Honley Players

Due to the current situation with the coronavirus and government recommendations, we are postponing the planned production of Ladies Day in May. We will reschedule this performance for later in the year once restrictions are lifted. We are also suspending Monday night gatherings at the theatre til further notice. Good health to everyone Honley Players Committee

Panto time is rapidly approaching, rehearsals are really coming on. Great family fun. Sweets, refreshments and Dixons Ice Creams available at affordable prices and all proceeds go to the restoration of the Theatre. Tickets available from Gallery Cafe, Honley or via our web page Southgatetheatre.org Come join the fun xx

Wanted Directors and play Ideas for this autumn play and future productions.
If you are a Director or would like to be and have a play in mind that you feel passionate about and that would work well at Southgate Theatre with Honley Players let us know. We are also open to play ideas, something you have always fancied seeing, or have seen before and absolutely loved and want to see again.
... If either of these apply to you get in touch, message us on here, via email at Honlyplayerssg@gmail.com or contact Laura on 07426416661.
Suggested plays and Directors are reviewed by the play reading group for suitability. We look forward to hearing from you
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Informal Auditions Thursday 30th January 2020
Honley Players are holding open auditions for Amanda Whittington’s “Ladies Day”, a comedy about four hard working women from Hull on a day out at the races. The play is set on ladies day 2005 when Royal Ascot moved to York Racecourse, it follows and explores the life of women on a day out in a touching and humorous manner. During their day out their lives cross with 6 very different male characters who’s interactions provide hum...our as well as an opportunity to expose other sides to the ladies characters. Warm, uplifting and heartfelt, Ladies day is a honest feelgood play, as much fun to act in as to watch.
Female parts, we require 2 women to pass as being aged in mid-40’s to mid-50’s and 2 women being in their mid-20s. Male parts, there are 6 male parts which can be played by 1 to 6 people. We are looking for a range of actors in age to match the female characters.
Auditions will start at 7 pm everyone welcome, even if you unsure why not come along and see what is involved you may enjoy it.
If you have any questions please contact me via replying to this email, on our Facebook post or on my mobile 07426416661. Thanks Laura
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Rehearsals

Pantomime notification!
Our talented writing duo, Ruth Jepson and Jenny Taylor have provided us with a fantastic, original script for Februarys Pantomime, Cinderella. Linda William's is the creative mind who will bring this wonderful script to life, and we are looking for actors who want to take part.
Show dates will fall between 7 & 15 th Feb 2020... Auditions will be in the evening of 23 &/or 24 Oct Rehearsals will start first week December, twice a week (break for Christmas/New year) they may increase if required. Days of rehearsals will be confirmed at auditions. The week prior to and including both show weeks should be kept clear for additional rehearsals, technical and dress run throughs.
Please let me know if you would like to audition or if you have any questions by leaving a message on this site or email me at Honleyplayerssg@gmail.com Please note that we need to know if you would like to attend by 14th Oct.
Look forward to hearing from you. Laura
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Please note that the Monday night sort and meet night has been moved to Wednesday, this is with immediate effect. Next get together will be Wednesday 25 September 6.30 to 8.30 PM. Everyone welcome

Monday 2nd Septemer last night of Auditions come along if you are interested in a part in Wuthering Heights, details below....
OPEN AUDITIONS 28th Aug and 2nd Sept
Honley Players are holding open auditions for John Wheatley's adaption of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. John last worked with the group with his successful direction of Blood Brothers in 2016. Not only is John returning to us in the role of director of this haunting and classic love story but he has written h...is own adaption to ensure a fast moving, energetic depiction of this classic tale.
Auditions will be held on 7.30pm Wednesday 28 August and Monday 2 September at Southgate Theatre, Honley. Attendance is only required at one of the days. There is no need to prepare any specific audition piece. If you have a preferred role you will get the opportunity to let the director know but we do ask you come with an open mind as well. We are looking for a mixed cast of between 8 and 16 actors, depending on versatility and adaptability of applicants.
Applicants should be aged 16 years and above at point of application. Rehearsals are to start the last week in September 2019. Starting with 2 nights a week, increasing as required. Show dates are planned for evenings of 20 through 23 November and cast should keep the evenings of the full week prior to and including show week clear for rehearsals, dress and technical rehearsals.
If interested in attending audition or if you have any queries please send us a message on here or an email to honleyplayerssg@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you
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