Our Grand Theatre Playreading Group is an excellent way to get involved with the theatre, meet new people and while away your time reading and discussing plays!

Meeting in the Lawrence House Studio on the second Saturday of each month, from 1-30pm to 3-30pm, this is the ideal way for anyone to exercise their love of literature and great drama.

No experience of playreading is necessary and you don’t  even have to join in if you don’t wish. This is an informal and friendly group of people sharing like-minded interests, and the group have read everything from Greek tragedies and Shakespeare, to Oscar Wilde and J. B. Priestly.

Jennifer Smethurst, a qualified speech and drama tutor, guides participants through the readings and raises any interesting issues for discussion. So if you fancy a new and enjoyable way to spend your afternoon, why not pop along to our Grand Theatre Playreading Group every second Saturday of the month.

Admittance can be purchased from the box office for £3-00 with an additional 50p to Jennifer to cover hire of the scripts.

Dates of forthcoming Grand Theatre Playreading Group dates and works discussed are:

May 10^th             The Admirable Crichton          by J.M. Barrie

June 14^th            As above

July 12^th            Maria Marten or The Murder in the Red Barn

August 9^th         As above

September 13^th       To Be Announced

October 11^th               To Be Announced

November 8^th          To Be Announced

December 13^th        Christmas Buffet & member’s ‘Party Pieces’!!