Still to come this Autumn at The Holroyd Community Theatre Our lead up to Christmas will see The Holroyd host a mix of celebrity household names, amateur dramatics, music nights, cinema, opera and a few festive treats! With more events to be announced this Autumn, we can't wait to see you there. | | | Guilsfield Amateur Dramatics Society Presents... | | A Bunch of Amateurs | Saturday 07 December | 7.30pm Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action here Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford - only to find it isn't the birthplace of the Bard but a sleepy Suffolk village. Instead of Kenneth Branagh and Judi Dench, the cast are a bunch of amateurs trying to save their theatre from developers. Jefferson's monsterous ego, vanity and insecurity are tested to the limit by the enthusiastic am-dram thespians. As acting worlds collide Jefferson discovers some truths about himself – along with his inner Lear!
| |  | An Evening with Reverend Richard Coles | Wednesday 23 October | 7.00pm Join us for an evening with bestselling author, broadcaster and all-around national treasure, the Reverend Richard Coles, as he talks about his new novella 'Murder Under The Mistletoe', a cosy Christmas sequel in his Canon Clement series.
| |  | BOSStria - The Austrian Springsteen Tribute Show | Saturday 02 November | 7.30pm BOSStria – The Austrian Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band Tribute Show, recently acclaimed as "Probably the best Springsteen tribute in the world" by the European press, is hitting the road once again. 7-piece BOSStria handpicks iconic live versions from Springsteen concerts spanning over 50 years, faithfully recreating these performances with meticulous attention to detail and capturing the raw emotion and gritty authenticity that define Springsteen's music and live shows.
| |  | An Evening with Kate Mosse | Thursday 07 November | 7.00pm Join us for an evening with bestselling author Kate Mosse to celebrate her new novel 'The Map of Bones'. The Map of Bones is an epic story of adventure and hardship, dispossession and injustice.
| |  | Pagliacci | Tuesday 12 November | 7.30pm Performed by Mid Wales Opera, thriller 'Pagliacci', or 'Clowns', sees the leader of a touring troupe of comedy actors, discovering his wife is having an affair with another performer. Before he finds out who it is, he must go on stage in the role of a despairing husband with a cheating wife. Culminating in a terrifying blurring of reality between stage and real-life witnessed by a terrified audience and packed with sensational music.
 | |  | Karen M. McManus & Jennifer Lynn Barnes | Tuesday 19 October | 6.30pm Join us for an unforgettable evening with Young Author thriller icons Karen M. McManus (One of Us is Lying) and Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Inheritance Games).
| |  | Christmas Garland & Wreath Making | Tuesday 26 November | 6.30pm Katie from Peony & Tonic will be joining us again for a Christmas workshop. This time you have a choice to create either a festive Christmas garland or a festive wreath. Using beautiful fresh ingredients you will create something perfect for Christmas.
Glass of wine and slice of cake on arrival.
| |  | Made In Dagenham, The Musical | Tuesday 03 - Thursday 05 December | 7.00pm Transport back to 1968. A man's world. But not for long...
Join Moreton Hall's Senior School cast as they take on the fight for equal pay and achieve something extraordinary. Inspired by a true story, and based on the hit film, this powerhouse musical comedy is enduringly funny, touching and timeless. Exploring love, friendship and the importance of fighting for what's right.
Tickets will be released soon - check the website for details | |  | James Lee Humphreys - The Voice From The Valley | Sunday 08 December | 7.30pm International vocal powerhouse brings you passion, drama and beautiful aria accompanied by the finest live musicians. James instantly has audiences captivated with the strength of his voice and fun-loving cheeky humour. With a wealth of experience under his belt, James has worked internationally across the globe featuring in many operas, cabaret and onboard luxury cruise liners.
| |  | Frozen (PG) | Monday 23rd December | 10.00am When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff and his reindeer sidekick to find Anna's sister, Snow Queen Elsa, and break her icy spell. Although their epic journey leads them to encounters with mystical trolls, a comedic snowman, harsh conditions, and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff bravely push onward in a race to save their kingdom from winter's cold grip.
This is a family friendly viewing, with a drink and snack on arrival.
| |  | Buggy Walk | Every Wednesday (term time only) | 10.00am Whether you have a buggy, a baby in a carrier or even a bump - why not join us for a gentle and scenic buggy-friendly walk? Afterwards grab a hot drink, cake and a chance to chat to the other parents whilst the children enjoy some play time.
| |  | Face2Face | Every Wednesday (term time) | 5.30pm - 8.00pm Face2Face Performing Arts Academy enriches, develops and promotes the love of creativity and expression to young performers between the ages of 9 and 18. Expert teaching in dancing, singing and acting is delivered weekly whilst building individual confidence and having fun!
Click here to find out more and to register online. | | Find Out More... To keep up to date with our latest events and promotions please subscribe to our mailing list by clicking here. | | | We'd love to hear your thoughts! We hope that you have enjoyed visiting our venue. As we are still relatively new, your feedback is of great importance to us.
If you have the time, please leave us a review on Google and if you haven't already, please like and follow our social media. All of this helps us to reach more people and in turn share all of the wonderful things we are doing. | | Hiring the Venue ... Every event is bespoke and we are flexible and creative to deliver your needs. We will work with you to share your aim and deliver your perfect event. Please contact us for availability and hire costs. | | |  | Volunteer Volunteers are vital members of The Holroyd Community Theatre team who share our love of theatre, performance and the arts and generously give their time to support our front of house and serve our customers.
As the face of the theatre, we rely on volunteers to provide outstanding customer service and to put the community at the heart of everything we do. What's more, volunteers have the opportunity to see all our productions, and meet and socialise with lots of like-minded people! We ask that volunteers attend at least once every two weeks.
If you think you've got the time and are eager to be part of our dedicated team please express your interest by contacting us.
| | A Theatre for Everybody As a cultural flagship for North Shropshire and the Welsh Borders, The Holroyd Community Theatre aims to be a vibrant community space for everyone, presenting quality affordable live theatre, together with events and opportunities to be involved in the arts. The theatre aims to provide a platform for our whole community to engage with the arts; developing a sense of togetherness through social occasions, participation and utilisation of the spaces available.
We are a theatre of and for the community, committed to equality, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility. We aim to break down barriers that prevent people from accessing the arts. In addition to the community initiatives, the theatre is committed to providing an outstanding programme of commercial events.
The Holroyd Community Theatre, at Moreton Hall School, exists to Engage, Educate and Enrich. | | | | |
