See it before its Edinburgh Fringe Debut this summer. Written and performed by comedian Olivia Pickford, ‘I Killed My Roommate’ tells the story of a woman simmering beneath the surface of the frustrations of everyday life and surviving yet another passive aggressive post it note from her insufferable roommate. Until this particular mundane Monday arrives-…
Welcome to the Discworld — a realm where magic rules, time bends, and comedy cuts sharper than a royal dagger. Fylde Coast Players present Wyrd Sisters, Terry Pratchett’s riotous reimagining of Macbeth, brought to life for the stage by Stephen Briggs. Step into a whirlwind of mirth, mischief, and medieval mayhem, where a ghost seeks…
Hamlet by William Shakespeare directed by Robert Hastie Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director,…
The Fifth Step by David Ireland directed by Finn den Hertog Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor…
Mrs. Warren’s Profession by Bernard Shaw directed by Dominic Cooke Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is…
Lowther’s Summer Musical Theatre workshop involves 9 full days for young people aged 8-16 years, building skills and rehearsing a performance with a professional director, musical director, choreographer, lighting and sound designers. The dates are Monday 11-Friday 15 August and Monday 18-Thursday 21 August. 9.30am-4pm each day, plus the evening of Thursday 21 August. Young…
Each Wednesday morning, we use drama games and improvisation to create original work, making friends, building confidence and creativity. Sometimes we bring in other art forms; making short film clips, using visual art, etc. Nobody is pressured to participate. We aim to create a space where people feel respected, welcomed and safe to be themselves.…
Juniors develop drama skills and confidence. We play games, use imagination, make friends and create original, quirky and comical stories and shows to share with friends and family. There is an option to build in Arts Award, a nationally recognised qualification, at a level appropriate to each individual young person. Wednesdays, 11am-12.30pm £6 per week
A sick child came to the children’s hospital. Not long after, another sick child came. He was afraid of injections. He was also afraid of injections. He was afraid the other would say he wasn’t brave. He was afraid the other would laugh at him. In order not to be looked down upon by the…
Learn new skills, meet different people and be inspired. Sessions have included script work, trust exercises, acting for camera, writing, improvisation, devising and performing work to an invited audience. Regular tutor Hellen Kirby is a professional actor, working in theatre and TV who teaches for drama schools and theatres. Guest tutors have also shared one-off…
