Play Reading: "When we are Married"
The Torrington Players are inviting audiences and would‑be performers alike to a fun, informal play reading night – a chance to try out a part, enjoy a classic script without the pressure of performance, and see whether being on (or near) the stage might be for you. These evenings are a great way to meet the group, build confidence and simply share a good story together.
The date: Monday July 6th, 7:30pm at Torrington Town Hall
Spotlight: Oh! What a Lovely War
A landmark production — twice over.
Joan Littlewood's Oh! What a Lovely War is one of the most celebrated pieces of political theatre in the British repertoire. First staged by Theatre Workshop at the Theatre Royal Stratford East in 1963, it uses the songs, slogans, and statistics of the First World War to create a devastating portrait of institutional folly and human sacrifice. It is funny, angry, heartbreaking, and technically demanding — not an obvious choice for a small community theatre company. The Torrington Players staged it anyway. Twice.
Why Local Theatre Matters
On the value of live performance — and the rich theatrical tradition of North Devon
Great Torrington is fortunate to have a company that has been doing exactly that for over forty years. The Torrington Players are part of the cultural life of this town — part of its identity, its history, and its future. Every show staged, every workshop held, every new member welcomed is a small act of investment in the community that sustains us all. And in a region as theatrically alive as North Devon, that investment is part of something much larger than any single company or any single performance.
About NODA — and Why We're Members
The National Operatic and Dramatic Association: supporting amateur theatre since 1899.
The Torrington Players are proud members of NODA — the National Operatic and Dramatic Association — the UK's largest body representing amateur theatre. Founded in 1899, NODA supports over 2,500 member societies across the country, providing guidance, resources, training, and a community of shared purpose for groups just like ours.
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Jul 6
