Davenham Theatre

Davenham Theatre A small, intimate, friendly venue 2 miles S of Northwich, Cheshire. Home of Davenham Players.

Home of Davenham Players who run monthly Play Reading, Writing and Acting Groups and a weekly 'Tech Tuesday' that are all open to new members. We aim to produce three plays each year & host jazz, music, comedy and touring companies. Anyone interested in theatre, front or backstage, you are VERY welcome!

11/06/2026

Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards 2025 – 2026

It was an amazing night for Davenham Players Theatre.

We are very happy to have scooped an incredible 7 awards at last night’s awards ceremony including ‘’Best Overall Production’’.

THE JOHN F BLACKBURN AWARD FOR BEST OVERALL PRODUCTION
All My Sons

BEST POSTER
All My Sons

GEOFFREY CROXFORD CUP FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (MALE)
Seb Farrell Dr Jim Bayliss All My Sons

GEOFFREY KELLET CUP FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (FEMALE)
Ashleigh Corcoran Mrs Dullfeet The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

THE ADJUDICATOR’S AWARD
Giri The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Lizzie Gorman

THE DAVID LANE CUP FOR BEST ACTOR (MALE)
Matt Plant Joe Keller All My Sons

THE CHRONICLE CUP FOR BEST DIRECTOR
Heather Milam All My Sons

Well done to everyone involved.


09/06/2026

Writing group tonight at the theatre will be a rehearsal for Saturday’s Poetry reading event at The Salty Dog so please bring anything you are thinking of reading along with you.

Ben, who is organising the event on Saturday, will be there to give us more details and you can have a practice using a microphone and reading out your work.

I’m looking forward to it!!

Graeme

08/06/2026

‘’A picture speaks a thousand words‘’

How lucky are we to have this little hidden gem in our village. So much goes on behind these doors so why not come along and visit.

Theatre shows, comedy, jazz, book festival, music evenings and social groups including improv, acting, playreading and writing.

Get involved on stage, back stage, tech and lighting, front of house or simply come along and join our audience. There’s something here for everyone.

Davenham Players is a registered charity and is run by volunteers.

https://www.davenhamplayers.co.uk/

07/06/2026

******AUDITION NOTICE *******

THIS THURSDAY

Our next play is ‘’Things I know to be true’’ by Andrew Bovell.

Things I Know To Be True is about love in many of its forms. At times comforting and supportive. At others suffocating and destructive. But always love. It is a beautiful play and you could be part of it here at Davenham Theatre.

THURSDAY 11th JUNE at 7.30pm. Audition pack and further information available from the Director, Linda Sunners. Please email Linda on
[email protected]

Plot and cast. All ages are playing ages with some flexibility.

Fran and Bob are at the stage in life where they think things are starting to get easier. Their four children are grown up and moving on with their lives and they are looking forward to retirement and having more time to themselves. However life rarely goes to plan and they have to rethink everything they once thought to be true.

Bob: A 63-year-old retired auto-factory worker who was recently made redundant. He is the patriarch of the family and finds solace in his backyard rose garden.
Fran: A 57-year-old senior nurse and the matriarch. She is pragmatic, tough, and fiercely protective of her children.
Pip (34): The eldest daughter. An education bureaucrat who feels trapped by her marriage and motherhood.
Mark (32): An IT specialist hiding a deep personal secret regarding his gender identity and desire to transition.
Ben (28): Works in financial services. He is ambitious but makes reckless choices in pursuit of a wealthier life.
Rosie (19): The youngest daughter. Returning from a backpacking trip to Europe, she is young, idealistic, and trying to figure out her place in the world.

05/06/2026

******AUDITION NOTICE *******

Our next play is ‘’Things I know to be true’’ by Andrew Bovell.

Things I Know To Be True is about love in many of its forms. At times comforting and supportive. At others suffocating and destructive. But always love. It is a beautiful play and you could be part of it here at Davenham Theatre.

THURSDAY 11th JUNE at 7.30pm. Audition pack and further information available from the Director, Linda Sunners. Please email Linda on
[email protected]

Plot and cast. All ages are playing ages with some flexibility.

Fran and Bob are at the stage in life where they think things are starting to get easier. Their four children are grown up and moving on with their lives and they are looking forward to retirement and having more time to themselves. However life rarely goes to plan and they have to rethink everything they once thought to be true.

Bob: A 63-year-old retired auto-factory worker who was recently made redundant. He is the patriarch of the family and finds solace in his backyard rose garden.
Fran: A 57-year-old senior nurse and the matriarch. She is pragmatic, tough, and fiercely protective of her children.
Pip (34): The eldest daughter. An education bureaucrat who feels trapped by her marriage and motherhood.
Mark (32): An IT specialist hiding a deep personal secret regarding his gender identity and desire to transition.
Ben (28): Works in financial services. He is ambitious but makes reckless choices in pursuit of a wealthier life.
Rosie (19): The youngest daughter. Returning from a backpacking trip to Europe, she is young, idealistic, and trying to figure out her place in the world.

03/06/2026

CASTING CALL. COME AND JOIN US.

Our next play is ‘’Things I know to be true’’ by Andrew Bovell.

Plot and cast. All ages are playing ages with some flexibility.

Fran and Bob are at the stage in life where they think things are starting to get easier. Their four children are grown up and moving on with their lives and they are looking forward to retirement and having more time to themselves. However life rarely goes to plan and they have to rethink everything they once thought to be true.

Bob: A 63-year-old retired auto-factory worker who was recently made redundant. He is the patriarch of the family and finds solace in his backyard rose garden.
Fran: A 57-year-old senior nurse and the matriarch. She is pragmatic, tough, and fiercely protective of her children.
Pip (34): The eldest daughter. An education bureaucrat who feels trapped by her marriage and motherhood.
Mark (32): An IT specialist hiding a deep personal secret regarding his gender identity and desire to transition.
Ben (28): Works in financial services. He is ambitious but makes reckless choices in pursuit of a wealthier life.
Rosie (19): The youngest daughter. Returning from a backpacking trip to Europe, she is young, idealistic, and trying to figure out her place in the world.

Come along and join us for the play readthrough this Thursday evening at 7.30 pm. Audition details are to follow.

02/06/2026

CASTING CALL.

Our next play is ‘’Things I know to be true’’ by Andrew Bovell.

Plot and cast. All ages are playing ages with some flexibility.

Fran and Bob are at the stage in life where they think things are starting to get easier. Their four children are grown up and moving on with their lives and they are looking forward to retirement and having more time to themselves. However life rarely goes to plan and they have to rethink everything they once thought to be true.

Bob: A 63-year-old retired auto-factory worker who was recently made redundant. He is the patriarch of the family and finds solace in his backyard rose garden.
Fran: A 57-year-old senior nurse and the matriarch. She is pragmatic, tough, and fiercely protective of her children.
Pip (34): The eldest daughter. An education bureaucrat who feels trapped by her marriage and motherhood.
Mark (32): An IT specialist hiding a deep personal secret regarding his gender identity and desire to transition.
Ben (28): Works in financial services. He is ambitious but makes reckless choices in pursuit of a wealthier life.
Rosie (19): The youngest daughter. Returning from a backpacking trip to Europe, she is young, idealistic, and trying to figure out her place in the world.

Come along and join us for the play readthrough this Thursday evening at 7.30 pm. Audition details are to follow.

01/06/2026

Our Play Reading Group this Tuesday will be reading The Cripple of Innishmaan by Martin McDonagh.

Set in remote island off the west coast of Ireland. Comic tale in traditional Irish storytelling .

Come along to this social event, open to everyone.

Tuesday 2nd June at 7.30pm.

31/05/2026

Comedy Night Summer Special

As a treat for our comedy club regulars, Brennan Reece (with support) is bringing his Edinburgh Fringe Preview to the July spot at Davenham. Brennan, an internationally known name in stand-up is a regular at Edinburgh.

You may not know that Brennan also sources the talent for our comedy club nights – but this time he will be with us in person. Don’t miss this chance – see it first at Davenham!

Tickets available at

https://www.ticketsource.com/davenhamplayers

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Davenham
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