Belmont Theatre Company (originally known as Belmont Players) was formed in 1946 as the drama section of the Belmont Community, in Harrow, Middlesex. Its first public performance was ‘Charity Begins’ in 1947 (pictured below are founding fathers and mothers).
Over the years, Belmont developed into one the most successful and well-supported drama societies in Harrow with a nucleus of loyal and devoted members. Initially performing in church halls, the group settled at the Harrow Arts Centre in the early 1990's. It stayed there until the centre temporarily closed in 2007, moving to The Pump House Theatre, Watford, where it has stayed ever since. The group rehearses mainly at the Community Hall in nearby Carpender's Park.
Belmont normally presents three main productions a year with a variety of shows ranging from comedies, thrillers, farces, dramas and musicals. You can find out more about our former shows on the Past Production pages.
Although we are all unpaid volunteers, we aim for professional standards in everything we do, both on- and off-stage. As a result we have become one of the leading amateur drama groups in northwest Middlesex/south Hertfordshire, having garnered several awards from NODA (The National Operatic and Dramatic Association) and the Barnet and District Drama Festival (in association with Barnet Council). Our ranks have included actors who have gone on (or are planning) to become professional.
Putting on shows and the general running of the group, requires a considerable amount of time from our members, who volunteer as much of it from their busy lives as they are able. We always need more adult members of all ages to share the load (and the fun), not only to act but also to play key roles behind the scenes (lighting, sound, stage management, set construction, continuity, props etc.), front of house, promoting our shows, gaining new members or to help run the group. We always welcome new members – find out more about joining us here.
We are a friendly group and aim to have a regular social scene. That ethos is something that hasn't changed since we started in 1946.
Belmont normally presents three main productions a year with a variety of shows ranging from comedies, thrillers, farces, dramas and musicals. You can find out more about our former shows on the Past Production pages.
Although we are all unpaid volunteers, we aim for professional standards in everything we do, both on- and off-stage. As a result we have become one of the leading amateur drama groups in northwest Middlesex/south Hertfordshire, having garnered several awards from NODA (The National Operatic and Dramatic Association) and the Barnet and District Drama Festival (in association with Barnet Council). Our ranks have included actors who have gone on (or are planning) to become professional.
Putting on shows and the general running of the group, requires a considerable amount of time from our members, who volunteer as much of it from their busy lives as they are able. We always need more adult members of all ages to share the load (and the fun), not only to act but also to play key roles behind the scenes (lighting, sound, stage management, set construction, continuity, props etc.), front of house, promoting our shows, gaining new members or to help run the group. We always welcome new members – find out more about joining us here.
We are a friendly group and aim to have a regular social scene. That ethos is something that hasn't changed since we started in 1946.
