Thank you for your enquiry about the TOADS Theatre Company. TOADS is a registered charity. You may have seen some of our performances so you will know that we have our own theatre and have been in existence for over 50 years, although we have only had the Theatre in operation since 1988.

As a company we need many members to take an active roll in the many different aspects of the smooth and successful running of our theatre. We hope that should you decide to join us that you will become a useful and integral part of our membership.

• Acting: We perform at least 7 plays a year, including the summer season. We have a series of auditions during the year, which are notified in our newsletter, The Croak. If you wish to be considered for a part in a play, you should attend the auditions and/or contact the relevant director.

• Backstage: There are many degrees of responsibility, and there are many different jobs such as lighting, sound, stage management, prompting, props or general help.

• Bar and Coffee Shop: These are both open before and during each performance, with the bar also open afterwards. We are always looking for pleasant staff to serve our customers and make them feel welcome. You would be expected to dress formally in black and white.

• Directing: If you have experience in directing for other companies or would like to work alongside a director as an assistant, please contact our committee direct. Plays are submitted and selected at least a year in advance. All our new directors have to first assist one of our established directors before being allowed to go it alone.

• Front Of House: We need people to sell programmes and ice creams, check and collect tickets, and train as Front of House Managers. You would be expected to dress formally in black and white.

• Set Building: This is done during working hours in the week, and we are always looking for skilled woodworkers, painters, scenic artists and handymen.

• Wardrobe: We do have an extensive wardrobe run by our Wardrobe Mistress, but we are always looking for people to help her to make/alter costumes, to help on the night with costume changes, and to help put away costumes after a production.

If you become a member you will have many benefits:

• Free scripts whenever you are involved in a production

• Free insurance cover when performing or on premises

• Entry to all productions, free if seats taken on stand by

• Free coffee/tea during productions and rehearsals

• A newsletter 4 times a year

• A variety of social events

If you are interested in becoming a member then please complete the following form, and return it to the secretary, who will arrange for you to visit the Theatre at a convenient time, so that you can ask further questions and we can meet you and ascertain your interests and skills.

The enquiry form is available here in Adobe PDF format.