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The Nomes Present : “Alice The Musical”
Alice the Musical
Saturday 1st July at 2.30 pm
Directed by Samantha Swanborough
Based upon the original story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, bt Lewis Carroll. Adapted and dramatised by Mark and Helen Johnson and Richard Davis
Tickets: Adults £10, Children under 16 £6
Snakeskin and Fur & Honeymoon Suite
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
BLOS in association with The Nomads presents: Orpheus in the Underworld
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
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International on behalf of Joseph Weinberger Ltd
The Bear & The Proposal (Part of the Sneeze) by Anton Chekhov translated and adapted by Michael Frayn
Two Hilarious Russian Farces
The Bear and The Proposal (part of The Sneeze)
by Anton Chekov, translated and adapted by Michael Frayn
The Bear Directed by Justin Cobb, The Proposal Directed by Murray Stephen
18-22 April at 8pm in the studio
Tickets £12
This amateur production of “The Sneeze” (featuring The Bear and The Proposal only) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
The Bear: Grigory, a landlord has come to collect an outstanding debt but meets his match in the mourning widow, Elena, whose husband died 7 months ago. She has no money in the house , he won’t leave without it.This leads to a clash of wills. Can the butler get Grigory to leave before things get out of hand? How will it resolve itself? Come along and find out
The Proposal: A young Russian landowner goes to propose to his neighbour’s daughter. Apart from being a neurotic, hypochondriac he is very eligible and her father is delighted- so what could possibly go wrong? And what have two hunting dogs got to do with it?
Table Manners By Alan Ayckbourn Directed by Danny Sparkes
Table Manners by Alan Ayckbourn
Directed by Danny Sparkes
Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th March at 7.30 pm
Tickets : Adults £15, Children/Students £12
This is our final play in the Norman Conquests Trilogy and it is often considered the funniest. We started off in the Garden in 2019, moved to the Living Room in 2021 and are now in the Dining Room in 2023! Will Annie get away for her illicit weekend? Her brother Reg and sister-in-law Sarah have arrived to look after mother. However, Norman has arrived to pick up Annie, contrary to plans. The family’s constant misunderstandings lead to arguments and complications …………..
This amateur production of “Table Manners” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd www.comcordtheatricals.co.uk
Blue Fire Theatre Co present: Marie Lloyd Stole My Life by J.J. Leppink
Blue Fire Theatre Co present:
Marie Lloyd Stole My Life by J.J.Leppink
Saturday 18th February at 7.30 pm
Tickets: Adults £15, Children/Students £12
A tale of tempestuous relationships, a scandalous divorce, infamous jewel heist and a rescue at sea- all set against the background of Victorian Music Hall, and all absolutely true!
Nelly Power was a male impersonator and headliner at all the major theatres, but life was not a bed of roses and she was finally usurped by the next teenage sensation, her end was both sad and premature. That “teenage sensation” was Marie Lloyd! “Marie Lloyd Stole my life” is the story of the unglamorous side of showbusiness in Victorian London, told through the subversive lens of Music Hall. It’s a bit Ripper Street and a bit EastEnders, with songs.
Horsley Live Music Club Present: Counterfeit Quo
Horsley Live Music Club Present:
Counterfeit Quo
Friday 17th February at 8pm
Tickets £20
Counterfeit Quo are the UK’s longest running Status Quo tribute band. Get ready to rock to Caroline, Down Down, Pictures of Matchstick Men, Rocking all over the World and Whatever you want as well as some better known album tracks. They have toured all over the UK and Europe.
Auditions: The Bear & The Marriage Proposal 10th and 19th Jan at 8pm
Two one act comedies by Anton Chekov.
Scheduled: 18th -23 April at 8pm
If you are interested please email Moyra Brookes , [email protected] or just turn up on the night. Please let us know if you are interested but cannot make it so we can arrange a suitable time to see you.
The Bear by Anton Chekov Translated by Michael Frayn
Directed by Justin Cobb
The Play
A one Act Comedy. Elena’s Husband died 7 months ago and she is in deep mourning. Grigory arrives and explains she must settle her late husband’s debt. She has no money as she is waiting for her steward to arrive the following day. Grigory is angered and challenges her to a duel with surprising results…..
Characters
Elena Ivanovna Popova : a middle aged landowning widow with dimples on her cheeks, her husband has dies. Playing age 35-55
Grigory Stepanovitch Smirnov: a middle aged landowner. Playing age 35-55
Luka: Popova’s aged footman, caring, loyal and not so intelligent
The Marriage Proposal by Anton Chekov Translated by Michael Frayn
Directed by Murray Stephen
The Play
In this farce Ivan has come to propose marriage to his neighbour’s daughter, Natalia. After he has received permission to marry Natalya, she is invited into the room and he tries to convey the proposal. However a series of arguments follow on a variety of topics. This results in some interesting complications….
Characters
Stepan Stepanovitch Chubov: a landowner, bluff and hearty playing age 50+ but must be old enough to be Natalya’s father
Natalya Stepanovna : his daughter, described as 25 but playing age could be between 25-40. A robust country lady, argumentative but fond of Ivan
Ivan Vassilevitch Lomov: a neighbour, age given as 35 but playing age could be 35-50. Needs to play significantly younger than Chubov, nervous, tending to hypochondria but still capable of being equally argumentitive.
Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie
Peter Pan By J.M. Barrie
A lively Pantomime version
Adapted and Directed by Graham Botterill
6th to 10th December at 7.30 pm and 10th December at 2.30 pm
Tickets: Adults £17 Children/Students £12
This amateur production of “Peter Pan” is presented by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity and Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. wwwconcordtheatricals.co.uk
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Cheshire Cats by Gail Young
Cheshire Cats by Gail Young
Directed by Marion Millinger
Tuesday 15th to Saturday 19th November at 7.30 pm
Tickets: Adults £15, Children/Students £12
“Cheshire Cats” follows the antics of a group of friends as they aim to stride across the capital in record time in their decorated bras and posh new trainers, but the problem is that one of the team doesn’t seem to meet the physical criteria!
This London Moonwalk adventure is a cross between a girl’s night out and a real mission to support a cause so close to many hearts, with plenty of laughs and a few tears along the way. “Cheshire Cats is a truly comic homage to walkers, marshals and organisers of charity walks everywhere.
This amateur production of “Cheshire Cats” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Surrey Magicians Present an Evening of Magic
The Surrey Magicians Present :
An Evening of Close-Up and Stage Magic
Friday 21st October at 7.30 pm
Tickets: Adults £12, Children/Students £10
Prepare to be amazed! The evening will comprise a first half where you will be seated at a table and the magicians will move between the tables so you can see the magic “Close Up”. The second half will be traditional Stage Magic with the magicians on stage and the audience in the auditorium.
Blithe Spirit By Noel Coward
Blithe Spirit By Noel Coward
Directed By Murray Stephen
Tuesday 27th Sept to Saturday 1st Oct 2022 at 7.30 pm
Tickets: Adults £14 , Children/Students £10
This comedy sees Charles Condomine, a novelist, wanting to learn about the occult for a new book. He arranges for a medium to hold a seance at his house.. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his annoying and temperamental first wife Elvira after the seance. Elvira tries to disrupt Charles’s marriage to the straight laced Ruth who cannot see or hear the ghost. Chaos ensues! The medium , Madame Acarti, is called back to try and exorcise the ghost. Will Charles be left in peace with no further ghostly visits……?
This amateur production of “Blithe Spirit” is produced by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Horsley Live Music Club Present: Totally Blondie
Horsley Live Music Club present:
Totally Blondie
Friday 19 Aug at 8pm
Tickets: £23 ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Play In A Week 2022: The Time Thief
The Nomads present Play In A Week :
The Time Thief by Josh Sadler
Directed by Brandon McGuire
Saturday 30th July at 7.30 pm and Sunday 31st July at 2.30 pm
Tickets: Adults £14, Children/Students £10
This is the annual week-long project for adults with physical and/or learning disabilities. A separate play is commissioned every year with enough parts to suit every individual wishing to participate, a huge task with at least 40 performers!
Pirates of the Curry Bean
The Nomes Youth Theatre are proud to present
Pirates of the Curry Bean by Craig Hawes
Directed by Samantha Swanborough
Saturday 2nd July and Sunday 3rd July at 2.30pm, Tickets £10 adults, £6 children
This is a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas with our heroes in pursuit of treasure. With colourful characters, sparkling songs this show is dripping with piratical style
Blue Fire Theatre Co Present: Kemp’s Jig
We are delighted to announce that Kemp’s Jig will be back at The Nomad Theatre on Friday 17th June at 7.30pm
Come and see the amazing tale of Will Kemp morris dancing from London to Norwich
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomens’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth
Tuesday 17th-Saturday 21st May at 7.30 pm; The Nomads present an amazing comedy:
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of MACBETH
By David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr
Directed by Elaine Burns
Tickets: Adults £14 Students £10
6 ladies of the Guild bravely or foolishly attempt Macbeth. Mrs Reece, Thelma and 4 other ladies of a mixed age range play all the best parts! Henry the Stage Manager is forced to take over as Lady Macbeth and an increasingly angry producer plays Macbeth for several Pages. All of the fun and tricks we expect from a Farndale Production If you like “The Play That Goes Wrong ” you will love this!
Ember Big Band present: Fine Women and Song
World Premiere
Ember Big Band Present : Fine Women and Song
Saturday 7th May 7.30 pm
Tickets Adults £14, Children/Students £10
This amazing evening tells the story of of the world’s greatest female performers, musicians, composers and lyricists. You will hear some brilliant music and learn some amazing facts. The last time the band visited the theatre they sold out!
BLOS in association with The Nomads present Me and My Girl
BLOS in Association with The Nomads present Me and My Girl
Wednesday 27th April to Saturday 30th April 2022 at 7.30pm, Saturday Matinee 2.30pm
Book and Lyrics by L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber Music by Noel Gay
Book Revised by Stephen Fry Contributions to revisions Mike Ockrent
Tickets Adults £16 Under 16’s £12
Sold Out: Horsley Live Music Club Present: Counterfeit Beatles
SOLD OUT :Horsley Live Music Club Present: Counterfeit Beatles
Friday 25th March at 8.00pm
Tickets £17.50
Described as ‘the UK’s most authentic and entertaining Beatles tribute band’, the Counterfeit Beatles were formed 20 years ago today.
Since then, the band has performed more than 1,000 times at festivals, theatres and TV shows in the UK, Europe, India, Japan and South Korea.
In a two-hour show, complete with costume changes, the Counterfeit Beatles re-create the magic of the world’s most famous band. Get your ticket to ride now – the Counterfeit Beatles are as close to the real thing as you are ever likely to get.