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Sleaford Little Theatre

the playhouse, sleaford little theatreMae West could not have put it better. Especially, when considering our local gem, The Playhouse, home to Sleaford Little Theatre Amateur Dramatic Society. Mae’s words literally envelop this building with the surprise striking as soon as you stumble upon her. Standing with an elegant boldness this Georgian built for purpose theatre sets to work her magic and with gentle courtesy invites you in.

tinkler's bar, sleaford little theatre playhouseInside, a warm welcome from Tinkler’s Bar (more to come on Ms Tinkler) awaits. Chairwoman, Christine Malkin, played a pivotal role in the recent refurbishment paying attention to details of practicality and aesthetic – the recognition that to attend the theatre is an event and one which if mood takes, we still like to dress for but not be restricted in wearing our coats during the performance or worse, shoving them under our chairs has been noted and addressed.

The committee have done all they can to ensure the theatre works as practically as traditionally thus romantical notes of theatre remain. In truth, I was transported to times of old and could almost smell the tobacco infused with warm popcorn and sweet champagne being carried through the air on notes of Chanel perfume, chatter and laughter. That (perhaps?) says a little too much about my romantical nature but not enough to what senses this theatre provokes and nudges in one. Before one is even seated let alone performance actually commence! Imagine…sleaford playhouse auditorium

Coincidentally, another pleasant surprise with no wasted irony; during the few occasions The Playhouse took a break from housing theatre, she acted as Sleaford’s first infant school, library and emergency shelter – the qualities each of these hold, not least play, education and refuge are so evident within the Arts that it is nothing short of fate that the Sleaford Little Theatre stepped up in 1994 and purchased the home they had wished for and in-turn gifted us a theatre on our doorstep. Ran entirely by volunteers whose love of the Arts, dedication to their craft and passion for keeping theatre alive and attainable to our community is as admirable as it is essential.

Kerry x

You can see what upcoming shows are on at the Playhouse on  their website.

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