The Crucible - Arthur Miller

12th-15th January

Studio Theatre, mac

Our second visit to Miller’s blistering witch hunt saw us populate Parris’s house and Danforth’s court with a full complement of over 100 villagers. The strong cast of principles saw many later taking up places at a range of drama schools including Richard Morgan, Steve Giles, Vicky Hanlin - LAMDA, Matt Hill and Bethan James - Arts Ed, Beth Nestor - RADA and Cian Barry - Webber Douglas.

Not Worth Peanuts - Devised by John Godbold and Stage2

10th-11th December

Hexagon Theatre, mac

The size of the company, now 230+, led us to bringing back John Godbold (ex-member and now professional director/practitioner specialising in Creative Play) to devise and direct a piece based on Charles Schultz's 'Charlie Brown' stories for our younger members. Linus, Pig Pen, Lucy and even Snoopy all took to the Hexagon stage!

Under Milk Wood - Dylan Thomas

26th-29th July

Hexagon Theatre, mac

"This immensely talented young cast make light work of Dylan Thomas's complex masterpiece. Stage2's 40-strong troupe flit on and off stage in orderly and efficient style and all make an equally impressive mark on the sell-out audience. Blind Captain Cat is splendidly played by Cian Barry but other excellent performances abound throughout - Jon Paul Millington as Reverend Eli Jenkins and Anna Wright as local floozie Polly Garter." Evening Mail

The Collector - Devised by Stage2

19th-22nd July

Hexagon Theatre, mac

"A teasing, intriguing, dazzler based on the premise of a woman who 'collects' people and their stories. Ruth Fowler is her victim - bewildered, terrified and unforgettable, Bethan James carries a nice chill as the collector and the successive playlets contain excellent performances, there is no mistaking the depth of Sanjay Pawar in his one man play giving a Jew’s look at the horrors of Nazism. There are also an outstanding puppeteer and a group of remarkable marionettes. It's a fascinating evening. The talent fairly bristles." Evening Mail