The Davenham Players

Panto - Audition
2018-10-30 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Davenham Theatre, 59 Church Street, Northwich, CW9 8NF, United Kingdom
Graham Hough is holding an audition for the pantomime he is going to direct for the Davenham stage this coming January 2019. The title is “Robin Hood and his Band of Merry Persons”.
All welcome whether interested in a part or not, but the main purpose of the evening is to gather a cast and backstage crew for the panto. An excellent opportunity for those with little acting experience to ‘have a go’.
Come along for a cuppa and a natter !

Play Reading - Panto
2018-10-23 19:30 - 22:00
Graham Hough is holding a reading of the pantomime he is going to direct for the Davenham stage this coming January 2019. The title is “Robin Hood and his Band of Merry Persons”.
All welcome whether interested in a part or not.
Come along for a cuppa and a natter !

The Day After the Fair by Frank Harvey
2018-10-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-10-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-10-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-10-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-10-09 19:30 - 22:00
Edith, disenchanted with her three year marriage to brewer Arthur Harnham, redirects her energies into teaching Anna, her maid, to read and write. The play opens on the day of the fair from which Anna is late returning.
Anna has met Charles, a young man from London, at the fair. Before he has to return home, Charles asks Anna to write to him after they separate. Anna agrees despite knowing she cannot do so herself.
Later at Edith’s house, Anna urges Edith to write to Charles on her behalf. Edith reluctantly agrees, but has no idea of the impact upon the three of them.
Directed by Paulette Anderson, The Day After the Fair by Frank Harvey is based on the Thomas Hardy short story ‘On the Western Circuit’.
Performances at 7:30pm from Tuesday 9th October to Saturday 13th October
Tickets £10.00 online from www.danarts.org or 01606 259 596
Doors and Bar 7:00pm Performance at 7:30pm

Play Reading Social
2018-10-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-09-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-08-05 19:30 - 21:30, 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
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.

Lost Embers - A Storytelling Cabaret
2018-09-08 19:45 - 21:00, 2018-09-07 19:45 - 21:00
A mix of eclectic tales for an electric night of entertainment.
Only two performances
Friday 7th September at 7:45pm
Saturday 8th September at 7:45pm

Tickets just £6.00 bookable on 01606 259 596 or on the door

Nook and Cranny - Story Scientists present The Expedition - for Kids of all Ages
2018-07-15 14:30 - 16:00
Tickets £7.00 (adult or accompanied child) Box Office 01606 259596 or online at www.danarts.org

Audition - The Day After the Fair
2018-07-12 19:30 - 21:30
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.

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
For details please contact Tom Barry by email
