About

CHESTER LITTLE THEATRE

GLOUCESTER STREET

NEWTOWN

CHESTER CH1 3HR

Box Office: 01244 322 674

CHESTER THEATRE CLUB

info@chestertheatreclub.co.uk

Registered Charity No: 1134009

Chester Theatre Club is Chester's biggest theatre club. We were formed in 1944, and generally stage 5 or 6 plays each year.

Our venue, The Little Theatre, was bought by the Club in 1962.

The Little Theatre boasts the following facilities:

Comfortable upholstered seating for 126 people in a raked auditorium.

An adaptable, well equipped stage with matching technical facilities.

A large wardrobe of costumes from all periods.

A well stocked and spacious workshop to supply the needs of its productions.

Its own licensed bar, open to all members and visitors to the theatre.

A large clubroom which is used for meetings, club evenings and interval refreshments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ...

ABOUT US

What is Chester Theatre Club?

The Chester Theatre Club is the largest amateur theatrical group in Chester devoted to mounting productions of a high standard. Previous productions include The Odd Couple, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Weekend, Philadelphia, Here I Come, The Herbal Bed, to name but a few.

What type of plays do we put on?

We put on a wide variety of plays from straight drama to comedy, from Shakespeare to modern plays. We are always open to suggestions from our membership.

Who runs Chester Theatre Club?

The Theatre Club is run by a Committee consisting of officers and ordinary members. Elections for the Committee are held each year at the Annual General Meeting.

Is it possible for me to get involved backstage?

Each play has a production team and we are very keen to get new members involved; it's a good way to meet other members and find out how productions are run.

Is it possible for me to act? Do I have to audition?

For each production we hold open auditions conducted by the director of the play and a member of the Committee. Any full member is welcome to audition for any role.

Can I watch a rehearsal?

Yes, although you would need to arrange this with the director of the current production.

Is there a youth group?

For young people aged 13 to 18, we run projects culminating in a showcase performance, meeting most Friday evenings. Click on Youth Theatre Project on Home Page for more information.

How many full members belong to Chester Theatre Club?

We have around 100 full members of both sexes and all ages.

How old must I be to join as a full member?

We accept full members of 15 years and upwards. However, we do cast younger "guest" actors if a play asks for them, such as for Our Day Out , although we do not have a regular youth theatre. Keep a lookout for future play auditions on this website and, if you need more information, please contact us.

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