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The Aldermaston Players, in their modern guise, are a troupe that gather each winter to brighten the grey days of an English February, and have done so since 1996. They achieve this by bringing several evenings of Dinner/Theatre to the charming and historic village of Aldermaston in West Berkshire.

 

There always seems to be a mad panic after Christmas to get rehearsals under way and tickets sold but we have never disappointed our audiences, who keep coming back for more!

 

The night always seems to end with  "... that's the best one you've done"
or "... what are you doing next year?".

 

The challenge is always to find something new for the next year and this year is no different!.

 

A troupe of players from Aldermaston has been in existence for many centuries and this tradition continues today. Today, the parish is able to boast 3 theatrical companies within it's boundaries: Aldermaston Players, Aldermaston Nativity Play and the Boundary Players (who perform at AWE) .. not bad for a small population.
 

Fund-raising:

Aldermaston Players have produced a dinner/theatre evening, since 1996, to raise funds for amenities in the village of Aldermaston, Berkshire, UK. To date the majority of our fund raising has been for our "theatre", Aldermaston's Parish Hall.  But have made contribution to the organ renovation fund for the beautiful 12th century parish church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermaston.

 

Theatrical Facilities added:

- renovation of the 6ft apron staging, first built in the 1950's/60's
- stage lighting
- core elements of scenery: flats, backclothes and steps
- a collection of costumes and props

Next Production:

 

Feb'10
 

probably a play?

 

 

Last 2 shows:

Personals Program Cover

 

Well Meet Again Program Cover

Aldermaston Players - Past Shows

Next Show

February 2010

To be announced - watch this space!

Past Shows

February 2009

"Personals"

February 2008

We'll meet Again

February 2007

Murdered to Death

February 2006

Cole

February 2005

Old Time Music Hall

February 2004

Cut & Run

February 2003

Memories Are Made of This

February 2002

Just the Ticket

February 2000

Old Time Music Hall

February 1997

Valentine's Evening

February 1996

Old Time Music Hall

Prior Companies

1950's to 1960's

In Aldermaston's 'Memories' book  there are stories and photographs of a previous 'Aldermaston Players' from the 1950's and 1960's. If you know anything about this earlier troupe of players, please let us know by contacting us with details. Thanks

Medieval

A medieval troupe of players from Aldermaston are referenced in a book about English Parish Drama

This site is listed in the British Towns and Villages Encyclopaedia of Great Britain and we can be found in the entry for Aldermaston

 

 

 

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