Directors and Youth tutors Greg Williams and Siobhan Campbell discuss working with our Youth group for their production of Macbeth (adapted from Shakespeare), which runs 4 – 7 May 2022. Of all the Shakespeares, why the dark and bloody Macbeth? This really was almost decided for us by the cast! We had been exploring Gothic ghost stories in the autumn term and they seemed to really enjoy it. The darker the story the better, death and blood and gore! The […]
The Big Red Tombola was back on Saturday 23rd April for the April 2022 draw. Enjoy our video of the draw and Congrats to our winners! There are 34 remaining shares left. Claim yours or get more now under ‘Optional Extras’ in your membership login, (Instructions are in the video) or the LoveAdmin app to be in with the chance of winning cash prizes every month!
Our Wardrobe business is flourishing, so we’re seeking more helping hands! If you like variety, could this be the volunteer role for you? Not only will you be assisting on SLT shows, you’ll be helping to generate income for our wonderful theatre. Every week (usually a Monday/Tuesday evening) we welcome visitors to the costume collection. Freelance designers, teachers, fellow amateur dramaturgs, fashion and photography students, musicians, actors and of course SLT members, looking for costumes for shows. So, if you […]
The following shows are looking for crew members The Habit of Art: Stage Manager – urgent! Acting ASMs Twelfth Night: Help building a gauze and wire structure/statue Blue Remembered Hills: Lighting Designer Costume Designer (Movement) Assistant Director Fight Director Please email jo@southlondontheatre.co.uk and I will put you in touch with the directors.
Episode 8 of the South London Theatre Podcast is out! This month, we talk to Anna Rubincam about her production of Eugene Ionèsco’s The Bald Prima Donna. This classic theatre of the absurd masterpiece satirizes the English middle class with cutting wit and dark humour. Listen to Anna talk about the play, Ionèsco’s unique writing, as well as her experience at SLT, and her real-life career as a Stone Carver. Check out Episode 8: The Bald Prima Donna Tickets are […]
There are no fewer than two draw videos to watch this time. (So, do scroll down after you have watched the first!) The Big Red Tombola has been busy doing its thing and money has been flying into members’ bank accounts, both in January (for the Nov, Dec 21 and Jan 22 draws) and Friday 8th April 2022 for the Feb and March draws. Enjoy our videos of the draws and Congrats to all our winners! There are 38 […]
Anna Rubincam introduces The Bald Primadonna by Eugene Ionesco, and talks about her experience directing this show that runs 19 – 23 April 2022. What drew you to directing this play? The Bald Prima Donna doesn’t get performed often outside of university or fringe productions because it’s quite short. Those productions have limited resources, and knowing what SLT is capable of, I wanted to see what we could achieve with a more ambitious set that would enhance the action and […]
Andy Webb is happy to announce his cast for The Habit of Art by Alan Bennett. The challenge of the auditions was to find a group of real people who could pretend to be actors pretending to be actors. Well we found them. And the Habit of Art is now beautifully cast by a blend of newcomers and veterans. I’d like to thank everyone who came to the auditions. As always much talent had to be disappointed. But I know […]
July 26-30, 2022 Running time: TBC Synopsis SLT’s summer family show will be an audio-visual feast combining the absurd tales of Lewis Carroll with 1980s pop and rock. Following a familiar figure down the rabbit hole, Alice embarks on a bizarre journey through a wonderland filled with strange and contrariwise characters. Punks! Rockers! New Romantics! Power suits! Caterpillars! A two-act piece with an interval. There will be lots of music and effects, including some flashing lights. Director: Chaz Doyle Cast […]
Save the Date! 8pm, 6 June 2022 SLT Annual General Meeting (Followed by SLT Member’s Club Annual General Meeting) We are delighted to announce the details for the 55th SLTC AGM and 48th Members’ Club AGM, which will be held on Monday 6 June 2022. As in 2021, the AGMs will be held in person, with the opportunity for people to join via Zoom. We will circulate as much information as possible in advance and use the anonymous voting […]