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News & More...

Take a look at the latest news, updates and some fun blog posts from the Twyford Drama community!

A Show in the Life of... A Choreographer

What's it like choreographing a production? We talk to Crissie Field about working on our upcoming pantomime Treasure Island.

A Show in the Life of... A Sound Designer/Engineer

What's it like doing the sound for a production? Ian Darling and Scott Rampton talk to us about working on our upcoming October double bill.

Essential Theatre Terminology – The Stage

From upstage and downstage to the proscenium arch and tabs... learn all about the stage-related terms used in amateur dramatics!

Seven Suggestions for Line Learning Success

Fancy nailing your lines in your next Twyford Drama production? Follow our helpful advice to make line learning easier!

Memories of a Lifetime Member Part 2: Val Aves on Directing

Group Vice President Val Aves reminisces on some of her favourite directing memories.

Memories of a Lifetime Member Part 1: Val Aves on Acting

Lifetime member Val Aves shares some of her acting memories.

A New Member's Experience

Thinking about joining Twyford Drama? We spoke to Sam Gittins about what's it like to be a new member.

9 Top Tips for Auditioning

Want to snag yourself a part in the next Twyford Drama production? Prepare yourself properly with our top auditioning tips.

Memoirs of a Treasurer Part 3: What It Takes

Find out what characteristics a treasurer needs to have and get former treasurer David Tanqueray's advice for future treasurers.

Memoirs of a Treasurer Part 2: All About the Role

Learn all about what's involved in the role of treasurer from group member David Tanqueray, who held the position for thirty years!

Memoirs of a Treasurer: The Last 30 Years

Former Twyford Drama treasurer David Tanqueray shares some of his memories from his time in the role.

A Show in the Life of... A Director

What's it like to direct a production? We talk to Kathy Reid, writer and director of our upcoming production, Fight Them For The Beeches.

5 Reasons for Not Joining a Theatre Group

Ever thought amateur dramatics wasn't for you? How many of these excuses did you use?