The official podcast for Teddington Theatre Club, a non-professional theatre company based in South London.
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Amateur Hour explores the weird and wonderful world of amateur dramatics - the highs and lows, and everything in between. We'll be speaking to people from all across the country, from groups of all shapes and sizes, finding out what makes them tick, and why we put so much time and effort into entertaining the public. We want this podcast to bring together the amdram community, no matter how expensive your tickets are, how flashy your sets look, and how good your interval refreshments are. No ...
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TTC Before and After Hampton Hill Theatre
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Hampton Hill Theatre celebrates its 25th birthday this year. TTC and all the users of Hampton Hill Theatre owe a huge debt of gratitude to the small group of people who led and managed the project to get our current building built. In this episode Roger Smith, Nick Osorio and Gordon Edwards reminisce about the (not so) good old days of our previous…
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Lottie Walker in conversation with Ken Mason
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The building that is Hampton Hill Theatre was opened in 1999. We are celebrating our 25th birthday throughout the year with a variety of events. These events include a short series of podcasts about the history of the building and some of the people who made it happen. As an introduction to this series we’ve recorded a chat between Lottie Walker, c…
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Ahead of Loot going on stage at Hampton Hill Theatre, Christine Wayman interviews the director, Nigel Cole who sets the scene for this glorious black farce from one of Britain’s finest and filthiest playwrights! Teddington Theatre Club's production of Loot takes to the stage at Hampton Hill Theatre on 7-11th December 2021.…
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Interview with Lily Bevan, author of Zoo and Seven Monologues
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TTC's Artistic Director, Lottie Walker talks to playwright and actor, Lily Bevan about our forthcoming production of her play Zoo and Seven Monologues which will be on stage at Hampton Hill Theatre from 6th -10th July 2021. If you would like to book tickets, go to https://www.hamptonhilltheatre.org.uk/productions/zoo-and-seven-monologues…
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Written by E Nesbit and ready by Sally Halsey Three girls are told a late-night tale of evil, the tragic ending of which hits too close to home.By Teddington Theatre Club
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Written by Olivia Howard Dunbar and read by Heather Stockwell Frances has just passed away, but she can't pass over - not quite yet. The story of three people, two living and one supernatural, who are involved in an unusual romantic triangle!By Teddington Theatre Club
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Written by Henry James ready by Danny Wain A widow of a famous author commissions her husband’s friend Withermore, to write his biography. She gives the friend free access to all of her husband’s papers and invites him to use his study to write in, but after some strange occurrences, he fears that the dead author might not wish to have his life exp…
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Written by Mary E Wilkins and ready by Becky Tarry. This chilling tale follows a family that decides to rent a house already known to be haunted. What could possibly go wrong?!By Teddington Theatre Club
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Written by Edgar Allan Poe and read by Shana De Carsignac This is a classic in gothic literature – a tale about a grieving widower tormented by a raven. At midnight, the man hears a tapping on his door - attempting to ignore it, the unidentified source of the unwelcome noise continues to distract him.…
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Written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and read by Lydia Kennard Lovers part and vow to remain faithful, but the romance is shattered by one of them who breaks the promise - and a heart with chilling consequences.By Teddington Theatre Club
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Written by Charles Dickens read by Andy Smith A macabre tale of the narrator who meets a railway signalman who is plagued by paranormal occurrences - he tells of an apparition that has been haunting him.By Teddington Theatre Club
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We talk to Vicky Horder and Jacqui Grebot about the challenges of curating theatre props on a budget. Learn about their hoarding skills, charity shop scouring and the art of crafting.
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Creating a play that blends rich verse with physical drama
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This episode we speak to some of the creatives behind Pink Mist by Owen Sheers. We speak to Co- Directors, Nigel Cole and Gita Singham-Willis together with Mike Elgey (Lighting) and Harry Jacobs (Sound) on the unique challenges of putting on this production and how this amazing piece came together.
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What does is take to be a theatre Production Manager?
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We ask TTC members; Linda Hansell, Steve Wayman and Lottie Walker that very question! All three have worked on several TTC productions at Hampton Hill Theatre, so they have plenty of insight to share.
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Seven ghostly tales to curdle your Egg Nog!By Teddington Theatre Club
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Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast - and the last of this season! 😭 This week's guests are Christine Wayman and Lottie Walker, from Teddington Theatre Club (website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, oh my!). Christine is the Publicity Office and Lottie is the club's Artistic Director. The club also hosts the Audiotor…
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12 - Wirral Community Theatre & Bebington Dramatic Society
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Welcome to the twelfth episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast! This week's guest is Gareth Jones, from just across the water on the Wirral. Gareth set up Wirral Community Theatre (Facebook, website) nine years ago, and is also the Secretary of Bebington Dramatic Society (Facebook, website). Please do share our show, leave us a rating and revie…
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13 Frights of Halloween - The Old Nurse's Story
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Written by Elizabeth Gaskell and ready by Dorothy Duffy A seventeen-year-old girl is charged with the care of a young toddler, following the death of the child’s parents. The two are tearfully whisked away to a mysterious mansion where the supernatural reigns with abandon. An eerie short story, with all the ingredients of the perfect gothic tale: a…
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Written by M R James and read by Steve Taylor A young orphan, called Stephen arrives at Aswarby Hall, the country estate of his elderly uncle, Mr Abney. His uncle is known to have previously taken in other disadvantaged children, but they never stayed for long. A few months after his arrival, Stephen begins to experience some inexplicable and distu…
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Written by E. Nesbit and read by Mia Skytte-Jensen A deliciously creepy story about a nurse who is summoned to a farm to help with an usual case, and finds a couple slowly going mad. The Violet Car comes from the author of The Railway Children, but this is definitely one for grown ups only!
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11 - The Phoenix Theatre & Hand to Mouth Sound Theatre
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Welcome to the eleventh episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast! This week's guest is David Pollard, who is active in amateur drama circles across the county of Hereford. David's main focus has been on his membership of The Phoenix Theatre in Ross-on-Wye, and he also set up the Hand to Mouth Sound Theatre podcast. Check it out! You can find the…
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Written by Amy Lowell and read by Heather Mathew In this chilling poem, picture a crossroads, a stake and roadside burial. There will be no peace or rest for the living or dead while the stake is there.
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13 Frights of Halloween - The Tell Tale Heart
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Written by Edgar Allan Poe and read by Harry Medawar After committing unprovoked violence, the narrator is tormented by the sound of his victim’s beating heart. What will it do to his conscience and where will it lead him next? Expect insanity, paranoia and psychological contradictions in this classic horror story.…
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13 Frights of Halloween - The Robber Bridegroom
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Written by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and read by Zoe Harvey-Lee A miller's daughter is betrothed to a suitor chosen by her father. The daughter has a bad feeling about this man and when she is finally forced to visit him at home, she learns the terrible truth about her future husband!
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Written by William Fryer Harvey and read by Luke Daxon Two men, unknown to each other, whose glimpses of the other's possible future suggest that one of them will be murdered and the other will be the murderer. This ghostly tale has an atmosphere of danger, of an accident waiting to happen – it could leave you with many unanswered questions……
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The Interval written Vincent O’Sullivan and read by Cath Messum Mrs Wilton has been making the rounds of psychics trying to contact her deceased husband. It is 1919 in England and like a lot of women, she is newly widowed from the Great War. This is a sad tale of grief and loss and more subtly, about the human cost of war.…
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Written by H.H Munro and read by Sian Walters A young man, suffering from a nervous condition, introduces himself at a neighbour’s country house. He is welcomed with a story of family horror that chills his soul.
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Written by Edgar Allan Poe and read by Nigel Cole. Animal lovers beware, this is by no means a fluffy tale and comes with a 'Drinkaware' warning! Pluto, the black cat, was the narrator’s best friend and they did everything together – until alcohol addiction puts a wrench in their friendship. Listen in horror as the narrator declines from good to ev…
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Welcome to the tenth episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast! This week's guest is Graham Oxtoby from Steyning Drama Club - you can find them over on Facebook or their website. Please do share our show, leave us a rating and review using your podcast app - it really does help us! If you want to get in touch you can find us on: Facebook: Amateur…
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A Thousand and One Nights by Caroline Ross - read by the author. A Sultan is spellbound by the voice of a young girl and so he takes her as his bride. At his palace she sings for him every night and Princes come from far and wide to hear her nightingale-like voice. At first the girl amuses the Sultan, but as the days pass he demands more and more, …
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13 Frights of Halloween - The Pit and the Pendulum
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Written by Edgar Allan Poe and read by Dave Brickwood An unnamed narrator is brought to trial before sinister judges of the Spanish Inquisition. In front of him are seven tall white candles on a table, and, as they burn down, his hopes of survival also diminish. Poe’s classic tale, journeys deep into unbearable horror and mental torture.…
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13 Frights of Halloween - The Girl without Hands
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Written Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and read by Lara Parker A miller makes a deal with a stranger to gain great wealth. Poor fool. What he doesn’t realise, is that he’s unwittingly sold his daughter to the Devil.
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9 - Progressive Players at Little Theatre Gateshead
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Welcome to the ninth episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast! This week's guests are Jo Rendall and Jude Downing from Progressive Players in Gateshead. You can find the Progressive Players on Facebook or their website. They are based in the Little Theatre Gateshead, which has a website AND a Wikipedia page! Please do share our show, leave us a …
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Cinderella in Paris! Setting a Pantomime out of context
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Teddington Theatre Club is thrilled to be starting on its journey into the wonderful world of podcasting, and what we can't think of a better way to start than with some musings around that very British theatre tradition - the panto! In this episode we take at look at the classic pantomime, Cinderella and the inspiration behind setting it out of co…
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8 - Tech Chat - Water Lane Theatre Company & A Sound Man blog
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Welcome to the eighth episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast! This week's guest is Will Jamieson from Water Lane Theatre Company (amongst others) and author of the A Sound Man blog - a voice for the backstage work that goes on to create fantastic theatre! You can find Water Lane Theatre Company on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or their website.…
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7 - Kingsley Players & Kingsley Players Youth Theatre
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Welcome to the seventh episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast. This week's guests are Jo Oultram from Kingsley Players and Jake Powell from Kingsley Players Youth Theatre. You can find Kingsley Players on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr or their website. Please do share our show, leave us a rating and review using your podcast app - it really does h…
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6 - Bromley Players & Musical Theatre Musings
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Welcome to the sixth episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast. This week's guest is Sarah McPartlan from Bromley Players and Musical Theatre Musings. You can find Bromley Players on Facebook, Twitter, or their website. You can find the article 'Amateur Theatre is Racist' here: http://musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/amateur-theatre-is-racist. Please …
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Welcome to the fifth episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast. This week's guest is Sue O'Neil from Greasby Players. You can find the group on Facebook. Please do share our show, leave us a rating and review using your podcast app - it really does help us! If you want to get in touch you can find us on - Facebook: Amateur Hour: The Amdram Podcas…
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Welcome to the fourth episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast. This week's guest is Kim Carter Banks from KPYA. You can find the group on Facebook. Please do share our show, leave us a rating and review using your podcast app - it really does help us! If you want to get in touch you can find us on - Facebook: Amateur Hour: The Amdram Podcast. -…
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Welcome to the third episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast. This week's guest is Donna Day from Liverpool Network Theatre Group. You can find the group on Facebook or Twitter. Please do share our show, leave us a rating and review using your podcast app - it really does help us! If you want to get in touch you can find us on - Facebook: Amate…
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Welcome to the second episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast. This week's guest is Nigel Bowen from The Buildwas Players. You can find the group on Facebook. Please do share our show, leave us a rating and review using your podcast app - it really does help us! If you want to get in touch you can find us on - Facebook: Amateur Hour: The Amdram…
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1 - Cheltenham Operatic and Dramatic Society
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Welcome to the first episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast. This week's guest is Nicholas Tobias from Cheltenham Operatic and Dramatic Society. You can find the group on Facebook or their website. Please do share our show, leave us a rating and review using your podcast app - it really does help us! If you want to get in touch you can find us…
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