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Whickham Theatre Club
Whickham Theatre Club was founded in 1976 when a group of like-minded friends got together to form a drama club. Up until this time no such organisation existed.
Their first production was of J.B. Priestley's "When We Are Married".
Productions took place in Whickham School Hall, Sunniside Methodist Church Hall and now in St Mary's Centre, Whickham.
Two productions are presented per year; the Christmas one is now traditionally a Pantomime.
A production of "Godspell" was performed in St Mary's C of E Church in Whickham.
The Club meet on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm in St Mary`s Centre, Church Chare, Whickham.
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HAVE YOU A PRODUCTION OF HOBSON'S CHOICE COMING UP AS MY Y11 CLASS ARE STUDYING IT FOR GCSE?
WOULD LIKE TO KNWO DATES, PRICES AND IN TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL GROUPS.
THANKS
MIKE H
Posted by: Mike Hardy at February 15, 2007 9:23 AM
Sorry, we have no information on the Theatre Club's productions but you could try ringing Whickham library on 0191 4881262 for information.
Posted by: whickham web wanderers at February 19, 2007 10:57 AM
I am working with Swalwell Primary School and Swalwell Community centre to try and get their theatre back into use. Might your group have any spare capapcity to get involved and offer advice to us or want to access the community centre for your performances?
Posted by: Anonymous at December 11, 2007 11:01 AM
Your message will be passed on to Whickham Theatre Club.
Posted by: Whickham Web Wanderers at December 11, 2007 11:32 AM
Past member in the late Nineteen nineties. Moved to Wales. Now living in Cyprus, still involved in drama and now writing plays. Fond memories of the club.
Posted by: Christopher Hails at January 21, 2008 7:32 AM