NEXT PRODUCTION
Our next full length production in March will be 'Sylvia's Wedding' by Jimmie Chinn
Full Details coming soon!!!!
With over 270 full length productions to our name, Neath Little Theatre produces four plays a season which aim to provide as much variety as possible for our audiences.
We also meet on Thursday evenings throughout the season when we present one-act plays, rehearsed readings, theatre workshops, social evenings and working parties; as well as regularly playing host to professional touring theatre companies in order to give our members and visitors the most varied theatrical experience possible.
In addition, we have three distinct and vibrant Youth groups, covering ages 4 - 18 which aim to educate our younger members in all aspects of the theatre through workshops, games and a range of plays which are presented to members and the public.
We are always looking for new members and audiences! Please have a look at our Join Us and What's On pages page for more info.
Club Nights run throughout our season on Thursday evenings. We present one-act plays, rehearsed readings, theatre workshops, social evenings and working parties. We also regularly play host to professional touring theatre companies in order to give our members and visitors the most varied theatrical experience possible.
The aim of our club nights is to provide a fun place to meet where visitors and members can experience and learn the many aspects of staging productions at the theatre.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, entry is £1, and everyone is welcome.
For details of our upcoming Club Nights please click here .
There are several ways to order tickets for the next full length production at Neath Little Theatre. Either use the contact sheet to the right or call us on 01639 643462. Alternatively you can ask to be allocated a ticket sponsor; this will involve a member contacting you before each production to book your tickets for you.
Ticket prices are £6 each for adults and £4 each for under 16's.
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PLEASE NOTE that currently tickets for our productions will not be available for purchase until approximately four to five weeks before the production date.
Neath Little Theatre was launched in 1935. In the years that followed the dreams of the founder members were realised as NLT grew into a company with their own fully equipped theatre and a membership capable of presenting four full-length productions every season, together with weekly Club Nights.
Members of the existing Neath Dramatic Society combined with a group of local businessmen and academics in 1935 to establish a Little Theatre movement in Neath. Founder members have nostalgic memories of the first headquarters in Water Street and the tentative steps toward the first production in the Gwyn Hall.
Still at Water Street, the Theatre became an integral part of the social scene in Neath. There was however an even greater goal in view to have their own headquarters. Nothing could deter the enthusiasm of the members towards what some called "the impossible dream. Members of those days can recall not only the artistic effort which went into the fight for a place of their own, but also the very real physical "slogging" of those days.
On February 19th, 1955, the dream came true and Neath Little Theatre moved into its own headquarters at Westernmoor Road. It has never looked back and there can be very few Amateur Theatres in the country celebrating 75 active years established in their own theatre, free from debt and constantly improving their standard of performance whilst continuously adding to the amenities of the theatre.
By 1939 Neath Little Theatre was gaining a strong foothold in the town, but then came the war. Members were scattered in the services and some were also unfortunately lost in the hostilities. The theatre, however continued to function and it is undoubtedly true to say that 1939-1945 was one of the most important periods of the theatres history; a time when it could easily have folded. New members were welcomed, mostly short-stay service personnel, all of whom were entertained on the continuing weekly club nights. Like the Windmill Theatre, Neath Little Theatre can claim "We never closed".
None of this could be achieved without the continued dedication of the membership and the support of the general public. Neath Little Theatre is justly proud as it continues to fulfil the need for live theatre in the town, together with encouraging local talent of all ages and providing a cultural, educational and social centre for all.
The company held and supported numerous productions and provided many services to the Gwyn Hall throughout the wartime period. Special entertainment and fundraising for things like "The Spitfire Fund" were all included in the life of Neath Little Theatre. At the end of the war, lost members were mourned, but Neath Little Theatre was still there; thriving and eager to welcome back old members and greet the many new.
The Youth sections not only stage their own productions at the theatre, but also take part in our full length productions from time to time.
Our Youth workshops are divided into 3 sections:
When do we meet?
Our season runs between September and June:
Neath Little Theatre has had an active Youth section since the Society was formed in 1935. Today's thriving Youth Workshop is recognised as providing an excellent means of teaching our youth membership all aspects of stagecraft.
Fees
All workshop leaders are fully CRB checked, and workshops involve body and vocal warm ups, script work, improvisations and confidence building. If you require any further information please get in touch via the details on the Contact page
PAST PRODUCTIONS
Click on the link below to view the programme for March 2011's
'A Kiss on the Bottom' by Frank Vickery (directed by Lee Edwards).
The programme contains a list of every full length play performed by NLT since 1935.
Kiss Bottom.pdf
We are starting to add photos of past productions! Please bear with us and enjoy those that are already up!
Sailor, Beware!
Directed by Margaret Ormrod, May 2005
This was the second time this classic comedy was staged by NLT. It was originally presented in 1960 and was a huge hit with audiences on both occasions!
Therese Raquin
Directed by Paul Rees, Nov 2004
Adapted from the Zola novel, this was a seedy tale of love, lust and murder in 19th Century France.
Becoming a Patron of Neath Little Theatre entitles you to advance booking and first option on the seats of your choice, where available, for each of our four full length productions per season. In addition you will receive regular news & events updates via our Patrons Newsletter.
Patronage fees are payable at the start of each season and the costs are;
- £26 for a Single Patronage (1 ticket per production)
- £52 for a Double Patronage (2 tickets per production)
For further information on becoming a Patron please get in touch via our Contact page.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30 start and admission is only £1 for non-members. Our club nights aim to provide a fun place to meet and learn the many aspects of staging productions at the theatre. For full details of upcoming events have a look at the What's Onpages.
We are always looking for new members to become involved in the many aspects of ensuring Neath Little Theatre remains as succesful as ever. We need people of all ages to:
Membership is only £10 per season and entitles you to half price entry to our Thursday club nights and reduced ticket prices when we play host to professional touring theatre companies.
- Act
- Direct
- Work backstage
- Design & build sets
- Operate lighting & sound systems
- Sell tickets & help in the box office
- Help with props, costumes, hair & make-up
- Work front of house during our productions
If you would like to join us please get in touch via the details on our Contact page. Alternatively, why not come along to one of our Thursday club nights which run throughout the season from September until June.
Neath Little Theatre is always happy to hear from you. Whatever your query please fill in the form below and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively give us a call or an email at the details above.
21st - 26th NOVEMBER 2011
VISITING MR. GREEN
by
Jeff Baron
Directed by Jamie Rees
A funny and touching play about
friendship, family and forgiveness.
What starts as a comedy about two men who do not want to be in the same room together becomes a gripping and moving drama as they get to know each other, care for each other, and open old wounds that they have been hiding and nursing for years.
Translated into 22 languages, with over 200 productions, Visiting Mr. Green has won numerous best plays awards all over the world.
This modern classic is a powerful play that you won't want to miss!
Fresh from their incredible success with The Passion, we are delighted to welcome National Theatre Wales in their first ever visit to Neath!
You are in for a real treat as The Village Social is a hilarious musical comedy, described as The Vicar of Dibley meets The Wicker Man.
Loosely inspired by Euripides The Bacchae, the The Village Social tells the story of an apparently innocent and genteel community fundraising evening that soon descends into hysteria and debauchery. This warped and wickedly funny piece will be performed in village halls across Wales, bringing with it a village social like no other.
The evenings delights include entry into the raffle, a refreshment of your choice and a depraved orgy of blood.
RETURN TO GALLERY
Be My Baby
by Amanda Whittington
Mon 16th - Sat 21st May 2011
Set in 1964, Be My Baby is a play about a group of unmarried, pregnant young women. They have to cope with the shame and dawning realisation that they must give up their babies for adoption. Despite this, the girls' natural effervescence shines through as they develop bonds and friendships.
Be My Baby is a touching and funny play that is punctuated and defined by the songs of the day.
Tickets are £6 (£4 for under 16s).
Email: neathlittletheatre_hotmail.com Tel: 01639 643462
or Text: 07906 118130
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