Theatre Clubs and Associations

BITESIZE YOUTH THEATRE

Children 3 – 19 years & Adults

Linda Griffiths, 01978 358320

Bitesize Theatre Company, Unit 7, Rhosddu Industrial Estate, Rhosrobin, Wrexham, LL11 4YL

Adult Dance: Mondays 7-8pm

Adult Drama: Mondays 8-9pm

16-19 years Dance: Wednesdays 7-8pm

16-19 years Drama: Wednesdays 8-9pm

Various Dance & Drama classes - 6-8pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, throughout term-time.

Singing classes, Thursdays 6-7 and 7-8pm during term-time.

Dance/Drama classes, Mondays 6-7 and 7-8pm during term-time.

Special class for 3 to 5's for dance, Wednesdays 5-6pm

Dance - Ballet, contemporary, jazz, musical theatre& tap dance taught by professional dancers and choreographers in small groups according to age and ability. Large number of boys already dancing with us. (male and female dance teachers). Credits gained for Wrexham Children's University.

Drama games, role play, improvisation, script work and full scale performances. Sessions taught by qualified drama teachers, professional actors and directors. Several large scale performances each year and opportunities to perform alongside professional actors. Credits gained for Wrexham Children's University.

Singing - Vocal coaching, group singing, variety of styles including musical theatre taught by qualified teachers. Preparation for musical festivals and competitions. Award winning group in-demand for charity concerts in North Wales area. Credits gained for Wrexham Children's University.

Dance/Drama - Creative dance and drama for children with special needs. Specialised staff. Occasional performances. Credits gained for Wrexham Children's University.

BOLLINGTON FESTIVAL PLAYERS

Children 8 – 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Kathleen Portlock – Secretary, 01625 574085 (evenings)

Arts Centre, Wellington Road, Bollington, Cheshire

Adult Drama – Wednesdays 8.00 pm

Juniors – Sundays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Promote drama in area and perform plays, pantomimes, plays with music 3 or 4 times a year. Also take part in one act Drama Festivals.

CEFN MAWR MUSICAL SOCIETY

14 years and upwards, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Gwen Davies, 01691 659455

Air Products Social Club, Bethany Road, Acrefair, Wrexham

Tuesdays - 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Also have a Junior Group for children under 14 years

Dance / Drama / Music. The adults perform a play and a musical every year. The juniors perform a show each year or join the adults if appropriate.

CHESTER THEATRE CLUB

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Ann Massey, 01244 344842

Chester Little Theatre, Gloucester Street, Newtolon, Chester

Tuesday Club Nights – 7.45 pm

Amateur Drama (straight)

DARLAND COMMUNITY THEATRE

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Colin Jones 01978 355132
Carol Crump 01978 759530
Email: communitytheatre@rossett.net

Darland School, Rossett

Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm to 9pm plus additionally as required in run up to performance

We are an Amateur Theatre Group who perform two productions a year – March and November, at Darland School, Rossett. We present a mix of serious plays, thrillers, comedies. We would love to welcome new members either as performers or to help out backstage or front of house. We also organise group visits to the theatre

GROVE PARK THEATRE

Children 13 – 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Mrs Mary Braid (Secretary)

Grove Park Theatre, Hill Street, Wrexham, LL11 1SN, 01978 351981 (times vary) Box Office, 351091

Youth Theatre – Thursday evenings. Plays in preparation most other evenings and weekends. Saturday coffee morning.

Dance / Drama. Amateur Dramatics – Plays, Musicals, Panto.

LLANGOLLEN & DISTRICT AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Jon Haddy, 01978 861263

e-mail: info@llangollen-operatic.co.uk
website: www.llangollen-operatic.co.uk

The Operatic Studio off Castle Street, Llangollen

Tuesdays, 7.30 pm – 10 pm and other days as production demands

Music / Drama / Dance. The Society has a production in March / April of each year when a musical or light operetta is performed.

LLANGOLLEN TWENTY CLUB AMATEUR PLAYERS

Children 13 – 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Noreen Turner, 01978 810623

Contact for details

Contact for details

We are an Amateur Theatre Group who perform two productions per year – March and November, at Llangollen Town Hall. In addition, we hold play readings, have theatre visits, have social events such as barbecues, after show parties etc. We welcome new members either as performers or backstage workers.

PHOENIX PLAYERS DENBIGH

Children possibly 8 years and over – please contact for details

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Mrs Pat Palmer, 01745 550374

Theatr Twm o’r Nant, Station Road, Denbigh

Wednesday evenings – 7.30 – 10.00 pm

Based at Theatr Twm o’r Nant where we meet and rehearse leading to performances 2/3 times a year. Also usually compete in CCTA IACT Play Festival. New members welcome to act, stage-manage, light, sound and props. Mainly adults but occasionally children and young people involved.

Ruthin Musical Theatre

16 years and upwards

Mrs Joan Dunseath, 01745 813707

Contact for details

Monday evenings – August-February

Music / Drama. We are an amateur operatic society. We perform a musical play once a year with an occasional other show for charity.

‘SPOTLIGHTS’ MUSIC HALL COMPANY

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Bill Ellis, 01745 354714

Rhyl Town Hall, Wellington Road, Rhyl

Saturdays, once every two months

Dance / Drama / Music. Old time music hall, comedy sketches, song and dance.

STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS

Children 6 – 16 years

Sheila Roberts, 01244 810266

St Joseph’s High School, Sontley Road, Wrexham, 01978 265209

Saturdays – 2.30pm – 5.30pm

Dance / Drama / Singing / Music. We teach children the three disciplines of the Musical Theatre, giving them the opportunity to audition for both amateur and professional productions. Some of our children have done films, T.V. work, advertising, West End Musicals and touring musicals. We are also there for confidence building.

STREET WISE THEATRE COMPANY

14 – 25 years

David Pearson, 0777 5965908

The Little Theatre, Rhyl

Every Wednesday during school term time 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm

The Street Wise Theatre Company is continually looking for new young aspiring actors for its productions. Current members are aged between 14 and 25. The company, which welcomes everyone, has a wide repertoire of members some with a broad experience of life, which they have brought to share and understand within the unique learning structure of the company. No experience is necessary just a genuine interest to get on stage.

THEATR FFORWM CYMRU

Children of all ages, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Anna Gifford & Gill Dowsett

Theatr Fforwm Cymru, Goodwick Community Edu. Centre, New Hill, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, SA64 0DH – 01348 873805

Various Addresses

Various Days and Times

Theatr Fforwm Cymru works through forum theatre and related techniques with any issue that may affect the workshop participants. Bullying, substance abuse, prejudice and relationships have all been topics for workshops. The focus is on developing emotional intelligence. Training is also available within the organisations.

THEATR YR IFANC – RHOS YOUTH THEATRE

School year 3 - 13

Mrs S.M. Evans – Secretary, 01978 841717

Stiwt Theatre, Broad Street, Rhos, Wrexham, LL14, 01978 841300

Thursday evenings during School Term

School years 3 – 6 6.30 – 7.30 pm

School years 7 – 13 7.45 – 8.45 pm

Dance / Drama / Music. Youth Theatre Group – offering opportunity for young people to participate in all aspects of dramatic art and performance.

TIP TOP PRODUCTIONS

Children 13 – 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Chrissy Evans, 4 Walnut Street, Wrexham, LL11 2NE

E mail: info@tiptopproductions.co.uk
Website: www.tiptopproductions.co.uk

Contact for details

Contact for details

Dance / Drama / Music. Tip Top Productions aim to promote drama and theatre for all and participation is open to anyone who is interested, either on stage or back stage.

WREXHAM & DISTRICT PANTOMIME COMPANY

Children 8 – 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Mrs S C Roberts, 01978 261773

Annual Pantomime at William Aston Hall

February Half Term every year

Dance / Pantomime. Annual Pantomime performed in February. Auditions and rehearsals start September of each year. All proceeds got to Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

WREXHAM MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY

Children 8 – 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Robina Crawford , 01978 265245

website: www.wmts.co.uk

1 Salop Road, Wrexham, LL13 7AF

Tuesday & Friday Youth Drama Workshops
Club nights Monday evenings

Dance / Drama / Music. We produce musical theatre and plays at our own Riverside Studio, and also at other Theatres in the area. We have social evenings in our well stocked comfortable bar.

"YOUNG UN’S" LLANGOLLEN & DISTRICT AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY

Children ages 6 – 16 years

Jon Haddy, 01978 861263

e-mail: info@llangollen-operatic.co.uk
website: www.llangollen-operatic.co.uk

The Operatic Studio off Castle Street, Llangollen

Mondays – 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm

Music / Drama / Dance. The junior section has a production each February, when they perform a musical. The entire cast are members of the "Young Un’s".