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TICKETS NOW ON SALE

FOR PERFECT WEDDING BY ROBIN HAWDON

Good news. We are pleased to tell you that tickets are now on sale for our next production and you can book them in the usual way – just click here for details.

And you can read more about this hilarious play by reading our earlier post here.

Grab the best seats now. And if you are a season ticket holder and are unable to make it this time, please do phone our ticket secretary to let them know. Thanks.

Our poster suggests there may be strange goings-on and begs the question, just how perfect will this wedding be?

We look forward to seeing you!

Mime Stars 2024

Sally Morland’s epic Mime Stars Nights are not strictly Petuaria Players events – but since she always manages to entice (some say con) many of our members (some kicking and screaming, others in oblivious naivety as to what lies ahead) into her shows then we should certainly report it here.

Sally’s first production was two years ago and raised money for the MacMillan and Dove House charities. Remembering our friend Jayne Hewson who passed away almost a year ago, this time the event was to raise funds for the Cardiology Unit that cared for her at Castle Hill Hospital.

Once again the stage was filled with famous stars from the world of music singing their hits (though in the spirit of honesty we must tell you that the stars were simply amazing lookalikes miming). The photos below will take your breath away as you appreciate the remarkable resemblance to the real stars.

The Greatest Showman finale

Everyone put a lot of time and effort into rehearsing the dance routines, learning the songs and getting the costumes – but not as much as Sally who organised, choreographed, cajoled and created costumes and props as well as being one of the cast so the success of the night is also a tribute to her efforts.

Sally presents a cheque for £1600 to the Castle Hill Cardiology Unit

Held at Croft Park, Little Weighton, the whole event raised £1600.

On stage we had Bananarama, St. Trinians, Annie Lennox, Madonna, Tina Turner, The Spice Girls, Abba, Cilla Black, Elton John and Kiki Dee, Lady GaGa and Cliff Richard, George Ezra and The Cheeky Girls interspersed with a selection of Waxing Lyrical monologues from Steve.

Scroll through the gallery below and remember – these are not the real stars, simply stunning resemblances to them. Be.. amazed…

(Watch the slideshow or press the pause button and scroll left or right)
Photos courtesy of Dave Hackett

For email recipients – to see full images go to the website – simply click the link in the title.


Perfect Wedding

That is the title of our next production. And when we tell you it’s a good old return to door slamming farce then you might already suspect that things might not be as perfect as the title suggests….

Robin Hawdon’s comedy is about a couple preparing for their wedding at a country hotel. Naturally things don’t run smoothly for the unfortunate groom after a drunken stag night and he has to persuade his best man and the hotel staff to reluctantly attempt to resolve his issues. Infidelity, confusion, mistaken identities, girlfriends, chambermaids and the bride’s mother, are all in the mix to make this a hilarious farce not to be missed.

Rehearsals are now under way with Richard Bateman in the Director’s chair and the cast are in The Forum coping with a manic paced script and opening and closing imaginary doors.

The cast: on the sofa Nic Johnson and Gill Collins, behind the sofa Janet Drewery and Barbara Failey with Rob Newton and Steve Howland on the arms.
Our Producer: Richard Bateman

Ensure the dates are in your calendar and we will let you know shortly when you can book your seats.

PERFECT WEDDING by Robin Hawdon

May 16, 17, 18 2024 at 7.30pm


The Festive Season

There are four seasons in the year at The Petuaria Players; Early Play Season, Summer Break Season, Late Play Season and The Festive Season!

Now we are between productions and taking a break for the Festive Season where we can eat, drink and get very merry.  Then, during January, we will have our first meetings to kick off our next production Perfect Wedding. 

Meanwhile, we thank you for your support during this eventful year. Do have a good Christmas and New Year and we will see you all again in 2024.