Status: Amateur
Address: The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Region: Hertfordshire, East of England
Contact Name: Jaysica Marvell
History: In 1942 a concert party was formed to provide live entertainment for the war weary citizens of Stevenage and for Servicemen home on leave. There being no theatre in the town at that time, performances were staged at the town’s largest factory ‘The Educational Supply Association’ in Fairview Road. By 1946 the group became known as the ‘Stevenage Entertainment Society’, catering for drama, music and variety. At this time a club, which had originally been opened for displaced war workers, was converted into The Lytton Club, open to any citizen of Stevenage over the age of 18. The premises were located in an old wartime hutment in Pound Avenue and the club jointly presented plays, variety and pantomime with the Entertainment Society. The two groups soon became closely integrated, with many members of The Lytton Club also being members of the Stevenage Entertainment Society. In May 1948, Officers of the two groups met and decided to call a meeting of all interested members of both groups, with a view to proposing a merger of the Entertainment Society and the Drama Group of The Lytton Club. The suggestion was a popular one, and so it came about that in June 1948, at a General Meeting of all interested parties, the drama and music section of The Lytton Club came into being. Mr. M.H. Tetley was the first president and Albert Perry the first Chairman. Bill Harding, Deneys Swayne and Morris Williams were also among the members of the original Committee. Thus was formed the group that was eventually to be named ‘The Stevenage Lytton Players’.
Website: www.lyttonplayers.co.uk
Phone: 07890 635408
Email: marketing@lyttonplayers.co.uk
Number of members: 150
Productions per year: 8
Performances per run: 5
Regular Venues: Lytton Theatre & Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Membership required for participation?: New members are always welcome, either on stage in Musical or Drama productions, or off-stage assisting with backstage work, set building, lighting or costume making - alternatively helping with the day to day running of the Society in a Committee role, or by helping run the bar or organise an event. In fact as well as staging Productions, we also hold many events, social and fun activities throughout the year for our members, patrons and their friends and families. Alternatively if you would like to be associated with the Lytton Players but do not wish to participate in productions; you could consider supporting the group by becoming a 'Friend' (Formerly Patron). Friends, as members, receive regular information and are listed in all programmes. Yearly Membership fees are as follows :- Full (Waged) Membership (16+) : £48.00 Email membership@lyttonplayers.co.uk
Senior, Student, Youth Membership (Unwaged) : £36.00
Family Membership (2 Adults, 2 under 18) : £96.00
Friend (Previously Patron) : £36.00 or £3.00/month
If you are interested in joining us or would simply like to know more about us, then contact details are given below. We are sure that we can offer you an interesting and rewarding time.
Does the society run a youth group?: Yes
Associated Admins
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Stevenage Lytton Players
Report SocietyUnusually for an amateur group, the Players specialise in both Musical Theatre and Drama Productions, achieving very high standards in both areas. They also boast an extremely strong and active section The Lytton Youth Theatre, which caters for younger age groups comprising 8 to 18 years old. In addition there are ample opportunities for members and patrons to participate in the Players’ activities in an ‘offstage’ role, be it backstage, social, or helping with the administration of the Players’ affairs.
The Players’ base is at The Lytton Theatre in Stevenage (aka The Sishes), which is used for rehearsals, performances and social events. The Lytton Theatre has a studio rehearsal room plus a stage and auditorium with seating for about 80. The workshop, wardrobe and properties store are well equipped and enable preparation and storage of the Player’s sets and costumes. There is also a large licensed bar with its own lounge providing welcome refreshments for thirsty members and audiences.
The premises are available for hire for social functions or group activities. For more details Click Here.
- : Amateur
- : East of England
- : Hertfordshire
- : Jaysica Marvell
- : The Lytton Theatre
- : Vardon Road
- : Stevenage
- : Hertfordshire
- : SG1 5PZ
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In 1942 a concert party was formed to provide live entertainment for the war weary citizens of Stevenage and for Servicemen home on leave. There being no theatre in the town at that time, performances were staged at the town’s largest factory ‘The Educational Supply Association’ in Fairview Road. By 1946 the group became known as the ‘Stevenage Entertainment Society’, catering for drama, music and variety. At this time a club, which had originally been opened for displaced war workers, was converted into The Lytton Club, open to any citizen of Stevenage over the age of 18. The premises were located in an old wartime hutment in Pound Avenue and the club jointly presented plays, variety and pantomime with the Entertainment Society.
The two groups soon became closely integrated, with many members of The Lytton Club also being members of the Stevenage Entertainment Society. In May 1948, Officers of the two groups met and decided to call a meeting of all interested members of both groups, with a view to proposing a merger of the Entertainment Society and the Drama Group of The Lytton Club. The suggestion was a popular one, and so it came about that in June 1948, at a General Meeting of all interested parties, the drama and music section of The Lytton Club came into being. Mr. M.H. Tetley was the first president and Albert Perry the first Chairman. Bill Harding, Deneys Swayne and Morris Williams were also among the members of the original Committee.
Thus was formed the group that was eventually to be named ‘The Stevenage Lytton Players’.
- : www.lyttonplayers.co.uk
- : https://www.facebook.com/LyttonPlayers
- : https://twitter.com/lyttonplayers
- : 07890 635408
- : marketing@lyttonplayers.co.uk
- : 150
- : 8
- : 5
- : Lytton Theatre & Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
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New members are always welcome, either on stage in Musical or Drama productions, or off-stage assisting with backstage work, set building, lighting or costume making - alternatively helping with the day to day running of the Society in a Committee role, or by helping run the bar or organise an event. In fact as well as staging Productions, we also hold many events, social and fun activities throughout the year for our members, patrons and their friends and families.
Alternatively if you would like to be associated with the Lytton Players but do not wish to participate in productions; you could consider supporting the group by becoming a 'Friend' (Formerly Patron). Friends, as members, receive regular information and are listed in all programmes.
Yearly Membership fees are as follows :-
Full (Waged) Membership (16+) : £48.00
Senior, Student, Youth Membership (Unwaged) : £36.00
Family Membership (2 Adults, 2 under 18) : £96.00
Friend (Previously Patron) : £36.00 or £3.00/month
If you are interested in joining us or would simply like to know more about us, then contact details are given below. We are sure that we can offer you an interesting and rewarding time. - : Yes
Past Productions
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