Fine-tuning entrances and exits in week 4 of rehearsals
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been working on making sure the cast are confident with entrances and exits on stage. They’ve been making lots of notes in their scripts and, the more we repeat it, the more they get used to it. Jim Howson, who plays Abanazar, has perfected his evil laugh and […]
Rehearsals for Aladdin going strong
It’s been two weeks since we started rehearsing for Aladdin and here’s a little behind the scenes round up of what we’ve been doing. Our cast, led by first-time director, Emma, have been going through Act One and Act Two of the panto, working on entrances and exits on stage. Fun fact – On stage, […]
Aladdin rehearsals start next week
Brackley Players present Aladdin as their 2019 pantomime! Written by Nigel Holmes and directed by Emma Wilberforce, Aladdin will be on at Magdalen College School, Brackley at 7.30pm Thursday 7th February, 7.30pm Friday 8th February and two performances on Saturday 9th February, 11am & 2.30pm. The society held auditions this week and successful cast everyone […]
Aladdin auditions – 5th November
Brackley Players will be performing Aladdin for their 2019 panto next February. Oh yes they will! If you are interested in getting involved either on stage or behind the scenes, we would be delighted to meet you at our auditions. These will take place on Monday 5th November, 7.30pm at the Community Room next to […]
Behind the scenes of upcoming play A Kick in the Baubles
The lovely people of On Stage Northants did an interview with Lynn Cowley, director of our current play, A Kick in the Baubles, and cast member, Josh Ryan. Read all about the festive fun they had rehearsing for the play and, if you haven’t already, make sure you get your tickets! Interview with… Brackley Players
Brackley Players panto auditions announced
The Brackley Players panto for 2019 will be Aladdin, directed by Emma Wilberforce. The performances will take place in February 2019, details to be announced in due course. The society has organised a date for read throughs and auditions, which are open to current and new members as well as anyone in the area who […]
Rehearsals going well for Autumn play
Our cast are well into rehearsals for our laugh-a-minute Autumn play, A Kick in the Baubles. Directed by Lynn Cowley, this funny and sometimes outrageous play is sure to entertain. Tickets are now available online. Come along to find out why has the season of goodwill passed Frank by? And how will he cope with […]
Time for Auditions!
We will be holding auditions on Tuesday 17th July at 8pm at Brackley Fire Station (near Tesco), for our Autumn Play, A Kick in the Baubles. It is a funny Christmas story with plenty of laughs and jokes. The play, written by Gordon Steel, has been described as “A typical family Christmas” summing up the […]
Successful performances raise hundreds for charity
Brackley Players recent evenings of One Acts at Southfield Primary Academy on 12th and 13th July raised hundreds of pounds for the Mayor’s charity of the year, Mind. Audiences came along to enjoy an evening of entertainment filled with joy, laughter and a bit of reflection. The variety of the shows on the evening meant […]
One Act performances to raise money for Mind
Our cast and crew have been working very hard with rehearsals going strong for the annual One Acts evening, in aid of the Brackley Town Mayor’s charity of the year, Mind. Northampton and District Mind works to promote and support good mental health within the areas of Northampton, Daventry, Brackley, Towcester, and South Northants. The […]