Our Spring show for 2026 will be Brassed Off, directed by Kim Freeman. The play, written by Paul Allen and Mark Herman is a heart-warming story about community spirit and triumph in the face of adversity.
Brassed Off is equally funny and poignant and we are delighted that the show will feature live music played by local favourites, the Hook Norton Brass Band. This is a new adventure for Lynden Players- we have of course worked with some brilliant musicians over the past 50 years but never a real life brass band.
To give you a taster, there will be a presentation on Sunday 23 November, 7.00pm in the Barn at the New Inn. Come along and find out more about the play, the characters and how the band will be integrated into the show. Auditions will beheld in January, and audition pieces will be available after the presentation. There are 7M and 5F characters plus a supporting chorus. Full coaching will be given to the characters ‘playing’ band members. Rehearsals begin in January and show dates are 7-9 May 2026.
If that bit of good news wasn’t enough- the presentation will also give you a sneaky peek at our Lighthorne entry for 2026. “Rambles on Radio” by Robert Scott is a hilarious, fast paced, one act comedy- 3M, 2F, 1MorF, running time 30 minutes. Director Ben Tutt will give us a short overview of the play with audition/rehearsal information. The festival runs 2-6 June 2026.
Everyone is welcome at the presentation, come and have a drink and find out more about Lynden Players and how you can get involved.
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