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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 Set Builder
What does building the set for a show involve? We chatted to the set building team for Blithe Spirit to find out all about the process.
7 days ago


A Show in the Life of... A Set Artist
What does creating set artwork for a show involve? Christine Duggan and Hilary Kaye, set artists for Buttons' Dream, give us the lowdown.
Dec 13, 2024


A Show in the Life of... A Lighting Director
What's involved in lighting a production? David Goddard - lighting director for Entertaining Angels - shares his insights into the role.
Sep 9, 2024


Reflections on Three Years as Twyford Drama Chair
Hazel Evans looks back on her time as Twyford Drama Chair over the past three years.
Jul 29, 2024


Our Old Home Is Now the New Twyford Library!
We look back on fond memories of the Old Boys School building, Twyford Drama's former home, as the new Twyford Library opens there today.
Jun 13, 2024


A Show in the Life of... A Costume Designer
What's involved in organising the costumes for a production? We ask Dale Resnick, Costume Designer for our next play The Mr Misty Mystery.
Apr 22, 2024


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.
Dec 4, 2023


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.
Sep 18, 2023


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!
Aug 8, 2023


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!
Jul 24, 2023


Memories of a Lifetime Member Part 2: Val Aves on Directing
Group Vice President Val Aves reminisces on some of her favourite directing memories.
Jul 10, 2023


Memories of a Lifetime Member Part 1: Val Aves on Acting
Lifetime member Val Aves shares some of her acting memories.
Jun 26, 2023


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.
May 29, 2023


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.
May 15, 2023


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.
Apr 17, 2023


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!
Apr 3, 2023


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.
Mar 20, 2023


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.
Feb 7, 2023


5 Reasons for Not Joining a Theatre Group
Ever thought amateur dramatics wasn't for you? How many of these excuses did you use?
Feb 4, 2023














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