News & updates from the Progressive Players

An Old Link With Holland Renewed
25th June 2023

An Old Link With Holland Renewed

Sunday 25 June 2023 marks the 76th anniversary of the publication of Anne Frank’s diary. Recently, a moving link between the Progressive Players and the Little Theatre Gateshead with the story of Anne Frank was rediscovered by the theatre’s archivist,

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Talkin’ Tyke!
28th May 2023

Talkin’ Tyke!

Marian Walker, Progressive Players member and proud Yorkshire lass, explains some of the intricacies of the Yorkshire accent.

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The Building of The Contraption
24th April 2023

The Building of The Contraption

Huw Pritchard talks about his thoughts when building The Contraption and on being a member committed to off-stage roles in Progressives Players’ productions.

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Treading the Boards With Don Walker
17th April 2023

Treading the Boards With Don Walker

Don Walker, life member of the Progressive Players and a firm favourite with audiences at the Little Theatre Gateshead, recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Here he looks back on over 60 years in amateur dramatics.

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Raising the Roof
29th March 2023

Raising the Roof

Set Designer Robbie Carruthers describes what went into creating the Amsterdam attic set for our March 2023 play, ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’.

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To Be Perfectly Frank…
25th March 2023

To Be Perfectly Frank…

Jane Bowron talks about her preparations to play the title role in ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ – including a very special sacrifice!

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