ONE OF THE BEST KEPT SECRETS IN SURREY
The Chipstead Players Theatre Company operate from a lovingly converted stable block, now called the Courtyard Theatre, off a country lane in the beautiful village of Chipstead. Its sleepy setting belies the vibrant, busy atmosphere and creative energy inside. New visitors are amazed at the wealth of talent, expertise and resources inside this fully equipped 98 seat theatre and bar with its thriving membership spanning all ages. Come and discover our lovely theatre, as a full member or supporter, and share the secret of our success!	Please click on an image to enlarge it
TICKET AVAILABILITY
Want to know how many tickets are left for our next production? Unfortunately we don’t have an online Box Office, but we can provide the next best thing: each Saturday the Box Office page on this website will be updated to show ticket availability. However, please bear in mind that the figures are only updated once a week!
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORMS NOW ONLINE
Following a suggestion from a new member, joining the Chipstead Players has now become even easier: membership application forms for prospective adult and Youth Theatre members can now be downloaded from our "How to Join" page – just click on this link.
RECENT SUCCESSES
The Chipstead Players’ production of Moira Buffini’s black comedy "Dinner" ended its very successful run on Saturday 6th March 2010. At times controversial, it nevertheless played to full houses and was greatly enjoyed by those who saw it. Click here for further details, including the cast & crew lists. Reviews and photos from the production will be added as soon as they become available.
NEXT PRODUCTIONS
ANNIE 12th – 17th April 2010 Book by Thomas Meehan Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin Directed by Ian Brown Feel-good musical The Courtyard becomes home to a large group of orphans, a billionaire, two crooks, a president and a dog when we retell the stpry of little Annie, who is desperate to escape the orphanage. Sing along to "It’s a Hard Knock Life" and "Tomorrow" as we dance towards a better world.
Original Production directed by Martin Charnin Originally produced by Irwin Meyer, Stephen R. Friedman, Lewis Allen, Alvin Nederlander Associates Inc., The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Icarus Productions. Based on "Little Orphan Annie" (R) by permission of the Tribune Media Services Inc. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.
Want to check ticket availability? Click here. ‘ALLO ‘ALLO 22nd – 29th May 2010 By David Croft & Jeremy LLoyd Directed by Jeff Stone Comedy Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once: the Führer is arriving in town. That’s bad news for René, the hapless café owner in occupied France, as he and his wife Edith struggle to hide a priceless portrait (in a sausage in the cellar) plus two British airmen trying to contact London through a wireless set disguised as a cockatoo. Yes, we’re reliving the classic TV series.
Click here for the full calendar for our 2009/2010 season
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
From time to time, the Chipstead Players organise events for their members including workshops, dinners, mystery evenings and treasure hunts. Further details can be found throughout this website and are mailed free to members.
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