Belmont Theatre is an established multi-award winning resident theatre company based at The Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre, 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. We draw most of our members and audiences from Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Greater London and our performances sell out more often than not. 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 - 27 February to 2 March 2019:
Bothered and Bewildered - a family drama by Gail Young
Bothered and Bewildered - a family drama by Gail Young
Our Feb 2019 production:
Bothered and Bewildered - A comic drama by by Gail Young. Pump House Theatre Watford, WD17 2JP. Plays 27th Feb to 2nd March 2019 Evenings 7.45pm + Sat Mat 2.45pm Tickets available from Ticketsource on-line or For Telephone, Email and Postal bookings BOX OFFICE, please call 07917 324179 or click HERE.
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Bothered and Bewildered is a family comedy/drama by Gail Young about memory, secrets, loss and love. Set in 2001, the play follows Irene and her two daughters Louise and Beth as they lose their mum in spirit but not in body. You will see glimpses of her past life and her later-life confusion. Irene's favourite author and 'imaginary friend', Barbara Cartland, also appears on stage to provide many humorous interludes.
Here's what a Theatre Life reviewer had to say about it. "This has to be one of the most poignant plays I have seen in a long while.....a dramatic and emotional piece, but it has just the right amount of humour in it to make it a very special piece of theatre. I really encourage people to see this as I honestly believe it will resound with you on so many levels. Bothered and Bewildered is Belmont Theatre's entry into the Barnet and District Drama Festival (affiliated to the Barnet Borough Arts Council). Our last production (October 2018)
- Journey's End by R C Sherriff Thanks to all who attended this commemorative run of shows. All performances were full and we raised around £500 for The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Thanks for your generosity.
Dress rehearsal pictures by Alice Brzezinska
Some quotes from the National Operatic and Dramatic Association critic about our Journey's End production.
"I thoroughly enjoyed this moving and outstanding production. Well done Belmont Theatre you have excelled yourselves. Director Linda Hampson has put together a superb piece of drama. The stunning set .. drew us straight into the trenches. Because of the strong acting we felt part of their experiences. The audience were totally enthralled." Some quotes from the Journey's End audience
" I am writing to say how brilliant I found the whole performance. The acting was superb and portrayed the atmosphere of the time so well. Thank you so much for such an excellent and moving evening!"
Ms D. W. *************** "One word describes it - Fantastic! One of the best performed plays I've seen the Belmont Theatre group put on and great to see that they continue to be able to bring in very talented new cast members. The set was also perfect." Mr A.R. of Northwood - a regular Belmont audience member ***************** "The acting and set were excellent and it really felt as if you were there." Ms C.T. of Harrow ****************** "Journey’s End was a Belmont triumph with outstanding performances, outstanding set and set dressing, lighting and effects. Totally authentic and atmospheric and moving. Worthy of a West End audience. A wonderful tribute to the young men caught up in that terrible war." Ms D.R. of Watford ******************** |
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