Pheonix Players
The Phoenix Players started life in 1954 under the name of The Poetry Circle Players.
In 1946 the first Arts Centre opened in Swindon and at that time one of the Public Library Ancilliary Societies was the Poetry Circle, a group who met at the Arts Centre to read and discuss poetry and verse plays. The group flourished and reached a point where they decided to perform the verse plays.
This in turn led to the drama section being formed in 1954. The Poetry Circle Players presented their first production, The Firstborn by Christopher Fry in the autumn of 1954. By the early 1960s the Poetry Circle disbanded which meant that the flourishing drama section needed a new name – The Phoenix Players. The theatre company are now one of the leading drama groups in the town with a string of successes to their name. To date they have presented over 200 productions and in September 2004 celebrated their 50th anniversary.
There are 40 members in the Players covering a wide age range, some of whom are keen actors and others who prefer the back stage tasks. The Players all share the same love of the theatre and their aim is to provide quality entertainment for their loyal audiences and enjoying the thrill of acting on stage. Being a members of the Players is like being part of an extended family. Some members who have left the area have moved back because they missed being part of the company.
The Players present three productions each season ranging from comedy to classics. They also enjoy a number of social activities during the year. Rehearsals are held at The New College on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7.30pm to 10pm and would-be members can be assured of a warm welcome. The Phoenix Players welcome everyone who has an interest in the theatre, whether onstage or behind the footlights.
Contact name
Mrs D I Breakspear
Address - Map
New College, Helston Road
Park North
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN3 2GQ
Tel
01793 812920
Email
phoenix.players@btinternet.com
Web
http://www.swindonweb.com/phoenix-players/