Due to the Open Event being postponed because of the weather conditions a new date has been organised :SUNDAY 25th MARCH, St Thomas' Hall, Stanhope...

Despite temperatures into the 20s today we managed to rehearse much of the play in situ. We have re-positioned one of our scenes into the picturesque garden at the Dales centre, this worked well enabling the group of actors to move more freely as the...

Today we had our first costume workshop under the direction of Kim Mc Dermottroe. Lots of exciting ideas were exchanged and discussed. each participant has taken on the task for making particular costumes...

So second weekend of rehearsals started with a full attendance from the cast including our new member who has taken on the role of Puck, the brilliant Lesley...

Today we started rehearsing for our next production of Midsummer Night's Dream. The actors worked hard, some even knew many of their lines without script. We worked on various movement sequences, trying out different positions. It was noticeable how improved many of the cast have...

What a busy week. Started with a promising dress rehearsal last Sunday (7th) - all cast know their lines, no prompting needed. Pyros worked as well. Then Wednesday at the Quarry for an interview with Bishop FM whilst helping Duncan and Ray set up sound installations...

It's been a busy weekend with rehearsals on both Saturday and Sunday. Script is almost there! A new Trinculo was added to the mix! Big thanks to Katy for stepping in. And on Sunday we added some of the music. To top it all it was...

Good positive day today and lots going on behind the scenes. Maddy, Danielle and Gillian were working hard on costumes, sewing fitting, glueing, adjusting and mending! Duncan and Paul worked with the various singers supporting them with their songs. Sam and Ray continued to build...

 We've had a great day rehearsing at Harehope Quarry. Tom Hogan, my mentor from the RSC Open Stages, was there to give advice , support and tea! We managed to walk through the locations and make adjustments as needed. The last scene was pretty much...

Despite the rain and cold we have had a very successful audition day at Harehope Quarry. People came from far and wide - including cycling from Penrith...