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A brilliant opening to the tour at Brixham Theatre - have a look at these photos! Pictures by Robbie Clymo, Cliff Luke and David Sneyd. Audience feedback has been wonderful, and we are looking forward to the rest of the tour. That includes Exeter, Budleigh Salterton, Kingsbridge, Torquay, Buckfastleigh, Kingskerswell, and London - you can check the dates etc (and buy tickets) at our box office HERE Pictures from David Sneyd Pictures from Robbie Clymo                      Photos by Cliff Luke                                                
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BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE We are celebrating our 20th anniversay, with a whole slew of great things happening for the team. As well as its summer tour of The Scarlet Pimpernel, featuring over 20 local actors and stage/costume crew, and 60 handmade 18th century period costumes made from recycled fabrics, the South Devon Players is having a very exciting anniversary year. The theatre company has signed an ongoing TV streaming deal with the channel Vomo, available globally on Roku and Amazon, and, as if that isnt enough, is also very excited at the prospect of its London debut in August, at a small but well known fringe theatre - the Etcetera Theatre. A key mission of the South Devon Players is highlighting the incredible talent and skills that appear in Devon based theatre, in exciting, engaging productions combining innovation with tradition, suitable for all ages and backgrounds. The public show tour dates are: Sat. June 13th - Brixham Theatre Fri.June 19th - Cygnet Theatre, Exeter Sat. June 27th- Budleigh Salterton Public Hall Sat. July 4th- Kingskerswell Village Hall Sat. July 11th - Stokenham Village Hall Sat. July 18th - Royal Lyceum Theatre, Torquay Sat. July 25th- Buckfastleigh Town Hall Sat. Aug 1st - The Etcetera Theatre, London BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE This show contains 60 handmade costumes created from recycled fabrics and materials, to historical patterns, ranging from court fashions of the 18th century, to rough street clothes. The South Devon Players places a great deal of importance on keeping productions “green” and eco-friendly, both for the environment and also for budget. Travelling is done by car share and public transport with props and costumes carried in holdalls on laps. The fundraising for the minibus to get the team to London was facilitated by Brixham Pirate Festival, allowing us to have our space for fundraising on Middle Street. The Scarlet Pimpernel is a drama of disguise, adventure, and conspiracy set between London and Paris, during the height of the French Revolution in 1792. Combining drama and humour in equal measure, this is a production of pure escapism and suspense. In 1792, at the height of the French Revolution, in Paris, aristocrats destined for the Guillotine, begin to be rescued, by a mysterious figure, who always eludes capture. This rescuer can never be found or identified, except by little slips of paper featuring the image of a small English flower, the Scarlet Pimpernel. Meanwhile, in London, Sir Percy Blakeney; who is widely known to be the leader of London fashion, and a carefree, whimsical fop, marries Marguerite, a beautiful, intelligent French actress and friend of the revolutionary government in France, while Citizen Chauvelin, an agent of the French government, arrives in London, seeking the identity of the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel.his is a drama based on the novel by Baroness Orczy and including wider historical and cultural research of the time. This setting is coupled with the South Devon Players core values of inclusion, leading to a show featuring a wonderful diverse cast and crew with a total age range spanning over 50 years on stage, with actors taking their first professional stage role, through to those who have been professionally performing across the UK for twenty or thirty years, all working alongside one another in a joyful creative environment, regardless of age, experience, neurodivergence, ethnicity or gender.  We finished last night at Stokenham, near Kingsbridge, with a full house and more great audience feedback. It is a busy week behind the scenes, and also an emotional one, as one show is put away, and another prepared for. We are casting The Scarlet Pimpernel this coming weekend (if you want to audition, pop over to our Auditions section for all the info) . It is also sad as some of the cast move on to other things, and some are coming over to the next one, but then, we will also be welcoming other amazing faces this weekend. Every single one of the team has been beyond professional, lovely to work with and absolutely divine - it’s been a divine run. We are going to miss those not doing The Scarlet Pimpernel like absolute hell but friends forever and the door is always open to anything in the future - and for those coming back for The Scarlet Pimpernel, this week cant go fast enough til we work together again. Love this lot more than words can ever say. What a team! And finishing the run with a full house and awesome feedback, glorious.  What a fabulous turnout and show fo Jekyll & Hyde at Budleigh Salterton Public Hall tonight. Every second was pure joy, our cast and crew absolutely rocked it. Thank you so much to everyone Photos by Sophie- lighting tech Pop over to our AUDITIONS page to download audition pieces, and show information. See REVIEWS for audience reviews of our previous shows ______ DEVON/ OPEN BOOK PROFITSHARE / THEATRE / ANY GENDER OR ETHNICITY/ - Roles open for actors aged 16 to the Skys the limit. - Most roles in our staging of this play are not bound by gender; we are looking for the strongest actor for each roles. - Any ethnicity/ accent/ experience level equally welcome. What we are looking for are great performance skills, pleasant friendly teamwork, and the desire to be an active part of a really excellent quality show. - The styling is steampunk/mild horror. The show is suitable for all audiences . - if you cannot make auditions August 17th please contact us to arrange an audition over the two weeks before. - Actors should be based in, or have a base in, Devon because of attending rehearsals and performances. Sorry none of us who are regulars with the theatre team are in a financial or housing position to be able to put people up from further afield. - Our show teams are diverse in terms of age, experience, ethnicity and we usually have several neurodivergent team members - everyone coming on board should be willing to work as a part of a diverse group of people. - the show is profitshare for funding reasons. We cover rehearsal space/ costumes/ insurance etc by selling second hand bits on eBay and handmade jewellery in a couple of local shops. This is on an open book process where ticket sales reports and any venue costs are shown upfront for perusal, and the ticket profits are shared equally between each person in the show team. Sadly we cannot guarantee how much this is as it can very widely as is dependant on ticket sales . We constantly do our best to apply for funding to bring everyone up to equity rates but this cant be guaranteed and we don’t believe in promising what we can’t deliver. - ALL cast and crew also are given access to portfolio photos and show video, copies of any press or promotional content featuring themselves, references on request (after completion of thier first show run with us), and anything else that we find we can offer. - and - in answer to a common question we get: nobody is ever charged anything to audition or perform with us. Do please drop us a line with any questions not answered here or in the downloadable audition resources.  An absolutely wonderful launch to our theatre school in collaboration with AKP Management Agency. A wonderful mix of regular and new faces. Abi is a really experienced agent who represents a magical range of actors for productions from short films up to big name international productions. Today’s session was all about developing your professional acting profile and resume for both UK and LA castings, and then a headshot photoshoot for all attendees. A day of learning, sharing, joy, laughter, support, meeting new faces, and creativity for everyone All part of “making it happen” for local creatives and actors (which is our theatre company remit, after all) and proving professionalism isn’t just limited to the big cities. The next sessions are February: stage craft, performing live on stage. March: self tale auditions and showreels- plus filming a showreel clip for your portfolio. Tomorrow are the open auditions (all welcome to attend ) for our theatre production Romeo & Juliet - info at Open Theatre Auditions: William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet (DM if you have any questions)  For our tour of Romeo & Juliet- and going forward - we are looking for a third technical person to join our regular team starting in January 2025 (opportunities to shadow current project in advance as well)
This person needs to be locally based (Torbay etc), able to attend rehearsals in Brixham and come to our performances in the South Devon area . The requirement is to learn the sound and lighting for the show, and be able to cover for either our lighting person or sound person if one or other is away; and also to be involved in recording our performances at Brixham (lumix camera provided). All equipment is provided- some of our venues (the community ones) require use of our portable LED lights and sound system, other venues have thier own systems in-house. Techs (the same as everyone else involved in our productions) recieve an equal split of the ticket money from the performances as things stand (its like this because we don’t get funding and our fundraising selling second hand bits on eBay and handmade jewelry via a local market and a local shop) only covers rehearsal space/ costumes/ etc, ) we do keep applying for things to change this situation but haven’t had any luck yet! The tech person can be any age over 16, if new to tech we are very happy to train them how to do it all, they should be happy to be involved with a very diverse group of people and have an inclusive outlook, besides that we look for someone who is reliable, pleasant, communicative (as working with our team and also venue staff ), wants to be part of a lively can-do team, and like everyone else in our productions, be aiming either to launch or further a career in the creative industries and make awesome shows! If you’re interested- drop our page a DM or email [email protected] Experience adventure and drama, in The Three Musketeers , at Brixham Theatre! Brixham, UK17/10/2024  Experience adventure and drama, in The Three Musketeers , at Brixham Theatre!Brixham, UK –
Join us for a swashbuckling adventure suitable for all ages as the South Devon Players bring the classic tale of The Three Musketeers to life at Brixham Theatre! This thrilling production will take place on Saturday, November 9th, with performances at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. These performances launch the winter tour of The South Devon Players, from November to January across South Devon.Set in vibrant 1620s Paris, France: this adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' beloved novel, created by the South Devon Players, follows a young swordsman who arrives in Paris determined to join the Royal Guards. Faced with challenges and intrigue, he teams up with the King’s Musketeers to thwart a sinister plot against the monarchy, all while proving his courage and loyalty. With stunning costumes, dramatic sword-fighting scenes, and a fast-paced storyline, this is a theatrical experience you won’t want to miss! The cast of this show are actors of all ages from 11 to the sky's the limit, drawn from local towns across South Devon, at all stages of their careers as actors – from complete beginners making their first ever on-stage debut, to those who have been working professionally for decades, everyone joining together to make this show a reality. The cast have worked tirelessly from the end of the summer, using a local community centre to craft the show, hand make most of the costumes, design & choreograph dramatic action sequences, and create the stage set. All of this – and all the other shows and projects by South Devon Players - is funded by hand making and selling jewellery via a local coffee & gift shop the Crafty Cwtch, and sorting donated used stamps to sell to collectors on ebay. This production demonstrates the quality of theatre which can be achieved though ingenuity, dedication and creativity. Performance Details: Venue: Brixham Theatre, Town Hall, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA Dates: Saturday, November 9thShowtimes: 2.30pm & 7.30pmRun-time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, plus a 20-30 minute interva lAge Suitability: Suitable for all agesTickets: £10 full, £8 concessions Available online at www.brixhamtheatre.co.ukBy phone: 01803 415987I n person at Brixham Theatre or Brixham LibraryContent Advisory: No nudity No strobe lighting May contain loud sound effects and staged sword fighting Please note: These performances will also be filmed for broadcast on a USA-based TV channel. Audience members will not be identifiably recorded, and camera operators will not obstruct views or enjoyment. What the Critics Are Saying: “Stunning performances and choreography” “Dynamic, dramatic, distinctive” “Seamlessly combining tradition with innovation” About South Devon Players: Founded by Laura Jury in 2005, the South Devon Players Theatre & Film Company is a professional, female-led touring theatre company based in Brixham. Specializing in dramas rooted in history and classical literature, the company creates inclusive opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to engage with the performing arts. The South Devon Players also provide educational materials and run training classes, valuing the social and educational benefits of theatre highly. For more information, please contact: Email: [email protected] Phone/Text: 07855 090589 Website: www.southdevonplayers.com Follow us on Twitter: @sdevonplayers and Facebook: facebook.com/sdevonplayers Join us for an unforgettable evening of adventure, camaraderie, and theatrical magic. Get your tickets today! NOTES TO EDITOR: Photos: Attached (in Googledrive) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qhoKDTbHo_kW-1t7PMaD5TsavLBwSiZk?usp=sharing Folder of our posters Folder of Rehearsal photographs =- actors names roles left to right as image name. Photos by Laura Jury during rehearsals. Press release from Laura Jury, founder of South Devon Playersemail [email protected]
Last Saturday we had a great photoshoot promoting the show at Brixham Battery Gardens, around the old WW2 bunkers, and we also got to use a jeep belonging to the parents of one of our young actors! Photos, and video trailers will be released over the next while to whet your appetite, but to start off with, here are some pictures created to test out graphics and effects for the rest of the release. Original photos by Michael Betts, Laura Jury & Simon Slade. ... |
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