Bleak Expectations I was concerned that my scant knowledge of Dickens’ novels might be inadequate to really enjoy Harborough Theatre’s latest production, Bleak Expectations. I needn’t have worried as this comedic romp bore only a passing resemblance to anything CD …
Play On! Talk about ending on a high! The Harborough Theatre pulled off a corker with Play On! last week. It was a job keeping up with the pace and humour of this wonderful script by Rick Abbot, superbly directed …
Drama Officer, Paul Barrass, and Nicky Mawer went along to visit presenter Owen Brooks during his Movie & Musicals Show on Community Radio Station, Harborough FM on Thursday 10th July. They were there to talk about the theatre, the forthcoming …
The author of the theatre’s production of Be My Baby, directed by Paul Beasley, was interviewed on local community radio station Harborough FM by presenter Owen Brooks. It was a very interesting and informative discussion about the play and the …
On Thursday 8th August Paul Barrass, new chair of the Drama Committee and Nicky Mawer, theatre member, went along to the studios of community radio station Harborough FM. There they were interviewed by presenter, Owen Brooks, and talked at length …
Hayfever, by Noel Coward For a comedy to retain its humour 100 years after being written is a huge tribute to its writer – in this case the inimitable Noel Coward. Deftly directed by Sue Waller, the hilarious, witty piece …
As you may be aware MHDS have run a scheme in the past, and still do, whereby members and the public could purchase a “seat” within the theatre. The seat was then identified by a metal plaque attached to it. …
Photo by Peter Crowe Market Harborough theatre has a lot to celebrate. Not only is the Drama Society turning 90 this year, but it has been presented with the Queen’s Jubilee Award that it was honoured with in 2022. The …
Arts Fresco which was rescheduled due to the Queen’s death, took place on Sunday 9th October. The theatre took the opportunity to be part of the event, handing out leaflets outside the theatre and performing excerpts from Ladies Day and …
Ahead of the start of the 2021/22 season Chairman, John Foreman, was invited on to “The Movie and Musicals Show” on Harborough FM by presenter Owen Brooks. The pair spoke about the theatre, the impact of the Coronavirus and the …