Lovelace Theatre Group
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Here we see the directors of our May play down at the John Godber Centre during the recent Craft Fair, held to showcase great craft gifts and to meet so many wonderful crafters and creatives along with a range of FUNdraising stalls! Also in attendance we see Linda with the flyer for the May play 'Lucky Sods!'
Come along and join us for coffee ☕️ cake 🍰 and all things crafty!
Grab yourselves some gorgeous gifts 🎁
You will also be able to collect your tickets for 🔔The Vicar Of Dibley 🔔 if you've already ordered yours or if you still haven't ordered yours yet, you can buy them there and then! 🎟
You can also, preorder your 🌈 The Wizard Of Oz 🌈Panto tickets 🤭
Your continued support really does mean alot to us and we wouldn't be able to do what we do without the amazing support we recieve 💜 So every coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cake and cookie you buy will be raising funds to put towards keeping our group going and putting on more fabulous shows for you all!! 😍
This timeless classic gets given the Lovelace treatment! The adventures of Dorothy, the Lion, Scarecrow and Tinman are brought to life in this top notch production. Some of our junior group are shown below having taken place for auditions in the panto. More details will follow shortly!
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Laughs a plenty and plenty of entertainment was on offer during the run of our annual panto Aladdin back in January.
The cast put in solid performances for the whole run and worked tirelessly to provide the audience with fun and laughter. As ever thanks go to the cast, crew and directors for making our panto a revered institution stretching back more than 50 years.
And just like that, and we shall say this only once, it is all over. A rip roaring success by our outstanding cast made fantastic entertainment.
'Side splitting shananigans 😂😂 a really enjoyable and lol evening! Brought back lots of lovely memories from the show. Well done to all of you.'..'Loved it you all were amazing well done laughing from start to finish'..'Excellent show with superb performances from all the cast. What surprised me was the flowing story line, interspersed with sketches to keep the story moving on. An outstanding script which was professionally delivered. Well done to all involved'..'Loved it! Brought back lots of memories of watching it on TV!' Those were just some of the wonderful comments left after the show, it's a great well done to everyone from Directors Laura and Linda right along to the tech team and of course the cast.
In July we had a fantastic turn out from our members and families at our end of year celebrations 🎉
We watched a couple of juniors perform their graduation pieces, they will now join us in the adult section! Keep an eye out for them in future productions
We celebrated another amazing year we have had! A year full of outstanding productions and sell out shows!
This wouldn't be possible without your continued support so from us to you....THANK YOU 🫶
January saw our pantomine 'Robin Hood' take to the stage to great acclaim. Four days of high quality entertainment provided much need laughs and happiness as our cast worked hard to being the best that Panto has to offer.
Our own Steve Beeton wrote the script and it was all ably directed by Lovelace stalwarts Bec and Sian.
This week we were straight back to it, rehearsals have began again for our next production which is our annual pantomime! See below some pictures but keep your eyes peeled as it won't be long before you know who is playing what role..
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After all the stresses and chaos of A Night To Remember, a group of us went out to see 'Peter Pan Goes Wrong' at the Theatre Royal.
What a great afternoon we had! A show full of surprises and a lot of laughs. If you get the chance to see it, we fully recommend it.
It is with sadness that in February 2023 we have learned of the death of the founder of the Lovelace Theatre Group, David Henty.
David began the group in 1968 as the Hucknall Dramatic Society, after noting a lack of drama opportunities in Hucknall.
The group quickly went from strength to strength leading up to the successful and vibrant operation it is today. His dedication in driving and moving the group forward in those early years was the basis for all we have today.
On behalf of everyone involved today with the Lovelace Group, we send our heartfelt condolences to David's family and give thanks for the immense contribution he has made to our community.
The Lovelace Theatre Group's traditional Pantomine for January 2023 will be Beauty and the Beast!
As usual it will full of fun and entertainment for all the family. The story of the Prince being turned into a Beast and his race against time to find his true love is timeless and will be presented by us with lots of wit, style and drama as only we know how. Join us and beat those cold winter blues, our productions are always warm and inviting whatever the weather..
Lovers of fantasy author Terry Pratchett are in for a treat as we showcase his well known work 'Wyrd Sisters'. A tale of witches, dead Kings and Dukes, this is sure to be a hit as we explore the intricasies of the characters of this great play, adapted by Stephen Briggs.
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We are pleased to announce that the next production for the Lovelace group will be Grease! This sure to be a major hit, featuring the famous songs we all know.
Details Here!Earlier news
The older archive is retained below so the history of the group remains available. Click below to expand.
We have a fundraising event coming in Juy at the John Godber Centre in Hucknall. Please come along and support us. All proceeds will be used to enhance and enrich our future productions. Of special note will be our junior showcase talent so don't miss it!
In order to raise the profile of our junior section and to provide more resources for nurturing the talent of our junior group the Lovelace Theatre Group have decide to hold a fundraising event on 28th July 2013!
As you can see from our poster below (click to enlarge) we are holding it at the John Godber Centre, Ogle Street, Hucknall. Activities include a tombola, raffle and Face painting amongst others. All are very welcome and you can also enrol members here too.
Our star feature will be a showcase of our talented younsters to display their skills and performance which will take place at 1pm. So please come and support us-you'll have a great time!.
Our May production this year is a comedy whodunnit in the style of an Agatha Christie murder mystery. Errant butlers, mad colonels and dodgy french art dealers all feature in this entertaining play by Peter Gordon.
The Lovelace Theatre Group is now performing Willy Russell's award winng play 'Our Day Out'. Tickets are available from the John Godber Centre in Hucknall, call on 0115 9639633. More details about our play here
Here's a summer treat in store for August. We shall be performing one of Willy Russell's best known plays, 'Our Day Out'. This funny and social play features a mix of adult ans Junior Group actors. It's looking to be a sparkling production.
What a fantastic show it has been. After sellout performances, the Lovelace Panto 'Cinders' was a great success! There was even more drama on stage when our smoke machine set off the fire alarm and we had to evacuate the building temporarily!
This however never dampened the enuthiasm of the cast or audience and the show went on.
The Lovelace Theatre Pantomime is on this week. Bookings can be made by calling th John Godber Centre on 01169639633 or emailing info@lovelace-theatre.co.uk.
Our May production, a light hearted comedy called 'Lucky Sods! by John Godber, is in full rehearsal and we look forward to performing it for you in two weeks
Well the time has almost arrived for us with final rehearsals leading to the big performances. Everything is ready now to provide entertainment this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets are still available for all nights, you can turn up on the door or book in advance on 0115 963 9633
We are now rehearsing our Panto for 2011 Dick Whittington! Now is the time that we work hard behind the scenes to make sure that the production goes off smoothly and that a good night wil be guaranteed for all.
Beside the Seaside, our October production, closed last night after a three night run to great applause. The aventures of the guests at the Seaview boarding house ('two minutes from the sea!') proved to be a ray of sunshine for the audiences who thoroughly enjoyed the performances,done by a hard working and enthusiastic cast.
Not ones to rest on their laurels however, the Lovelace Theatre Group will be starting rehearsals soon for their 2011 panto, Dick Whittington.
More details to follow soon on this, but if you are interested in helping out either acting or behind the scenes then please do not hesitiate to contact us.
The chosen play for our October production is 'Beside the Seaside'a comedy set in a boarding house in a seaside town in northern England.
Casting has been done and rehearsals are underway for the production in October. More details below and tickets for this event can be obtained by calling the John Godber Centre in Hucknall on 0115 9639633.
The next session of the Junior Section of the Lovelace Theatre group is scheduled to be on 8th September 2010. If you would like to join and are interested in becoming a member please pop along where you'll be made most welcome. You can also email us at info@lovelacetheatregroup.co.uk for further information or details about us.
A new committee has now been elected. See below for the names of the new roles and members.
Another production is over once again for the Lovelace Theatre Group and a brilliant performance it was too. Great audiences helped to make the production really stand out. You can read reviews and other details about this performance here.
03/04/10
For our may production we've chosen a tight thriller about an amatuer theatre company rehearsing in an old theatre hall. Hmmm sounds familier! More details soon!
Well, what an absolute success this year's production of Aladdin has been. Helped along by great audiences, all the cast and crew can now take a well earned break for a couple of weeks before casting begins for the next production. A well deserved round of applause for all concerned and to director Roger Knowles who put the show together.
Excitement now builds for the pantomime Aladdin which is on beginning 28th January! Ticket can be obtained by calling the John Godber Centre on 0115 9639633. Will Widow Twanky find all her smalls? Has Aladdin captured the heart of the beautiful princess? And will the evil Abanaza destroy the whole kingdom with his wickedness? Find out at the performance!
Casting has been done now for our production of Aladdin. It is to be directed by Roger Knowles who has considerable experience in this field and we now look forward to putting in the hard work necessary to make this year's Panto a success.
More details will be coming very soon regarding information on how to obtain tickets etc but the dates for the performances are confirmed for 28th, 29th and 30th January 2010.
Last weekend saw the Lovelace Theatre Group peform Two One Act Plays 'Hiccups and Slipups' and 'Last Tango in Little Grimley.' Both plays were well received and audiences were treated to a fun evening.
Read the review in the Hucknall Dispatch here.
Our next production will consist of two one act plays.
A comedy set in a vet's waiting room followed by a comedy drama about a theatre committee group! There are sure to be laughs a plenty with these so it promises to be a great evening's entertainment!
It was a rum do for our May production of Bazaar and Rummage! A great cast and good performances made this an interesting set of evenings.
In anticipation of our May production the Lovelace Theatre Group are holding a get together on the Monday 9th Feb at 7.30pm at the John Godber Centre to discuss this and also to assess who would be interested in being part of it. If you would like to try your hand at acting, or to help backstage then please feel free to attend the above meeting, or email info@lovelacetheatregroup.co.uk for more details.
We also have a Junior Section and the next junior session will be Wednesday 18th Feb at 7.30pm. All juniors welcome!
What a performance run! Sleeping Beauty closed on saturday to great applause. Both cast and crew are to be commended for all the effort and time in making the Pantomime a complete success. Full houses most nights ensured two hours of fun and laughter. Those that came were certainly not disappointed..
Director Rebecca Morris, who also starred and wrote the script, recieved flowers and thanks afterwards in appreciation of the time and work she put in.
The show is almost ready! After three months of hard work and rehearsals the Lovelace Theatre group are very proud, under the direction of Rebecca Morris, to present our Panto 'Sleeping Beauty'. It looks like Friday and Saturday are amost full but there are tickets left, please call the booking line on 0115 9639633 for further information if you require tickets. See the Sleeping Beauty page for rehearsal shots and further information about the Panto. Enjoy the show!
After a brief respite from our last production the Lovelace Theatre Group have teamed up with the Felley Players to present the family Pantomime favourite 'Sleeping Beauty'. Rehearsals are now in progress and more details will appear very shortly, watch this space!
Our next production, Arnold Ridley's 'The Ghost train' will be performed in October 2008 and rehearsals are now well under way.
This popular drama provides suspense and intrique as a collection of characters spend the night at a remote west country railway station, having missed the last train due to a mishap on the train on which they were travelling.
The AGM meeting of the Lovleace Theatre Group took place on the 16th July. New commitee members were elected, these are shown at the bottom of the page.
Reading and casting will soon start in July for the Lovelace Theatre's next production which will be Arnold Ridley's 'The Ghost Train'. This long standing favourite will be performed at the theatre, not for the first time..
Our last play, 'Absurd Person Singular' recieved great reviews after it's recent performance at the Lovelace Theatre.
But now onwards we go and it's eyes down for our up and coming panto which this year is 'Alice', an adaptation of the famous book by Lewis Caroll. There's a King and Queen of course, the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat and a caterpillar on a toadstool too! Performances start in Janaury 24th through to the 26th January including a Saturday matinee.
Well with the success of Saving Up For Supper the Lovelace Group are not resting on their laurels! Production is well under way now for our next performance of an Alyn Ackbourn play 'Absurd Person Singular'. This witty comedy, centered around three couples in their kitchens over three succesive years, is now in rehearsal. See below for tickets and performance times.
After the success of 'Saving Up For Supper' a DVD of the production is now available! Priced at £4 including post and packing, it follows the performance in a documentary style with interviews from the main performers.
The DVD can be ordered from Mr Keith Williams.
To celebrate the John Godber Center being 100 years old the Lovelace Theatre Group along with Hanby and Barrett and St Mary's Church are taking a look at those 100 years through the eyes of the people who have known and used it in the medium of theatre.
Entitled 'Saving Up for Supper', (see below) it tells of the people who have used the centre over the years, their enthusiasm, energy and all the happy memories that have contributed to make the Church Hall, as it was known, a hive of local social activity in Hucknall.
The pantomime 'Cinderella' has finished on a high note after 4 stonking performances. Great attendances coupled with comic laughs and great entertainment made this an excellent show. All the cast an production team would like to thank you the public for coming along, and we hope you enjoyed it enough to come back for our next panto!
The Lovelace Theatre's production of Cinderella is now showing!! >After much preparation we are all ready to entertain you all. Tickets are still available for Saturday night. Please see the Cinderella page for more information! We hope you enjoy the show..
The mood of the cast is one of excitement now as rehearsals take place and the script and songs are being plotted and finalised to completion.
With only 5 weeks to go there's still a lot to do but it will surely be done in time for the opening night! See below for contact details and information regarding tickets..
It's pantomime time. Oh no it isn't! Oh Yes it is! Read throughs and casting have begun for this year's panto, Cinderella. if you feel you would like to take part whether behind the scenes or on stage we'd love to hear from you. Please contact us through our email at info@lovelace-theatre.co.uk and we'll get in touch with you..
The latest production from the Lovelace Theatre group has come to an explosive end-literally! The final performance of Gosforth's Fete went with a bang as the on stage pyrotechnics surprised all with their efficency..
Special praise goes to all the cast especially the Junior group and the Eastwood Arcadian band without whom the show would not have achieved the impetus it did. Onward and upward next as the group start read through for this year's pantomime, Cinderella.
The cast have worked hard today for the dress rehearsal ahead of the start of public performances on Thursday. Everyone performed very well indeed and judging by the outstanding effort put in it'll be a sure fire winner! Tickets are available still for all performances, please click on the link below for more information
The Lovelace Theatre's next performance in October will consist of a series of single act plays, the first one being Gosforth's Fete, the next being Between Mouthfuls. Both play rehearsals are now in full swing with full involvement also from the Junior Group. Meanwhile if you are interested in joing our group, please feel free to drop us a line at info@lovelace-group.co.uk or by coming along to our rehearsals every Monday and Thursday at 8pm at the Lovelace Theatre, The John Godber Centre Ogle Street, Hucknall.
The Lovelace Theatre Group's performances of Billy Liar were well recieved during the three night run! All the cast were superb in their respective roles and special credit is due to both Michael Davies, who played Billy, and Mel Harrison who played Florence. A big thanks to all who attended and much appreciation from the commitee to all those who helped in the production.
Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming performances of our production Billy Liar, to start Thursdasy 11th May 2006. Please see the link below for more information. With only a week to go now the cast are almost ready to go. Don't miss out on the chance to see this very funny comedy about a boy and his fantasies..
Billy Liar has been chosen as the Lovelace Theatre's next performance, to be held in May. Rehearsals have already started in earnest on very funny look at one boy's obsession with lying and fantasy.
The cast of Aladdin are taking a well earned break after 5 delightful performances of their successful 2006 pantomime 'Aladdin'. Saturday night's performance especially was a real hit with the audience, the panto made all the more funnier because the villian Bonanza's moustache kept falling off!
We'll be back next year delighting kids and families with our own brand of fun storytelling..You can read more about the cast, with photos and reviews here.
Just two performances to go and we look forward to treating audiences to the Lovelace Theatre's version of Aladdin. The last performances went down very well, with Jonathan as the Dame providing ad lib laughs a plenty!
Today is the day all our hard work wil hopefully pay off! If you are coming to watch we hope you have a great time and have as much pleasure watching it as we have doing it..Tickets for Weds, Thurs and Fri are still available.
More pics taken with costumes and added to the Aladdin page. With less than three weeks to go to performance it's all full steam ahead and hard work now..
Pantomime read throughs will take place on Monday 31st October at 8pm and Thursday 3rd November at 7.30pm. If you are unable to attend, but want to be considered for a part please email Linda.
The after party show was held on Sunday night and great fun was had by all who were there. Gifts were given out from the cast to show their appreciation to our director Cassandra and to the writers Steve and Josh. Pics have been put up on the Make Do and Mend page.
The cast of Make Do and Mend are definately on a high after performing four great shows! Healthy audiences, an eager cast and bundles of enthusiasm not to mention great songs and a talented experienced director have made Make Do and Mend a complete success. It's a week's break for all, then work begins in earnest on our Pantomime, Aladdin.
The opening night of Make Do and Mend went off without a hitch and was very well recieved! A splendid effort was done by all and everybody will be eager to keep up the performances for the remaining three nights.
A dress rehersal was performed today which proved very successful. The show progressed smoothly from start to finish, the accompaning band was a great help in helping to capture the atmosphere of the occasion.
There was a complete run through of the complete show. We are getting there lowly but surely!
With only two weeks to go now till the final production things are getting quite tense at the moment with everybody concentrating their efforts into getting the dance routines and lines just right. The press photographer also arrived and took a few publicity photos which hopefully will be appearing in the local press in the next week or so.
The official relaunch of the website took place with this site now up and running. More improvements will be made over the next few weeks with a feedback form and more past shows coming online as and when time permits.
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