The Dedham Players The Dedham Players are one of the leading local amateur theatre groups drawing on the Colchester, North Essex and South Suffolk regions. Since being founded in 1970 the Dedham Players have mounted over 60 productions. These include our regular shows at the Assembly Rooms in Dedham, normally in Spring and Autumn, and, roughly every 3 years, an open air production mounted in the marvellous setting of Castle House in Dedham. We are always happy to welcome new members. Current members come from quite a wide catchment area including Colchester, Wivenhoe, Brightlingsea, Lawford, Langham, Manningtree, West Bergholt, Higham, Stratford St Mary and, of course, Dedham itself. So whether you have been involved in amateur theatre before, or just want to have at go at something different - why not get in touch? There are many ways of helping out on a production - from acting, costumes, lighting, sound, directing, finding props, painting sets...and as a member you can also enjoy occasional socials, from quizzes to mystery walks, as well as the company of one of the friendliest amateur dramatics groups in North Essex. Of course, if you would just like to come along to see one of our productions, we would love to see you there. OUR TOWN (April 2009) ......AGM........TREASURE HUNT.........SUMMER BARBEQUE.................. ABSENT FRIENDS (October 2008)

	AGM Monday 29th June at 8pm Dutchy Barn, Dedham Please come along as it is always a good social occasion for everyone to catch up with each other. The current committee and Officers are all happy to stand again, they are: Jenny Burke (Chairman), Rachel Culley (Secretary), Don Poar (Treasurer), Sara Carr, David Thompson, John Tavner and Sue Nicolson. If anyone else would like to join the committee then please let me know. Treasure Hunt Sunday 26th July time tba Coggeshall? David Thompson has agreed to organise another of these excellent events. On foot around Coggeshall is where he plans to hold it. All are welcome along with family and friends. So put the date in the diary and there will be more details later. Summer Barbeque/Garden Party Sunday 23rd August time tba Higham Sara and Martyn Carr have very kindly agreed to host this again in their garden. There will be more details on what to bring etc at a later date. AUTUMN PRODUCTION Wednesday 28th to Saturday 31st October at 7.45pm Assembly Rooms, Dedham Watch out for details of our Autumn Production to be directed by Ian Amos. Auditions will be in August. THE WINSLOW BOY (October 2008) MERCHANDISE - We have one rather small ladies 10/12 long sleeve polo shirt in black left over from the last ordering. Is anyone interested? Let me know. It’s a snip at £12. THIS HAPPY BREED (October 2006) SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER (June 2006) NEETG Awards 2008 Set Design/Construction: "The Winslow Boy" Best Supporting Actor: Paul Reed as Dickie Winslow in "The Winslow Boy" Best Actress: Laura Wheeler as Catherine Winslow in "The Winslow Boy" DAISY PULLS IT OFF (October 2005) ~~~ http://www.dedham-assemblyrooms.info/ For information on the history and renovation of the Assembly Rooms, Dedham http://www.siralfredmunnings.co.uk/index.html Details of Castle House, former home to the painter Sir Alfred Munnings For further details on any of the above events, to get involved with the Dedham Players, or to be included in our (e)mailing list for future events/productions email us at enquiry@dedhamplayers.org
	Past Productions 1970 Quiet Wedding 1971 Quiet Weekend 1972 Festival of One Act Plays; Ladies in Retirement 1973 Festival of One Act Plays; Waters of the Moon 1974 Hotel Paradiso; An Evening of Noel Coward 1975 Major Barbara; The Curious Savage 1976 Nude with a Violin; Night Music Fall 1977 The Happiest Days of Your Life; Trespass 1978 Book of the Month; Bonaventure 1979 The Bride and the Bachelor; Ring Round the Moon 1980 She Passed Through Lorraine; The Hollow 1981 The Poltergeist; Separate Tables 1982 The Lady’s Not for Burning; Dear Departed; Black Comedy 1983 The Browning Version; The Harlequinade; Suddenly at Home 1984 Waters of the Moon; Breath of Spring 1985 Hedda Gabler; Before the Party 1986 Rookery Nook 1987 Home and Beauty; Tell Tale Murder 1988 The Heiress; Outside Edge 1989 The Student and the Cockatoo; Anti-clockwise, Pygmalion 1990 Resounding Tinkle 1991 Blithe Spirit; 84 Charing Cross Road 1992 How the Other Half Loves; Alphabetical Order 1993 Tons of Money; Dead Man’s Hand 1994 The Distaff Side; Post Horn Gallop 1995 Tom Jones; Season’s Greetings 1996 Pack of Lies; Brighton Beach Memories 1997 Dancing at Lughnasa; Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime 1998 She Stoops to Conquer; The Ghost Train 1999 The Three Musketeers 2000 Confusions; Flare Path 2001 My Three Angels; Party Piece 2002 The Servant of Two Masters; Moll Flanders 2003 The Real Inspector Hound & Talking Heads; The Crucible 2004 Habeas Corpus; Steel Magnolias 2005 Review Night; She Stoops to Conquer; Daisy Pulls It Off 2006 Absurd Person Singular; This Happy Breed 2007 The Happiest Days of your Life; The Winslow Boy 2008 Review Night; Joseph Andrews; Absent Friends 2009 Our Town THE HAPPIEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE (April 2007)

The Dedham Players

NEETG Awards 2008