NEW MEMBERS
NEW MEMBERS
We welcome new members! Ever fancied being someone else? Well, acting is a great way of taking on a new persona. If you've never experienced the buzz of pulling off a dazzling performance and getting acclaim from an appreciative audience, we can give you that opportunity. We like to involve new members as soon as we can, even if that means only a small part at first. If you would rather work behind the scenes, there are plenty of roles for you to make your mark, including set-building and decorating, sound and lighting, props, costumes, make-up, prompt, publicity, front-of-house, refreshments as well as producer, stage manager and director.
We put on two productions a year - in May and November - and occasionally enter drama festivals too. Usually we discuss and select the next play as soon as we can after finishing the last one. After casting, we rehearse on Wednesday evenings for about 3 months, with Mondays added for about 2 months. For the two weekends before performance evenings (usually Wednesday through to Saturday) it's all hands on deck to help build the set, dress and paint it, then do a technical rehearsal.
We welcome new members! Ever fancied being someone else? Well, acting is a great way of taking on a new persona. If you've never experienced the buzz of pulling off a dazzling performance and getting acclaim from an appreciative audience, we can give you that opportunity. We like to involve new members as soon as we can, even if that means only a small part at first. If you would rather work behind the scenes, there are plenty of roles for you to make your mark, including set-building and decorating, sound and lighting, props, costumes, make-up, prompt, publicity, front-of-house, refreshments as well as producer, stage manager and director.
We put on two productions a year - in May and November - and occasionally enter drama festivals too. Usually we discuss and select the next play as soon as we can after finishing the last one. After casting, we rehearse on Wednesday evenings for about 3 months, with Mondays added for about 2 months. For the two weekends before performance evenings (usually Wednesday through to Saturday) it's all hands on deck to help build the set, dress and paint it, then do a technical rehearsal.
NODA SUMMER SCHOOL 2025
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Debi, Claire and Elaine spent a week at this year's NODA Summer School and they all thoroughly enjoyed their courses.
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Claire Crowther received this year's bursary for her place on the 'Actors Toolbox' course with Tri Cummings.
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Claire has written a lovely Thank You note (see left and below).
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The NODA Summer School takes place every summer – it offers a transformative week of professional training led by top industry experts. Whether you’re a performer, director, or technician, you’ll gain valuable skills that make a lasting impact on your craft.
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For more details click here. The date for next year is:
1st August – 8th August 2026.
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If you would like details of how to apply for a bursary towards the next Summer School please email us at bart.players@gmail.com.
We had a wonderful afternoon in Gareth and Tessa's beautiful garden for the Bartholomew Players Summer barbecue!​
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The weather was glorious, the food was delicious and the wine was flowing so a very good time was had by all!
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Thank you to Gareth and Tessa for hosting a such a lovely, successful event.