Welcome to the website of
The Old Gaolers
Buckingham’s Drama Group, founded
1984
The Old Gaolers are considered one of the best amateur theatre groups in south-east England and we have received numerous awards over the years for our productions. We present two plays a year and also participate in national one-act play competitions, organise concert parties, stage murder mystery evenings and support the Buckingham Community Pantomime among other town events. Our social calendar includes parties, theatre trips, quizzes and regular after-rehearsal gatherings. Productions range from comedies and thrillers to challenging dramas, costume classics and full-scale musicals. We have also experimented with audio recordings and made several short films. Anyone over 14 can join (we rehearse in the evenings, twice a week) and can sometimes offer opportunities for younger performers.
COMING SOON
THE LADY'S NOT FOR BURNING
An acclaimed verse drama by Christopher Fry, depicting the outlandish and highly entertaining consequences of the arrival in a small market town of two bizarre characters, one a soldier demanding to be hanged and the other a young woman accused of witchcraft. The play, which has delighted audiences for half a century with its dazzling wordplay and ironic humour, is being staged at SS. Peter and Paul Church in Buckingham on 16-18 July 2008 as a highlight of the town's Summer Festival. Not to be missed!
FUTURE PROGRAMME
Members of the Old Gaolers are currently busy with a series of murder mysteries being presented by invitation at local schools and other venues. Rehearsals for the next play will begin in April. Decisions concerning our next major production, set for October 2008, will be made shortly. Also in preparation are plans for the fifth edition of our popular evening of Victorian Ghost Stories for the Festive Season at the King's Head, Aylesbury on 29 November and at The Old Gaol on 6 December 2008. The committee are also planning special events for our 25th anniversary season, which begins in late 2008. Watch this space!
The Old Gaolers
are an amateur drama group affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic
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