Little Theatre News…
Funds and volunteers are vital for theatre
Generating funds as well as fun is a vital role for the Sheringham Little Theatre.
That was one of the key messages at the annual general meeting of the charity which runs the community arts venue.
Chairman Jonathan Beak said things were improving after some difficult Covid-affected years which hit income streams [READ MORE…]
SURANNE’S STORY
Suranne Jones was born in Oldham and grew up in Greater Manchester.
She started acting at eight years old, took her first steps into making it her career at the Oldham Theatre Workshop, and later completed a Diploma in Performing Arts.
After various stage acting roles which saw her tour the length [READ MORE…]
TV star Suranne is new Sheringham theatre president
Stage and screen star Suranne Jones has stepped into a new role – as president of Sheringham Little Theatre.
The multi award-winning actor best known for Vigil, Gentleman Jack and Dr Foster, was unveiled at the annual meeting of the charity trust which runs the community arts venue.
She takes over the [READ MORE…]
Summer fun is in the wings at seaside theatre
Laughs, chills, a dance party and comic opera are part of the cocktail of summer entertainment being served up by Sheringham Little Theatre.
The annual summer theatre, which has been running for more than 50 years, is building on last year’s successes when it opens on July 30 with a series [READ MORE…]
Diamond is forever in tribute show
His singalong song has become a modern-day sporting anthem but there is more to Neil Diamond than Sweet Caroline.
A touring show highlighting the many hits penned and performed by the American music legend is heading to Sheringham Little Theatre this spring.
And the Norfolk man singing the star’s songs has a [READ MORE…]
Cinders panto packs them in
Cinderella has helped give Sheringham Little Theatre a happy ending to 2023 after the popular panto played to sell-out shows and drew praise from families who enjoyed the fun.
Theatre director Debbie Thompson said: “Many of the 40-plus shows were sold out. We had a dozen visiting schools and added two [READ MORE…]
Have a laugh and help solve a murder
A fun stage show is recreating a classic TV whodunit – and asking the audience to help catch the culprit.
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to Sheringham Little Theatre on Friday February 9.
The show is hosted by Murder, She Wrote superfan Tim Benzie. He has reimagined an episode – Sing a Song of Murder [READ MORE…]
Seaside rock celebration
Lovers of classic rock can enjoy the sounds of star British bands when a touring tribute trio visit Sheringham Little Theatre on Saturday February 3.
Maid in Britain rekindle songs by The Who, Deep Purple, Queen, Whitesnake and many more well-known bands to take the audience on a journey from the [READ MORE…]
Cinders’ seaside search for her prince
Cinderella has begun the search for her Prince Charming in 21st century Sheringham.
The classic fairytale has been given a modern north Norfolk twist for the Little Theatre’s panto – complete with modern songs, TV show references and TikTok dances.
Cast members met yesterday (Thursday November 30) as rehearsals started for the [READ MORE…]
Director Debbie joins farce cast
Our theatre director Debbie Thompson is stepping in to tread the boards for the first time in 13 years to plug an 11th hour cast vacancy.
The former professional actor, will be seen on stage in an amateur production of the Alan Ayckbourn farce Season’s Greetings.
She has had just a few [READ MORE…]