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June 2023

Here’s to another 25 years for this talented company.

Reviewed by Brenda Gower NODA Regional Representative

This year is the Peacehaven Players 25th Anniversary – congratulations! A lovely idea to showcase songs from the musicals that the Players have performed over the years which proved to be an excellent form of entertainment. There were fifteen members of the cast who gave everything they had to bring us some old favourites and some from the newer shows. Each excerpt was introduced by one of the singers, giving us a thumbnail sketch of the show itself.
The recorded music worked well but was perhaps a little too loud for some of the quieter voices but all in all, everything came over extremely well starting with an excerpt from Joseph & the Amazing Technical Colour Dreamcoat and ending with a selection from Mamma Mia with many other delights in between. The choreography was also excellent and high praise indeed for all those responsible for creating the dance routines.
It was a very hot afternoon (I attended the matinee) and it must have been sizzling on stage, particularly with all the costume changes which were executed so well in what must have been a very short space of time. Well done to the Wardrobe ladies who sourced just the right costumes for every song.
The setting was simple – beautiful draping changed by the lighting according to the mood of what was being sung and danced.
We, the audience, were seated in cabaret style and were well served by the bar staff.
So much work must have gone into producing this compilation and many congratulations must go to Director Judith Foot and her assistant, Georgie Bancroft and all those involved whether on stage or behind the scenes.
Here’s to another 25 years for this talented company.

20th December 2022

A lovely way to welcome in the Christmas Season.

Reviewed by Brenda Gower NODA Regional Representative

This was a lovely way to welcome in the Christmas Season. Cinderella is such a well-known and well-loved panto, but it comes up fresh every time. The programme invited us all to the Royal Ball which we looked forward to in anticipation but before this could happen we were taken directly to the Fairy Godmother’s House where we met Wendy Clare – a really lovely Fairy Godmother and we knew that whatever happened in the meantime, there would be a happy ending.
Many lovely songs were performed along the way and the standard of singing both from principals and chorus was very high, accompanied by recorded music which worked very well.
All the usual characters were in place. Becca Huggett gave us a delightful Cinderella whose Prince Charming was played by Judith Foot. Judith also played Buttons and actually directed the panto – all done in excellent fashion. Then we come to the Ugly Sisters! Sarah Jones as Gwendoline and Tony Garwood as Gwyneth both gave exquisitely nasty performances – poor Cinderella. Her existence went from bad to worse not helped at all by her stepmother (Baroness Stoneybroke played by Georgie Bancroft) and Lynn Enever as Baron Stoneybroke – good performances from both.
Panto always has to have the funny duo and this was provided by Nigel Enever as Sergeant Letsby-Avenue and Michelle Roman as PC99, causing many laughs at their antics.
Nasim Chillcott was a fine Dandini and the cast was completed by Jess Collier as Burglar Bill and the chorus, all adding to the fun.
The Bond School of Dance – choreographed by Nikki Bond, who also provided the costumes for the dancers, were a really lovely addition to the proceedings.
The scenery was well handled, made by Michelle Roman and Nasim Chillcott who took this task over at very short notice. All those who worked backstage in any capacity are to be congratulated for making the panto run smoothly and looking good and we must never forget those working front of house – welcoming, providing refreshments and selling raffle tickets.
Thank you all.

22nd August 2022

Meanwhile off-stage

The Players are more than just performing, important as that is.

16th April February 2022

Rehearsals for Lights Out Over London

Rehearsals for the summer show are now well underway.

20th February 2022

New Show in the Gallery

The photos from Summer Singalone 2021 have been added to our gallery.
Click here Summer Singalong

20th October 2021

Sadly we have had to cancel our pantomime this Christmas

It is with deep regret that we have to announce the cancellation of our Christmas 2021 pantomime, Cinderella.
This is entirely due to issues in securing the services of sound and lighting contractors in the wake of disruptions caused to the entertainment industry following the Covid Lockdowns. Despite exhaustive efforts made to resolve this situation, and as we cannot stage a quality show without sound and lighting, we have had to conclude reluctantly, that the show cannot go ahead. Rehearsals had been going well, lines learnt, songs practised and dance steps about to be introduced. All the cast are sorely disappointed, and we are sorry for the disappointment this will bring to many in Peacehaven and wider afield. This one bit of Christmas cheer will be missing this year. The Peacehaven Players remain committed to providing quality entertainment. We intend to return to the stage in June 2022 to perform the long-awaited premier of “Lights Out Over London”, by Michelle Roman, and of course a pantomime for Christmas 2022. As an active group we are always on the lookout for new members so if anyone is interested in joining us on stage, behind the scenes or front of house, then they should get in touch.

Cinderella News

#CinderellaPP

10th Septmeber 2021

Our Christmas 2021 preparations are well under way. #CinderellaPP

Elephant Jokes

16th June, 2021

The Players always like to bring you the best. With the help of some friendly elephants we bring you some of the best worst jokes we've ever heard. #bestbadjokes

Fly Me! Meet The Cast: Number 11 Jenny

28th May, 2020

Jenny Day is our eleventh actor to talk about taking part in The Players virtual rehearsals for Fly Me!, her holidays and how the lockdown is affecting her life. Recorded in 2020 during the Covid 19 lockdown. The play will be available from the end of May 2020. #FlyMePP This is the last in a series of videos featuring the cast of the play.

Fly Me! Meet The Cast: Number 1 Matt

28th May, 2020

Matt Shooman is actor number ten to talk about taking part in The Players virtual rehearsals for Fly Me!, his holidays and how the lockdown is affecting his life. Recorded in 2020 during the Covid 19 lockdown. The play will be available from the end of May 2020. #FlyMePP This is part of a series of videos featuring the cast of the play.

Fly Me! Meet The Cast: Number 9 Monika

23rd May, 2020

Monmika Stankova is the ninth actor to talk about taking part in The Players virtual rehearsals for Fly Me!, her holidays and how the lockdown is affecting her life. Recorded in 2020 during the Covid 19 lockdown. The play will be available from the end of May 2020. #FlyMePP This is part of a series of videos featuring the cast of the play.

Fly Me! Meet The Cast: Number 8 Becca

21st May, 2020

Becca Huggett is number 8 in our cast to talk about taking part in The Players virtual rehearsals for Fly Me!, her holidays and how the lockdown is affecting her life. Recorded in 2020 during the Covid 19 lockdown. The play will be available from the end of May 2020. #FlyMePP This is the latest in a series of videos featuring the cast of the play.

Fly Me! The Seahaven FM Interview

19th May, 2020

Mark Evans, of Seahaven FM, talks with Judith Foot and Tony Garwood about the play. #FlyMePP

Fly Me! Meet The Cast: Number 7 Georgie

16th May, 2020

Georgie Bancroft is next to talk about taking part in The Players virtual rehearsals for Fly Me!, her holidays and how the lockdown is affecting her life. Recorded in 2020 during the Covid 19 lockdown. The play will be available from the end of May 2020. #FlyMePP This is the latest in a series of videos featuring the cast of the play.

Fly Me! Meet The Cast: Number 6 Sarah and Chris

15th May, 2020

Sarah and Chris Jones are next up to talk about taking part in The Players virtual rehearsal for Fly Me!, their holidays and how the lockdown is affecting life. Recorded in 2020 during the Covid 19 lockdown. The play will be available from the end of May 2020. #FlyMePP This is the latest in a series of videos featuring the cast of the play.

Fly Me! Meet The Cast: Michelle

13th May, 2020

Michelle Roman's tyrn to talk about taking part in The Players virtual rehearsal for Fly Me!, her holidays and how the lockdown is affecting her life. Recorded in 2020 during the Covid 19 lockdown. The play will be available from the end of May 2020. This is another in a series of videos featuring the cast of the play.

Fly Me! Meet The Cast: Andrew and Judith

11th May, 2020

Andrew and Judith Foot talk about taking part in The Players virtual rehearsal for Fly Me!, their holidays and how the lockdown is affecting their lives. Recorded in 2020 during the Covid 19 lockdown. The play will be available from the end of May 2020. This is another in a series of videos featuring the cast of the play.

Fly Me! Meet The Cast: Ian

10th May, 2020

Ian talks about taking part in The Players virtual rehearsal for Fly Me!, his holidays and how the lockdown is affecting his life. Recorded in 2020 during the Covid 19 lockdown. The play will be available from the end of May 2020. This is another in a series of videos featuring the cast of the play.

Fly Me! Meet The Cast: Tony

6th May, 2020

Tony Garwood talks about taking part in The Players virtual rehearsal for Fly Me!, his holidays and how the lockdown is affecting his life. Recorded in 2020 during the Covid 19 lockdown. The play will be available from the end of May 2020. This is the second of a series of videos featuring the cast of the play.

Fly Me! Meet The Cast

6th May, 2020

Nigel and Lynn Enever talk about taking part in The Players virtual rehearsal for Fly Me!, their holidays and how the lockdown is affecting their lives. Recorded in 2020 during the Covid 19 lockdown. The play will be available from the end of May 2020. This is one of a series of videos featuring the cast of the pla.

Fly Me! The Synopsis

Fly Me! The Synopsis

29th April, 2020

Here is the story we will be telling in Fly Me! Rehearsal are now underway. It will be ready soon.

New Show For Summer 2020

25th April, 2020

We are pleased to announce that we will be bringing our popular 2014 show “Fly Me!” to your ears this summer. We have adapted the show as a radio play. We plan to bring this to you at the end of May, on YouTube.
Judith Foot was able to adapt her script for us in record time. We had a read through, auditions and our first proper rehearsal all without leaving our own homes. We are rehearsing via telephone conference, so a steep learning curve for many of us. But we are rising to the challenge and we are extremely excited that we can bring you a show this summer.
We are dedicating the play to the NHS. Of course, there is no charge to listen to the play, but if you enjoy it and can spare the money, please to donate to the NHS. You can do this at .

Photos of Sleeping Beauty 2014

Sleeping Beauty

13th April, 2020

Photos from our 2014 version of the panto addded to our website with the Show poster and the original programme.

Fly Me! Added To The Gallery

April, 2020

We reached back to 2014 for our latest addition to the Gallery.
Fly Me! was the second show written espepcially for The Players by our very own Judith Foot. Such lovely memories. We had such fun on our holiday to Torremolinas.
This is the first Gallery addition which has a link to the original programme.
The Gallery now has photos from all shows from 2015 to 2019.
We will be making the programmes for all shows available online over the next few months.
Well we, like everyone else, certainly have the time at the moment.

Brenda Gower reviews Sleeping Beauty.

scenes from Sleeping Beauty

December, 2019

SLEEPING BEAUTY by Fred Aylin - 6th December, 2019
This is always the first panto of my Christmas Season and Sleeping Beauty is a lovely one to start with. The story of a Princess being put to sleep for a 100 years and then to be awoken by a Handsome Prince is truly magical.
Nice performances from Sarah Jones and Jess Sacco as Princess Katrina and Prince Stephen. Queen Gotta and King Justa (Matt Shooman and Wendy Clare) completed the Princess’ family not forgetting Mandie Fairhall as Prince Arfer, who to me, stole the show with her performance of this character!
Lynn Enever as Teresa was a great companion for the Princess and the wicked Wazere, looking and sounding very evil, was expertly played by Georgie Bancroft and fun ensued from the comedy pair Lord Now and Lady Then played by Ian Sander-Cawley and Judith Foot. Judith also wrote the opening song “Welcome to our Pantomime” which got things off with a swing.
A lot of good work also from the rest of the cast, including the smaller parts and, of course, the villagers and frogs.
We were treated to a good deal of expert dancing from the Harlequin Dance Studio Dancers using many styles of dance and always looking well turned out in their costumes.
The scenery was ideal and the use of the clocks in scenery and costumes in the setting of the Kingdom of Inajiffy was a lovely touch.
There was excellent accompaniment from Ricky Horscraft and his Show Band who also musically directed. All those backstage workers made everything work well with Michele Harden as Stage Manager and many thanks to Tony Garwood (Director) and his Assistant Directors Mandie Fairhall and Michelle Roman for kicking off the Panto Season in style.
Brenda Gower Regional NODA Representative

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