Get involved
If you’re interested in joining us for future productions we’d love to hear from you.
Join us
Whether it’s acting, singing, dancing, playwriting, directing or backstage help, you’ll be very welcome in our group.
Our members come from all over the area, as long as you can get to Bearsted near Maidstone in Kent, you’ll be OK.
We’re a friendly group of people from all walks of life who enjoy the thrill of putting on a good show.
All we ask from you is commitment!
To find out more about joining us, email our membership secretary, Fran Butler, at membership@chandeliersdrama.com
Join our writers group
For all you budding playwrights out there, join our friendly group for the chance to get your play on stage!
Email to find out more: chandeliersdrama@virginmedia.com
Become a member
Download formIf you’re ready to become a member you can download a membership form below.
Annual fees:
Single adult £40
Joint adult (at same address) £70
Under 18s (or in full time education) £15
Audition for a show
Auditions for our autumn 2026 production of Ladies’ Day are on Monday 10th August (read through) and Thursday 13th August at 8pm.
Roles:
Female Characters
- Pearl (approx. 55): The ‘mother hen’ and oldest of the group who is leaving the factory for early retirement.
- Jan (approx. 40s/50s): A hard-working single mother whose life revolves around her daughter.
- Shelley (approx. 20s/30s): A reality TV wannabe who is brash, loud, and confident on the surface, but hides significant debt and insecurities.
- Linda (approx. early 20s): The youngest and most naive member of the group, who is vulnerable, exploited by an alcoholic mother, and a massive Tony Christie fan.
Male Characters
- Joe: The kindly supervisor of the fish packing factory who is moving to Australia.
- Patrick: An Irish jockey who hits it off with Linda and helps her build confidence.
- Jim McCormack: A sleazy TV racing pundit who interacts with the women.
- Fred: A flashy ticket tout.
- Barry: An amorous bookie – a ‘ghost’ from Pearl’s past who appears later in the play.
- Kevin – A penniless pundit.
Everyone is welcome to audition regardless of ability or experience.
Venue: Madginford Hall, Egremont Road, Maidstone ME15 8LH
Any queries email chandeliersdrama@virginmedia.com
On stage
Acting
You’re welcome whether you have acting experience or not. If you’d prefer to come along to a rehearsal or see a production first, just let us know.
Singing, dancing and playing an instrument
We are mainly a drama group but there are still opportunities for singing and dancing. Our aim is to perform one production with music a year.
Backstage
Prompting
Behind the wings, the prompt helps performers with their lines on stage.
Director, assistant director and producer
The director and assistance director determines how a show is performed creatively.
The producer is usually involved in funding, venue organisation and bringing everything together.
Other opportunities to get involved
Writing
Set construction and design
Costumes and props
Hair and make-up
Help at rehearsals, front of house and help at fundraising events
Publicity
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