We’re delighted to announce that The Monkton Players will be back on stage this October with another worldwide exclusive – Fete Fiasco, the brand-new farce written and directed by our very own Tim Hiscock. Following our previous original productions, Tim has once again created a fast-moving comedy packed with eccentric characters, misunderstandings and the sort of escalating chaos that […]
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend and long-standing member, John Furse. His first appearance with The Monkton Players came in 1983, playing The Bishop of Lax in Pools Paradise. The programme accidentally listed him as “John Forse”- perhaps fitting in hindsight, because John would become one of […]
We were delighted to be featured on Apple FM yesterday morning, where Jacqui Budd gave a fantastic mention to The Monkton Players and our upcoming production. It’s always wonderful to receive support from local media, and we’re incredibly grateful to Jacqui for highlighting the group and sharing details about what we’ve been working on. 🎧 […]
The Monkton Players are delighted to announce their upcoming Spring 2026 production, Mindful Mayhem, a brand-new farce written and directed by our very own Tim Hiscock. Performances will take place at West Monkton Village Hall, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton on: Doors open at 7:00pm with curtain up at 7:30pm. About the Play Set in the tranquil […]
As the year draws to a close, it feels like the perfect moment to look back on what has been another busy, enjoyable and laughter-filled year for The Monkton Players. From rehearsals and performances at West Monkton Village Hall to play readings, set builds, social evenings and our Christmas get-together, 2025 reminded us why amateur […]
Play Reading Starts Tuesday 18 November! It’s that time again — we’re starting preparations for our Spring 2026 production!Play readings begin Tuesday 18 November as we look ahead to our next comedy, which will take to the stage from Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 April 2026 at West Monkton Village Hall, Taunton (TA2 8NE). Each Tuesday evening over the next few […]
What a fantastic week it’s been for The Monkton Players! Our latest comedy production has wrapped up, and we couldn’t be happier with the wonderful audiences who joined us each night at West Monkton Village Hall. The laughter, applause, and energy from the crowd make all the hard work worthwhile — so from everyone involved, thank you for your […]
✨ Behind the Scenes with The Monkton Players! ✨ Today The Monkton Players began our first set building session for our upcoming comedy play According to Rumour at West Monkton Village Hall. The stage is already taking shape – with all the flats up and the majority of the stage lighting now in place. Next time we’ll be decorating and dressing the […]
The Monkton Players are delighted to bring you our next production: According to Rumour, a laugh-out-loud farce by Robert Scott. Join us for three evenings of comedy and confusion at West Monkton Village Hall this autumn. 📅 Dates: Thursday 30 October, Friday 31 October, and Saturday 1 November 2025⏰ Doors open: 7:00pm | Curtain up: 7:30pm📍 Venue: West Monkton Village Hall, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, TA2 8NE […]
The Monkton Players are starting informal play readings to help decide on our October production – and you’re invited to join us! Our first reading will take place on Tuesday 2nd July at 7:30pm, when we’ll explore Coronation Fever by Vince Jones – a lively and nostalgic comedy set in a Somerset village during the early 1950s. The play takes […]