Welcome
The Guild Players are an amateur drama group, part of Finchley Methodist Church. We meet and perform at the church hall in Ballards Lane, Finchley, London N3.
Bleak Expectations
Our autumn 2024 production will be Mark Evans' comedy play 'Bleak Expectations'. Directed by Susan Stadler
Step into the wildly hilarious Dickensian world of Bleak Expectations by Mark Evans, based on his Radio 4 comedy series. Follow the misadventures of young Pip Bin as he battles dastardly villains, outlandish plots, and absurd misfortunes in his quest to save his family and fortune. This fast paced comedy, filled with witty wordplay and over-the-top characters, is a brilliantly irreverent take on Victorian melodrama. Perfect for fans of classic literature and modern parody alike, the Guild Players invite you to an evening of laughter and lunacy that will leave you thoroughly entertained.
Three performances only at Finchley Methodist Church Hall, Ballards Lane, Finchley, N1 1NB:
- Thursday 28 November at 7.30 pm
- Friday 29 November at 7.30 pm
- Saturday 30 November at 7.30pm
Tickets can be purchased in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk/theguildplayers
A small number of seats may be available on the door.
Advance booking advised.
Age recommendation 12+
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books Ltd
Cast:
Tony Cocozza - Sir Phillip Bin
Jacqui Ravenhall - Mrs Agnes Bin & Miss Flora Dies-Early
Nikki Bell - Mr Thomas Bin, Mr Bakewell Havertwich & others
Mary Groom - Mr Pip Bin
Rosie Quigley - Miss Pippa Bin
Rachel Sondhelm - Miss Poppy Bin
Sean Roberts - Mr Skinflint Parsimonious & Mr Harry Biscuit
John Fryer - Mr Gently Benevolent & Harlan J Trashcan
Phillip Othen - Headmaster Wackwell Hardthrasher, Rev Praygood Hardthrasher, Miss Chastity Hardthrasher & Judge Solomon Hardthrasher
Caroline Knell - Miss Ripely Fecund
Casting for Spring Production
Our spring production will be the political comedy "Yes, Prime Minister", to be performed 10 to 12 April 2025.
To be directed by Jamie Barker
If you wish to take part in this production, read throughs for casting will take place on Wednesdays 4 and 11 December 2024 from 8pm at Finchley Methodist Church Hall.
An amateur production presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd
To find out more about us, just have a look around. Details of past and forthcoming performances can be found in the productions section and photos in the gallery. Information about activities are in the diary and on the noticeboard.
If you have any queries, first check out the frequently asked questions, then visit the contact us page.
Websites of other amdram & theatre groups who meet or perform in the North London & South Herts area (around our base in the London Borough of Barnet) are listed on our extensive links section.
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Recent Productions
- April 2024 - We are Three Sisters by Blake Morrison
- December 2023 - The Canterville Ghost by James Reynard
- May 2023 - Education, Education, Education by the Wardrobe Ensemble
- December 2022 - Invincible by Torben Betts
- March 2022 - Mary Shelley by Helen Edmundson
- December 2021 - Selection Box: 3 One Act Plays by Robert Scott, Nicholas Richards, & Allan Williams
- December 2019 - Aladdin by Mike Sparks
- April 2019 - A Murder Has Been Arranged by Emlyn Williams
- November 2018 - Some Of My Best Friends Are Women by Carole Tricker
- July 2018 - Murder Mystery Evening by Karen Ince
- April 2018 - Widdershins by Don Nigro
- December 2017 - Bluebeard by Paul Reakes
- April 2017 - Rude Awakenings & A Little Box of Oblivion by Nicolas Ridley & Stephen Bean
