We had the weather, we had Lana to entertain us, we had tea, coffee, cakes & Pimms & good company… What more could you want… A good time was had by all… Pictures taken by Barry King
A selection of pictures from Tuesday nights Bar Reception in the Bistro Bar in the Winter Garden for the brilliant production of Stepping Out… If you get the chance to see the show which runs until 29th August it’s well worth it…
Members notice – the reviews are in, they say the show is excellent… don’t take the reviews opinion come along and see it for yourself… then join us for the Bar Reception on Tuesday 18th August, in the Bistro Bar in the Winter Garden after the show… THE SMASH HIT, TOE-TAPPING FEELGOOD COMEDY Eastbourne Theatre’s…
We have booked the weather for Saturday afternoon… We have over 1150 followers on Facebook it would be nice to see some of you at our Summer Social In The Garden this Saturday afternoon, join us if you can… a WARM welcome awaits you… Chelmsford Lodge 12 Granville Road Eastbourne BN20 7HU
The poignant, laugh-out-loud and timeless comedy Time and Time Again is coming to the Devonshire Park Theatre. Phil&Ben in association with Eastbourne Productions present Alan Ayckbourn’s award-winning play “Time And Time Again”… Leonard, a quiet, socially awkward man lives with his delightful sister Anna and her not so delightful husband Graham. Meanwhile, Leonard pursues Joan,…
The weather has been booked… 😎 ALL WELCOME a relaxing afternoon… See you there… Chelmsford Lodge, 12 Granville Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7HU
This is not DP related but a future show at the Congress… I recently saw Tom Ball, he came 2nd on Britains Got Talent a couple of years ago, he is the best vocalist I have seen in 17 years of cruise holidays, he starts his latest tour on Sunday 30th August, the show is…
Dial M for Murder comes to the Devonshire Park Theatre in a gripping new production from Phil&Ben Productions in association with Eastbourne Productions. Long before Alfred Hitchcock’s celebrated film adaptation, Dial M for Murder captivated audiences as one of theatre’s most enduring thrillers. Now, this classic story of deception, obsession and murder returns to the…
This offer is only available to members of The Friends, it’s a great offer & another reason to be a member of the Friends Of The Devonshire Park Theatre… enjoy.
A selection of pictures from a very entertaining Bar Reception for The Last Laugh… As a member if you haven’t been to a Bar Reception they are great fun, meeting the cast & crew from the show you have just seen… The cast & crew really do enjoy meeting US…
Three Legendary Comedians…One very unusual dressing room DYING EASY IS EASY, COMEDY IS HARD The Last Laugh is a “brilliant” (The Telegraph) smash-hit, West End play whichimagines three of Britain’s all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse – in a dressing room, discussing the secret of life, death, comedy and…
We had a successful Coffee Morning on Saturday at All Saints Church Hall, a great venue… Thank you to all that attended & our helpers…
A reminder our Coffee Morning is NEXT SATURDAY, details below…
The Spring edition of Park Scene will be on your door mats shortly… It will have information of the AGM on Saturday 18th July The Summer Social on Saturday 8th August The Annual Lunch on Sunday 6th September, booking form will be included, so book early to avoid missing out…
Another book, film and tv series, this is the stage version, of the touring version, it has been been described as ‘exhilarating’ ‘phenomenal’ it’s a thrilling production Tom Ripley really is Talented, he is ever present on stage during this 2 hour production, the cast and set are really worth a watch, it’s here till…
Why not join us after the show… Audio Description will be available on Friday 3rd April @ 7:45 & Saturday 4th @ 2:30. “I never wanted to murder anyone. It was necessary.” Step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition. How far would you go to become someone else? Tom Ripley is a…
IMG_1399What’s better than spending a Sunday afternoon than pie & mash followed my a quiz ? Who knew a baby peacock is a peachick… we had a great time, the food was excellent as was the quiz organised by Majella & Nicky from Trafalgar & the Friends Social Committee, we also had a raffle. The…
It is with deep regret that we announce the very sad passing of our beloved Past Chair Lesley Raven. She passed away on Sunday 1st March. Her funeral will be held at the Eastbourne Crematorium on Monday 30th March, the service will start at 1:00. Afterwards will be a private event.
Stand by your radio on Thursday 5th March… Well done Christine. Well, I am very pleased to confirm that our joint endeavours have paid off, and I will be interviewed on Ashdown Radio on Thursday 5th March around 12.30pm. The interview will last around 10 minutes. The purpose of the interview is to raise awareness, and…
JOE McFADDEN AS ANDY DUFRESNE BEN ONWUKWE AS ELLIS ‘RED’ REDDING BILL WARD AS WARDEN STAMMAS THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Fear will hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free. Adapted by OWEN O’NEILL & DAVE JOHNS Based on the novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption by STEPHEN KING Directed by DAVID ESBJORNSON Despite protests of…
A full report & more pictures will appear in the next edition of Park Scene. Thank you to all those that organised the event & those that attended…
Unfortunately we have had to CANCEL this evenings Bar Reception.
Join us for our 1st Bar Reception of 2026… If you haven’t been to one before come along after the show and meet the cast and crew… Thomas Hopkins Craig Haffner & Sherry Wright present the Hope Mill Theatre production Florence Foster Jenkins is about to blow your mind…and possibly your eardrums. Glorious! follows Florence’s…
Listed below are the dates & times of the Bar Receptions & Audio Description for the coming season:- A reminder ALL EVENING performances now start at 7:30, or check your ticket. Stepping Out Bar reception Tuesday 18th Aug * changed. Audio Description Friday 21st Aug @ 7:30, Sat 22nd @ 2:30, Friday 28th Aug @…
22nd February – ‘In Conversation’ Patrons Linda Regan & Mark Curry. Tickets £28, see page 9 of the Winter edition of Park Scene. 22nd March – Pie, Mash & Quiz Tickets £22, see page 15 of the Winter edition of Park Scene.
Happy New Year to all the Friends, looking forward to seeing you in 2026… 🍾🥂🎉🥳👍
A selection of pictures from our Xmas lunch earlier today, more will appear in the Spring edition of Park Scene… A good time was had by all, great food & great company, we even had father Xmas 🎅🏻 Thanks to the committee for organising.
Gary Roden visited the Devonshire Park on Thursday, Chair Jackie and I had the chance to meet with Gary & Neil Jones Venue Director, we were able to discuss his role and that of the Friends, he wanted to know how we could work together in the future, we are the largest Friends group in…
Join us at the Devonshire Park Theatre for our award winning pantomime. Take to the skies with Peter, Wendy and Tinker Bell as the Devonshire Park Theatre presents the sensational pantomime The Adventures of Peter Pan, flying onto our stage for 2025/2026. Test your sea-legs as we set sail in Captain Hook’s pirate ship and…
Aaron Sorkin’s riveting, award-winning stage adaptation of the seminal American novel about racial injustice and childhood innocence became a Broadway and West End sensation with star studded sell-out seasons on both sides of the Atlantic. Now this thrilling courtroom drama comes to Eastbourne. Acclaimed stage and screen actor Richard Coyle (Heads of State, Chilling Adventures…
A BIG THANK YOU to all the helpers, cake bakers, stall holders, entertainers and everyone that attended Saturdays Christmas Fair 🎅🏻🎄 Not forgetting Lesley & her committee for organising the whole event… We even had an 80th birthday celebration, happy birthday Hank 🍾 Neil Jones the NEW Venue Director for Eastbourne Theatres popped in the…
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders. Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV’s Midsomer Murders from 1997 to 2008, will take on the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby with James Bradwell (Lord Basilio in Bridgerton) as Sergeant Gavin Troy…
Join us for our Xmas Fair in only 6 days, on Saturday 22nd November, all welcome…& FREE ENTRY 🎅🏻🎄
Join us on Monday evening after the show… A murder mystery like no other… Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty), Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s as Seen on TV, Coronation Street) and Max Bowden, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks). A killer night…
The Friends enjoying their quiz afternoon earlier yesterday followed by a delicious afternoon tea in the Shackleton Hall. The Quizmasters Steve & Carol were brilliant and the questions challenging and fun. There was a raffle and a prize for the winning table. It was a really great afternoon and thank you to the Events Committee…
Holmes Is Back. And the Hunt for Moriarty Begins. Overview When you have one of the finest brains of Europe up against you, and all the powers of darkness at his back, there are infinite possibilities London, 1901. As the British Empire wages war in the name of a Queen whose health is failing, a…
The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! Nearly 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season! This laugh-out-loud…
Come and see us on Monday 6th October in the ‘Gather’ in the Beacon, we are having a NEW membership day… We are there 10:00 till 4:00. We are the looking to get some new members for the Friends. We will also have merchandise to sell…
Join us after the show in the bar to meet the cast and crew of the show… The sensational story of the Mitford sisters. The glamorous Mitford girls cut a glorious swathe through pre-war high society, amidst the glittering world of debutantes and dukes. But as Fascism rises and political storm clouds crackle over carefree…
A selection of pictures from today’s successful Annual Lunch, more pictures will be in the next edition of Park Scene
Join us after the show for this classic by Charles Dickens Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd presents The Signalman By Charles Dickens Directed and designed by Michael Lunney Adapted for the stage by by Francis Evelyn Starring Chris Walker and John Burton with James Morley, Bruce Chattan and Adam Mort. Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd…
Join us on Sunday 19th October for a quiz afternoon hosted by Steve & Carol Tickets are £20 per person for a maximum team of 6 With sandwiches, tea & cake It takes place in the Shackleton Hall, Welcome Centre The booking form is in the current edition of Park Scene.
Join us after the show for this hilarious Agatha Christie spoof… Inspector Pratt returns to a war beleaguered Bagshot House and once more chaos, red herrings and hilarity abound. Constable Atkins has gone missing, so who else but Inspector Pratt should be called in to investigate? Soon he is embroiled in more mystery and mayhem,…
Members notice – week 4 Tuesday 26th August, our 4th Bar Reception for The Play What I Wrote, with special guest star Lee Latchford – Evans, join us after the show in the bar, it doesn’t last long and it’s always good to meet the cast & crew of the show you have just seen……
A selection of pictures from the AGM, there will be more in the next edition of Park Scene…
Members notice – week 3 Tuesday 19th August, our 3rd Bar Reception for The Play What I Wrote, with special guest star Joe Pasquale, join us after the show in the bar, it doesn’t last long and it’s always good to meet the cast & crew of the show you have just seen… hopefully see…
Members notice – as we have 4 guests appearing in this hilarious show we are having 4 Bar Receptions… Tuesday 5th – Sue Holderness, Tuesday 12th – Michael Praed, Tuesday 19th – Joe Pasquale & Tuesday 26th – Lee Latchford – Evans. Members discount will be available for each of these nights, see it once,…
All the preparation has been done, see you here this afternoon, the good weather has been organised 😎 Al
Checklist for a Garden Party… Venue ✅ Good weather forecast ✅ Volunteers / helpers ✅ Pimms ✅ Cakes ✅ Looking forward to seeing you there, it promises to be a good afternoon, tell your Friends…
Reminder to everyone, all Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre, members, visitors it is just over 1 week to our Annual Garden Party in beautiful iconic surroundings. Live music throughout, stalls to browse, delicious refreshments and Pimms on the lawn. You can all be sure of a very warm welcome. We look forward to seeing you.
Join us tomorrow evening after the show in the bar, to meet the cast and crew of the 3rd summer production, it’s good to meet ‘old’ friends… Audio Description will be available on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th.
Reminder, reminder, reminder only just over 3 weeks to our to our Annual Garden Party in the most beautiful delightful setting. Live music, stalls to browse, delicious refreshments and Pimms on the lawn. Come along, relax and enjoy the fun. You can be sure of a very warm welcome. Warm weather has also been booked……
Join us after the show for our latest Bar Reception, meet the cast and crew after the show, they are great fun… see you there… Audio Description will be available on Friday evening 11th & Saturday matinee 12th July.
This will be THURSDAY evening after the show, try and join us… One of 3 plays coming to us from Phil And Ben Productions. Book all Three at the same time via the box office to receive 15% off your booking. When two strangers meet on a train, they discover a mutual desire to escape…
Please come and support our Spring Fair to be held at the Devonshire Park Theatre. Lots of stalls including our very own merchandise and a very special new addition a Dexter teddy bear for a very reasonable price of £5.00 There will be music and delicious refreshments plus the stalls such as bargain books, jewellery,…
The Business of Murder Devonshire Park Theatre Wed 30 Apr 2025 – Sat 3 May 2025 The time: 1981The cast: A detective, a playwright and a man who’s brought them together.They are all it would seem in the same business……..The Business of Murder.Tabs Productions (Who Killed Agatha Christie and most recently Murdered to Death) return to…
Little Women Devonshire Park Theatre Tue 22 Apr 2025 – Sat 26 Apr 2025 Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women was an immediate critical and commercial success. The book was inspired by Alcott’s experiences growing up and is one of the best loved novels of all time.Experience the enduring journey of the March sisters – tomboy Jo, beautiful Meg, sensitive Beth, and spoilt Amy,…
Diary of Events 19th October – Quiz Afternoon, hosted by Steve & Carol Shackleton Hall, Welcome Centre, within the Congress Theatre Eastbourne BN21 4BP £20 per head, with sandwiches, tea & cake, 6 to a team *** Booking form in the current edition of Park Scene*** 22nd November – Christmas Fair in the Shackleton…
Jim gave us a very entertaining talk of his 50 years in the business, with stories about some of the many stars & shows he has been involved with, followed by lovely sandwiches, tea and cakes… thank you Jim
Join us on Tuesday evening after the show, they are always good to meet the cast and crew of the show… Spitfire Girls Devonshire Park Theatre Tue 15 Apr 2025 – Sat 19 Apr 2025 Spitfire Girls Tilted Wig and MAST Mayflower Studios presents SPITFIRE GIRLS By Katherine Senior INSPIRED BY REMARKABLE TRUE EVENTS “It’s…
Chris has won Best Direction at tonight’s Pantomime Awards for Snow White at the Devonshire Park Theatre, it was very good 5* Oh yes he has…
Earlier start time of 6:00 Robin Hood Devonshire Park Theatre Tue 8 Apr 2025 – Sun 13 Apr 2025 Ovation Members Robin Hood Eastbourne Theatres are set to leave the audience in a QUIVER as they bring some well needed fun and MERRY MEN-T this Easter with their rollicking rendition of Robin Hood! Get ready…
Members notice – join us tomorrow evening after the show for the 1st of 4 Bar Receptions in April There is NO audio description for this production. A spine-tingling whodunnit based on the world’s most famous case. Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but there’s one fact only the Ripper himself will…
Just Between Ourselves Devonshire Park Theatre Tue 11 Mar 2025 – Sat 15 Mar 2025 London Classic Theatre present Just Between Ourselves By Alan Ayckbourn Directed by Michael Cabot Five birthdays. Two unhappy marriages. One possessive mother. It is 1976. Dennis tinkers in his garage, cheerfully indifferent to wife Vera’s impending breakdown. Marjorie hovers in…
Our new range of merchandise will be available to buy at the Beetle Drive on Sunday 2nd March £3 Coaster £8 Tote Bag £8 Mug £8 Print (14×11 or 35.5x28cm)
Members notice Tickets are still available for this talk Booking form in the current edition of Park Scene
Members notice, ticket are still available… Booking form in the current edition of Park Scene
Our Spring Fair will be on Saturday 17th May 9:30 to 12:00 At the Devonshire Park Theatre More details will be in the soon to be published edition of Park Scene ( apologies for the delay)
Beetle Drive on Sunday 2nd March in the Grange Room Talk with Jim Whelan on Sunday 6th April in the Grange Room Details of both events with booking details will be in the soon to be published edition of Park Scene (apologies for the delay)
Members Notice Listed below are the After Show Bar Receptions for the next season:- Tuesday 7th October – Fawlty Towers – The Play Bar Reception in the Congress Theatre Bar Tuesday 14th October – Sherlock Holmes – The Hunt For Moriaty Monday 27th October – Murder By Midnight Tuesday 18th November – Midsomer Murders…
Message from Mark Curry I want to wish everybody Health and Happiness for Christmas and 2025, as well as wishing a thriving time for our beloved Eastbourne theatres ! Also I mentioned at the 40th Birthday Tea I do a podcast that I think the Friends would enjoy listening to, the episodes as they are…
Happy New Year to all our Friends, looking forward to seeing you in 2025… 🥂🍾
Christmas greetings to all the Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre, looking forward to seeing you at a social event, Bar Reception or the theatre in 2025 🍾🥂🌲🎅🏻
Snow White Devonshire Park Theatre Fri 6 Dec 2024 – Sun 12 Jan 2025 The Devonshire Park team will be back with another amazing family pantomime, packed with live music, sensational costumes, colourful sets and rip-roaring adventure. Grab your tickets now for the best seats!Eastbourne favourites Martyn Knight, Tucker and Carli Norris are back along with Georgie Hales and Ben Tyler who make their Eastbourne…
A change of venue for this play, the show & the Bar Reception will be in the Congress Theatre. Join us for this classic, multi award winning production. Audio description will be available on Friday evening & Saturday’s matinee.
Calling all our Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre please come along to our Christmas Fair and enjoy all the exciting things on offer. If you have grandchildren please bring them along to join our Best dressed Christmas child competition , face painting. Mums and dads bring your children and enjoy the fun. Stardust Duo 🌟…
Breaking news Stardust Duo 🌟 are coming along to entertain us at 11 am to 12.15 pm at the Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre Christmas Fair on Saturday 30th November starting at 11.00 am to 1.30 pm in the Shackleton Hall in the Welcome Building, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP admission free There will be lots to…
If you saw ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ or ‘Cluedo’ you will not want to miss tomorrow evenings Bar Reception after the show, the show promises to be another comedy classic… Join us to see who dunnit… Audio Description will be provided on Friday evening & Saturdays matinee.
Join us tomorrow evening for the Bar Reception for Dial M For Mayhem, it should be a very funny play… See you in the bar after the show, the cast and crew always enjoy meeting the Friends… Audio Description will be available Friday evening & Saturday matinee.
The Friends Christmas Fair will be on Saturday 30th November From 11:00 to 13:30 in the Shackleton Hall in the Welcome Building Entry is FREE More details to follow…
A selection of pictures from our 40th Birthday Tea at the Hydro Hotel, with patron Mark Curry and our guest Debbie McGee in conversation… the conversation was very entertaining, the afternoon tea was excellent along with the company…
Join us tomorrow evening after the show to meet the cast and crew of this award winning show… Audio description will be available on Friday 4th & matinee Saturday 5th October.
A selection of pictures from the recent Garden Party taken by Barry King
If you enjoy a good show with lots of laughs, this is the show for you… Then join us afterwards for the Bar Reception when we meet the cast and crew, a great night out… Audio Description will be available on Friday evening & Saturdays matinee.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly8zj7dy7po The above link promotes our 40th Birthday Tea… The booking form is in the Summer edition of Park Scene, places are going fast, get booked in if you don’t want to be disappointed…
Why not join us on Saturday for our Annual Garden Party… Family & friends of all ages welcome… The lovely weather has been booked 🌞🌞🌞
Join us after the show The Hound Of The Baskervilles on Tuesday evening for a special Bar Reception… We will be joined by the Mayor, other Councillors & guests, it would be good for members of the Friends to join us & show the guests how we support the theatre, even if you stay for…
The Friends AGM will be on SATURDAY 27th July 10:00 for 10:30 start In the Grange Room, ground floor of the Locker Rooms All members are welcome
After Show Bar Reception Dates Listed below are the Bar Receptions until the end of the year, more details will appear before the show opens. Tuesday 6th August – The Hound of The Baskervilles Tuesday 3rd September – Murdered to Death Tuesday 1st October – ART Tuesday 15th October – Dial M for Mayhem Tuesday…
Join us after the show for the Bar Reception to meet the cast & crew… Being a member of the Friends Of The Devonshire Park Theatre means you get 25% OFF the price of your ticket AND get to meet the cast & crew of the show afterwards, win win. Join us… Audio description will…
UPDATE… STARDUST DUO will now be appearing instead of the Ukeholics. The good weather has been booked & you are invited to join us…
Join us on Sunday 1st September for this interesting talk from one of our Patrons… Booking form in the Spring edition of Park Scene
Remember to vote early then come along to this evenings performance, the polling stations will be closed when the show finishes then join us for the Bar Reception for what promises to be another hilarious play in the season of fun at the Summer Playhouse At The Park… Audio description will be available on Friday…
Why not join us this evening after the show for the Bar Reception, meet the cast and crew of this The next 3 Bar Receptions will be on a Thursday. Audio description will be available on Friday evening 28th June & Saturday matinee 29th June One of 3 plays coming to us from Phil And…
The Friends will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary on Saturday 22nd June with a Gala Dinner & Cabaret. It will be held at the Hydro Hotel, 7:00 for 7:30 Tickets cost £40 per head for a 3 course dinner, followed by Colin & Becky, with their mix of classical, jazz & light music… Our guest…
Join us for the Bar Reception tomorrow evening after the show, if you have never been to one join us tomorrow, you will enjoy it… Audio Description will be provided on Friday evening & Saturday matinee
Below is a full list of the Bar Receptions for the up coming shows, more details of the shows will appear before the show opens. Thursday 18th July – Dangerous Obsession Tuesday 6th August – The Hound of the Baskervilles Tuesday 3rd September – Murdered to Death Tuesday 1st October – ART Tuesday 29th October…
Join us after the show this evening for the Bar Reception, if you have not been to one before stay behind and join us, they are great fun… Audio description will be available on Friday evening & Saturday matinee.
A selection of pictures from yesterday’s Talk with Kevin Pallister, it was fun afternoon, with a lovely afternoon tea. More pictures in the next issue of Park Scene
An Afternoon with Ben Roddy – Sunday 12th May 2:30 for 3:00 in the Hardwick Suite, International Lawn Tennis Centre £20 per person to include assorted sandwiches, scones & cake, teas / coffee The booking form was included in the Winter 2023 edition of Park Scene Ben is one of our newer Patrons, he has…
Join us this evening after the show for the Bar Reception for Sleuth, it’s always good to welcome the cast & crew of the shows. Audio description will be available on Friday evening & Saturday matinee
This years Spring Fair on Saturday 25th May has been CANCELLED, we do apologise for this. The date clashed with the Carnival & all the local roads would be closed off… We still have lots of exciting events planned for this our 40th year…
Join us on Sunday 17th March, 2:00 for 2:30 in the Hardwick Suite in the International Lawn Tennis Centre, College Road. Price £20 per person, to include assorted sandwiches, scones and cake, tea or coffee. Kevin has been a Patron of the Friends of the Devonshire Park for many years. He will be in conversation…
2024 promises to be a good year for the Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre, it will be a good time to join or re join… Go to – Contact – Membership Enquires to find out more… Some of the events that are planned include:- 17th March – talk – ‘On stage & off’ –…
Join us for our 1st Bar Reception of the new year. This show & the Bar Reception will be in the Congress Theatre, come along & join us, they are always good fun… Audio description will be on Friday evening & Saturdays matinee.
Members join us after the show tomorrow evening. The cast & crew enjoy meeting the Friends after the show…
Join us after the show tomorrow evening for the Bar Reception for this classic show. The cast and crew always enjoy meeting us after the show. We are one of the few theatres in the country that host Bar Receptions…
The Autumn Fair is fast approaching, come along & join us between 9:30 & noon…
The Bar Reception for this show will be Tuesday 31st October, join us… Audio description is provided on Friday evening & Saturday matinee.
The Bar Reception for this show will be on Tuesday 7th November… Audio description is provided on Friday evening & Saturday matinee.
The Bar Reception will be on Tuesday 21st November… Audio description is provided on Friday evening & Saturday matinee.
The show we have all been waiting for, oh know we haven’t… The Bar Reception is on Tuesday 12th December in the Stage Door. Audio description is on 3rd January @ 2:00pm
Come along and join us for our Autumn Fair on Saturday 4th November 9:30 till Noon, in the Mallory Room in the Welcome Centre Entry is FREE…
Our 1st Bar Reception since 1st August, so come along and join us after the show tomorrow evening to meet the cast & crew of what promises to be an excellent show, whoever you voted for… A reckless reappraisal of the life of former Ugly Rumours front man and Britain’s first pop Prime Minister Tony…
Due to the bad weather on Saturday it has been decided to move the Garden Party to the MALLORY HALL in the Welcome Building. All the information on the poster is the same, come along and join us in the dry. We look forward to seeing you there on Saturday from 2:00.
Come & join us tomorrow evening for what will be the show of the summer… The Invisible Man Bar Reception after the show tomorrow evening.
Dear Members We look forward to seeing you at our AGM on Saturday 22nd July 2023, 10 am for 10.30 am in the Grange Room, (The Locker Room Building) accessible from College Road. The building faces the tennis courts and there will be Committee Members to meet and greet you and direct you into the…
Please come along and join us at our Annual Garden Party, on Saturday 5th August, 2:00 till 4:30 In the MALLORY HALL in the WELCOME BUILDING All the information is on the poster. We look forward to seeing you there…
Members Annual Dinner – Saturday 16th September @ the Hydro Hotel Just a reminder tickets are still available for our social event of the year. £41, 3 course meal, cabaret Grant Martin singer. Booking form in the last edition of Park Scene. Any questions message me or lost your booking form go to:- membership@fodpt.org.uk It…
Members of the Friends, join us tonight after the show for our meet & greet with the cast & crew of the show They are good fun
Join us tomorrow evening for our Bar Reception to meet the cast & crew of this show
Tue 26 Sep 2023 – Sat 30 Sep 2023 A reckless reappraisal of the life of former Ugly Rumours front man and Britain’s first pop Prime Minister Tony Blair. The story of how one man went from peace-loving, long-haired hippy and would-be pop star to warmongering multimillionaire in just a couple of decades. Throw in a stellar…
Fri 28 Jul 2023 – Sat 26 Aug 2023 Eastbourne Theatres production team return for a summer production like no other. The Invisible Man promises all the trademark in-house treats; music, fast-paced fun, quick changes and plenty of laughs PLUS visual effects and illusions to create a leading man who you can see straight through!…
Tue 18 Jul 2023 – Sat 22 Jul 2023 Men of the World follows three northern coach drivers, Stick, Larry and Frank as they prepare for a mystery trip to Scarborough. They soon start to take a trip down memory lane and recount memorable coach trips from their past. The show is bursting with compassion, nostalgia and…
Thu 6 Jul 2023 – Sat 15 Jul 2023 Bella Manningham is a woman on the edge. She hears footsteps in the night, pictures are moving by themselves and the gaslights in the drawing room dim and flicker without so much as a touch. Her husband is constantly disappearing. He tells her she may be losing her…
Thu 15 Jun 2023 – Sat 24 Jun 2023 When Colin, a friend who has been absent, comes back to his circle of friends, they are worried about how to approach him over the death of his fiancée, Carol, who has drowned. Diana organizes a tea party for Colin’s arrival. Interrelationship tensions soon become apparent and are…
Tue 6 Jun 2023 – Sat 10 Jun 2023 It was 1977, the year of skin-tight polyester, the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and Saturday Night Fever. The Sex Pistols were storming up the charts, skateboarding was the latest craze and Angela Rippon danced with Morecambe & Wise. And at Hampstead Theatre in London, Mike Leigh and his cast…
It is always with eager anticipation that a DPT audience awaits the start of a production from Creative Cow – for they always live up to their name. This time is was with a clever adaptation by our Patron, the multi-talented Clive Francis, of the Graham Greene novel Our Man in Havana. Again, it was a…
The entry for 100 Club for 2022/23 has now closed and the draws have begun! There will be twelve monthly draws (July 2022 – June 2023) with the following prizes. 1st – £25.00 2nd – £20.00 3rd – £15.00 Thanks to everyone who entered this year and good luck!
As members, please join on us on Thursday 8th September after the show for an opportunity to meet the cast in the Devonshire Park Theatre Bar. Please also join us for future Bar Receptions this Autumn- The Shawshank Redemption – Monday 26th September Who Killed Agatha Christie? – Wednesday 19th October Darker Shores – Monday 24th October…