Murder on the 18th green reviewed
The Imperial Players were delighted with the response to the sold out four night run of “Murder on the 18th green” which finished on Thursday 23rd May.
Murder at the Micropub – Reviewed
Yet another successful show, “Murder at the Micropub “ written by Gordon Lewis and Lynn Rushby sold out and ran from Tuesday 23rd January – Thursday 25th January 2024.
Murder at the Micropub
The Imperial Players are pleased to announce another of their popular murder mystery supper evenings.
Latest Audition News
Latest Audition News This will be “Murder at the Micropub” written by Lynn Rushby and Gordon Lewis, a comedy murder mystery supper evening at The Bulls Head in Chislehurst.The show dates are Monday 22nd January (set up and dress) then Tuesday 23rd-Thursday 25th January 2024. There will be a read-through at The Sydney Arms, Old Perry Street, Chislehurst at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 10th October.First audition at The Old Chapel, 3 Queens Passage, Chislehurst at 8.30 pm on Thursday 12th OctoberThe second audition (if required) is at The Bulls Head, 5 Royal Parade, Chislehurst at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 17th October. And whilst you have your diaries out, here is advance information about an exciting collaboration with The Chislehurst Society. As part of the Society’s 90th anniversary celebrations next year we are performing “Death at the Tenth” another murder mystery supper evening at Chislehurst Golf Club (Camden Place). Performance dates w/b Monday 20th May.Audition dates for this will appear soon but are likely to be end of November/ beginning of December. If you have any queries, please email Davina at imperial.players.chislehurst@gmail.com
Social and Play Read
Social and Play Read 7 July 2923 – News: Editor The Imperial Players will be holding a social/play read evening on Tuesday 25th July at The Sydney Arms, Old Perry Street, Chislehurst, BR7 6PL. The evening is as follows: The committee will meet at 5.30 pm. Then at 6.30 pm pub supper (optional, see below) followed by a play read at 7:45 pm. We will read “Death at the Deanery” and “Return of Lady Bracknell”. These are both LazyBee scripts so we can use the pub Wi-Fi to read on our phones or tablets. If your technology isn’t up to this, there are always people to share with! All are welcome to either or both of the supper and play read. Please let Adeline (adeline.fox@hotmail.com) know if you are able to join us and if so, whether you will be there for the supper, play read or both.We don’t have to pre-order, but it would be good to give the pub an idea of numbers. The play read is a relaxed evening over a glass for members, friends and particularly new or potentially interested members. We are a friendly and welcoming group and would love to see you. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Old Boilers Picture Gallery
Old Boilers Picture Gallery 13th March 2022 – News: Editor Photographs from our production are now available on line. Just click the photograph below. Old Boilers
Old Boilers – rehearsal photos
Old Boilers – rehearsal photos 13th March 2022 – News: Editor Rehearsals photographs of our latest forthcoming production of Old Boilers. Click to see a larger image.
Old Boilers
Old Boilers The Imperial Players and Theatre 62are pleased to announce their forthcoming joint production of“Old Boilers” a comedy by Adrian CaleDirected by Jez Frampton. Synopsis: When four women of a certain age decide to celebrate divorce in style, a hen party in Blackpool seems to be the perfect way to get away from it all and let their hair down in style. But their accommodation is not what they had been expecting and then a face from the past looms along the prom. And what if that face is the last one you want to see……..? Show dates: Tuesday 14th – Saturday 18th March. Tuesday- Friday performances at 8 pm; Saturday’s performance at 3 pm. Venue: Theatre 62, Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham BR4 9BA The ticket price is £10. The box office opens on 14th February, contact details are: boxoffice@theatre62.org.uk or 07542 716 888 In association with LazyBee scripts
An Exciting Joint Venture
An Exciting Joint Venture 13th March 2022 – News: Editor Imperial Players and Theatre62 are excited to announce a joint production in March 2023. Our two award-winning groups are joining forces to bring you Old Boilers, set in a Blackpool guest house. We hope that this will be the first of many such ventures in future. This notice contains basic information about the play and upcoming auditions. More information will be available via the Imperial Players Impetus newsletter and Theatre62 Prompt newsletter in the coming months. Brief synopsis: When four women of a certain age decide to celebrate divorce in style, they hit upon the idea of a Hen Party in Blackpool – a chance to get away from it all and let their hair down. But you can’t begin to imagine what happens when a face from the past looms along the Prom. And what if that face is the last one you want to see … Characters: Miss Bobby (female – requires northern accent) Anya (female – requires Eastern European accent) Mr Watts (male) Josh (male) Ann (female) Cora (female) Freddie (male – requires northern accent) Karen (female) Ginnie (female) Audition dates: Tuesday 13th December 2022 and Wednesday 14th December 2022, both at 7:45 pm at Theatre 62 clubhouse, 62 Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham BR4 9BA Paper copies of the script are available at the Theatre62 clubhouse or Pauline can supply electronic (pdf) copies if you contact her at secretary@theatre62.org.uk.