Announcements Archives – Wokingham Theatre

Cast announcement: The Winslow Boy

We are very pleased to announce the cast and crew for our production of Terence Rattigan’s beautiful play, The Winslow Boy, directed by Jenny Brown. Thanks, as always, to everyone who auditioned, with both our director and production manager praising the “particularly high” standard of auditionees. The cast is as follows: Ronnie WinslowTommy Adams / Archie CassidyVioletSallyanne SteathamGrace WinslowSusanne LeeArthur WinslowSteve HallCatherine WinslowRhianna InmanDickie WinslowJamie WatkinsJohn WatherstoneClive ElkingtonDesmond CurryPaul GittusMiss BarnesEllen KilvingtonFredA

Cast announcement: Dead Guilty

We are very pleased to announce the cast and crew for the first production of our 2025/26 season, Richard Harris’ Dead Guilty, directed by Chris Westgate. “Thanks to all who auditioned for Dead Guilty,” says Chris. “There was a lot of interest and the usual high standards at a Wokingham Theatre audition, with competition for every part. I sincerely hope that those who were not cast this time will audition for some of the other fantastic plays in our forthcoming season as there are some great roles available.” Julia DarrowLaura HartleyMargaret HaddrellRosalind

Our 2025/6 Season

We’re thrilled to announce details of Wokingham Theatre’s upcoming 2025/6 Season. Incoming Artistic Director Jerry Radburn writes: As Artistic Director, it’s my absolute pleasure to welcome you to another exciting and ambitious season here at Wokingham Theatre. This year, we’re proud to present a bold and eclectic mix of plays that span centuries, styles, and emotions, each one chosen to challenge, entertain, and spark conversation.Each of these plays offers something unique, and I can’t wait to see them come to life – crafted with care, passion, and the energy of our incred

Cast announcement: Much Ado About Nothing

We are pleased to announce the cast and crew for our July 2025 show. Cast: BenedickDave WoodBeatriceJen HarperClaudioJamie WatkinsHeroAmelia GibbonsDon PedroLloyd WhiteDon JohnAndy BarrettLeonartaRachel PearsonAntoniaLorraine Forrest-TurnerCaptain Mainwaring (Dogberry)Martin KemptonSergeant Wilson (Verges)Chris BowringCorporal Jones (Watchman)Neil OxleyPrivate Godfrey (Watchman)Neil HodgsonPrivate Fraser (Watchman)Mike PatersonPrivate Pike (Watchman)Alexander WhennelUrsulaRosalind RobinsMargaretVictoria GrachovaConnie (Conrade)Sophie PierceBorrachioPaul IttaVicar (Friar Francis)Gareth WatkinsV

Cast Announcement: Love From A Stranger

We are pleased to announce the cast and crew for our June 2025 show. Cast: CecilyAnna AlbieMavisBecca TizzardBruceKeir BustAunt LouiseBecky RobertsNigelMatthew HarcourtDr GribbleHeather MaceachernHodgsonBeckie MoirEthelLucy Rush Production Team: DirectorThomas Atkinson-JoyAssistant DirectorBailey McMenaminProduction ManagerSteve JoyStage ManagerSue De QuidtLightingNeil Goodhand & Gary ReesSound Beverley Hampton & Steve JoyCostumeSue DaykinPropsKevan Daykin Cecily has led a staid and proper existence. After winning a large amount of money in the lottery, she desperately yearns for a lif

Cast Announcement : Home, I’m Darling

We are pleased to announce the cast and crew for our May 2025 show. Cast: JudySally RowlinsonJohnnyOwen GoodeFranGemma BurgessMarcusNicholas PriestSylviaKatie HamiltonAlexSavannah Bell Production Team: DirectorJerry RadburnProduction ManagerJanice EverettStage ManagerClaire LawrenceLightingMartin KemptonSound Alan JasperCostumeSue De QuidtPropsBob De Quidt The show runs from Thursday 1 May to Saturday 10 May 2025 at Wokingham Theatre. Tickets are now on sale and we look forward to welcoming you there.

Theatre Tour for New & Prospective Members

If you are a new member, or know someone who is thinking of joining, our next ‘Access All Areas’ Theatre Tour will be on Saturday 22nd June 2024 at 2pm. This is an opportunity to have a look round the theatre, meet other members and see what’s going on and what’s coming up. It’s also an ideal opportunity to see what is involved in all the Front Of House, Technical, and Back-Stage roles that we are always looking for volunteers for – maybe there is an area that you would like to be involved with ? For further information contact Rachel Pearson at RachelP@woki

Our 2024/5 Season

We’re thrilled to announce details of Wokingham Theatre’s upcoming 2024/5 Season. Returning Artistic Director Alan Long writes: WT continues to go from strength to strength, and I’m delighted to introduce you to our new season, offering my thanks to the team who have supported putting this season together: Sophie Pierce, Jeremy Radburn, Jack Atkinson-Joy, Janice Everett, Matthew Edwards, and Sue De Quidt. There is always a challenge in finding eight plays that will appeal to members, existing and new, plus audiences, too – I’m confident we have a fantastic season ahead

Cast Announcement : Christmas At Grimley Hall

We are pleased to announce the cast and crew for our December 2023 show. Cast: RoseKatie WebsterHenryAlexander MackintoshFrankAlan LongShirleyRachel PearsonGriffithsLloyd WhiteMiss TushBecky RobertsJaneEleanor BukhtJoeAndy Barrett Production Team: DirectorFiona RogersProduction ManagerSteve JoyStage ManagerSophie VallelyLighting DesignMartin KemptonLighting Rigging & OperationBob De QuidtAndrew CooperNeil GoodhandSound Design & OperationJohn GoldLiz SuttonSound & Music CompositionHope LawrenceCostumeSue De QuidtPropsBob De QuidtSet DesignMartin KemptonRehearsal PromptVron Kempton T

Cast Announcement: A Few Good Men

Thank you to all who auditioned. The cast is as follows: Washington DCLieutenant Daniel A. KaffeeDave WoodLieutenant Commander Joanne GallowayClare BrayLieutenant Sam WeinbergIoan HavardLieutenant Jack RossChris WestgateCaptain Isaac WhitakerAustin MarshallCaptain Julius ‘Judge’ RandolphAustin MarshallGuantanamo BayLieutenant Colonel Nathan R. JessepTim HarlingFirst Lieutenant Jonathan James KendrickSimon RobsonCaptain Matthew A. MarkinsonSteve HallLance Corporal Harold W. DawsonMatthew OxleyPrivate Louden DowneyDan EdwardsCommander Walter StoneRobin NewellMulti-rolePrivate William T Santiago