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.
To find out more about joining us, email 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
Cheshire Cats
By Gail Young
Grown women, aching feet and heaving bosoms! Follow the Cheshire Cats on their fundraising London Moonwalk.
Characters
Hilary – bombastic middle-aged team leader
Siobhan – caring and diplomatic
Yvonne – overweight stressed out mum
Maggie – overweight younger mum
Vicky – glamorous middle-aged divorcee
Andrew – trim toyboy
Smaller parts:
Aerobics Instructor
Handsome Drunk
Madge
Ethel
Read through – Monday, November 23, 8pm
Audition – Thursday, November 26, 8pm
Auditions and rehearsals venue: Madginford Hall, Egremont Road, Maidstone ME15 8LH.
Performances – March 13, 20 & 21, 2027
Everyone is welcome to audition regardless of ability or experience.
Rehearsals take place every Monday and Thursday evening from 8 – 10pm.
Any queries email chandeliersdrama@virginmedia.com
Performances usually take place at Bearsted and Thurnham Memorial Hall, Manor Rise, Maidstone ME14 4DB.
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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