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About Phoenix Theatre Group

Phoenix Theatre Group has now been running for over 36 years.

The Group is run by an enthusiastic team of volunteers, all of whom share a love of drama. Our aim is to provide the opportunity for anyone aged 11+ regardless of ability or experience to get involved in live theatre.

Over the past 36 years, more than 1,500 children have passed through the Group. Many have gone on to follow their love of the stage and make a career of it. Others have returned to the Group and now help to direct and produce as well as perform in the shows.

Phoenix is a real “family”. Once you join, you are in it for life. Past members regularly return to see each production, and most keep in touch through our privacy protected Facebook page or via Twitter.

Our Productions

With this aim in mind, we presently perform twice a year.

Annual Pantomime (January)

Our main production is the Annual Pantomime in January. This production sees actors aged 11 to 60+ taking to the stage for five performances over four to five days.

Annual Musical (October)

Each October, the Group stages a musical. This is generally for our younger members aged 11 to 21; however, this often depends on the show and performing rights requirements.

Rehearsals

Both annual productions follow a similar rehearsal schedule, with the majority of rehearsals taking place at Offenham Village Hall on Sunday afternoons.

Principal cast members may also be required to attend a midweek rehearsal dependent on each show’s requirements, which is normally held at Aston Somerville Village Hall.

Rehearsal Schedules

October Musical

• Audition Day: A Sunday at the end of February
• Principal rehearsals begin: Early May midweek
• Full cast rehearsals begin: Early May including chorus
• Sunday rehearsals: 2:00pm to 5:30pm at Offenham Village Hall
• Summer break: Mid July to early September school holidays
• Rehearsals resume: Early September
• Performance: Usually mid October

January Pantomime

• Audition Day: A Sunday towards the end of June or early July
• Principal rehearsals begin: Early September midweek
• Full cast rehearsals begin: Mid October including chorus members
• Sunday rehearsals: 2:00pm to 5:30pm at Offenham Village Hall
• Christmas break: Two weeks
• January: Sunday rehearsals resume in early January
• Performance: Usually mid January with additional rehearsals before show week

All of the above is subject to change, as each show has different requirements.

Membership

Whilst the majority of our members are aged 11 to 21, we actively encourage adults to join as well.

When adult membership allows, we perform a comedy farce. Adults are always welcome, and we regularly have upwards of 10 to 15 adults involved in the annual pantomime.

Fees

We are a self funding group, and the only fee you will be asked to pay is an annual membership fee. This is kept to a minimum to ensure the Group remains accessible to all.

Bursary

The Group operates a bursary each year in memory of Matthew Brace, a past member who tragically died a few years ago.

All members can apply for the bursary if they are looking for support as they progress with their acting or arts related activities. Previous bursary awards have supported:

• Attending West End masterclasses
• Make up courses
• University fees
• Recording projects

Social Events

We hold several social events throughout the year, including:

• Trips to London
• Christmas parties
• Theatre trips
• And much more

Welfare and Safeguarding

Registered with Worcestershire County Council, the Group has the welfare of its members at heart. Whilst enjoyment of drama is paramount, the Group follows clear Government policies on both child protection and chaperoning requirements.

Get in Touch

If you would like to know more about the Group, please contact us. We will be only too happy to help.