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Theatre
Clubs and Associations |
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Inclusion in this listing does
not mean that Wrexham County Borough Council are recommending these clubs and
associations.
List of Clubs
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BITESIZE YOUTH THEATRE |
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Age Range: |
Children 3 – 19 years & Adults |
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Contact Name: |
Linda Griffiths,
01978 358320 |
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Venue Address: |
Bitesize Theatre Company, Unit 7, Rhosddu Industrial Estate, Rhosrobin, Wrexham, LL11 4YL |
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Days / Times Of Activity: |
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 |
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Description of the Activity: |
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. |
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BOLLINGTON FESTIVAL PLAYERS
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Age Range:
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Children 8 – 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults
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Contact Name:
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Kathleen Portlock – Secretary, 01625 574085 (evenings)
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Venue Address:
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Arts Centre, Wellington Road, Bollington, Cheshire
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Adult Drama – Wednesdays 8.00 pm
Juniors – Sundays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
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Description of the Activity:
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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.
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CEFN MAWR MUSICAL SOCIETY
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Age Range:
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14 years and upwards, Young Adults and Mature Adults
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Contact Name:
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Gwen Davies, 01691 659455
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Venue Address:
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Air Products Social Club, Bethany Road, Acrefair, Wrexham
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Tuesdays - 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Also have a Junior Group for children under 14 years
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Description of the Activity:
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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.
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CHESTER THEATRE CLUB
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Age Range:
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Young Adults and Mature Adults
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Contact Name:
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Ann Massey, 01244 344842
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Venue Address:
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Chester Little Theatre, Gloucester Street, Newtolon, Chester
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Tuesday Club Nights – 7.45 pm
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Description of the Activity:
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Amateur Drama (straight)
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GROVE PARK THEATRE
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Age Range:
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Children 13 – 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults
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Contact Name:
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Mrs Mary Braid (Secretary)
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Venue Address:
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Grove Park Theatre, Hill Street, Wrexham, LL11 1SN, 01978 351981
(times vary) Box Office, 351091
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Youth Theatre – Thursday evenings. Plays in preparation most
other evenings and weekends. Saturday coffee morning.
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Description of the Activity:
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Dance / Drama. Amateur Dramatics – Plays, Musicals,
Panto.
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LLANGOLLEN & DISTRICT AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
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Age Range:
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Young Adults and Mature Adults
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Contact Name:
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Jon Haddy, 01978 861263
e-mail: info@llangollen-operatic.co.uk
website: www.llangollen-operatic.co.uk
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Venue Address:
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The Operatic Studio off Castle Street, Llangollen
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Tuesdays, 7.30 pm – 10 pm and other days as production demands
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Description of the Activity:
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Music / Drama / Dance. The Society has a production in March
/ April of each year when a musical or light operetta is performed.
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LLANGOLLEN TWENTY CLUB AMATEUR PLAYERS
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Age Range:
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Children 13 – 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults
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Contact Name:
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Noreen Turner, 01978 810623
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Venue Address:
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Contact for details
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Contact for details
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Description of the Activity:
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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.
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PHOENIX PLAYERS DENBIGH
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Age Range:
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Children possibly 8 years and over – please contact for details
Young Adults and Mature Adults
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Contact Name:
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Mrs Pat Palmer, 01745 550374
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Venue Address:
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Theatr Twm o’r Nant, Station Road, Denbigh
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Wednesday evenings – 7.30 – 10.00 pm
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Description of the Activity:
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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.
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Ruthin Musical Theatre
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Age Range:
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16 years and upwards
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Contact Name:
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Mrs Joan Dunseath, 01745 813707
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Venue Address:
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Contact for details
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Monday evenings – August-February
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Description of the Activity:
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Music / Drama. We are an amateur operatic society. We perform
a musical play once a year with an occasional other show for charity.
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‘SPOTLIGHTS’ MUSIC HALL COMPANY
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Age Range:
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Young Adults and Mature Adults
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Contact Name:
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Bill Ellis, 01745 354714
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Venue Address:
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Rhyl Town Hall, Wellington Road, Rhyl
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Saturdays, once every two months
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Description of the Activity:
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Dance / Drama / Music. Old time music hall, comedy sketches,
song and dance.
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STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS
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Age Range:
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Children 6 – 16 years
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Contact Name:
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Sheila Roberts, 01244 810266
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Venue Address:
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St Joseph’s High School, Sontley Road, Wrexham, 01978 265209
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Saturdays – 2.30pm – 5.30pm
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Description of the Activity:
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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.
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STREET WISE THEATRE COMPANY
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Age Range:
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14 – 25 years
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Contact Name:
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David Pearson, 0777 5965908
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Venue Address:
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The Little Theatre, Rhyl
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Every Wednesday during school term time 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Description of the Activity:
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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.
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THEATR FFORWM CYMRU
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Age Range:
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Children of all ages, Young Adults and Mature Adults
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Contact Name:
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Anna Gifford & Gill Dowsett
Theatr Fforwm Cymru, Goodwick Community Edu. Centre, New Hill,
Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, SA64 0DH – 01348 873805
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Venue Address:
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Various Addresses
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Various Days and Times
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Description of the Activity:
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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.
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THEATR YR IFANC – RHOS YOUTH THEATRE
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Age Range:
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School year 3 - 13
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Contact Name:
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Mrs S.M. Evans – Secretary, 01978 841717
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Venue Address:
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Stiwt Theatre, Broad Street, Rhos, Wrexham, LL14, 01978 841300
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Thursday evenings during School Term
School years 3 – 6 6.30 – 7.30 pm
School years 7 – 13 7.45 – 8.45 pm
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Description of the Activity:
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Dance / Drama / Music. Youth Theatre Group – offering
opportunity for young people to participate in all aspects of dramatic
art and performance.
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TIP TOP PRODUCTIONS
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Website Address:
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Age Range:
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Children 13 – 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults
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Contact Name:
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Chrissy Evans, 4 Walnut Street, Wrexham, LL11 2NE
E mail: info@tiptopproductions.co.uk
Website: www.tiptopproductions.co.uk
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Venue Address:
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Contact for details
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Contact for details
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Description of the Activity:
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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.
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WREXHAM & DISTRICT PANTOMIME COMPANY
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Age Range:
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Children 8 – 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults
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Contact Name:
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Mrs S C Roberts, 01978 261773
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Venue Address:
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Annual Pantomime at William Aston Hall
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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February Half Term every year
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Description of the Activity:
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Dance / Pantomime. Annual Pantomime performed in February.
Auditions and rehearsals start September of each year. All proceeds
got to Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
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WREXHAM MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY
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Age Range:
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Children 8 – 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults
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Contact Name:
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Robina Crawford , 01978 265245
website: www.wmts.co.uk |
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Venue Address:
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1 Salop Road, Wrexham, LL13 7AF
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Tuesday & Friday Youth Drama Workshops
Club nights Monday evenings
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Description of the Activity:
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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.
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"YOUNG UN’S" LLANGOLLEN & DISTRICT AMATEUR
OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
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Age Range:
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Children ages 6 – 16 years
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Contact Name:
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Jon Haddy, 01978 861263
e-mail: info@llangollen-operatic.co.uk
website: www.llangollen-operatic.co.uk
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Venue Address:
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The Operatic Studio off Castle Street, Llangollen
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Days / Times Of Activity:
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Mondays – 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Description of the Activity:
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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".
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