what she signed up for.
Through a series of touching flashbacks and comic songs from the war years, Vi, Ronnie and the audience are transported back to a time when they had all their lives before them, when they thought they could live and love forever.
Paradise Lodge explores how we deal with dementia in a hilarious, thought-provoking musical comedy which looks at the nature of identity, reality, love and loss.
For tickets online via Eventbrite @ £10.15 click here
Telephone enquiries to 07791 590295
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SHOW IS NOT BOOKABLE ON THE DAVENHAM TICKET LINE.
ANY QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NUMBER.

Radio Nights Kick-Off Meeting
2018-01-14 15:00 - 18:00
Dear all.
After such a successful Radio Night in March I am delighted to announce there will be a ‘Tonight On The Wireless – PART TWO!!’ 364 days on (15th & 16th March 2018 @ Davenham Theatre).
Davenham Players will present an evening of radio plays, extracts, poetry and sketches, performed live in front of an audience
This is a wonderful opportunity to find, read and perform material that is either written for radio or just isn’t possible/practical to perform as a production.
If you would like to know more or be involved then please come along on Sunday 14th January at 3pm (until about 6pm) for our first meeting/read through. D and myself will be putting the production together so please ask us if you have any questions.
A few things to consider:
All the performances will be done with ‘script in hand’. Everything will be rehearsed but you won’t need to know all lines off by heart.
The idea is to have everything in front of the audience. So the actors will have their scripts, props will be on hand to make live sound effects and we’ll have all electronic music and sound done on stage too. This gives people a chance to see the inner workings (and hopefully tempt them to get involved in the future).
Last time pieces ranged from the famous classics of radio like: The Goons, Under Milkwood, Round the Horne, Monty Python and Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Alongside these we also had original material written by Davenham members as well as a few surprises.
While we have already collated some material we will welcome any suggestions, please let us know the details or send me or D a copy, ideally before the 24th January so we can look at trying it out.
The plan is to rehearse each Sunday from 14th January until the show.
Lastly but most importantly, we want as many people to come along on the 14th (3pm) and be a part of what will be yet another really great two nights at Davenham.
If you have any questions or concerns about availability, involvement or experience, the aim of meeting on the 14th is to address these.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing) you.
Tom and D

Christmas Play Reading Social
2017-12-07 19:30 - 21:30
This month’s play reading is going to be an evening of Christmas readings and light supper with mulled wine.
Bring along an Xmas reading of your choice . Please let Pam Molloy know if you are going and what you are reading – you can of course just come to listen ! There will be mulled wine and light refreshments for which there will be a small charge. Contact Pam by email here.

Voice and Stagecraft Masterclass - 3 of 3
2017-12-02 10:30 - 16:30

Audition for our February Production
2017-11-27 19:30 - 21:30
Graham Hough is holding an audition for ‘Self Catering’ by Andrew Cullen. It is to be performed in the week beginning Monday 12th Feb 2018
Graham is looking for a cast of 2 male and 3 female ages 35+.
For more details or to say you are coming, please email Graham and come along to the theatre at 7:30pm on Monday 27th November.

Davenham Players AGM
2017-11-09 19:30 - 21:30

Voice and Stagecraft Masterclass - 2 of 3
2017-11-04 10:30 - 16:30

Play Reading Social
2017-11-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-10-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-09-07 19:30 - 21:30

Davenham Players present "Motherhood"
2017-10-16 19:45 - 22:00
Tickets £12.00 Monday otherwise £10.00 available online via DanArts here or phone 01606 259596

Voice and Stagecraft Masterclass - 1 of 3
2017-09-09 10:30 - 16:30

"Young and Fresh" Edinburgh Festival Preview
2017-08-17 20:00 - 21:45
Alice is an up and coming reporter who is assigned the topic of sex trafficking to research. She is shocked by what she uncovers. The performance explores true stories experienced by many trafficked girls and Alice’s feelings of discovery through her research. This is a one woman show written and performed by Laura Elizabeth which includes physical theatre.
Your one-night only chance to see a preview of the show before it goes to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe next month.
Tickets £5.00 from www.danarts.org or phone 01606 259596.
Doors and bar open 19:30.

Mosaic Workshop
2017-08-12 10:00 - 13:00

Young Players Holiday Workshop Week
2017-08-07 08:00 - 18:00
Mix-it-Up “Create a Show Week”

This year we are running two weeks which are aimed at any children who are interested in performing. We will be creating a show from scratch each week and will run sessions in acting, singing, improvisation, script writing amongst lots of fun drama games and activities. The summer camps are for any children aged 6 to 16 and we split the sessions according to age when we have our full list of attendees for each week. The performance at the end of the week will involve all of the children who attend and we will perform it at 4pm on the Friday.

Quiz Night with Lee Morgan
2017-08-03 19:00 - 22:00
Quiz teams of a maximum of six people, £2.00 per person entry fee.
Just come along and join in !
Doors and bar open 7:00pm. Quiz starts at 7:30pm

Young Players Holiday Workshop Week
2017-07-31 08:00 - 18:00
Musical Theatre “Create a Show Week”

This year we are running two weeks which are aimed at any children who are interested in performing. We will be creating a show from scratch each week and will run sessions in acting, singing, improvisation, script writing amongst lots of fun drama games and activities. The summer camps are for any children aged 6 to 16 and we split the sessions according to age when we have our full list of attendees for each week. The performance at the end of the week will involve all of the children who attend and we will perform it at 4pm on the Friday.

K.C.Finn Murder Nights
2017-07-27 20:00 - 22:00
URBAN TRENDZ THEATRE
Presents
K.C. Finn’s Murder Nights
Thurs 27th and Friday 28th July at 8:00pm at Davenham Theatre, 59 Church Street Davenham CW9 8NF

Two shows in one, each with a darkly comedic and murderous theme!
THE MURDER MONOLOGUES: Four very different voices explore the ways in which ordinary people can be drawn into the dark and grisly world of killing. From historical homicides to modern day murderers, each tale twists and turns to a darkly amusing surprise.
LEFT LUGGAGE: An abandoned suitcase. A gruesome murder. A missing body. Six suspects with hidden connections of their own. Will the detective in their midst solve the crime before the power of suspicion tears everyone apart? A darkly comedic mystery set in a 1920s country house hotel.
Tickets £8.00 book on-line at www.danarts.org or ring 01606 259596. Doors & Bar open 7:30pm Show at 8:00pm

Audition for "Motherhood"
2017-07-16 04:00 - 18:00
(FEMALE) AUDITION CALL !
Denise is holding an audition on Sunday 16th July at the theatre from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for our production ‘Motherhood‘ to be performed 17th to 21st October this year. The setting is a two-up two-down terraced house in 1954 and 2011.
The cast to be recruited is:-

2 females ages 60s
1 female 50s
1 female 40s
2 females late 20s – early 30s

Gloria (60s) is know-it-all mother in law to long suffering
Clare (20s – early 30s)
Susannah (60s) – Clare’s mum, later to suffer onset of dementia.
Betty (20s – early 30s) a mum in the 1950s.
Dot (40s) Betty ‘s sister.
Mabel (late 50s) mother to Betty and Dot in the 1950s
Motherhood has an all female cast and deals with mother and daughter relationships from the 1950s and present day. Last year, Davenham members attended workshops to explore their own memories and experiences of childhood and family life. These workshops resulted in a piece of new writing which is both heartwarming and thought-provoking. Interestingly, director Denise plans to have an all-female backstage crew as well as an all-female cast!
NOTE: On Thursday 6th July at 7.30pm Denise is holding a read through of ‘Motherhood’ written by Felicity Barry, directed by Denise Barry, Felicity’s mother-in-law.

Craft Fair
2017-07-15 13:00 - 17:00
We are holding a craft fair at the theatre on Saturday 15th July from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Admission is FREE to the public. There will be a variety of stalls and refreshments will be on sale from the ‘theatre cafe’.
STALLHOLDERS : £10 per table, bookable through Paulette on 01606 79779
VOLUNTEERS: to make cakes or biscuits for the refreshment stall. Call Paulette.

Play Reading - Motherhood
2017-07-06 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s play reading is a special one because it is a read through of our forthcoming production ‘Motherhood’ written by Felicity Barry, directed by Denise Barry, Felicity’s mother-in-law and presented on stage at Davenham in October.
Motherhood has an all female cast and deals with mother and daughter relationships from the 1950s and present day. Davenham members attended workshops last year to explore their own memories and experiences of childhood and family life. These workshops resulted in a piece of new writing which is both heartwarming and thought-provoking. Interestingly, director Denise plans to have an all-female backstage crew as well as an all-female cast! So come along if you are interested in helping out in any way.

Gawsworth Picnic Outing
2017-07-01 15:00 - 23:00
Trip to Gawsworth open air theatre. Still some places, contact Pam.

Litfest - Sunny Ormonde
2017-06-30 19:30 - 21:30
7.30pm – £10.00 – Click here to book online
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
For details of this event, please see the Northwich Litfest website at http://www.northwichlitfest.co.uk/

Litfest - Sue Wilson
2017-06-23 19:30 - 21:30
7.30pm – £5.00 – Click here to book online
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
For details of this event, please see the Northwich Litfest website at http://www.northwichlitfest.co.uk/

Litfest - Cheshire Writers Showcase
2017-06-20 19:30 - 21:30
