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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Monkton Players drama group AGM at West Monkton Village Hall in Monkton Heathfield
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]