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Theatre Interviewed on Harborough FM

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 …

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The 23/24 Season of plays so far

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 …

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Sad loss of Alan Seaman

We are enormously sorry to have to tell our members and supporters that Alan Seaman, our much loved compere and HA HA Harborough supremo passed away peacefully on March 29th, after a short illness. He died at home surrounded by …

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Named Seats On Display In Theatre

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. …

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A Quiz Evening with a Difference

The next Members’ Social event is a Quiz followed by Supper. If past quizzes are anything to go by, this evening will be one packed with laughter and good company. You will probably learn a few more facts than you …

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Hazel Cook and Lynne Scannell Visit Harborough FM

Theatre Chair, Hazel Cook and Trustee, Lynne Scannell, went along to visit presenter Owen Brooks during his Movie & Musicals Show on Community Radio Station, Harborough FM. They were there to talk about the theatre, the forthcoming season of plays …

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Another Successful Youth Summer School

The Market Harborough Drama Society recently held its second Summer School for young people, aged 8-17, in the Harborough area. Almost thirty youngsters came along to the week, run by drama teachers Claire Bower and Lucy Stephenson. They took “The …

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Season 2022-23 The Season so Far

The Heiress, by Augustus and Ruth Goetz. How refreshing it was last week to see the Heiress. The wordy script by Augustus and Ruth Goetz is based on Henry James’s novel, Washington Square. Set in 1850s New York, it tells …

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Cast of The Girl On The Train Interviewed on HFM

Paul Barrass, director, and cast members Mark Aspland and Robyn Forsythe were invited to join presenter Owen Brooks on Harborough FM Radio. The Movie & Musicals Show, on which they featured, focusses on music from stage and screen so he …

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