Our next production rehearsals are already underway – but what’s it to be? Read on…

 Coming this November 13th, 14th, 15th 2025

THE CEMETERY CLUB   by Ivan Menchell

Ring a bell for some of you? We first performed this delightful comedy fourteen years ago when it was enjoyed by all and we decided that we would like to bring a new production of it to our current audiences (and also give the opportunity to those who enjoyed it the first time around to see it once again with a new cast.) 

First performed on Broadway in the 1990s it remains timeless as a comedy about life and moving on. 

What’s it about? Don’t be put off by a title with the word cemetery in it. This is not a morbid or depressing play, far from it. The Cemetery Club features pathos, comedy and some great, fast-paced, witty one-liners that will entertain you with a great night out. 

In the area of Queens, New York, three Jewish widows and lifelong friends meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves.  Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life, Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun, and Doris is priggish and judgemental.  When Sam the butcher meets the widows whilst visiting his wife’s grave, relationships and routines begin to change…  

And the good news is that you can book your seats now. Simply click here for details. For those of you who prefer to reserve your seats with a season ticket then your usual Newsletter is on its way – but if you can’t wait simply contact our ticket secretary Julie at any time.

What about the May play?

The May play will be a comedy by Richard Harris called

PARTY PIECE

Put it in your calendar – May 14th 15th 16th 2026

We’ll tell you more about it the next posts (or for a preview go to our What’s On page by clicking here )