2024 has been another exciting year for Southwell Theatre Club, filled with laughter, mystery, and memorable performances. Here’s a look back:

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Spring 2024: An Evening of One Act Plays

We kicked off the 2024 season with an Evening of One Act Plays in May, showcasing the comedic brilliance of Alan Ayckbourn and David Tristram. The first play, ‘Between Mouthfuls’, directed by Nicola Ellis, presented a pair of couples in a posh restaurant, where a simple dinner quickly turns into a chaotic evening of misunderstandings. As part of Ayckbourn’s Confusions series, this piece highlighted his trademark wit and clever social commentary.

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Next, ‘Peas’ by David Tristram, directed by David Driscoll in his debut as a director, took the stage. The comedy centered on Gerry and Daisy, two singles meeting for a blind date arranged by a dating agency. With plenty of awkward moments and laugh-out-loud humour, this play was a perfect way to explore the humorous side of modern romance.

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Autumn 2024: ‘Private Lives’ by Noel Coward

In October, Southwell Theatre Club staged Noël Coward’s classic comedy ‘Private Lives’, a sophisticated exploration of love, passion, and the complications of relationships. The play tells the story of a divorced couple who unexpectedly find themselves on honeymoon with new spouses - only to realise that they are still deeply in love with each other. Directed with flair, this production brought sharp wit and charm to the Library stage from October 10th to 12th, delighting audiences with Coward’s timeless humour.

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Winter 2024: ‘Treasure Island – the Murder Mystery Panto!’

To close out the year, we once again embraced the festive spirit with our annual murder mystery panto. This year’s production, ‘Treasure Island – the Murder Mystery Panto!’, brought pirates, treasure hunts, and a good dose of fun to the stage. Replacing the elegant costumes from Private Lives with cutlasses, eye patches, and sea-salty language, the show was set at the Admiral Benblowers Inn, where the arrival of pirate Billy Barnacle sets off a chain of events - all leading up to a murder for the audience to solve. With singing, dancing, and plenty of panto humour, this show was the perfect way to end the year. As always, the audience had a chance to play detective, solving the mystery before the final curtain.

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We now look forward to 2025 with anticipation - and a celebration of 75 years since the club's founding.

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