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Post by FrontroverPaul on Feb 4, 2024 14:51:10 GMT
A new thread for announcements of, and comments on, upcoming amateur musical theatre productions. I will post details only of the less-chosen shows so no Olivers, Shreks or Addams Families from me, but anyone please feel free to post about any in your area, especially if you're appearing on stage !
I'll start off with three I've booked
Brigadoon at Olveston Parish Hall Tockington near Bristol from Wednesday 14 - Saturday 17 February.
Carousel at Exeter Northcott Theatre from Monday 8 - Saturday 13 April.
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical at Wyllyotts Theatre Potters Bar from Tuesday 7 - Saturday 11 May.
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Post by anxiousoctopus on Feb 4, 2024 15:35:42 GMT
Guys and Dolls - MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton from 10th - 13th July 2024 (tickets on sale now)
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Post by oxfordsimon on Feb 4, 2024 15:54:45 GMT
Oxford Operatic are doing Funny Girl at the Oxford Playhouse 8 to 13 July.
They are also scheduled to do Cinderella (R&H version) at the New Theatre in January 2025
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Post by willjam39 on Feb 5, 2024 10:35:04 GMT
Bishops Stortford MTC are doing Sweeny Todd in Nov which should be a good show based on their previous record.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 5, 2024 11:28:14 GMT
Merrily We Roll Along at the Altrincham Garrick in June. The Wizard of Oz (not the ALW one) in October.
Oliver! At the Hope Mill in April.
Jekyll and Hyde at The Hyde Theatre (of course) near Stockport in April.
Annie at the Stockport Plaza in September.
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Feb 5, 2024 13:18:37 GMT
Are there any big shows that are being released to amateur groups this year?
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Post by theatrenerd on Feb 5, 2024 13:45:49 GMT
Are there any big shows that are being released to amateur groups this year? Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is being performed by BMOS in June at the Alexandra, Birmingham, which I believe will be the first for that show. |
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Post by robertb213 on Feb 5, 2024 22:17:29 GMT
Here's the fruit of tonight's Googling, hope it's helpful to some of you! 😁
Songs For A New World - ADC Cambridge, 6-10 February
Just So - Bridewell Theatre London, 5-9 March
The Wizard Of Oz - Loughborough Town Hall, 5-9 March
Bad Girls - Duchess Theatre Long Eaton, 5-9 March
Sweeney Todd - ADC Cambridge 13-23 March
A Chorus Line - Duchess Theatre Long Eaton, 19-23 March
The Secret Garden - Little Theatre Leicester, March/April
Priscilla - Duchess Theatre Long Eaton 30 March-6 April
Footloose - Loughborough Town Hall 9-13 April
Legally Blonde - Little Theatre Leicester, 16-20 April
Beauty & The Beast - Abbey Theatre Nuneaton 17-20 April
Made In Dagenham - ADC Cambridge, 23-27 April
Grease - Little Theatre Leicester, 21-25 April
Love Never Dies - Wolverhampton Grand, 1-4 May
Oklahoma - Lichfield Garrick, 7-11 May
Hello Dolly - Duchess Theatre Long Eaton 21-25 May
Kinky Boots - Lichfield Garrick, 21-25 May
Grease - Belgrade Coventry, 23-26 May
The Producers - ADC Cambridge, 30 May-8 June
Rent - Leicester Curve, 4-8 June
Oliver - Abbey Theatre Nuneaton 4-8 June
Calendar Girls - Lichfield Garrick 2-6 July
You're A Good Man Charlie Brown - Bridewell Theatre London, 9-13 July
Made In Dagenham - Loughborough Town Hall 3-7 September
Beauty & The Beast - Little Theatre Leicesterz 17-21 September
Wind In The Willows - Loughborough Town Hall 1-5 October
Oliver - Loughborough Town Hall 15-19 October
Nativity - Wolverhampton Grand, 13-17 November
The Color Purple - Bridewell Theatre London, 20-30 November
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Post by danb on Feb 5, 2024 22:21:50 GMT
Footloose at Nottingham Arts Theatre this Thurs-Sat too!
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Post by stuartmcd on Feb 5, 2024 22:44:15 GMT
Addams Family at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham in April!
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Post by phonerings on Feb 6, 2024 7:59:10 GMT
Are there any big shows that are being released to amateur groups this year? Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is being performed by BMOS in June at the Alexandra, Birmingham, which I believe will be the first for that show. £65 for an amateur show is outrageous! |
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Feb 6, 2024 15:41:45 GMT
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is being performed by BMOS in June at the Alexandra, Birmingham, which I believe will be the first for that show. £65 for an amateur show is outrageous! The £65 price at Birmingham is for the Gold Lounge package experience but the majority pricing between £30 and £40 is still high for an amateur sale. The first amateur Charlie I'm aware of is at Hampton Hill Theatre on Saturday 23 March. That's a Dramacube youth theatre production, booking not yet open. Also pre-Birmingham it's on at the Lincoln Theatre Royal 10 -18 May with a £24 to £26 price range. Plenty more later in the year. |
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Feb 6, 2024 16:03:02 GMT
Beautiful the Carole King Musical is at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot South Wales from Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 April.
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is at the Boulevard Theatre, Milford Haven West Wales from Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 April. Cabaret style table seating.
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is at the Central Theatre Chatham from Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 April. ( the actual musical, possibly new to the amateur circuit ?)
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Post by erik24601 on Feb 7, 2024 0:11:41 GMT
£65 for an amateur show is outrageous! The £65 price at Birmingham is for the Gold Lounge package experience but the majority pricing between £30 and £40 is still high for an amateur sale. Sadly, the costs of performing amateur productions in these large houses are getting just as astronomical as professional ones. Until these greedy venue owners (especially ATG) allow cheaper rates for these special one-week runs, AND provide justified marketing support, ticket prices are going to have to remain this high. There are numerous 'pro' houses around the UK who now take the hire fee and refuse point blank to provide ANY marketing support whatsoever. Thankfully, I'm aware of some good eggs in the ATG family who see the benefit of helping the companies to sell well and reap the rewards from the bar takings. Others - GREEDY, GREEDY, GREEDY. |
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Feb 7, 2024 5:35:17 GMT
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Post by phonerings on Feb 11, 2024 20:51:07 GMT
£65 for an amateur show is outrageous! The £65 price at Birmingham is for the Gold Lounge package experience but the majority pricing between £30 and £40 is still high for an amateur sale. The first amateur Charlie I'm aware of is at Hampton Hill Theatre on Saturday 23 March. That's a Dramacube youth theatre production, booking not yet open. Also pre-Birmingham it's on at the Lincoln Theatre Royal 10 -18 May with a £24 to £26 price range. Plenty more later in the year. Like you said the vast majority of the other tickets are either £35 or £40 which is wild for an amateur show. I’ve been to a number of BMOS shows in the past and they never seem to sell particularly well. A lot of empty seats around me. It must be hard for an amateur company to sell out such a large theatre. I’m surprised they haven’t looked at moving somewhere else as it can’t be much fun stepping out in front of so many empty seats. |
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Post by yorkshirecioffi on Mar 4, 2024 17:46:44 GMT
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 5, 2024 8:43:32 GMT
Ahww i was of Hessle in the mid 90's. Happy days! Break a leg |
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Post by wanderingranger on Mar 5, 2024 10:06:58 GMT
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Post by playhousetheatre on Mar 13, 2024 15:44:54 GMT
Hello! I am putting on the Scottish Premiere of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory The Musical in May 2024! I believe we are one of the first to put on this production! We are using a brand new set from Scenic Projects and brand new costumes as well! This is our first production that we are putting on as we have only started this year! Feel free to check out our website: www.playhousetheatrecompany.comThank you! |
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Post by Dr Tom on Mar 14, 2024 21:08:43 GMT
Imperial College Musical Theatre Society is presenting Big Fish on 21 and 22 March. Tickets are very cheap (£8 for non-students). I’m putting this in Amateur as it’s not part of a College course. www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/student-groups/112I have no idea what the quality will be like, but a very cheap night out for South Kensington! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 17, 2024 19:48:57 GMT
Sunset Boulevard 19-23rd March Sheffield Lyceum.
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Post by demelza on Mar 17, 2024 22:00:52 GMT
Footloose 24-27th April
Legally Blonde 1-4th May
Grease 8-11th May
All at the Palace Theatre, Southend
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Post by maisiem on Mar 18, 2024 10:35:13 GMT
Are there any big shows that are being released to amateur groups this year? ETAJ has just been released. Portsmouth Players are performing Fame at the Kings Theatre, Southsea in June. |
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Post by artea on Apr 26, 2024 12:32:45 GMT
(Hope these aren't repeats) Follies 2024 SOCIETY Wimbledon Light Opera Society DATES 28th May 2024 - 1st June 2024 Venue John McIntosh Arts Centre, London Oratory School, SW6 Seagrave Road London SW6 1RX www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/follies-1706202894Stock Exchange Dramatic and Operatic Society Sunday-in-the-park-with-george "at two charming new venues" I don't understand: WHEATSHEAF HALL | 20-30 June 2024 (exact dates and times TBC), THORINGTON THEATRE | 28 July and 4 August 2024 www.sedos.co.uk/shows/2024-sunday-in-the-park-with-george |
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