Hitchin Thespians

03/06/2026

Don’t forget! The talk-through evening for our next show, Young Frankenstein, takes place this evening at 7:30pm at Woodside Hall in Hitchin! 🧟‍♂️⚡️

Come along and join us to find out how you can get involved ~ whether you’re interested in being on stage or behind the scenes. ☺️

Members and non-members welcome! 💚

⚡ IT'S ALIVE! IT'S ALIVE! ⚡

That's right...something monstrously exciting is coming to the stage as Hitchin Thespians take on this electrifying extravaganza penned by the comedy genius, Mel Brookes. 🎶

We have some important dates for your diary if you are keen to get involved in this production - and we would love to have you! Please be aware that due to adult themes, we require all performers to be age 18 or above by the audition date. 🔞

Talk-through evening - Weds 3 June, 7:30pm
Audition prep/movement call - Thurs 4 - Thurs 11 June
Auditions - Sun 14 June, 2:00pm
Show dates - Thurs 29 - Fri 31 October

Visit our website to find out more about:
🧟 What the show is about
🧟 What to expect from the talk-through evening
🧟 More details on the auditions
🧟 Specific audition prep dates
🧟 How to get in touch/Become a HT member

If you are interested in getting involved but you haven't done a HT show before, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the enquiry link on our website. We are always happy to welcome new members and are here to answer any questions! 💚

Find all information about Young Frankenstein here: https://www.hitchinthespians.org.uk/events/young-frankenstein/

28/05/2026

🎭 Official concert photos ✨

We’re excited to share a selection of our official show photos from ‘Our Favourite Things’, which took place from 23-24 April 2026. 🎶

With emotional ballads, upbeat group numbers and show-stopping medleys, we had a fantastic time putting together and performing this show! ☺️

Thank you so much to Naomi Woodhouse for capturing these! 🤩

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08/05/2026

⚡ IT'S ALIVE! IT'S ALIVE! ⚡

That's right...something monstrously exciting is coming to the stage as Hitchin Thespians take on this electrifying extravaganza penned by the comedy genius, Mel Brookes. 🎶

We have some important dates for your diary if you are keen to get involved in this production - and we would love to have you! Please be aware that due to adult themes, we require all performers to be age 18 or above by the audition date. 🔞

Talk-through evening - Weds 3 June, 7:30pm
Audition prep/movement call - Thurs 4 - Thurs 11 June
Auditions - Sun 14 June, 2:00pm
Show dates - Thurs 29 - Fri 31 October

Visit our website to find out more about:
🧟 What the show is about
🧟 What to expect from the talk-through evening
🧟 More details on the auditions
🧟 Specific audition prep dates
🧟 How to get in touch/Become a HT member

If you are interested in getting involved but you haven't done a HT show before, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the enquiry link on our website. We are always happy to welcome new members and are here to answer any questions! 💚

Find all information about Young Frankenstein here: https://www.hitchinthespians.org.uk/events/young-frankenstein/

03/05/2026

🛶 Gilbert & Sullivan's 'The Gondoliers' 🛶

We are excited to announce the cast of our concert to be performed on Saturday 4 July. 🎶

All participants are very welcome and this year we continue to offer 3 optional chorus rehearsal dates. Or if you'd prefer to sit back and enjoy an impromptu concert performance, join us at Woodside Hall for a celebration of musical theatre. 🎭

In 'The Gondoliers', two charming gondoliers discover that one of them is the long-lost heir to the throne of Barataria - but which one? 👑

CAST -

MARCO - Bob Little
GUISEPPE - Mike Niles
LUIZ - Matthew Huggins
DUKE OF PLAZA TORO - Colin Wilson
DON ALHAMBRA - David Crew
ANTONIO - Andy Johnson
FRANCESCO - Ian Hamilton
GIORGIO - John Edwards
TESSA - Peggy Hanscombe
GIANETTA - Stephanie Seal
CASILDA - Melanie Plowman-Cobb
DUCHESS OF PLAZA TORO - Barbara Thomas
INEZ - Anne Passmore
FIAMETTA - Sue Osbourn
VITTORIA - Marianne Bond
GIULIA - Cathy Coulthard
NARRATOR - Edith Pratt
NARRATOR - Andy Johnson

Find out more: https://www.hitchinthespians.org.uk/events/come-sing-gilbert-sullivan-the-gondoliers/

24/04/2026

✨ It’s here! ✨

Tonight is the first performance of ‘Our Favourite Things’ and we could not be more excited to welcome you to Woodside. We truly find so much joy in putting together these shows ~ and it truly takes a village! 🥹

We have many people to thank for their hard work and dedication over the last few months. 🎶

🎭 Cast 🎭

Sheryl Anning, Claire Bailes, Michael Bailes, Michael Barker, Natasha Bartley, Philippa Bayfield, Holly Böhme, Caroline Christofi, Abbygail Cramp, Sarah Cunningham, Belinda Gee, Nicole Georges, Lydia Ghoghos, Ian Hamilton, Judith Harrison, Coco Harwood, Alison Hudson, Andy Johnson, Joanne Kemple, Michael Niles, Charlotte Platten, Melanie Plowman-Cobb, Amy Reed, Janine Reynolds, Carolyn Roberts, Mike Roberts, Laura Rogers, Sarah Scott-Foster, Peter Scrowther, Stephanie Seal, Helena Smagala, Bob Sulzbach, Bryan Summers, Doug Traill-Stevenson, Jane Tunesi, John Walden, Justein Whyte, Athena Woodbridge, Annette Woodbridge, Hannah Woodhouse, Bryony Woods

🎭 Production team 🎭

MUSICAL DIRECTOR ~ David Woods
DIRECTOR ~ Sarah Bailes
PRODUCTION MANAGER ~ Claire Bailes
TECH MANGER ~ James Ibbotson
TECH TEAM ~ Steve Nortier, Monique Nortier, Sue Rayner

🥁 Band 🎸

KEYBOARD ~ David Woods
BASS ~ Lewis White
DRUMS ~ Frazer Lucas

✨ Special thanks 💖

FRONT OF HOUSE ~ Edith Pratt, Julia Skinner, Gina Carmello, Barbara Thomas, Amber Harwood

STAGE BUILDING ~ Philippa Tadman, Mike Roberts, Richard Plowman-Cobb, Nigel Woodbridge, Peter Scrowther, Steve Nortier, John Walden, Mike Barker

BAR TEAM ~ Philippa Tadman, Sue Osbourn, Richard Coulthard, Rachel E Hill

PUBLICITY & SOCIAL MEDIA ~ Laura Rogers, John Walden

BOX OFFICE MANAGERS ~ Nick Morgan, Nicky Morgan

FIRST AIDERS ~ Francesca Platten, Jonathan Gilloran

PHOTOGRAPHER ~ Naomi Woodhouse

PROGRAMME DESIGNER ~ Laura Rogers

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LET’S GO! 🎶🎭

23/04/2026

✨ 1 day to go! ✨

The stage is set for 'Our Favourite Things' and we're nearly ready for a final rehearsal this evening, before we welcome our first audience on Friday! 🎭

There are still some tickets left for our two Saturday performances - we'd love for you to come along and join us in a celebration of musical theatre. 💜

Book your tickets here: https://www.hitchinthespians.org.uk/events/our-favourite-things/

22/04/2026

🌸 SPRING CONCERT GUIDE 🌸

Performances of our revue-style spring concert start this Friday evening at Woodside Hall in Hitchin. If you’re coming to watch, we’d recommend getting a copy of the concert programme on the door! 🎶

Whether you have in-depth knowledge of musical theatre or there are some songs you’ve never heard, the programme provides a full guide to the show. 🎵

It has details of each song and the show it is from, and provides a bit of context for any of the songs you are perhaps less familiar with! 🎭

We can’t wait to see you there! 💜

21/04/2026

✨ Our Favourite Things - Coco 💜

In our concert this week, Coco Harwood will be singing the 'On My Own' solo in our Les Misérables medley. 🇫🇷

Coco said, "On My Own is my favourite song because Eponine has always been my dream role. The lyrics are very meaningful. Les Mis has helped me to learn to accept myself." 🎶

The medley will also include excerpts of 'At The End of the Day', 'I Dreamed a Dream', 'Castle on a Cloud', 'Do You Hear The People Sing?' and 'Bring Him Home', and will be the finale of the show!

Book your tickets for 'Our Favourite Things' here: https://www.hitchinthespians.org.uk/events/our-favourite-things/

21/04/2026

✨ Not long to go now! 🎭

We’ll be performing our spring concert, ‘Our Favourite Things’, this Friday and Saturday ~ and the Friday Eve performance has sold out! 🎟️✨

Here are some pics from our band call rehearsal on Sunday. The whole concert really cranked up a notch, with all of our cast members bringing a new level of energy to the stage! We can’t wait to share what we’ve created with you all. 💜

If you’re a big fan of musical theatre or simply enjoy a bit of live singing, come along and join us. Book tickets for the Saturday afternoon or evening performance! 👏

Book your tickets for ‘Our Favourite Things’ here: https://www.hitchinthespians.org.uk/events/our-favourite-things/