Author: Monkton Players

We were delighted to be featured on BBC Radio Somerset today! Two of our long-standing members, Debbie and Tony, joined Simon Parkin live on his morning show to chat about The Monkton Players, our history, and our ongoing search for new members. 🎭 If you missed the broadcast, don’t worry — you can listen back to the interview here on BBC Sounds. A Local Drama Group with a Big Heart Based in Monkton Heathfield, near Taunton, The Monkton Players have been entertaining local audiences for decades with our unique brand of comedy theatre. Unlike other groups, we don’t do musicals or pantomimes — just good old-fashioned laughs and a welcoming community. In the interview, Debbie and Tony shared what makes our group special and why now is a brilliant time to get involved. “We’re a very relaxed and friendly…

You're invited to the drama group AGM in Monkton Heathfield hosted by The Monkton Players — a fun, relaxed evening where our members (and anyone interested in joining) come together to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future. Whether you're an on-stage star, a backstage wizard, or just thinking about getting involved, the Monkton Players AGM is the perfect place to find out more about what we do and how you can join in. We’ll be discussing this year’s shows, celebrating our achievements, and welcoming fresh ideas for what comes next. You'll also learn about how we operate as a drama group, and how vital every member — from performers to poster designers — really is. And because we never miss a chance to socialise, you're warmly invited to join us…

Rehearsals are well under way for our Spring production, ‘Stalker Beware’. ‘Stalker Beware’ is a farce by Ron Hutson and will be directed by Tim Hiscock.This production is by arrangement with Stagescripts Ltd.It will be performed at The West Monkton Village Hall on Thursday 1, Friday 2 & Saturday 3 May 2025. Curtain up at 7:30pm sharp! Tickets are available online at www.monktonplayers.co.uk, by calling the Box Office on 0333 666 3366 or by visiting Taunton Visitor Centre at the Market House or Changes Hair Salon in Monkton Heathfield. Tickets are £10 each. Play Synopsis Karen's mother thinks she is being stalked. It's difficult to believe her though, because she has claimed things like this before. However, a persistent policeman and a private detective cause problems for Karen and her…

Rehearsals are well under way for our Autumn production, 'It Must Be Love'. 'It Must Be Love' is a farce by Raymond Hopkins and will be directed by Tim Hiscock. This production is by arrangement with Stagescripts Ltd. It will be performed at The West Monkton Village Hall on Thursday 24, Friday 25 & Saturday 26 October 2024. Curtain up at 7:30pm sharp! Tickets are available online at www.monktonplayers.co.uk, by calling the Box Office on 0333 666 3366 or by visiting Taunton Visitor Centre at the Market House or Changes Hair Salon in Monkton Heathfield. Tickets are £10 each. Play Synopsis Jason Taylor is one week away from marrying Lucinda, his childhood sweetheart. However, with the bride’s overbearing mother planning the wedding of the decade; alongside rogue cameramen, a rough and…

Rehearsals are well under way for our Spring production of Hospital Affairs. “Hospital Affairs” is a farce by Carole Tricker and will be directed by Tim Hiscock. It will be performed at The West Monkton Village Hall on Thursday 25, Friday 26 & Saturday 27 April 2024. Curtain up at 7:30pm sharp! Tickets are available online at www.monktonplayers.co.uk, by calling the Box Office on 0333 666 3366 or by visiting Taunton Visitor Centre at the Market House or Changes Hair Salon in Monkton Heathfield. Tickets are £10 each. Play Synopsis Dr Preston is keen to get the unused hospital ward open ahead of a visit from an NHS Trust VIP. However, his various colleagues and patients have other ideas of how to use the space, particularly the two unused beds! With…

On Tuesday we will begin rehearsals of Don’t Get Your Vicars In A Twist, having had to cancel our Spring production due to the sudden death of Tony Hiscock. Tony’s son Adam will be taking on his role and we look to put on a great show, with Tony very much in our thoughts. "Don't Get Your Vicars in a twist" by Ann Gawthorpe & Lesley Bown and will be directed by John Furse. We last performed this production back in 2011 and it was such a success we decided to do it again! Everyone loves a good farce! It will be performed at The West Monkton Village Hall on Thursday 26, Friday 27 & Saturday 28 October 2023. Curtain up at 7:30pm sharp! Tickets are available online at www.monktonplayers.co.uk,…

Adam, Tim & Tony Hiscock It is with great sadness that we wish to inform you all that Tony Hiscock sadly passed away, suddenly on Saturday night. Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, he was a wonderful man who could never do too much for anybody and who was loved by many.   Tony was part of our group for the last 16 years, alongside his sons Adam and Tim, and daughter in law Carrie; with his wife Janet being a regular supporter, never missing one of our shows.  Master prop builder and designer of sets, he was a big part of every show.  We will miss him greatly. Details of the funeral to follow in the coming days. In light of this sad news we have decided as a club…

THIS PRODUCTION HAS BEEN CANCELLED We are pleased to announce that we have now cast our spring production and rehearsals start the first week in January 2023! The Monkton Players will be performing "Don't Get Your Vicars in a twist" by Ann Gawthorpe & Lesley Bown and will be directed by John Furse. We last performed this production back in 2011 and it was such a success we decided to do it again! Everyone loves a good farce! It will be performed at The West Monkton Village Hall on Thursday 30, Friday 31 March and Saturday 1 April 2023. Curtain up at 7:30pm sharp! Tickets are available online at www.monktonplayers.co.uk, by calling the Box Office on 0333 666 3366 or by visiting Taunton Visitor Centre at the Market House or…

Another Evening of Laughter! 3 One Act Plays and a Sketch Last Tango in Little Grimley & Murder in Little Grimley By David Tristram Rambles on Radio by Robert Scott A Sketch 'Country Matters' by Tony Hiscock Directed by Tim Hiscock 3, 4 & 5 November 2022 - Curtain Up 8pmWest Monkton Village Hall Click here to purchase your tickets on our online Box Office!£1 Off ALL tickets purchased by midnight 2 November 2022 This amateur production of "Last Tango in Little Grimly" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Hello everyone! After a quiet start to the year, we hope to pick up and continue doing what we love this year. Next up is our AGM, which will be held on Tuesday 24th May at 8pm in the Village Hall. The group is most definitely at an important crossroads and we desperately need new members to continue putting on shows. If you would like to join our friendly group, whether on stage or behind the scenes, or if you’d just like to come and see what we’re all about - the AGM is the perfect opportunity to do that. We are a relaxed, friendly group with the emphasis on having fun and a good laugh. We don’t do auditions or any of that scary stuff, so if you’re new…