Uffington Players
Amateur Drama Group
HISTORY
The Uffington Players (originally the Uffington Singers) was formed in 1977 by an enthusiastic group of people, to help raise much needed funds for the Village Hall.
In the early days the group would borrow curtains, props, costumes and the necessary technical equipment. Due to continual interest and success the Players now have their own lighting and sound equipment with an ever increasing costume store.
Over the years the Players have been lead by a number of talented directors, Keith and Gill Randle, Jeanne Leahy, George Bingham,
Vern and Lily Dunkley and Duncan Saunders.
A very talented back stage crew including Paul Armishaw, Eric Wyard and John Boaler to name but a few never cease to amaze us with their props, stage and set designs.
The Uffington Players have put on numerous pantomimes as well as Music Hall, Murder |Mysteries and Farces (see Past Productions page). Each performance uses the diverse talents, enthusiasm and creative ideas of all the cast and production team.
The most recent production, Robin Hood (2010) was directed by Vern and Lilly Dunkley. The cast and crew for this lively production numbered over 40. Due to high demand it was performed for four nights. The group includes a very energetic junior chorus aging 9 - 16 who keep us on our toes!
The Players continue to help support the Village Hall and during the recent years have contributed several thousand pounds towards the new hall extension. This is currently under construction and includes a permanent stage. This will be a great asset to the players for future performances.
The Uffington Players look forward to performing their next Panto on the new stage in February 2011. If you have an interest in drama, don’t be shy, come and join us, we are a very welcoming lot. Be it on stage, backstage, chorus, lighting sound, front of house or any element of production, please contact us.
Christine Holley
The Uffington Players (originally the Uffington Singers) was formed in 1977 by an enthusiastic group of people, to help raise much needed funds for the Village Hall.
In the early days the group would borrow curtains, props, costumes and the necessary technical equipment. Due to continual interest and success the Players now have their own lighting and sound equipment with an ever increasing costume store.
Over the years the Players have been lead by a number of talented directors, Keith and Gill Randle, Jeanne Leahy, George Bingham,
Vern and Lily Dunkley and Duncan Saunders.
A very talented back stage crew including Paul Armishaw, Eric Wyard and John Boaler to name but a few never cease to amaze us with their props, stage and set designs.
The Uffington Players have put on numerous pantomimes as well as Music Hall, Murder |Mysteries and Farces (see Past Productions page). Each performance uses the diverse talents, enthusiasm and creative ideas of all the cast and production team.
The most recent production, Robin Hood (2010) was directed by Vern and Lilly Dunkley. The cast and crew for this lively production numbered over 40. Due to high demand it was performed for four nights. The group includes a very energetic junior chorus aging 9 -
The Players continue to help support the Village Hall and during the recent years have contributed several thousand pounds towards the new hall extension. This is currently under construction and includes a permanent stage. This will be a great asset to the players for future performances.
The Uffington Players look forward to performing their next Panto on the new stage in February 2011. If you have an interest in drama, don’t be shy, come and join us, we are a very welcoming lot. Be it on stage, backstage, chorus, lighting sound, front of house or any element of production, please contact us.
Christine Holley