A Year on Stage: 2025 with The Monkton Players
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 Begins for Our Spring 2026 Production
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 […]
Thank You for Supporting Our Latest Production!
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 […]
First Set Build for According to Rumour at West Monkton Village Hall 🎭
✨ 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 […]
According to Rumour – Taunton – A Comedy Farce – October 2025
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 […]
Play Readings Begin for October Production – Starting with Coronation Fever
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 […]
🎭 Thinking About Getting Involved in Local Drama?
Come along to a relaxed and informal evening with The Monkton Players on Tuesday 24 June at 8pm, held in the Schofield Room at West Monkton Village Hall. This isn’t a rehearsal or a formal play reading—it’s a chance for new or curious faces to meet the group, see the stage, hear about what we do, and ask any questions. No pressure. No […]
The Monkton Players Featured in the Somerset County Gazette 🎭
We’re thrilled (and a little emotional!) to share that The Monkton Players have been featured in the Somerset County Gazette in an article that highlights our long-standing history and the challenges we currently face. The piece reflects on our incredible 45-year journey as a local amateur dramatics group based in Monkton Heathfield. From our humble beginnings to putting on […]
The Monkton Players on BBC Radio Somerset – Join Our Drama Group Today!
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. […]