The Davenham Players

Mosaic Taster Session
2016-10-22 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Davenham Theatre, 59 Church Street, Northwich, CW9 8NF, United Kingdom
To introduce potential new mosaicists to mosaic skills. Organized by Jan Johnson.
Please contact Jan if you wish to join in.

Theatrical Workshop on the theme of Motherhood
2016-10-16 02:00 - 18:00
Back in July, Felicity (Flic) Goodman held a workshop at Davenham Theatre on the theme of ‘Motherhood’. The aim of the workshop was to develop ideas for a play that Flic will write, subsequently to be performed at Davenham.
Flic has worked on the ideas discussed at the second workshop and is now ready to hold a further workshop. The date of the third workshop is Sunday 16th October from 2:00pm to 6:00pm and it is being held at the theatre. All are welcome, male or female, young or old.
Please sign up with Felicity at felicity.goodman@gmail.com in advance so that Flic knows how many to expect, but be quick as there are only 12 places available!

The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson
2016-10-10 19:30 - 22:00
Davenham Players Autumn Production
The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson.
Three sisters meet on the eve of their mother’s funeral. As the conflicts of the past converge, everyday lies and tensions reveal the particular patterns and strains of family relationships

Dress Rehearsal
2016-10-08 10:00 - 22:00
… of Memory of Water. Performance dates Monday 10th to Friday 14th October 2016.
Directed by Denise Barry

Theatrical Workshop on the theme of Motherhood
2016-10-02 02:00 - 18:00
Back in July, Felicity (Flic) Goodman held a workshop at Davenham Theatre on the theme of ‘Motherhood’. The aim of the workshop was to develop ideas for a play that Flic will write, subsequently to be performed at Davenham.
Flic has made progress since the first workshop and is now ready to hold a second workshop. The date of the second workshop is Sunday 2nd October from 2:00pm to 6:00pm and it is being held at the theatre. All are welcome, male or female, young or old.
Please sign up with Felicity at felicity.goodman@gmail.com in advance so that Flic knows how many to expect, but be quick as there are only 12 places available!

Play Reading
2016-09-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-07-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-06-02 19:30 - 21:30
Denise is back with another of her popular play reading evenings. All are welcome to come along and read or just listen. These evenings help us select plays for possible future performance and are friendly social events with the bar open for use. We don’t yet know what reading Denise will select – you’ll have to come along and find out !

Rehearsal
2016-09-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-08-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-08-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-08-28 07:00 - 22:00, 2016-08-24 19:00 - 22:00

Community Mosaic Unveiling
2016-09-11 14:00 - 17:30
A real celebration for all of the Davenham Community, when the Davenham Community Mosaic will be unveiled to all. There will be tea and cakes, mosaic displays and workshops, stalls and face painting. Click Mosaic page for more information.

Work Party to prepare for Mosaic Opening
2016-09-04 14:00 - 17:00
Paulette has organised a work party day to clean and tidy prior to the Grand Mosaic Opening on Sunday 11th September. Please come along prepared for cleaning, painting and tidying.

We will need a least 6 people to do work through the following list and I will be asking all members.
1. Paint the cellar door
2. Arrange clean bar
3. Clean foyer, auditorium kitchen and side rooms
4. Scrub the awning outside with anti-mould cleanser
5. Set tables for teas out in theatre. Tea can be served from double doors at the side entrance .

Young Players Holiday Workshop
2016-08-08 08:00 - 18:00, 2016-08-01 08:00 - 18:00
Junior Music and Drama Production rehearsals and performances and holiday workshop for children of age 7-12 years. Contact Jess Lloyd for details.

Committee Meeting
2016-08-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-06-30 19:00 - 21:00

Audition for October Production
2016-07-28 19:30 - 21:30
For our Autumn production to be performed 11th to 15th October 2016
The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson.
Three sisters meet on the eve of their mother’s funeral. As the conflicts of the past converge, everyday lies and tensions reveal the particular patterns and strains of family relationships.
Combining witty dialogue with a relish for the dynamics of theatre, Stephenson is a mistress of comic anguish.
Characters
1. Female…. 20-30ish
2 Females…. 30-45ish
1. Female…… 60+
2. Males……… 30-50ish

Private Booking
2016-07-16 09:00 - 23:00
Pete & Pam’s Joint Birthday Party

Theatre Ellipsis - Absence of Separation
2016-07-14 20:00 - 22:00
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS PRODUCTION WILL GO TO DAVENHAM PLAYERS FOR THEATRE IMPROVEMENTS
A preview of the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Professional Show from Theatre Ellipsis:
Absence of Separation
by Ben Moores & Matt Rothwell
John has had an accident and is fighting for his life. It all comes down to this moment where everything seems possible as he teeters on the verge of his possible annihilation. Time has slowed down and everything is at stake. Guided by a mysterious stranger he takes stock of his existence and wonders if his life has added up to anything much at all.
A new dark comedy drama about searching for meaning, punctuated with physical theatre, spoken word and live songs. It tells the story and delves deep in to the minds of the two characters, ready to either redefine themselves or give up on life altogether. The two men form an affinity: delving into existential philosophy, arguing about the surreal absurdity of life, fighting for their own beliefs, questioning everything, dissecting their dreams, finding infinity in a plastic cup and almost losing their minds.
It takes this mundane and seemingly melancholic place…inhabited by characters that society would deem as “average” and through their own imaginings they dares to touch the hem of the robe of infinity.
The play touches on Vedanta Hinduism, Zen Buddhism, spirituality, contemporary society, depression, consciousness, psychology, dreams, addiction and fairytales.
Cast – Ben Moores & Matt Rothwell
Tickets £8.00 (£5.00 Students) from www.danarts.org or 01606 259596
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS PRODUCTION WILL GO TO DAVENHAM PLAYERS FOR THEATRE IMPROVEMENTS

Theatrical Workshop on the theme of Motherhood
2016-07-03 02:00 - 17:00
Felicity (Flic) Goodman has had the idea of running a workshop at Davenham Theatre on the theme of ‘Motherhood’. The aim of the workshop is to develop ideas for a play that Flic will write, subsequently to be performed at Davenham. This is a revised date to the one originally proposed and the new date carefully avoids Father’s day.
The date is now going to be Sunday 3rd July and the workshop will run from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. This should be a fun afternoon and all are welcome, male or female, young or old.
Just bring along yourself and an object, song or story linked to the theme of ‘Motherhood’. Please sign up with Felicity at felicity.goodman@gmail.com in advance so that Flic knows how many to expect, but be quick as there are only 12 places available!

The Farndale Murder Mystery
2016-06-07 19:30 - 22:00
Davenham’s Summer production directed by Graham Hough

Rehearsal
2016-06-05 13:00 - 22:00, 2016-06-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-05-31 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-05-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-05-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-05-19 19:00 - 22:00
… of Farndale Murder Mystery. Performance dates Tuesday 7th to Saturday 11th June 2016.
