Amateur Players of Sherborne; Amateur Theatre in Sherborne Dorset

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NEXT EVENT

Play Reading
Single Spies
by Alan Bennett
led by Bev Taylor-Wade
Wednesday 15th June

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SHERBORNE STUDIO THEATRE
100 CLUB

We are keen to recruit new members to the Sherborne Studio Theatre 100 Club. Cash prizes are on offer..
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FUTURE PRODUCTIONS

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Amateur Players of Sherborne (APS) are one of the oldest groups in the area. Since the group was founded in 1934, we have presented over 180 shows and have received a number of awards. We are now based in the Sherborne Studio Theatre.

Our March production of Educating Rita, a study of the relationship between a feisty young hairdresser and a hard-drinking, disillusioned university professor, was widely acclaimed for the standard of acting and overall professionalism.

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Formerly a chapel (known as 'The Tin Tabernacle'), Sherborne Studio Theatre has been converted into a cosy, intimate little theatre with a stage, green room and an auditorium that can accommodate an audience of up to 52.

You are very welcome to become a member of APS, whether you want to act, work back stage or just enjoy our company. If you would like to get involved in staging a play or just enjoy an entertaining night out, we will be delighted to hear from you.

If you don't want to become a member of APS, but would like to receive advance information about our productions by email, do please complete the form below. Rest assured that we will only use these details to contact you about productions.

Educating Rita

"The play's message about the transformative power of Literature and Education was brought across beautifully, and the pomposity of the academic establishment was punctured with waspish accuracy by both Martin and Sarah. Thanks again and congratulations on a stunning production of a play that hasn't dated one little bit." (Carl Davies)

"I just wanted to say that was an outstanding performance of Educating Rita last night. Acting at a professional level throughout, so too direction, the crew and the set. A real tour de force. Congratulations to everyone concerned. How lucky we are to have such excellent theatre on our doorstep." (Roy Leask)

"Watched this tonight and it was absolutely brilliant. Well done Sarah and Martin - fabulous performances."
(Bev Taylor-Wade)

"Absolutely phenomenal production of Educating Rita last night. I pity anyone who can't get a ticket; so brilliant in every way. Better than the film." (Alison Fenwick)

"Saw Educating Rita last night….. wow ! Many congratulations to Sarah and Martin. How lucky are we in Sherborne to have such talent, a great little venue and to be totally blown away by such great performances. Well done to everyone involved. I thoroughly enjoyed my evening out. Thank you." (Jane Pitts)

"A diamond of a production! Perfection!" (Linda Catchpole)

Shakespeare In (and out of) Love

"I just wanted to let you know that I thought the production was absolutely fantastic. What a brilliantly accessible way of presenting Shakespeare: so clever; so clear, and the cast and their fabulous costumes were amazing, too. The way it was written and the use of the space and changes of level within the Paddock Gardens was brilliant. And the weather was sooo kind, too! Thank you all so much for a wonderful afternoon."

"What a lovely afternoon in the sunshine!… I was entertained by a blend of comic and tragic Shakespearean genius, all brought together by a team of exceptional talent. It was brilliant and you all did a beautiful job. Thank you." (Joanna Simpson)