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Play In A Week present:

A Voyage to Nowhere By Josh Sadler

Directed by Brandon McGuire

Saturday 27th July at 7.30pm, Sunday 28th July at 2.30pm

Tickets: Adults £14, Children/Students £10

The Hidden Kingdom of Nowhere has rested silently on the bottom of the artic ocean for centuries. Its people the Nobodies live under the yolk of a cruel tyrant who stole their voices and trapped them there forever! That is until a violent storm sinks a passing ship of explorers right above the secret kingdom. Can our crew, led by the intrepid but incompetent Captain Lord Sir Tarquin Von Garble Blabbermouth, overcome sensational sword fights, battle electric eels, giant clams and magical mermaids to return the voices of the Nobodies and free them from their evil ruler? Will they ever make it home? Will the Captain ever shorten his name? The winds blow hard and the seas rise high this year for PIAW 2024

Parade

Book by Alfred Uhry, Music by Jason Robert Brown, Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown

Co-Conceived and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince

Director Damien de Roche, MD Jamie Cordell, Choreographer Chloe Roberts

Tuesday 25th June to Saturday 29th June at 7.30pm and Saturday 29th June at 2.30pm

To book tickets for ESPA’s Parade please go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/east-surrey-performing-arts

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International

All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk

The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol

by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr, Directed by Danny Sparkes

Tuesday 11th to Saturday 15th June at 7.30 pm

Tickets: Adults £15, Children/Students £12

In a festive mood the ladies of The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society mount another assault on the classics with their version of A Christmas Carol! This time they stick close to the story and know which side of the set the audience is on, but almost everything else goes wrong.

This amateur production of “Farndale Avenue….Christmas Carol” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on Behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Stepping Out by Richard Harris

Directed by Nikky Kirkup

Tuesday 17th September to Saturday 21st September at 7.30pm

Tickets : Adults £15, Children/Students £12

Stepping Out is a warm and funny play about the lives of a group of wannabe tappers. The action takes place at a weekly tap class where we meet 8 mismatched characters all trying to put their best foot (or feet) forward. For all of them, this is their chance to get away from the normal hum drum of life. Friendships are formed, conflicts take place and their tap dancing improves week to week. So much so that by the end there is a grand charity show performance where the class have been transformed into a triumphant group of tappers.

This amateur production of “Stepping Out” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

90th Anniversary Club Night, 16th March 7pm for 7.30pm

To celebrate our 90th Season we are having a number of events. Our first one is a club night on 16th March at 7pm for 7.30pm. We will read extracts of plays including the very first one put on by The Nomads and bringing us up to date we will show an excerpt from the recent panto DVD. It is a free event for members and their friends .If you would like to attend please book a space at www.nomadtheatre.com/book-now There will nibbles, a raffle and you will hear about some upcoming shows. If you would like to be involved with the play reading please email Moyra on [email protected]

BLOS at The Nomad Theatre presents:

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Book and lyrics by Eric Idle, Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle

A new musical lovingly ripped off from the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”

From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin

Directed by Stephen Taylor, Musical Director James Marr, Choreographer Samantha Potten

“SPAMALOT” is a hilarious parody of Arthurian legend, based on the 1975 film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” as they say “Always look on the bright side of life” and join the fun in Camelot!

Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 25th May at 7.30pm and Saturday 25th May at 2.30pm

“SPAMALOT” is presented by special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) www.theatricalrights.co.uk

A Double Bill of Comedies in the Studio

Tuesday 23rd to Saturday 27th April at 8pm

Tickets £12

A Little Box of Oblivion by Stephen Bean

Directed by Moyra Brookes

A woman puts a box down next to a stranger in a park, giving strict instructions before she rushes off, not to move, knock, tilt or open it. Passers-by offer suggestions as to what’s inside and what should be done with it – is it a bomb, some deadly Anthrax or even a severed head? At last, exasperated by these highly opinionated people, the stranger shakes and rattles the box, only to be berated by the returning woman, who reveals all……..

An amateur production by arrangement with Stagescripts Ltd.

Last Tango in Little Grimley by David Tristram

Directed by Moyra Brookes

Membership of the local amateur drama society has dwindled to four. Time for dramatic action. There’s only one thing that sells tickets these days – sex. But how will the locals react to the promise of a sizzling sex comedy….

This amateur production of “Last Tango in Little Grimley” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Auditions: A Little Box of Oblivion & Last Tango in Little Grimley

23rd, 24th, 29th Jan at 7.30pm at The Nomad Theatre

Scheduled Dates: Tuesday 23rd to Saturday 27th April at 8pm

Two One Act Comedies in the Studio

If you are interested in auditioning please contact Moyra on [email protected] or just turn up. If you cannot make the dates please contact us so we can arrange to see you at a convenient time

A Little Box of Oblivion by Stephen Bean

Directed by Moyra Brookes

A woman puts a box down next to a stranger in a park, giving strict instructions before she rushes off, not to move, knock, tilt or open it. Passers-by offer suggestions as to what’s inside, and what should be done with it- is it a bomb, some deadly anthrax or even a severed head? At last, exasperated by these highly opinionated people, the stranger shakes and rattles the box, only to be berated by the returning woman, who reveals all, much to their embarrassment.

Characters: All characters are designated by traits so apart from Woman can be played by either male or female actors. There are no specific ages associated with the characters

Cool: Level headed and objective with a cynical wit, dressed smart casual

Woman: Flappy in character must have green hair (wig can be provided!)

Neurotic: compulsive obsessive, house probably immaculately tidy

Doom Merchant: dour, humourless (if young will be dressed as goth, if older will be dressed as anorack)

Amateur Sleuth: has been reading too many cheap detective novels

An amateur production by arrangement with Stagescripts Ltd

Last Tango in Little Grimley by David Tristram

Directed by Moyra Brookes

“One of the most successful short comedies ever produced for the stage”

Membership of the local amateur drama society has dwindled to four. Time for dramatic action. There’s only one thing that sells tickets these days – sex. But how will the locals react to the promise of a sizzling sex comedy……..

Characters:

Gordon: Chairman who doggedly believes in the Society no matter what the adversity is.

Margaret: Diva and Leading Lady in all the shows

Joyce: Secretary of the Society, timid librarian and dreams of being in a musical

Bernard: General Backstage hand and minor actor

This amateur production of “Last Tango in Little Grimley” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. On behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

A hilarious Comedy:Sheila’s Island by Tim Firth

Directed by Elaine Burns

Tues 6th to Sat 10th Feb 2024 at 7.30pm

Tickets: Adults £15, Children/Students £12

Sheila’s Island premiered in 2022 in Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Four women, middle mangers are suffering the hellish team-building experience companies used to enjoy inflicting on their employees. They are on a treasure hunt in the Lake District. As the play opens they emerge soaking wet from the lake as their boat has sunk: boats do not steer the same as cars!! Where was the risk assessment you may ask?

What follows is not pretty as cold, hunger and Denise’s sharp tongue affect them all. Will they be rescued in time for dinner? They only have one mobile phone and Julie chose to phone her husband who was out…….. Will sheila really keep up their morale with ball games? Will the equipment in Julie’s rucksack be of use? Birdwatcher Fay is happy but Denise is really angry…..

This amateur production of “Sheila’s Island” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Christmas Club Night 2023 Nov 26th

Our annual Club Night for members to perform their party pieces. The evening will be hosted by Elaine. There will be mulled wine and mince pies and a christmas raffle. Arrive at 7pm for the performances to start at 7.30pm. If you would like to perform, or are just attending please email Moyra on [email protected] We want to make sure there are enough mince pies!!

Aladdin by Ben Crocker

Directed by Michael Ayres & Samantha Potten

Tuesday 5th  to Friday 8th December at 7.30pm, Saturday 9th December at 2pm and 6.30pm

Tickets: Adults 17, Children/Students £12

A hilarious traditional pantomime with all the things we love great script, brilliant songs and fabulous dancing. Set in Old Peking, come and see if Aladdin will outwit Abanazar, and what exactly is the Panda up to……….

By arrangement with Ben Crocker Pantomimes

Audition Notice: Sheila’s Island

Audition Dates: Tues 17 Oct, Thurs 19 Oct, Mon 23 Oct Mon 30 Oct at 7.30pm Nomad Theatre

Show Dates: Tues 6th -Sat 10th Feb 2024

Sheila’s Island by Tim Firth, Directed by Elaine Burns

Written by Tim Frith (Calendar Girls) “Sheila’s Island is about 4 women in their 40’s suffering on the kind of hellish bonding experience some companies used to enjoy inflicting on their employees. They are on some kind of treasure hunt in the Lake District. Playing ages 40-60. as the play opens all four crawl onto stage/island soaking wet because their boat has sunk due to Sheila not realising boats do not steer like cars. What follows is not pretty as cold, hunger and Denise’s sharp tongue affects all of them. Will they be rescued? Only one mobile phone survived and Julie chose to phone her husband who was not at home! Here are 4 stonkingly good parts for women who are up for being wet, bedraggled and muddy.

Characters:

Sheila: elected group leader but not a natural. She is optimistic and practical and tries to mediate between the others.

Denise: Physically fit, furious at losing an expensive rucksack and her belongings. Sharp witted, sarcastic and aggressive particularly towards Julie. She has some of the best lines.

Julie: one of those annoying people who talks in platitudes. Has a big rucksack full of equipment no one needs. She is not sharp and shrivels easily but she and Denise end up in a fight.

Fay: quite different, works in finance. Quieter, almost in a world of her own. Loves birds and has strong religious beliefs. Has had some kind of breakdown and nearly loses it again on the island.

Interested please contact Elaine on [email protected] for a chat or to let us know you are coming along

If you are interested but cannot make the dates please let us know so we can arrange to see you separately

This amateur production of “Sheila’s Island” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French ltd www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Anniversary Open Day Tours Oct 7th

Come and experience the Magic Sat Oct 7th: Tours at 12, 1.30pm, 3pm, 4.30pm

Tours are Free to Attend but please book a time

The Current Nomad Theatre is 25 years old! Come and see how we make the magic, in our professionally designed theatre, with a conducted tour. You will learn about the history of the theatre, see backstage, get to experience lighting,, sound and video hands on, and see the revolve in action.There will be displays of props, costumes and make up. The bar will be open so you can chat to us after the tour. Please book your tour in advance so we can manage numbers and everyone gets a chance to take part

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Out of the fire Presents:Chopped Liver and Unions by J.J. Leppink

Friday 20th October at 8 pm, Tickets Adults £15, Children/Students £12

This is the story of women’s activist and Trade Unionist Sara Wesker. In 1928 She fought in the battle of Cable Street. Did this formidable woman’s passion for the cause destroy the passion for the love of her life? This has just finished playing to rave reviews at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe and is a must see

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Two Hilarious comedies

Snakeskin and Fur, Written and Directed by Phill Bingham

Honeymoon Suite by Tony Layton, Directed by Moyra Brookes

Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th June at 7.45 pm in the Studio

Tickets £12

Snakeskin and Fur

Liberty, a hustler, is searching for a man to help her with a scam. She needs to interview lots of men quickly so uses speed dating and meets Oscar (the best of a bad bunch!). She sets him a test, a short con. She describes how it should work and what he should do, they then try to play it out……….

Honeymoon Suite

Ageing, faded pop star Jet checks into the bridal suite with his new wife Pat, his PA of over 15 years. The marriage is, for him a publicity stunt, not so for her. Francis , the porter, gets drawn into the stunt. During their stay they gradually make discoveries about each other with a surprising conclusion…….

An amateur production by arrangement with Stagescripts Ltd

Bookham Light Operatic Society in association with The Nomads presents:

Orpheus in the Underworld

Directed by Jackie Shearer, Musical Director Laura Brown, Choreographer Samantha Potten

Wed 24th to Sat 27th May at 7.30pm and Sat 27th May at 2.30pm

A comic operetta in three acts. From the original by Hector Cremieux and Ludovic Halvy Music by Jaques Offenbach, New book and lyrics by Phil Park, Music adapted and arranged by Ronald Hanmer

Tickets: Adults 17, Children under 16 £12

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This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International on behalf of Joseph Weinberger Ltd