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Performing Theatre since 1944.
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St Ambrose Players was originally known as St Ambrose Amateur Dramatic Society performing in what was the Salvation Army Hall in Eden Street, Leyland. One of the main reasons for forming was to raise money for the building of the St Ambrose Church Hall.
The first production produced in the Hall under the new name of the society was in 1944 – ‘Gaslight’. This was followed by many plays until 1957 when the society decided to move into the musical field as well. Their first attempt was ‘HMS Pinafore’ followed by other musical operas by Gilbert & Sullivan.
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2008 Season
Murder Mistaken
27th February - 1st March
101 Dalmatians
13th – 17th May
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In 1975 it was decided that some of the ‘newer’ musicals should be presented the first of which was ‘Oklahoma’ followed by Carousel, My Fair Lady and Showboat. Carousel was a challenge in its self with the stage flats having to be re-designed so they could revolve, and have been in use ever since..
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Biting the Bullet
13th - 16th August
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| In 1982 they introduced a Pantomime into the season. Puss in Boots being the first followed by Cinderella and Jack & the Beanstalk. The pantomime is their most popular production in the calendar. Many children experience theatre for the first time via Panto and many of the new younger members join via this. The Players now perform four shows a year; two Plays, a Musical and a Pantomime, rehearsing twice a week on Tuesday & Thursday at the St Ambrose Church Hall from 7.30pm |
Cinderella
2nd – 6th December
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