The Gage Players Newsletter – March 2025

Hope you are keeping well and enjoying the brief sunshine moments. Since we have the AGM on 26^th March, I thought it would be good for this newsletter to just focus on our May events and then send a more detailed newsletter afterwards.

We are pleased to announce that the box office is now open for our Spring play,

 “The Actress” by Peter Quilter. Performances will take place on 1, 2, and 3 May at 8 pm at Riddell Hall, Walton on the Hill. Rehearsals are going well and are greatly enjoyed under Debbie Nichol’s direction. This theatrical comedy-drama explores the backstage drama of a celebrated actress’s emotional farewell performance. Tickets are £12.50 and can be purchased from the box office at 01737 812703 or via email at friends@thegageplayers.co.uk.

Be Part of the Drama – Advertise with The Gage Players

We are thrilled to offer local businesses an opportunity to advertise in our upcoming programme. If you want to advertise or know someone who does, by placing an advert in our theatre programme, you not only support the arts but also reach our local community. Whether you’re looking to promote your business, share a special offer, or simply show your support to the Arts, our programme is the perfect platform. The deadline to submit your     advert is Wednesday 2^nd April to Clare at  friends@thegageplayers.co.uk.

Advertising Options and Rates

• 1/2 Page: £25.00
• Full Page: £30.00
• Inside Back Cover Full Page: £35.00
• Inside Front Cover Full Page: £35.00
• Back Cover Full Page: £40.00

Walton May Pageant

 We are greatly looking forward to taking part in the May Pageant on Saturday, 17^th May. The theme is ‘Carnival time’ and we will be manning a Tombola stall.  Now is the perfect time to start saving bottles for donation! The more money we raise, the more amazing productions we can create. To ensure everyone has plenty of time to gather all kinds of bottles, delivery dates for bottles will be provided in the next newsletter.

Getting Involved

We are always looking to welcome anyone who is keen to act, or help backstage or front of House, especially this being our 75^th anniversary year, we would love you to share celebrations. Do mention this to your friends and please contact friends@thegageplayers.co.uk

Dates for Your Diary

• AGM, 7.30pm on Wednesday 26^th March at Walton School
• The Actress by Peter Quilter – at 8pm on 1^st, 2^nd and 3rd May at the Riddell Hall
• The Walton May Pageant on Saturday, 17^th May
•  Murder Mystery on Saturday 20^th September
• Winter production 27^th 28^th and 29^th November
• Finale on 6^th December

I’m looking forward to catching up with everyone at the AGM on 26^th March at7.30pm at Walton School. The meeting will precede rehearsals and should approximately last half an hour. Please feel free to stay afterwards and watch the cast in rehearsal.

Best wishes, Bernie, Chair of the Gage Committee
 
 

 

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List of Past Productions

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We have regular quiz nights at a local pub: watch this space. Please contact The Gage at friends@thegageplayers.co.uk if you would like to rise to the challenge.

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The Gage Players is registered as a charity in England and Wales (no 286837)