https://northernstagestories.co.uk/A country almanac for the pleasures of local theatre.enhttps://northernstagestories.co.uk/why-village-halls-keep-finding-room-for-theatre/https://northernstagestories.co.uk/why-village-halls-keep-finding-room-for-theatre/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000StagesVillage hall theatre can thrive without a permanent stage: plan adaptable layouts, protect everyday uses and make each production easy to set up and clear.https://northernstagestories.co.uk/one-act-or-several-short-plays-for-a-community-evening/https://northernstagestories.co.uk/one-act-or-several-short-plays-for-a-community-evening/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0000PerformancesChoose one act or several short plays for a community evening by matching the format to your cast, audience, venue and preferred pace.https://northernstagestories.co.uk/from-mummers-to-modern-village-plays-a-tradition-in-motion/https://northernstagestories.co.uk/from-mummers-to-modern-village-plays-a-tradition-in-motion/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0000TraditionsMummers’ plays and modern village plays can share a living tradition. Learn how to preserve familiar customs while adapting words and roles for today.https://northernstagestories.co.uk/the-prop-table-is-not-a-store-cupboard/https://northernstagestories.co.uk/the-prop-table-is-not-a-store-cupboard/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000MakingA prop table works best when each object has a clear job. Learn how to choose, organise and remove stage props for a village production.https://northernstagestories.co.uk/a-winter-matinee-with-time-to-spare-at-a-village-theatre/https://northernstagestories.co.uk/a-winter-matinee-with-time-to-spare-at-a-village-theatre/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000PlaygoingPlan a winter matinee at a village theatre around its doors, transport and warm waiting places, so your party can arrive calmly and enjoy the performance.