Little Theatre News…
Top hotel with dramatic link is new Spotlight sponsor
A hotel with links to whodunit legend Agatha Christie has teamed up with Sheringham Little Theatre as a major sponsor.
The highly-acclaimed Beechwood Hotel at North Walsham has become a Spotlight sponsor of the theatre – and will also be supplying wines from its own vineyard.
In the 1930s Agatha was a [READ MORE…]
Doctor duo’s stage show examines notorious GPs
Two trusted but notorious doctors linked to hundreds of patient deaths are examined by two medical mates in a docu-drama coming to the Norfolk stage in June.
Harold Shipman killed around 250 of his patients in Greater Manchester between 1971 and his arrest in 1998. But it may have been more. [READ MORE…]
Classic drama’s links to North Norfolk
A comedy spoof version of a classic Sherlock Holmes thriller is part of the summer drama season at Sheringham Little Theatre.
And the play’s director Nick Earnshaw has been doing some sleuthing of his own – into the original play’s North Norfolk links.
The summer show will see a trio of actors [READ MORE…]
Summer premiere for seaside family drama
A tragedy-hit seaside family is trying to get life back on song through music in a new comedy drama premiering at Sheringham this summer.
Shanty is the story of a Cromer crab fisherman and his two daughters, all grieving after the sudden death of their wife and mum.
Their rebuilding journey, laced [READ MORE…]
Grant boost for Hub revamp
Our Hub revamp has received a boost through a £5000 grant from a national organisation supporting theatres.
The coffee bar is thriving after a facelift which freshened it up, improved doorways and added eco-friendly heating, lighting and window film.
Now the £85,000 scheme funded through a combination of grants and local money-raising [READ MORE…]
Rising classical keyboard star’s Sheringham concert
A young classical accordionist, backed by a prestigious BBC Radio 3 talent scheme, is bringing his keyboard skills to Sheringham Little Theatre in May.
Ryan Corbett is one of the station’s New Generation artists – an accolade afforded to the brightest and best new classical musical talent.
He will perform a lunchtime [READ MORE…]
Curtain up on theatre appeal at patriotic event
A free arts event celebrating two famous British characters will raise the curtain on a new fundraising appeal at Sheringham Little Theatre.
Prose, poetry and music will punctuate an afternoon of performance on Sunday April 23 which coincides with St George’s Day and the birthday of William Shakespeare.
Entry is free during [READ MORE…]
Youngsters enjoy jungle musical fun
The beat of jungle jazz, and a menagerie of colourful characters filled the stage at Sheringham during the annual Easter youth theatre treat.
Thirty youngsters took part in a high energy kids’ stage production of The Jungle Book, featuring the singalong songs from the Disney animation such as I Wanna Be [READ MORE…]
It’s never too early to plan for panto!
Spring may have sprung – but we’re already thinking about Christmas and panto time at the Little Theatre. Oh yes we are!
Our next bit of family festive fun will feature the fabulous fairytale of Cinderella – with the modern and local twist [READ MORE…]
New comedy delves into life of mystery busker
He’s a bus station busker, whose songs are just the ticket for travellers. But who is he and why does he do it?
They are the questions tackled in new one-man comedy drama penned and performed by a north Norfolk entertainer, and heading to the Little Theatre in May.
Greg Powles’ show [READ MORE…]
