Stages
Why Village Halls Keep Finding Room for Theatre
Village hall theatre can thrive without a permanent stage: plan adaptable layouts, protect everyday uses and make each…
The playbill
All stories
Read about country stages, local performances and the shared work that brings theatre into view.
Performances
One Act or Several Short Plays for a Community Evening?
Choose one act or several short plays for a community evening by matching the format to your cast, audience, venue and…
Traditions
From Mummers to Modern Village Plays: A Tradition in Motion
Mummers’ plays and modern village plays can share a living tradition. Learn how to preserve familiar customs while…
Making
The Prop Table Is Not a Store Cupboard
A prop table works best when each object has a clear job. Learn how to choose, organise and remove stage props for a…
Playgoing
A Winter Matinee with Time to Spare at a Village Theatre
Plan a winter matinee at a village theatre around its doors, transport and warm waiting places, so your party can…
Our point of view
A stage belongs to its place
A play takes its shape from more than the script: the room, the company and the habits of an audience all leave their mark.