Join Us

We are actively seeking new members, aged 18 or over, from all backgrounds, to join our exciting long-standing amateur theatre company.

No experience is necessary - we welcome enthusiastic individuals who would like to start a new hobby or maybe get back into an old one.

Being involved in a theatre production, be it on or off stage, is very rewarding and a great way to meet like-minded people in a creative and welcoming environment. 

Auditions take place throughout the season for our productions, and our approach is simple - we look to cast the best person for the part! 

The standards we maintain are high, but the range of roles across our varies season means there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.

Joining our membership also gives you access to further opportunities to perform beyond The Playhouse. We’re regularly approached by local businesses and producers to put our talented actors forward for community-based projects, and have previously taken productions to local Fringe festivals.

ACTORS

We would love to bring new members into our in-house team of creatives. No matter how much experience you have (or don’t have!) in theatre production, there are opportunities to support with:

  • Set design and build

  • Lighting and sound

  • Props

  • Costume

  • Stage management

Front of house volunteers are also an essential and much appreciated part of our team. 

BEHIND THE SCENES

Details

  • The Playhouse is generally open for rehearsals most Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7.30pm between September to May depending on the demands of the current production. For more information about joining us please fill out the contact form.

  • During our production season, The Playhouse is open for set construction most Sunday mornings from 10am. If you have an interest in DIY, are a tradesperson who wishes to volunteer their services, or simply fancy learning a new skill then we welcome enthusiastic volunteers to help build our sets. No experience is needed, our members will gladly share their knowledge and experience as nobody is expected to be an expert at anything. Come along and pick up a screwdriver or wield a paintbrush in a relaxed, friendly environment with a guarantee of plenty of tea and biscuits. For more information about joining us please fill out the contact form.

  • We ask members of the theatre company to pay a yearly membership fee of £10 per year. For this you will receive:

    • Consideration for casting in our forthcoming productions

    • Access to our members emailing list and Facebook Group for news, information and announcements about HTC activities

    • Full support and a dedicated contact on the theatre management committee

    • Access to great social functions over the course of the year

    Once you are settled into the theatre, you can collect and fill in a membership form obtained from a member of the theatre committee.