Audition - The Day After the Fair
2018-07-12 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Davenham Theatre, 59 Church Street, Northwich, CW9 8NF, United Kingdom
On Thursday 12th July, Paulette holds an audition for the autumn production of ‘The Day After the Fair’ by Frank Harvey, to be staged Tuesday 9th – Saturday 13th October and set in the 19th Century. A servant girl, Anna, meets an attractive stranger, Charles, at the fair. A second meeting leads to not unexpected consequences and as Charles has to return to his job in London, Anna, who cannot read and write, persuades her mistress to write to Charles on her behalf.
Characters
Edith 25-35-ish
Arthur her husband 45-ish
Letty can be slightly older
Anna – 16-17
Charles 25-35-ish
Sarah 16-18
Any more information from Paulette Anderson who will direct it. 01606 79779 or email Paulette Paulette Anderson holds an audition for the play she is directing to be performed in October 2018.

Litfest - Sunny Ormonde
2018-06-30 19:30 - 21:30
‘Another Evening with…Sunny Ormonde!’
Northwich loves Sunny Ormonde & we just can’t wait to have her back here with us again. Book early for this – tickets sell out every year. More fun, frolics, recitations and musings from THE ARCHERS with ‘Lilian Bellamy’…and of course, more from Sunny herself too! There may even be an opportunity for some audience participation…
£12 – Click here to book Online
To book your tickets, either click on the above link to book online,
email susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk or call 01606 553433

Download the LitFest Brochure as a pdf here.

LitFest Sophie Parkin, Wilma Johnson
2018-06-23 19:30 - 21:30
Sophie Parkin ‘In Conversation’ with Wilma Johnson
Davenham Theatre
Writer, artist, actor, artist club owner and daughter of Molly, Sophie Parkin was one of the highlights of our LitFest last year when she regaled us with her scurrilous tales of Soho – it was quite a night! This time Sophie will be ‘In Conversation’ with artist/writer Wilma Johnson, whose mid-life crisis changed her from housewife to surfer! Sounds interesting? It’s never too late to do anything…Wilma’s travel memoir is like no other.

£5 – Click here to book Online
To book your tickets, either click on the above link to book online,
email susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk or call 01606 553433

Download the LitFest Brochure as a pdf here.

Litfest Christie Barlow and Zara Stoneley
2018-06-18 19:30 - 21:30
Christie Barlow & Zara Stoneley

Bestselling author of 7 novels, Christie Barlow originates from Northwich. Her writing career came as somewhat of a surprise when she decided to write a book to teach her children a valuable life lesson and show them that they are capable of achieving their dreams. She has certainly succeeded! When writing The Cosy Canal Boat Dream, Christie’s research was aided by our very own narrowboat-dwelling LitFest regular, Paula Jackson!

Zara Stoneley lives in Knutsford, she has been writing stories for almost as long as she’s been able to read. Nevertheless, she had a variety of careers before deciding to buckle down and write the novel she’d always wanted to – before she hit fifty! The Wedding Date is the tenth novel she’s had published by HarperCollins. She writes heartwarming, humorous stories about life and love.

Christie and Zara share the same publisher and will discuss their road to publication.

£5 – Click here to book Online
To book your tickets, either click on the above link to book online,
email susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk or call 01606 553433

Download the LitFest Brochure as a pdf here.

Story Telling Workshops - Free !
2018-06-17 18:00 - 21:00
Sunday 17th June and following weeks. Story Telling Workshops – a series of free events each Sunday at 6pm-9pm, culminating in two nights of performance 7th/8th September. For booking contact felicity.goodman@gmail.com

Stage Masterclass
2018-06-16 10:30 - 16:30
This month’s masterclass is on the subject of Improv.
For details please contact Tom Barry by email

Litfest - Vanessa Nuttall
2018-06-15 19:30 - 21:30
Vanessa Nuttall
Vanessa Nuttall works as a freelance sound engineer working predominantly in radio, her greatest love. She has created a niche making sound effects for radio plays and specifically for the ‘longest running soap opera in the world’, BBC Radio 4’s The Archers.

Step into the fascinating audio world of radio where pictures are painted through the ears and learn how it is done in this entertaining talk and demonstration. Ever wondered how the sound of a calf being born is reproduced in The Archers? Or what secret device might lie behind the farmyard gates of Brookfield? Perhaps you might have heard Pat’s goat being milked, or Helen making artisan cheese in her dairy. All these sound effects have to be created and produced at the right time and in the right place as the actors perform their lines by a ‘Spot Effects Studio Manager’ …and that is Vanessa! Come & find out how she does her job and, perhaps even have a go. Plastic sheeting has been requested – it may be messy!

£8 – Click here to book Online
To book your tickets, either click on the above link to book online,
email susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk or call 01606 553433

Download the LitFest Brochure as a pdf here.

Litfest Susi Osborne
2018-06-12 19:30 - 21:30
Susi Osborne
Come and join Susi to hear more about her fourth novel and how her past year has unfolded. AND, we all love a bargain…a FREE copy of Angelica Stone with every ticket purchased!!! (a good present for someone if you already own a copy). PLUS, nibbles…it’s almost like a party!!
See what the reviewers are saying about Angelica Stone:
‘A dark and delicious surprise from beginning to end’…’Refreshingly different and so very well written.’ Anne Williams.
‘Both Angelica and Lola became very close to my heart whilst reading and I think they took a little bit of it with them when they left me.’ Jojomaman.
‘The plot is neat and well executed with a great twist’…’some great characters who you worry about long after you’ve finished reading.’ Bookbag.
‘Keeps you gripped from start to finish’…’Shocking and explosive, just what you need for a good read.’ Amazon customer.

£5 – Click here to book Online
To book your tickets, either click on the above link to book online,
email susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk or call 01606 553433

Download the LitFest Brochure as a pdf here.

Litfest Grant Gillespie
2018-06-08 19:30 - 21:30
Grant Gillespie

Soho-ite Grant is a novelist, screenwriter & actor. As an actor he’s had many TV and film roles – his credits include Eastenders, Holby City, Doctors, Midsomer Murders, Casualty, Kingsman, Florence Foster Jenkins, and many, many more. His debut novel tells the story of an unusal boy adopted by well-meaning parents who are anxious to conform. James has landed in the wrong nest – he enters a family where any wrong can be righted by a half-hearted trip to church. His imagination comes to his rescue in the form of an invisible friend, David, but then he meets a real-life David. But as James becomes more sociable he also becomes more vulnerable. Once hurt, his revenge leads to an act which shocks his community and breaks the hearts of his parents.

£5 – Click here to book Online
To book your tickets, either click on the above link to book online,
email susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk or call 01606 553433

Download the LitFest Brochure as a pdf here.

Play Reading Social
2018-06-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-05-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-05-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-04-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-02-01 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.

LitFest - Davenham Players
2018-06-04 19:30 - 22:00
‘Pieces of Us’

The Davenham Players own and operate Davenham Theatre. Throughout the year they present plays and a whole variety of opportunities for actors and audiences to enjoy. The evening will provide a taster of some of the many varied things they do. Davenham Theatre is one of Northwich LitFest’s favourite venues for holding events, it’s friendly and welcoming…and it has a bar! A little theatre with a big heart and it’s right on your doorstep. Come along to this event and find out more about it.

£5 – Click here to book Online
To book your tickets, either click on the above link to book online,
email susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk or call 01606 553433

Download the LitFest Brochure as a pdf here.

Stage Masterclass
2018-05-12 10:30 - 16:30
This month’s masterclass is on the subject of Character
For details please contact Tom Barry by email

Dirty Dusting by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood
2018-05-01 19:45 - 22:00
You’re no longer young, and your pension doesn’t go very far
But never mind, you can still earn a bit extra by cleaning offices with your two best friends
Except you can’t – because they say you are too old, and now they’ve sacked you
So what do you do? Give in: or fight back?
Guess…
Simple really, as long as Elsie, Gladys and Olive can keep the secret from their bosses, their husbands, their children… and their grandchildren
Dirty Dusting is Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood’s laugh out loud, feel-good comedy about growing old, ageism, redundancy… and telephone chat lines!
This Davenham Players production will be at Davenham Theatre from 1st to 5th May nightly at 7:45pm
Tickets £10 available online from www.danarts.org or phone 01606 259596

Stage Masterclass
2018-04-07 10:30 - 16:30, 2018-01-27 10:30 - 16:30
For details please contact Tom Barry by email

Dominic Berry no tigers
2018-03-24 20:00 - 22:00
Award winning poet Dominic Berry (Glastonbury’s Poet in Residence 2017) brings his no tigers tour to Davenham for one night only: the first half is entirely Dominic but the second half?
That’s something different – Dominic will compere Davenham’s very first open mic POETRY SLAM!!
Poets – your words, your style, your opportunity! (Go on, you know you want to…)
Register your slot by emailing denisejbarry55@gmail.com
Tickets £10. Bookings, as always, on line at danarts.org or by phoning our ticket line on 01606 259596
See Dominic’s website here

Tonight on the Wireless: Mystery
2018-03-15 19:30 - 22:00
Come and see the theatre turn into a radio studio, complete with on-stage sound effects and microphones!
Davenham’s very own Radio Players return (or are released?) for 2 nights only, with a mix of radio plays, comedy and sketches encompassing both old favourites and new original writing
Mystery, mirth and mayhem awaits…
Tickets £10. Bookings either online at www.danarts.org or by phoning the ticket line on 01606 259596

Brennan Reece
2018-03-10 20:00
Brennan Reece: Everlong
English Comedian Of The Year and Edinburgh Best Newcomer nominee is back with a brand new show! Following last years sold out UK and Australian tour, Brennan brings his “powerfully entertaining” show all about the stars (in the sky), memories (in the mind) and his Nanna (in a home).
As seen on BBC, ITV, Channel 4.
Over 6 million YouTube hits.
Full clean driving license.
“A teenage Alan Bennett” The Skinny
“Hilariously rubber faced bright young talent” The Stage
“Brilliantly infectious, gifted storyteller” The Independent
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Arts Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Define Arts
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Wee Review
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Glitterati
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Uber
★ ★ ★ ★½ Chortle
★ ★ ★ ★ The Sunday Times
★ ★ ★ ★ The Independent
★ ★ ★ ★ The Herald
★ ★ ★ ★ The Scotsman
★ ★ ★ ★ Evening Standard
Tickets £10.00 on-line www.danarts.org
By Telephone 01606 259596

Davenham Primary School
2018-03-07 08:00 - 22:00, 2018-03-06 17:00 - 21:00

Stage Masterclass
2018-03-03 10:30 - 16:30
Subject of this class is Directing
Date revised from 24th February
For details please contact Tom Barry by email

The Chinese Room by Andy Hutchings
2018-03-01 20:00 - 22:00
Urban Trendz Theatre presents
The Chinese Room
by Andy Hutchings
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly affecting all our lives. Where is it leading?
Chester writer Andy Hutchings explores the “reality” of the future by rethinking Alan Turing’s Bold Vision Of Future Machine Intelligence. Turing argued that we should grant that a computer is intelligent if it can pass for human.
This insightful play brings together three young women into a carefully designed scientific experiment to test the theory when, after they are locked in a closed area, they are told one of them may be an android. But which one? And how can they tell? And if one is an android does it know? Or are they really after all, Human?

At Davenham Theatre, 59 Church Street Davenham CW9 8NF
Doors at 7.30pm Show at 8pm
Tickets £8
Book on-line at www.danarts.org
or ring 01606 259596

Rehearsal CR
2018-02-26 19:00 - 23:00

Audition Davenham Players - Dirty Dusting
2018-02-20 19:30 - 21:30
Audition: 7.30pm Tuesday 20 February at the theatre:
Dirty Dusting, by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood, is a fairly recent play that has been touring nationally since its premiere in South Shields in 2003, but hasn’t been performed that often by amateur groups. These are the authors’ words on their blog:
“When three cleaners, Olive, Gladys and Elsie, are threatened with redundancy they feel that their lives are coming to an end until a chance wrong number gives them a new business start-up idea – why not run a telephone sex line? They’ve got motive, opportunity and a lifetime of experience – some more than others, mind you. Provided Elsie can teach the other two a few new tricks there’s no reason why they can’t get rich quick; providing they can keep their operation a secret from their bosses… and their husbands…and their children…and their grandchildren.
An indictment of ageism in the 21st Century heavily disguised as a laugh-out-loud, heartwarming comedy”
There are only 4 roles in the play, the 3 cleaning ladies and their line manager, a man ‘rather younger than them’. Because there are so few roles, the audition on 20 February is for members of Davenham Players only. A second, open, audition will only be arranged if the play hasn’t been cast amongst members of the Players.
Roles and ages:
o 3 x Female: The 3 women’s ages are mentioned in the play as 70, but this production won’t show them as ‘old dears’. They are reasonably modern feisty office cleaners and could possibly be played by any actress in her 50s or 60s providing she is willing to ‘age up’ a bit.
o 1 x Male: The male role doesn’t have an age specified, but would work well for someone in their 30s or 40s, or could be a bit older if required. The character isn’t too young as he is ‘management’ (of a sort) but still lives at home with his mother, and is definitely younger than the women (which leaves plenty of scope!)
Scope:
The play is a comedy but although it’s about a sex chat line it’s not particularly graphic language. It wouldn’t be suitable for children because a lot of the jokes centre on condoms etc, but that’s about as
graphic as it gets. There is no sexual contact between any of the characters.

Self-Catering by Andrew Cullen
2018-02-13 19:30 - 21:30
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.

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