Drama Groups News
Introduction to the basics of acting on stage and improvisation. For ages 11 - 16.
Thurso Players was formed in 1950 following the closing of the Thurso Dramatic Society, Thurso Dramatic Club and earlier Caithness drama groups that can be traced back to the 1890s. Despite the logistical problems of finding rehearsal and performance spaces the Players thrived, and in 1959 founder member Robin Sinclair offered a building in the old mill complex - if they could make it safe and watertight, which eventually over two to three decades later they were able to.
Each year we give some of our fantastic local organisations the chance of receiving some funding from our Christmas production and 2023's panto "The Snow Queen". Giving away a whopping £700 each to three excellent beneficiaries:.
"Wick Players are sorry to announce that due to the restrictions suggested by the government, the talk on the history of the club which was to take place on Thursday 19th March has been CANCELED. Cancelling is something we would have liked to have avoided, however, due to the ongoing issue of COVID-19 we have taken many point into consideration and have taken on the advice suggested.
Wick Players exhibition on until end January 2020 at the Nucleus. See poster..
The wicked Abanazer is seeking the magic lamp that contains the all-powerful Genie, so that he can rule the world, and is just steps away from succeeding! Is all hope lost? No! Help is at hand! A family posse of wannabe heroes are here to foil Abanazer's evil scheme! The innocent local lad, Aladdin, his brother, the cheeky Wishee Washee and their fearsome mother, washerwoman Widow Twankey are ready to intervene and save the day! Throw in a magic carpet, a mystical Spirit of the Ring, the Emperor of China, a beautiful princess and a couple of inept policemen and you have all the ingredients for a fantastic tale and great entertainment. Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness, audience participation for the whole family and all the fairytale magic of traditional pantomime!.
Wick Players are ready to start getting ready for the pantomime this year 2019. If you have ever fancied treading the boards or being in the chorus or helping in other ways to being a production together why not go along on 20th August at 7.00pm to the Wick Players Clubrooms in Moray Street, Wick.
Jayden Alexander of wickPlayers said,"We recently had a celebration evening which was held in our clubrooms on the 28th of June 2019. We invited all members, organisations and businesses who have supported the club as a thank you.
Open evenings for juniors being held by Wick Players on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. These evenings will begin on(Monday 22nd April 2019).
Wick Players have an exhibition within Nucleus: The Nucleur and Caithness Archive from 3 December 2018..
Tickets on sale 30th November and 1st December 2018. At Moray Street.
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams Thurso Players at the Mill Theatre, Thurso Wednesday 27th - Friday 29th June 2018. Tickets £8 concessions £6 from McBeath Jewellers Tel 01847 892634 The Glass Menagerie is a memory play by Tennessee Williams that premiered in 1944 and catapulted Williams from obscurity to fame.
Thurso Players. One of our ex members - Brett Murray is returning to the Mill Theatre with his film showing.
Message From Thurso Players. Due to the weather/Health and Safety reasons, the Thurso High School is shut today which means that unfortunately tonight's performance of the Thurso Players pantomime has had to be cancelled.
Can our favourite outlaw, Robin Hood, outwit the evil Sheriff of Nottingham who has hatched a cunning plan to dispose of his niece and nephew in Sherwood Forest so he can inherit their fortune? Come and join Robin's gang and help our hero win the day, and also win the heart of Maid Marian. NOTE - This year the panto starts 30 minutes earlier than previous years at 7.00pm..
Wick Players present Jack and the Beanstalk Tickets on sale 2nd December "Jack and the Beanstalk" is an English fairy tale. It appeared as "The Story of Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean" in 1734 and as Benjamin Tabart's moralised "The History of Jack and the Bean-Stalk" in 1807.
Wick players Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk Wednesday 13th Thursday 14th Friday 15th and Saturday 16th (matinee) December 2017. Any organisations or groups ( more than 10) interesting in a block booking form can contact Allan Bruce on 07789555132..