We are the Progressive Players

An amateur community drama club established in 1920, we are the resident company of the Little Theatre in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. Whether you’re looking for serious dramas, hilarious comedies or tense thrillers, you can see them all with the Progressive Players!

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The Vicar of Dibley

by Ian Gower and Paul Carpenter
Based on the original TV series by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer

February 2025

We are the Progressive Players

An amateur community drama club established in 1920, we are the resident company of the Little Theatre in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. Whether you’re looking for serious dramas, hilarious comedies or tense thrillers, you can see them all with the Progressive Players!

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Dracula! The Radio Play

by Philip Grecian
January 2025

We are the Progressive Players

An amateur community drama club established in 1920, we are the resident company of the Little Theatre in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. Whether you’re looking for serious dramas, hilarious comedies or tense thrillers, you can see them all with the Progressive Players!

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Jingle the Elf and the Magnificent Christmas Tree

Lucy & Amanda Pritchard
December 2024

We are the Progressive Players

An amateur community drama club established in 1920, we are the resident company of the Little Theatre in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. Whether you’re looking for serious dramas, hilarious comedies or tense thrillers, you can see them all with the Progressive Players!

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We'll Always Have Paris

by Jill Hyem
November 2024

We are the Progressive Players

An amateur community drama club established in 1920, we are the resident company of the Little Theatre in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. Whether you’re looking for serious dramas, hilarious comedies or tense thrillers, you can see them all with the Progressive Players!

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Silhouette

by Simon Brett
October 2024

Future Productions by the Progressive Players

Pressure

David Haig

9 - 14 June 2025

This play follows the 72 hours up to the launch of forces for D-Day and the critical decisions meteorologists had to make that could win or lose World War II.

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Dead of Night

Peter Whalley

21 - 26 July 2025

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Art

Art by Yazmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton

8 - 13 September 2025

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Hobson’s Choice

Harold Brighouse

6 - 11 October 2025

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Skylight

David Hare

10 - 15 November 2025

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Become a Member of the Progressive Players

Would you like to get involved?

If you enjoy anything from reading plays, to setting lights, to serving drinks at the bar – we always welcome new members!

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News & updates from the Progressive Players…

25 September 2024

You get by with a LOT of help from your friends

I’ve taken on roles within the Progressive Players before and always had an amazing time.

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28 June 2024

An Instant in Time

We take a look at the story behind the image on our poster for our July production.

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27 May 2024

Best Foot Forward

Sarah Balkwill, director of our June production Cheshire Cats, explains why the play is so special to her.

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Hire costumes, properties and furniture from our collection

The Progressive Players wardrobe department contains a vast stock of garments and accessories, suitable for most historical periods right up to the present day.

Our props room is a delightful treasure store of items, and we have a varied range of furniture and seating. We regularly supply to other local stage societies as well as educational establishments and professional theatre companies. It’s all available to hire at highly competitive rates.

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