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Title:
Nickers
Dates:
Friday 20th June 2025
Saturday 21st June 2025
Written By:
Robert Scott
Synopsis
A thief has worked out an exquisite plan to steal a diamond from an old man’s house, but when he gets the safe open, he finds he’s not the first on the scene. In fact, he’s barely in the top five…
Cast
Nibble – Oliver Asprey
Piffle – Mariken van Dolen
Squiggle – Matt Hands
Dungus – Matt Bandy
Old McCarthur – Natasha Ashdowne
Crew
Written By – Robert Scott
Directed By – Stephen Turner
Assistant Directed By – David Barnes
Title:
Air Today, Gone Tomorrow
Dates:
Friday 20th June 2025
Saturday 21st June 2025
Written By:
Matt Champion
Synopsis
“Air Today, Gone Tomorrow” is a comedic yet heartfelt one-act play set in a modest Wiltshire café. When two middle-aged men, Graham and Keith, strike up a conversation over coffee, their lighthearted banter unfolds into unexpected moments of reflection. As they navigate life’s ups and downs with wit and honesty, the café becomes more than just a meeting place—it’s a space for connection, perspective, and the occasional dose of wisdom. A relatable slice of life, the play celebrates the humour in everyday encounters and the impact of simple conversations.
Cast
Graham – Nick Daborn
Keith – Matt Champion
Crew
Written By – Matt Champion
Directed By – Matt Champion
Title:
Anger Management
Dates:
Friday 20th June 2025
Saturday 21st June 2025
Written By:
Robert Scott
Synopsis
A group anger management session takes a turn for the worse when the facilitator suggests the participants re-enact the things that got them sent there in the first place.
Cast
Dr Clarke – Dee Eden
McGowan – James Cope
Polston – Mariken van Dolen
Knifton – Annabel Brash
Losh – Matt Hands
Ford – David Barnes
Manny, Quinn and Dolly – Mannequins
Crew
Written By – Robert Scott
Directed By – Jessica Eade
Fight Captain And Understudy – Scobie
Sound Design – Jessica Eade
Title:
You Only Live Twice
Dates:
Saturday 21st June 2025
Written By:
Fiona Wassan
Synopsis
Cinderella is happily married to her Prince Charming but her Step Mother and Step Sisters are still trying to win over the Prince and this time they are using dark magic. Will they succeed with breaking up Cinderella and the Prince or will their love triumph over dark magic?
Cast
Steve – Charlie
Olivia – Jocelyn
Hannah – Sophie C
Chrissie – Heather
Sophie – Zara
Ruby – Lily
Lucian – Max
Jasmine – Mila
Georgia – Sophie W
Lily – Chloe
Lola – Annabel
Max – Michael
Henry – Henry
Crew
Written By – Fiona Wassan
Directed By – Natasha Ashdowne
Title:
The Wicked Step Slippers
Dates:
Saturday 21st June 2025
Written By:
D.M Larson
Synopsis
A pet sitter’s worst nightmare happens to Chrissie and her children. Join them as they manage the trials of pet sitting.
Cast
Cinderella – India
Buttons – Henry
Tiffy – Sophie W
Miffy – Sophie C
Esmeralda – Jocelyn
Fairy – Annabel
Wolf – Max
Big Pig – Zara
Middle Pig – Lily
Little Pig – Mila
Beauty – Heather
Prince – Chloe
Trumpeter – Charlie
Crew
Written By – D.M Larson
Directed By – Natasha Ashdowne
Production Crew
Producer – Martin Gohrey
Stage Manager – Martin Gohrey
Stage Crew – Bob Wood, Anastasia Ashdowne, Zak Skene
Props – tbc
Set Design – The Playmakers
Set Build – The Playmakers
Sound Operator – Paul Golding
Lighting Operator – Paul Golding
Technical Cueing – Natasha Ashdowne, Stephen Turner, Scobie, Jessica Eade
Photography and Videography – John Eade, Steph Eade, Jessica Eade, Matt Champion
Programme – Matt Champion
Publicity and Social Media – Jessica Eade
Box Office and Rehearsal Booker – Fiona Wassan
Costumes – The Playmakers
Front of House – Jessica Eade, James Cope, Natasha Ashdowne, Samantha Stokes,
Bar – Scobie, Colin Raggett
Prompt – Martin Gohrey
Make Up – Janet Bartrop
Young Playmaker Lead – Natasha Ashdowne
Young Playmaker Helper – Nick Daborn
Prices
£10 per Adult
£8 per Concession (Under 16 or over 65)
Group Discounts available (contact box office: 01252 837576 / chair@theplaymakers.org.uk)
Performance Times
Friday 24th and Saturday 25th (adult’s) – 7:30pm
Saturday 25th (children’s) – 3:00pm
The above times are curtain up times – doors open half hour before these times.
Facilities At Victoria Hall
Plenty of free parking
On- site bar run by the Playmakers
Disabled spaces near the entrance
Disabled access via slope
Wheelchair spaces can be arranged – please let the Box Office know your requirements
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