No we are not. They stage professional productions, we are amateurs in the true sense of the word – we do it for love.

We are amateurs but strive for professional standards and excellence. Some of our members are professionally trained but no one gets paid for any FEST production.

We have regular monthly play readings and sometimes offer workshops. The club’s annual general meeting is usually in February, and we have Christmas / New Year parties and a Summer BBQ. We also get together on a more informal basis for outings to the theatre or cinema – this is often arranged through our facebook group.

We aim for staging three plays and would love to be able to do four, but that depends a bit on the membership – the more, the merrier and the easier it is to pull off more productions!

The rehearsal period is usually around 10 weeks; for a big production such as a pantomime it may be longer. We meet twice a week during the week and, closer to opening night, add weekend rehearsals as needed.

No! We have a lot of expertise amongst our members and welcome everyone who is willing to learn the basics of amateur theatre.

You can mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; however, some of our venues have their own ticketing services, so check the “Upcoming Production” page first for information.

Click here to download the membership form, fill it out and send a scan to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also send us some questions first that you may not find answered on this page, or come along to one of our play readings to check us out!

Who is eligible to join?

Anyone interested in theatre and willing to support and have fun!

How do I become a member?

Use the Contact link and we'll send you the application!