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Next production: Three comedies by David Tristram

Posted on 5 February 2018

Our next production is on Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th March. We are doing three hilarious comedies written by David Tristram, of ‘Little Grimley’ fame: Coffee Break, Late Entry and Little Grimley Presents Strictly Sex Factor (on Ice). Tickets are £7 (adults) and £5 (children) from 01489 860377 or uphamplayers@gmail.com. There is some...

News from Shelley

Posted on 6 August 2017

Shelley Pitter (chairman) writes: Upham Players would like to invite members and friends old and new, young and not so young, to a lunch time Barbecue on Sunday 10th Sept at Manor Cottage, Queen Street, Upham. Please phone Shelley on 01489 860342 or Dermot on 01489 860377 to book in. Food provided, please bring your...

Open Mike evening 1st April

Posted on 3 March 2017

No, it’s not an April Fool! Our “Open Mike Night” is on 1st April. Come along and show off your party piece. – song or dance, a story or joke, perhaps a musical interlude, start rehearsing now!  The evening is planned as being very informal –  bring your own drinks and refreshments. Stage, microphone and...

Play reading : Neighbourhood Watch by Alan Ayckbourn Weds 1st Feb

Posted on 16 January 2017

Shelley writes: Hi Everyone, Upham Players year kicks off with a play reading of the dramatic comedy “Neighbourhood Watch” from the pen of award winning playwright Alan Ayckbourn. An opportunity to tackle something without having to learn any lines! This will take place at the Widlers Lane studio aka the home of Chris and Gwyn...

Next production!

Posted on 3 October 2016

Our next production is ‘Alarms and Excursions’ by Michael Frayn. In a faceless foreign hotel two couples share adjoining identical bedrooms. The couples, though very different, start to behave in a very similar manner. Meanwhile when four friends meet for a quiet night together, little do they realise that their evening will be reduced to...

Christmas party 3rd December 2016

Posted on 3 October 2016

We extend an invitation to Upham Players Christmas Party on 3rd December with entertainment from our junior members. This will take the form of a ‘Support your local’ competition, in which teams will write and perform a short playlet, which must include the same three props chosen for the production. Phone 01489 860342 if you’d like...

Chairman’s Report 2015-16

Posted on 15 June 2016

Shelley Pitter (chair of Upham Players) writes: Since the last AGM we have held 9 committee meetings and staged two productions and although the year has not been without problems, I hope you will agree that we have all had an enjoyable and satisfying experience. Our Autumn production was a dinner theatre, “Christmas Can Be...

Quiz and Chips 11th June

Posted on 4 April 2016

Mo writes: Family Quiz and Chips evening Saturday 11th June, 7.30 – 10 pm Upham Village Hall Dear Upham Players Members, We would like to invite you to join us for the annual Upham Players Quiz and Chips night. family quiz with prizes! fish or veggie burger and chips supper food orders in advance but pay on...