Audition Notice - ‘Allo ‘Allo! 4-7 November 2026

 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 4-7 November 2026

The opening play in our 80th Anniversary Season – by popular demand!

 

You probably know all about ‘Allo ‘Allo!, so I shall say this only once …

 

AUDITIONS ARE ANNOUNCED!

 

Friday 29 May at 8pm

Monday 13 July at 8pm

at The Little Theatre, The Drive RM3 0DU

 

Are you up for it?!

 

Information

Based on the hugely successful British television series which launched in 1984 and ran for several seasons, this uproarious comedy relates the adventures of René, a hapless café owner in occupied France … but you know this. The play is set inThe Café René in occupied France, 2nd World War (1940s)

 

The plot

René and his wife have stashed a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis in a sausage in their cellar, where two British airmen are also hiding until the Resistance can repatriate them. Communications with London using the wireless that is disguised as a cockatoo add to the many embarrassments this intrepid proprietor endures in the company of his patrons. News that the Führer is scheduled to visit the town inspires tricksters disguised as Hitler to frequent the cafe. Meanwhile, René summons all the wit he can muster to save his café and his life.

 

The characters

René

Edith

Yvette

Michelle

Mimi

Colonel

Helga

Alberto

Flick

Crabtree

Leclerc

Gruber

Schmelling

Soldiers

Peasants

Two Airmen

List with approximate playing ages below. Whilst we cannot expect to create ‘dead ringers’, we can capture and project the essence of these well-loved characters.

• Rehearsals: Mon and Wed evenings at 8pm from Wed 2 Sept plus
• Fri 29 Oct and Friday 6 Nov
• Performances: 4-7 Nov 8pm nightly plus 2.30pm Sat matinee
• Rehearsals and performances at The Little Theatre, The Drive RM3 0DU
• Skeleton rehearsal schedule available on request

Meet "The Miller's Tale ...

Today we'd like to tell you about 'The Miller's Tale'

If you thought medieval romance was all noble knights and poetry … think again. ‘The Miller’s Tale’ gleefully swaps gallantry for pure mischief, serving up a chaotic mix of a gullible carpenter, his very lively young wife, and two hopelessly overconfident admirers—all heading straight for disaster.   

Don't delay book your tickets today!

Tickets for Canterbury Tales are available from guildonian-players.sumupstore.com/ or call 07762 133620 to reserve tickets and pay on the door (17 - 20 June at 8pm nightly plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee)

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Thanks to www.wherecanwego.com

Time To "Meet The Stories"

Time to meet the stories! Our Canterbury Tales next month brings you six of Chaucer's tales - and here we have the cast of 'The Knight's Tale'. If you are wondering what this story is about, read on!

Two noble knights - best friends turned romantic rivals - fall head over heels for the same woman ... having spotted her from a prison window ... (hardly ideal, but devotion waits for no one).  Their friendship becomes a fierce contest of honour, passion, and destiny, culminating in a dramatic showdown that will decide their futures … how does it pan out? You’d best book a ticket to see! Our Canterbury Tales is coming – 17-20 June at 8pm nightly plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee.

Don't delay book your tickets today!

guildonian-players.sumupstore.com/ or call 07762 133620 to reserve tickets and pay on the door.

#guildonianplayers #canterburytales #haveringartscouncil #makeitformark

Thanks to www.wherecanwego.com

Guildonian Players 80th Anniversary Season

Our audience has spoken! The most popular play, by a long way, was 'Allo Allo' - which will the first production in our 80th Anniversary Season. By contrast, you were also keen to see 'An Inspector Calls', but the performance rights are unavailable ... so we are bringing you two others from your top five - Terry Pratchett's 'Wyrd Sisters' and 'The Odd Couple (Female Version)'.

Thank you all very much for sharing your favourites with us - we had a great response. And so, dates for your diary are:

• 4-7 November 2026
  'Allo 'Allo' by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft

• 10-13 March 2027
  'Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters' adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs

• 9-12 June 2027
  'The Odd Couple (Female Version)' by Neil Simon

... lots to look forward to 

What's Been Happening Behind The Scenes at The Little Theatre?

If your curiosity is getting the better of you, then wonder no more? Rehearsals are progressing well for our summer production - Canterbury Tales - and the set build is going splendidly. 

Here's an opportunity to meet the cast of what's sure to be an amazing production ...

It's never been a better time to secure your tickets, so why not book yours now. They are available to buy online 

Thanks to www.wherecanwego.com

Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer - 17-20 June 2026

We are excited to tell you that our play for the summer season is Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, a new and amusing adaptation, written in modern English by Nick Warburton. Rehearsals are now well under way at The Little Theatre.

Watch this space for more updates ...

It's never too early to secure your tickets, so why not book yours now. They are available to buy online 

Thanks to www.wherecanwego.com

Three Days Left to Vote!

Only three days left to tell us your choices for our anniversary season. Polls close at noon on 1 April - don't be an April Fool - vote now!

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