The Alexandra Players

MISSED US ON MARITIME RADIO? YOU CAN NOW LISTEN AGAIN! 🎭🦆🦆🦆

Louise Gaul — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:48:35 +0000

If you missed The Alexandra Players last weekend on Derek Pritchard‘s Sunday evening show on Maritime Radio, don’t worry – you can now catch up on the interview!

Our director, Mark Higgins, joined cast members Keith and Jackie Hartley for a chat about our upcoming production of HAPPY FAMILIES by John Godber.

From rehearsals and preparations to bringing this wonderfully funny and heartwarming play to life, it’s a lovely opportunity to hear a little more about what’s been happening behind the scenes!

LISTEN AGAIN HERE:
https://player.maritimeradio.co.uk/1512731

A huge thank you to Derek Pritchard and everyone at Maritime Radio for welcoming us into the studio and for their continued support of local amateur theatre. It’s always a pleasure!

HAPPY FAMILIES by John Godber
Wednesday 28th – Saturday 31st October 2026
7.45pm (doors open at 7.15pm)
The Alexandra Hall, Bramshot Avenue, Charlton, SE7
Tickets: £12

With opening night just ONE WEEK AWAY, there’s still time to book your seats!

https://www.ticketsource.com/alexandra-players
07818 303 403
www.alexandraplayers.org.uk

Come along for an evening of laughter, nostalgia and family life in all its glorious chaos!

After all… WE’VE ALL GOT ONE!

#TheAlexandraPlayers #HappyFamilies #JohnGodber #MaritimeRadio #AmateurTheatre #CommunityTheatre #Charlton #Greenwich #SupportLocalTheatre

Rehearsals are underway and the pieces are starting to come together for our next production!

Louise Gaul — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000

HAPPY FAMILIES by John Godber
Presented by The Alexandra Players

Step inside the world of Happy Families — a funny, touching and nostalgic look at family, memories and the things that bring us together (and sometimes drive us apart!). With John Godber’s trademark humour and warmth, this entertaining play explores the ups and downs of ordinary lives and the stories hidden behind closed doors.

Our cast and crew have been working hard bringing the set, characters and scenes to life, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Wednesday 28th – Saturday 31st October 2026
7:45pm (doors open 7:15pm)
The Alexandra Hall, Bramshot Avenue, SE7 7HX
Tickets £12

The box office is now OPEN!

Book your tickets here:
https://www.ticketsource.com/alexandra-players

For ticket enquiries, please contact us:

07818 303 403
alexandraplayers@gmail.com
www.alexandraplayers.org.uk

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of laughter, memories and a little bit of family drama!

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SET BUILD UNDERWAY FOR OUR NEXT PRODUCTION

Louise Gaul — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

THE ALEXANDRA PLAYERS have been busy behind the scenes as we begin bringing our next production, HAPPY FAMILIES by John Godber, to life!

Last week, members of the team gathered at The Alexandra Hall to start work on building the set for this wonderfully entertaining play — and it’s fantastic to see the first pieces of the world of HAPPY FAMILIES beginning to take shape.

Written by acclaimed playwright John Godber, HAPPY FAMILIES takes a look at family, relationships and the chaos that can unfold when the past comes knocking. Full of humour, warmth and plenty of familiar family moments, it promises to be a show that will have audiences laughing, reflecting, and perhaps recognising a little bit of their own families along the way!

HAPPY FAMILIES
By John Godber

DIRECTED BY
Mark Higgins

Wednesday 28th – Saturday 31st October 2026

Curtain up at 7.45pm
(Doors open 7.15pm)

The Alexandra Hall, Bramshot Avenue, SE7 7HX

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!

We can’t wait to share more updates as the production continues to come together.

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CAST ANNOUNCED FOR JOHN GODBER’S “HAPPY FAMILIES”

Louise Gaul — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:03:35 +0000

Rehearsals began this week for our next production – John Godber’s HAPPY FAMILIES

Preparations are gathering pace for The Alexandra Players’ autumn production of HAPPY FAMILIES by John Godber, with the cast now well into rehearsals ahead of opening night this October.

Director Mark Higgins has brought together a talented cast to tell this touching, funny and nostalgic story about family life, relationships and the memories that shape us.

We’re delighted to introduce the cast:

Jonathan Finlay as John
Alex Odams as Dot
Keith Hartley as Vic
Felicity Blair as Liz
Deborah Pike as Doris
Jackie Hartley as Edna
Kirsty Giancola as Rebecca
Lee Copp as Jack

Running for four performances only from Wednesday 28th to Saturday 31st October 2026, HAPPY FAMILIES promises an evening of laughter, warmth and heartfelt moments that many audience members will recognise from their own family lives.

After all…

We’ve All Got One.

We’ll be sharing plenty of behind-the-scenes photos and updates over the coming weeks as rehearsals continue, so be sure to follow our journey all the way to opening night.

Keep an eye on our page for news of when the box office opens.

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THANK YOU FROM THE CAST AND CREW OF BILL BRYSON’S “NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND”

Louise Gaul — Sun, 31 May 2026 16:07:40 +0000

And just like that, our journey around Britain has come to an end.

On behalf of the entire cast and crew of “Bill Bryson’s Notes from a Small Island”, we’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came along and supported our production this week.

With temperatures soaring outside, we were especially grateful to see so many familiar faces joining us at Alexandra Hall and sharing in Bill Bryson’s wonderfully funny, nostalgic and affectionate look at Britain.

Productions like this simply wouldn’t be possible without the support of our audiences, volunteers, backstage team, front-of-house helpers and everyone who continues to champion local theatre. Thank you for travelling with us on this adventure.

We’re also looking forward to sharing more photographs from the production with you very soon, so keep an eye on our page for those.

And the journey doesn’t stop here…

News of our next production will be coming very soon, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Until then, thank you once again for your support, your laughter and your applause. It means the world to us.

The Alexandra Players

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🇬🇧 Notes from a Small Island – Presented by The Alexandra Players 🇬🇧

Louise Gaul — Tue, 19 May 2026 07:52:10 +0000

Join The Alexandra Players for a warm, witty and wonderfully nostalgic evening of theatre as Bill Bryson’s much-loved travel memoir “Notes from a Small Island” is brought to life on stage in Tim Whitnall’s acclaimed adaptation.

Packed with laugh-out-loud observations, eccentric characters and recognisable moments of British life, this heartwarming production follows Bryson’s unforgettable journey around Britain as he rediscovers the quirks, charm and chaos of the places, people and traditions that make this island so unique.

Tickets are on sale now!

From seaside towns and railway journeys to motorway cafés, rainy holidays and the nation’s obsession with tea, “Notes from a Small Island” celebrates Britain in all its funny, familiar and gloriously imperfect splendour.

Whether you’re a long-time fan of Bill Bryson’s writing or simply enjoy clever comedy, nostalgia and great storytelling, this production promises an entertaining and uplifting night out.

Audiences can expect:

• A professionally staged amateur theatre production

• A talented local cast bringing Bryson’s observations to life

• Humour, nostalgia and heartfelt moments throughout

• A relaxed and welcoming community theatre atmosphere

• A celebration of British culture, travel and everyday life

This production is ideal for:

• Fans of Bill Bryson’s books

• Lovers of British comedy and observational humour

• Theatre-goers looking for a feel-good evening

• Couples, friends and family groups

• Supporters of local arts and community theatre

Event Details:

Wednesday 27th – Saturday 30th May 2026

Doors open 7.15pm | Performance begins 7.45pm

Alexandra Hall, Bramshot Avenue, Charlton, London SE7 7HX

Tickets: £12

Book Tickets:

www.ticketsource.co.uk/alexandra-players

Direct Contact:

07818 303 403

alexandraplayers@gmail.com

www.alexandraplayers.org.uk

Advance booking is strongly recommended.

Farewell, Dear Friend

Louise Gaul — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:21:10 +0000

Today we bid farewell to Andrew. It was both enlightening and deeply touching to hear about his life and the many people he touched through his dedication to the community and the church groups he so faithfully attended.

We extend our sincere thanks to Rev Laura Faturoti for the beautiful service and heartfelt eulogy held at St George’s, Westcombe Park today.

Andrew will be greatly missed by all of us at The Alexandra Players.

God bless you, Andrew.

THE BOX OFFICE FOR GASLIGHT IS NOW OPEN!

Louise Gaul — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:39:22 +0000

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE BOX OFFICE IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR NEXT PRODUCTION

Wednesday 29th October – Saturday 1st November 2025 Performance begins at 7.45pm (doors open at 7.15pm) Alexandra Hall, Bramshot Ave, London SE7 7HX £12 each (Programme £1)

GASLIGHT is a gripping psychological thriller by Patrick Hamilton.

Set in Victorian London, the play follows Bella, whose husband Jack is slowly manipulating her into believing she is going mad. But as secrets unravel and tensions rise, nothing is quite what it seems…

This classic stage play explores themes of trust, control, and deception — and is the origin of the term “gaslighting.” It promises an evening of suspense and edge-of-your-seat drama.

YOU CAN NOW BOOK TICKETS VIA TICKETSOURCE BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW: www.ticketsource.co.uk/alexandra-players

OR CONTACT US DIRECTLY: 07818 303 403 alexandraplayers@gmail.com www.alexandraplayers.org.uk

Credit cards are now accepted. Tickets will be available on the door, but we strongly recommend booking in advance as seating may be limited.

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Something’s coming…

Louise Gaul — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:42:13 +0000

But you don’t need to worry about it. In fact, you probably imagined we said anything at all.

Our next production? Oh, it’s nothing you need to concern yourself with… yet.

Just keep an eye on the lights. If they flicker, it’s probably nothing. Probably.

#TheAlexandraPlayers #OnStageSoon #TheatreMystery #SomethingIsComing #ItsProbablyNothing

Behind the Mic with The Alexandra Players! 🎙

Louise Gaul — Mon, 26 May 2025 10:43:31 +0000

Yesterday, a few members of the cast and crew sat down with Derek at Maritime Radio to chat all about our upcoming production of ‘The Watsons’ by Laura Wade — and what a brilliant time we had!

From the challenges of performing a play-within-a-play to the fun of stepping into Regency costumes, it was a lovely opportunity to share what makes this show so unique, and why we can’t wait for audiences to see it.

Take a look at some snaps from the interview — and if you missed the live broadcast, you can now watch the full interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/DhcBgKOovvA?si=IXGibd3cHlm_T-R7

The Watsons opens Wednesday 28th May at Alexandra Hall, SE7 — tickets are going fast, so book yours now: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/alexandra-players

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