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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]

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

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

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

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!!

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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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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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

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

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

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 …………..

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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

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.

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Horsley Live Music Club Present:

Counterfeit Quo

Friday 17th February at 8pm

Tickets £20

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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.

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

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

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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

Directed by Marion Millinger

Tuesday 15th to Saturday 19th November at 7.30 pm

Tickets: Adults £15, Children/Students £12

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“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

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

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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

Directed By Murray Stephen

Tuesday 27th Sept to Saturday 1st Oct 2022 at 7.30 pm

Tickets: Adults £14 , Children/Students £10

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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