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Hook Players are thrilled to announce our next production 📣 …
The brilliantly funny and heart-warming comedy A Bunch of Amateurs.
This sharp, feel‑good play by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman promises big laughs, larger-than-life characters, and a story packed with charm.
At the centre of the chaos is Jefferson Steele, a fading Hollywood action hero desperate to revive his career. Believing he’s been invited to perform King Lear in the world‑famous Stratford-upon-Avon, Jefferson eagerly signs up—only to discover he’s actually been hired by a tiny amateur dramatic society in a quiet Suffolk village.
Instead of starring alongside theatrical royalty, he finds himself surrounded by a group of passionate, determined amateurs who are fighting to save their beloved theatre from developers. As egos clash and expectations crumble, Jefferson’s vanity and insecurities are pushed to breaking point. But as rehearsals unfold and acting worlds collide, he begins to uncover unexpected truths about friendship, community… and even his own inner Lear.
Director: Trevor Bonnin-Barkham
Assistant Director: Elizabeth Knight
Auditions – Get Involved!
Trevor and Elizabeth are now looking for a vibrant, enthusiastic cast to bring this brilliant script to life.
📅 Audition Dates:
4th & 5th February - 7:30pm
📍 Ridley Hall, Lees Hill,
South Warnborough, RG29 1RW
Audition pieces will be drawn from the play and from the King Lear roles that each character performs within the story—offering a great opportunity to explore both comedy and classic drama.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or brand new to the stage, we would love to see you there. This production is packed with fantastic roles, big personalities, and plenty of opportunities to shine.
Performance Dates:
Mark your calendars!
🗓️ 9th, 10th & 11th July
📍 Elizabeth Hall, Raven Road, Hook.
🎭 Includes a Saturday Matinee on 11th July
We can’t wait to welcome you to auditions and embark on another memorable Hook Players production together.
See you there! 🎭✨
The brilliantly funny and heart-warming comedy A Bunch of Amateurs.
This sharp, feel‑good play by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman promises big laughs, larger-than-life characters, and a story packed with charm.
At the centre of the chaos is Jefferson Steele, a fading Hollywood action hero desperate to revive his career. Believing he’s been invited to perform King Lear in the world‑famous Stratford-upon-Avon, Jefferson eagerly signs up—only to discover he’s actually been hired by a tiny amateur dramatic society in a quiet Suffolk village.
Instead of starring alongside theatrical royalty, he finds himself surrounded by a group of passionate, determined amateurs who are fighting to save their beloved theatre from developers. As egos clash and expectations crumble, Jefferson’s vanity and insecurities are pushed to breaking point. But as rehearsals unfold and acting worlds collide, he begins to uncover unexpected truths about friendship, community… and even his own inner Lear.
Director: Trevor Bonnin-Barkham
Assistant Director: Elizabeth Knight
Auditions – Get Involved!
Trevor and Elizabeth are now looking for a vibrant, enthusiastic cast to bring this brilliant script to life.
📅 Audition Dates:
4th & 5th February - 7:30pm
📍 Ridley Hall, Lees Hill,
South Warnborough, RG29 1RW
Audition pieces will be drawn from the play and from the King Lear roles that each character performs within the story—offering a great opportunity to explore both comedy and classic drama.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or brand new to the stage, we would love to see you there. This production is packed with fantastic roles, big personalities, and plenty of opportunities to shine.
Performance Dates:
Mark your calendars!
🗓️ 9th, 10th & 11th July
📍 Elizabeth Hall, Raven Road, Hook.
🎭 Includes a Saturday Matinee on 11th July
We can’t wait to welcome you to auditions and embark on another memorable Hook Players production together.
See you there! 🎭✨
Hook Players held our New Year Social on Saturday 17th January 2026 at the Newnham Clubroom. Members who came enjoyed the food, the challenging quiz questions, and the karaoke, among other things.
Happy New Year to all our members, supporters and followers!
Hook Players will be celebrating our 40th anniversary this year. We’re urgently looking for old members of Hook Players from the time of its founding in February 1986 and some years later to contribute anecdotes, old photos of Hook Players as well as photos of the old Elizabeth Hall. Our member, Ros Shepherd, will be compiling these in order to submit an article for the February issue of Hook Focus. 
If you were a member back then and would be interested in contributing to this article, can you please comment below before 11 January and we’ll be in touch. Or if you know of someone who was a member back then who might not be on social media, can you please share this message with them. Thank you.
Hook Players will be celebrating our 40th anniversary this year. We’re urgently looking for old members of Hook Players from the time of its founding in February 1986 and some years later to contribute anecdotes, old photos of Hook Players as well as photos of the old Elizabeth Hall. Our member, Ros Shepherd, will be compiling these in order to submit an article for the February issue of Hook Focus. 
If you were a member back then and would be interested in contributing to this article, can you please comment below before 11 January and we’ll be in touch. Or if you know of someone who was a member back then who might not be on social media, can you please share this message with them. Thank you.
