Founded in 1967 and with many award-winning productions to their name, The Lowestoft Players are one of East Anglia's premier amateur theatre groups.
For over 50 years the society has been performing pantomimes, musicals, plays and revues to packed audiences from across the region.
The society usually performs two musicals, one play/revue and one pantomime per year. These productions are performed at 'The Marina Theatre', or at our own intimate 200 seater theatre 'The Players Theatre' which also doubles up as our own rehearsal and social venue.
The society currently has over 100 active members who all contribute in their own way, either on the stage, behind the scenes or helping with social activities.
We have members from all across the local area and we always welcome new members aged 16 and above. In pantomimes and some musicals, junior members are required. Separate auditions are held for junior members. For details on upcoming auditons please check our Facebook page.
2016 - Dick Whittington &
The Pirate Adventure (Pantomime)
Years ago a young lad by the name of Richard Whittington set off on an amazing adventure, following his dreams for making a new life and seeking his fortune in the city of London, where legend had it the streets were paved with gold. Little did he know that he was to become entwined in a thrilling struggle between the Fairy Bow Bells and the villainous ruler of the underworld King Rat. Join Dick in this brand new, thrilling, pantomime adventure as he ventures forth from the port of London aboard the ‘Pungent Pilchard’, walks the plank, visits Davy Jones Locker, gets washed ashore on an exotic island, battles with pirates and a plague of rats, makes his fortune and all before marrying his true love and becoming Lord Mayor of London. In true Player’s tradition, this latest pantomime features spectacular scenery and costumes, toe-tapping music and dancing, hilarious comedy, and a host of wonderful pantomime characters.
You won’t want to miss Dick’s journey as he discovers that ‘dreams really do come true!’
Pantomime
Pantomime
Pantomime
Pantomime
Directors: John Marjoram and Wendy Takman
Choreographers: Wendy Takman and Beccie Amer
Children’s Choreographer: Beth Lewis
Choreography Assistant: Morgen Clarke
Musical Directors: Francesca Warren and Mike West
Stage Management: Jan Takman and Ryan Takman
THE CAST
Dick Whittington - Lee Nevill
Alice - Lauren Nevill
Dame Mary - Stephen Wilson
Idle Jack - Stephen Clark
Fairy - Issy Anderson
Queen Rat - Deanne Dickson
Alderman Fitzwarren - Andrew Liddon
Bushy Beard - Lewis Caplin
No Beard - Pat Cregan
Captain - Gerald Wilson
Charlie the Cat - Polly Woodward
Sultan - Lawrie Groom
Female Company:
Alicia Fisher, Ella Warren, Louise Clarke, Dayna Williams, Beth Lewis, Beth Freeman, Sami Bain,
Kelly Reed, Michelle Wilson, Suzanne Kingston, Hazel Cole, Harriet Chambers, Chloe Smithson
Male Company:
Tom Higgins, Simon Warren, David Evans, Jimmy Atkin, Lawrie Groom, Robert Edmunds, Ben Norman
Juniors:
Thomas Major, Katie Wright, Hannah Crisp, Ruby Westgate