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Amateur Theatre We perform at the New Fellowship Hall in Whitwell, Hertfordshire.

Although we have become known for performing comedies, we have also successfully staged open-air productions of both A Midsummer Night's Dream and Much Ado About Nothing as well as contemporary drama.

01/11/2026

Junior Chorus rehearsals for children 5+ start today, but it’s not too late to join us! 🎭

Come along, bring a friend and you could become one of Dick Turpin’s mischief-makers in his troublesome gang!

Rehearsals start at 6pm at the Village Hall. For more information, email [email protected] for any information!

We’d love to see you there! 🐎

24/10/2026

Dearest residents…

It is this author’s great pleasure to announce that TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE for this year’s pantomime, DICK TURPIN! 🤠💰

Word has reached this author that a certain highwayman is preparing to descend upon Whitwell this December, and one can only imagine the chaos that is about to unfold. Dastardly deeds, outrageous antics and enough mischief to keep the local gossip busy into the New Year 👀

But dear readers, that is not all…

THIS IS THE UK PREMIERE! 🎭

Featuring a never-before-performed script, this is your chance to witness a brand-new adventure starring one of history’s most infamous rogues, and we have every reason to believe this will be the talk of the shires!

Do consider this your personal invitation to join us. After all, one simply cannot afford to miss the social event of the season particularly when there’s a highwayman involved! 🫢

Book online at ticketsource.co.uk/whitwellplayers

One would be wise to book early. The finest seats are sure to be snapped up quicker than Dick Turpin making his getaway!

Yours in mischief and scandal,

The Directors… 🖋️

08/10/2026

Calling all young performers! ⭐

We’re looking for enthusiastic young performers aged 5 and above to join our Junior Chorus for this year’s pantomime of Dick Turpin! 🤠🐴

It’s a fantastic opportunity for children to make new friends, build confidence and be part of a live production from rehearsals right through to the performances!

🎭 Rehearsals start at the end of October
📅 Performances: 4 & 5 December, including a matinee on Saturday afternoon.

Interested in getting your child involved? Email [email protected] to register their interest and find out more.

We’d love to hear from you! 🙌

06/09/2026

Junior one act over and out ! 🎭

Two lovely and amazing performances a big well done to the directors Elle and James and to the production team plus all the people behind the scenes

01/09/2026

It’s the final week of rehearsals!

Get your tables now to come watch our junior one acts 🎭

Celebrating our century year !

Friday the 4th & Saturday 5th September

Bring your own picnic 🧺 and drinks 🍷

New Fellowship Hall, Whitwell

Doors 6.30pm | Performances 7.30pm

To book tickets email - [email protected]

Tickets: £10 adults | £5 under 18s

22/08/2026

Come and support Whitwell’s young talent!

This September, the next generation of Whitwell Players is taking over the stage, and the director’s chair.

As part of our centenary year, our younger Players are putting on two One Act productions: a comedy with a modern twist on Shakespeare, directed by James Best, and an original play written and directed by Elle Grimshaw.

They’ve put so much into bringing these productions to life and we’d love to see the village come out and support them.

Friday 4 & Saturday 5 September
New Fellowship Hall, Whitwell
Doors 6.30pm | Starts 7.30pm
Tickets: £10 adults | £5 under 18s

To book: [email protected]

Come along for a great evening and help us give Whitwell’s young talent the audience they deserve.

06/08/2026

🎟️Tickets are now on sale for the Junior One Acts ! 🎭

When ? Friday 4th & Saturday 5th September

Where ? New Fellowship Hall, Whitwell

Doors open at 6:30pm and the first show is at 7:30pm

Bring your own picnic and drinks 🍷 🧺

Adults £10 under 18s £5

Email - [email protected] to book a table

14/06/2026

As the curtain closes on Murder Most Foul, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who was involved in making it such a fantastic production. To the cast, crew, backstage team, front of house, and everyone who worked so hard behind the scenes – thank you for your dedication, support, and countless hours of hard work. 🎭

A massive thank you to everyone who came along to watch. Your laughter, reactions, and encouragement were perfect. And a big well done to those who guessed the murderer correctly! 🕵️

A special thank you and congratulations to our writer and director, Leanne Curtis. Writing a play that keeps an audience guessing until the very end is no easy task, but Murder Most Foul did exactly that! 🎉

14/06/2026

FOUND - we have found a gold wedding ring after last nights show. Please private message us if you think this is yours 💍

07/06/2026

So… tickets for Saturday are all gone! But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out as we still have availability for the Bring your Own on Friday.
Please email us for details!

Address

The New Fellowship Hall, Bendish Lane
Welwyn Garden City
SG48AJ

Website

http://www.whitwellplayers.co.uk/, https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whitwellplayers

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