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Whether you want to tread the boards, help backstage, or support as a local business. we’d love to have you.


If you are looking to join a theatre group in Northampton, The Charity Players welcome performers, singers, backstage volunteers and supporters of all experience levels. We are a friendly amateur theatre group raising money for local charities through pantomime, family shows, adult comedies, thrillers and community productions.

Rehearsals take place in Northampton on Monday evenings from 8:00pm to 9:30pm and Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. During pantomime production periods, we may also rehearse on selected Sundays. We also hold set build days on selected Saturdays before show week. 

Looking for theatre auditions in Northampton? Visit our Auditions page for the latest casting updates.

Rehearsals

Mondays & Wednesdays
(around 8 weeks)

Membership

£20 per year
Renewed at the AGM
(usually March)

Ways to help

On stage or behind the scenes

Panto season

Late January
A huge team effort

Join the cast or crew

If you are searching for acting groups near you or a drama group in Northampton, joining The Charity Players is simple and welcoming. We do not require a formal audition to become part of the group,  just get in touch and we will invite you along to a rehearsal evening in Northampton.


Perform

Acting, singing or dancing, all experience levels welcome. Whether you are new to community theatre or have performed before, we are always happy to hear from you.

Tech

Lighting and sound, perfect if you enjoy the technical side of theatre.

Backstage

Stage build, set design, costumes, props, needle or hammer, we need you.

Hair & makeup

Especially for pantos, any experience is a huge help.

How Joining Works

If you are interested in joining The Charity Players, simply email us and tell us a little about yourself, for example, whether you have done any acting before or which areas of theatre interest you.

We will then invite you along to a rehearsal evening so you can meet the group, see how we work and decide if it feels like the right fit.

For specific productions, we may hold casting auditions when selecting roles, but becoming a member of the group itself is informal and straightforward.

As we rehearse for live performances and raise money for charity, we do ask that anyone joining us is genuinely interested and able to commit to rehearsals during production periods.

Rehearsals

Mondays 8:00pm–9:30pm and Wednesdays 7:30pm–9:30pm for around 8 weeks before a production.

Membership: £20 per year (insurance), renewed at the AGM (usually March).

Rehearsals are held at Saint Albans Church Hall in Northampton.

Own a business?

Sponsor The Charity Players

Want to support local theatre and local charities, but don’t have time to get involved hands on? Sponsorship is a brilliant way to help, and we’ll promote you too.

Great for

Local businesses who want meaningful community exposure while supporting good causes.


Ready to get involved?

Whether you want to join us on stage, help backstage, or sponsor the group.
contact us and we’ll get back to you shortly.