Hello!!

Welcome to the web site of Tread the Boards, probably the friendliest amateur drama group in Milton Keynes. We are a well-established group that has been "Treading the Boards" of various stages in the Milton Keynes area since 1986. Here you will find a potted history of the group, details of our structure and ideas, our past productions and future plans.

As an ambitious group that wants to expand our dramatic horizons, we are always looking for new members to help us realise our ambitions.

Whether you are a raw beginner or experienced, whatever your interest; acting, backstage, sound, lights, etc., we would welcome you as a member.

We have been Around the World (and a fine trip it was too!)

Well, TTB has been Around the World in 80 Days and what a success it was. As far as we can remember, the show, playing at The Chrysalis Theatre, Willen from 1st to 3rd July, was easily the biggest show that we have mounted in (nearly) 25 years. A cast of 17 played 50 characters, with scenes ranging from London in 1876 to Germany, Cairo, Bombay, Yokohama, the Wild West, and Liverpool.

All of this was facilitated by our indefatigable Stage Manager, Lisa Greaves and her hard working crew. Thanks must also go to Mike Ames who, not content with taking the lead in writing the show (and, with Steve Allen, producing a cracking script), appeared as both an Egyptian stallholder, and a policeman bearing a striking resemblance to John Lennon! Annluise Hamilton Bruce worked wonders with costumes, whilst the excellent backing tracks for our singers and dancers were provided by Barry Hardwick.

Aladdin - December 2010

Our next production will be our annual pantomime. This year we are presenting Stuart Ardern's superb version of the classic Aladdin. As always the evil Abanazar will be hunting for the Genie of the Lamp and looking for Aladdin to assist him. Will Aladdin outwit him and gain the hand of the Emperor of China's beautiful daughter? Oh yes he will!!

The show will run for three performances, at 7.15 pm of Friday, 10th December and Saturday, 11th December, plus our usual afternoon Saturday matinee on the 11th.

Full details and advance booking will be on our Next Production page shortly.

Do YOU want to be in Aladdin?

We are always looking for new members, and if you fancy Treading the Boards, then this would be a great time to join TTB. We will be casting Aladdin in late August and everybody who is a member by that time will be eligible to take part. With special productions planned for our 25th anniversary year in 2011, this will be an exciting time for TTB members.

Joining is easy. You can just pop along any Monday evening to meet us at our regular meeting place, the Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Street, Woburn Sands. We are there from 7.45 to 10.00 pm, and you will be made most welcome. Alternatively, drop us an email via our Contact page.

TTB will soon be 25 years young

Yes it will soon be our 25th birthday. TTB was founded in January 1986 in Newport Pagnell, and our first show, produced at the Ousedale School Drama Studio, was Alan Ayckbourn's "Bedroom Farce". Since then we have aimed to keep up a high standard of performance and presentation, and our longevity suggests that must have been doing something right!

In 2011 we are planning a number of special productions to celebrate. Keep an eye out for news of our plans; they will be announced here first.

Where is the Chrysalis Theatre?

If you have not heard of the Chrysalis Theatre, then you will not be aware of this superb facility in Milton Keynes. Visit their web site at http://www.camphillmk.co.uk/chrysalis/ for information about the theatre and photos of the auditorium and facilities.

The theatre is located on the Camphill Community site at Japonica Lane, Willen Park South, just off Brickhill Street.

Wanted - Volunteers!!

Have you some skills to share? We are always looking for volunteer helpers who can help us turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. To find out more, just send us an email with details of how you think you can assist us, and we will get straight back to you.

Photo Archive

You will not find many photos on the site at present - not because we are shy, but simply that we are busy putting together nearly 25 years of archive material. Watch this space (or more accurately, our Archive page).

Please talk to us!

We are always happy to hear from prospective members, patrons of our shows, or anybody interested in what we do. Please use our Contact page and we will respond to you as quickly as we can.

Thank you for visiting our web site; we hope that you find it informative and easy to use.

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