Belmont Theatre is an established multi-award winning resident theatre company based at The Pump House Theatre , Watford, Hertfordshire. Although an amateur company run entirely by volunteers, we strive for excellence in all theatrical matters and perform a wide variety of productions (classic dramas, comedies and thrillers) three times a year. Most of our members and audiences are from Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Greater London and our performances often sell out. Our membership includes all levels of experience from beginner to professional (unpaid). Besides the actors, an average production can need up to 30 people behind the scenes to put the production on so we always need new members with diverse skills. Please contact 07917 324179 to learn more.
Our next production - 23-26 October 2019
Love in Idleness - a comedy by Terence Rattigan
Love in Idleness - a comedy by Terence Rattigan
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Many congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the Barnet Festival and NODA Awards. At the Barnet Festival "Bothered and Bewildered" was our nomination and we won: THE ANDREW FORNEY AWARD for The Adjudicators Award The Adjudicator particularly praised the sensitive scenes between James (played by Charlie Seddon) and Irene (played by Carole Baynes) plus the dance scene and the final reading of the letter. The meeting of James and Irene he found really moving as James visits the house to search for his real mother. The audience know the situation, he doesn’t realise that he is speaking to his real mother. Very moving. Throughout his appraisal of all the plays Charles put great emphasis on moments and words that sum up the theme of the plays and obviously our production hit the right notes. He appreciated the sensitive way this difficult subject was handled by all the characters, focussing on the desperation, anger, angst with touches of humour. Well done everybody. THE STEPHANIE BRITTON TROPHY for Best Actor in a supporting role This went to Charlie for his portrayal of James. Well done. Louisa Swiergon was nominated in the category for best actress in a supporting role. Charles was particularly struck by the scenes with Irene which were handled with firm kindness and understanding. Carole Baynes was rightly nominated in the category of best actress in a leading role her riveting performance of Irene. Certainly well deserved. For the annual NODA Awards we had already been nominated for the following Trophy for poster design for Journey’s End. Scenic award for Journey’s End. Best Female in a play; Carole Baynes in Bothered and Bewildered. Best Male in play; Elliott Campion in Journey’s End. We capped an absolutely brilliant weekend by winning, POSTER DESIGN. Over the years Mike and Maggie have put so much hard work and thought into producing our posters, leaflets and programmes and this is testament to their commitment and expertise to present a professional image to our publicity. Well done both of you. BEST FEMALE IN A PLAY. Carole Baynes BEST MALE IN A PLAY. Elliott Campion These are prestigious national awards and we are rightly proud of all our nominees and winners |
Synopsis: Socialist, Michael Brown returns from Canada after the Second World War, only to find his mother embroiled with a hard-line Tory.
Despite its wartime setting this story remains very relevant today - with its themes of political unrest, female emancipation and equality, alongside erratic and extreme teenage behaviour. This comedy by Terence Rattigan was staged at the Menier Chocolate Factory in 2017. Early rehearsal pics appear below. See the latest press release:
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