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Community theatre company based in Sandbach, Cheshire.

02/09/2026

What is going on here? Looks like rehearsals are running smoothly. Only 1 way to find out for sure, grab your tickets for Knave here to see this glorious , picturesque tale set in Jacobean England www.saxonplayers.com

24/08/2026

It looks as though the director likes something that he has seen during a rehearsal of Knave. To be fair, there is plenty to like. Tickets are on sale for this gloriously picaresque tale set in Jacobean England. www.saxonplayers.com

18/08/2026

A thief and a priest. Ben and Amy are getting to grips with their roles in Knave by David Longworth. Don’t miss out on this never-before-seen show and get your tickets now.
8th - 10th October
Sandbach Masonic Hall
Tickets from www.saxonplayers.com

12/08/2026

As you can see everyone is hard at work rehearsing for Knave, written by our very own David Longworth, perfecting it all for you. Never seen them look so focused.

Don’t miss out on this never before seen show and get your tickets now.

8th - 10th October
Sandbach Masonic Hall
Doors open 7pm
Performance 7:30pm

06/08/2026

Rehearsals are now well underway for our next production.

This is going to be a great show, be sure to grab your tickets for this never before seen show written by our very own David Longworth (who also has a cheeky little cameo)

It’s Jacobean England and playwright Thomas Knave has been arrested for forging coins. Sentenced to death by the High Sheriff of Cheshire, Knave proceeds to tell what he claims is his life story, full of the underworld, drinking and plenty of gallows humour.

8th-10th October
Sandbach Masonic Hall
Doors open 7pm for 7:30pm performance

https://www.saxonplayers.com

27/07/2026

It’s Jacobean England and playwright Thomas Knave has been arrested for forging coins. Sentenced to death by the High Sheriff of Cheshire, Knave proceeds to tell what he claims is his life story, full of the underworld, drinking and plenty of gallows humour.

Tickets are now on sale for this never before seen show written by our very own David Longworth. You won’t want to miss out

8th-10th October
Sandbach Masonic Hall
Doors open 7pm for 7:30pm performance

https://www.saxonplayers.com

19/07/2026

Tonight is the night our talented cast get together for their first rehearsal for Knave

It’s Jacobean England and playwright Thomas Knave has been arrested for forging coins. Sentenced to death by the High Sheriff of Cheshire, Knave proceeds to tell what he claims is his life story, full of the underworld, drinking and plenty of gallows humour.

Tickets are now on sale for this never before seen show written by our very own David Longworth. You won’t want to miss out

8th-10th October
Sandbach Masonic Hall
Doors open 7pm for 7:30pm performance

https://www.saxonplayers.com

13/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for Knave, we are excited to announce the cast

THOMAS KNAVE - Ben Callas

GUARD 1/FOX/PARODY OF THE PRIEST/SCARAMOUCHE - Jane Banham⁩

GUARD 2 - David⁩ Longworth (With a cheeky little cameo)

FATHER/SIR JOHN SAVAGE, High SHERIFF of Cheshire/CONSTABLE/CAPTAIN - Dean Valentine

SON/A MARK/YOUNG BEGGAR/WAITRESS/HARLEQUIN - Charlotte Williams

THE PRIEST/THE DOCTOR - Amy Hughes

COZEN MAN/OLD BEGGAR/HILL - ⁨David Muncaster⁩

HOCKENHAFF - Sam Higginson

DUNCAN/TARTAGLIA/JOHN TAYLOR - ⁩ William Davies

Excited to get going.

No rest for the wicked, rehearsals are getting underway very soon

08/07/2026

Today is audition day

It’s Jacobean England and playwright Thomas Knave has been arrested for forging coins. Sentenced to death by the High Sheriff of Cheshire, Knave proceeds to tell what he claims is his life story, full of the underworld, drinking and plenty of gallows humour.

If you like the sound of this then come along and show us what you can do, plenty of parts and fun to be had by all (the director is nice enough too I suppose)

7:30pm at Sandbach Masonic Hall for Knave, which will be performed on October 8th/9th/10th. If you are interested but the audition date doesn't work please reach out and advise (we cannot change performance dates though)

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Sandbach

Website

http://www.saxonplayers.com/

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