'Thespis' - a newsletter of amateur productions in the area
'Thespis' is a newsletter, produced by John Miles, of all the information on amateur drama productions in the Torbay and South Devon area.
The aim is for local groups to share information, help each other with casting, prop loans and to avoid clashes of production choices and dates.
If you are interested in taking part in amateur drama shows then this is the place to check out which groups exist, what shows are coming up and when auditions are being held.
Have fun on the stage or behind the scenes.
Update -14.12.25
Yippee, it's Panto Time!
OK, we have had some already, but there are many still to come, so please get out there and support your local group.
Time to look back on 2025, with several companies flagging up financial difficulties and some taking pragmatic decisions to downsize their productions and venues.
It's now more important than ever to support our excellent am dram comunity, otherwise we may be losing companies this coming year. In some cases, it might be that amalgamations may be required.
However the local appitite for live theatre is unaltered, it seems, with some societies chalking up 'sell out' prodcutions.... last month's 'Come from Away' by TOPS and last week's 'It's a Wonderful Life' at Toads. Well done to both companies!
I'll see you in the New Year... now, where's that list of pantos to peruse....?
Best wishes, John