Kingsley Players

12/06/2026

We are auditioning soon for our October play:

LADIES’ DAY is a comedy-drama, written by Amanda Whittington. It is set in Yorkshire, during the Summer of 2005.. when due to the redevelopment of Ascot racecourse, the ‘Royal meeting’ is relocated to York.!

Here you meet Pearl, Jan, Shelley & Linda.. Four Yorkshire lasses, who live relatively mundane lives, packing fish in a factory for a living. However, due to Pearl’s decision to take early retirement, they decide to ditch their overalls for a day of posh frocks, hats and fascinators and attend Ladies’ Day at the races.!

The script tackles with how the four Ladies navigate life, personal and financial struggles, friendships and strained relationships, secrets and missed opportunities.. but on the day of the races how a few drinks, a few bets and a bit of frankness and flirting provide hope for the future.!

The play is full of witty and authentic dialogue, packed with humour and pathos.. Think Victoria Wood’s ‘Dinnerladies’ with a touch of John Godber’s ‘Bouncers’.. and you’ll get the jist.!

The play will be directed by Mike Kelsall, and he is looking for five versatile actors (4 female and 1 male) all capable of holding strong Yorkshire accents. The characters and an idea of playing ages are as follows:-

Pearl - The leader and matriarch of the group, had enough and ready for early retirement (mid-fifties).

Jan - The sensible one, a Mother who worries about her daughter.. but ready to cut loose (mid-forties).

Shelley - She’s young, glamorous and ambitious.. seeking a better life, and a man to provide it (mid-twenties).

Linda - Well she’s.. quiet.. shy.. naive.. oh, and a big fan of Tony Christie (mid-twenties).

Joe / Pat / Fred / Jim / Kevin & Barry - Multiple cameo roles with varying accents and personas to be played by one male actor (any age).

The play will run from 28th to 31st October at Kingsley Community Centre..
Read-throughs Tuesdays 16 and 23rd June 7.30pm at Kingsley Community centre
Auditions: Thursday 25th June 7.30pm at Kingsley Community centre
Rehearsals beginning early September.. In the meantime if anyone already has an interest in one of the roles or seeing the script, please reach out to Mike on 07795 617829, or [email protected].

11/06/2026

Details of the KPYT amazing and well deserved successes

11/06/2026

Many congratulations to the KP Youth Theatre performers who won at the Cheshire Theatre Guild awards last night for their performances in Frankenstein :

The Barry Phillips Award; Best Young Actor (Male) - Joseph for The Creature
The Rebecca Seymour Award; Best Young Actor (Female) - Liv for Mary Shelley
Best Lighting and Sound - Mike Vickers and Kate Burge
The Award for Best Director - Jake Powell
The Award for Best Youth Production

Huge congratulations also to Arnold Ashbrook for best pantomime and show with musical content for his own The Magic Wishing Well.

Congratulations to all of our amazing winners , and to all nominees!

08/06/2026

Here is the general
Information audition pack for The Amazing Mr Scrooge , January 2027. Please contact Val Ball [email protected] for full audition pack

06/06/2026

Date change for read throughs of Ladies’ Day. Now Tuesdays 16 and 23 June.

Please note CHANGE OF DATES for read throughs. Tuesday 16 and 23 June as below.
It’s audition time! LADIES’ DAY is a comedy-drama, written by Amanda Whittington. It is set in Yorkshire, during the Summer of 2005.. when due to the redevelopment of Ascot racecourse, the ‘Royal meeting’ is relocated to York.!

Here you meet Pearl, Jan, Shelley & Linda.. Four Yorkshire lasses, who live relatively mundane lives, packing fish in a factory for a living. However, due to Pearl’s decision to take early retirement, they decide to ditch their overalls for a day of posh frocks, hats and fascinators and attend Ladies’ Day at the races.!

The script tackles with how the four Ladies navigate life, personal and financial struggles, friendships and strained relationships, secrets and missed opportunities.. but on the day of the races how a few drinks, a few bets and a bit of frankness and flirting provide hope for the future.!

The play is full of witty and authentic dialogue, packed with humour and pathos.. Think Victoria Wood’s ‘Dinnerladies’ with a touch of John Godber’s ‘Bouncers’.. and you’ll get the jist.!

The play will be directed by Mike Kelsall, and he is looking for five versatile actors (4 female and 1 male) all capable of holding strong Yorkshire accents. The characters and an idea of playing ages are as follows:-

Pearl - The leader and matriarch of the group, had enough and ready for early retirement (mid-fifties).

Jan - The sensible one, a Mother who worries about her daughter.. but ready to cut loose (mid-forties).

Shelley - She’s young, glamorous and ambitious.. seeking a better life, and a man to provide it (mid-twenties).

Linda - Well she’s.. quiet.. shy.. naïve.. oh, and a big fan of Tony Christie (mid-twenties).

Joe / Pat / Fred / Jim / Kevin & Barry - Multiple cameo roles with varying accents and personas to be played by one male actor (any age).

The play will run from 28th to 31st October at Kingsley Community Centre.. Auditions and read through opportunities below, with rehearsals beginning early September.. In the meantime if anyone already has an interest in one of the roles or seeing the script, please reach out to Mike on 07795 617829, or [email protected].

Readthroughs Tuesday 16th and 23rd June 7.30pm Kingsley Community Centre
Auditions Thursday 25th June 7.30pm Kingsley Community Centre

25/05/2026

Listen up maggots!

Box office for MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR opens on Wednesday 27th May!

📆Wednesday 1st - Saturday 4th July
🕢7:30pm nightly/2pm Saturday matinee
📍Kingsley Community Centre
🎟️£12/£10 for under 16s

25/05/2026

Have you spotted our wonderful banners in the village? A reminder that your box office goes live on general sale this Wednesday 27th May!

Save the date and don’t miss out to secure your seats.

20/05/2026

It's Intro Night for our January 2027 show

The Amazing Mr. Scrooge : a musical based upon Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol ; Dir. Val Ball, Choreographer Jen Deakin, Musical director and composer Arnold Ashbrook. Performance dates January 27-30th 2027 including a Saturday matinee.

Adult and youth parts available, youth ensemble and adult ensemble.

PLEASE NOTE EARLY START TIME

intro night and auditions Tuesday 7th July 6pm at Kingsley Community centre

To express interest and obtain an audition pack please contact Val 07891827555