One Acts read through – 16th April
Our One Act plays take place on 4th & 5th July and we have some proposals for possible One Acts, ‘The Recco’, This is a Chair’ and one other. We will be having a read through of the proposed plays on Tuesday 16th April, 7.30pm at The Bell pub in Brackley. All welcome, whether you […]
8 weeks until opening night!
There are now just 8 weeks to go until opening night of our Spring play, Gaslight. This classic Victorian thriller is sure to have you on the edge of your seats! Our director, Jim Howson, has been working hard with the cast as they start to really live their parts and understand the text.
3 weeks to go until opening night of Aladdin!
We’re very excited that it’s just 3 weeks to go until opening night of our pantomime Aladdin! The cast are working very hard to bring you an all-singing, all-dancing fun-filled show suitable for all the family. We’ve been working alongside local dance school, Starlight Studio, and have the musical direction of Drew Cowburn to bring […]
Read through for Spring play – 23rd January
With Panto fully under way it is time to plan ahead for the Spring Production, Gaslight, to be directed by Jim Howson. We will be doing a read through of the play in the Function Room at The Bell pub in Brackley on Wednesday 23rd January at 7.30pm. This is an ideal opportunity to come […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spring play with a twist
Rehearsals started today for our Spring play, Murder by Misadventure… What happens when two writers who have worked together for years become dissatisfied with their partnership? The team of Kent and Riggs has won awards and made money. Harry Kent has saved and invested his money and now lives with his glamorous wife in a […]