Back in 1991: A Theatrical Blast from the Past

Posted on Wednesday 23rd July 2025

1991 was quite the year. The Soviet Union officially called it quits, Freddie Mercury gave us his final year of rock royalty, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was just kicking off its iconic run. But here in our corner of the theatre world, something equall...

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Murder in Play – A chaotic comedy triumph!

Posted on Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Association of Community Theatre (ACTUK) Loved Our Season Finale ACTUK called our finale “a tight-knit cast pulling off a meta-theatrical gem with wit and commitment.” Here’s what they had to say about our sensational cast: Sara Smallman ...

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Murder in Play coming soon!

Posted on Thursday 22nd May 2025

RENEE SAVAGE HERE. Star of Murder at Priorswell Manor and suspiciously absent from our final week of rehearsal photos. Frankly? Thank god. Everyone looks like they’ve been held hostage by tech week. Tim’s sweating. Harrison’s melting. The lighting is...

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The Revival ACT review

Posted on Friday 9th May 2025

Returning to Rossendale for their latest production, The Revival, was an experience I eagerly anticipated – and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The Rossendale Players continue to impress with their unwavering commitment to quality theatre, evident not ...

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Bacup and Stacksteads Carnival

Posted on Wednesday 7th May 2025

Our local annual carnival needs no introduction, and this year the Players are showing their support by fundraising at the charity performance of 'Murder in Play' on Sunday 1st June at 2.30. Tickets are going very quickly so hop onto Ticketsource and BOOK ...

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Happy Easter weekend!

Posted on Friday 18th April 2025

The cast will be fuelling up on chocolate eggs while our murderer is quietly plotting their next move… Want the perfect Easter gift? Buy some tickets to Murder in Play – because nothing says “I love you” like a hilarious whodunnit with a deadly tw...

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The Revival 15th - 22nd March

Posted on Friday 21st February 2025

Thrills, chills, and a few cheeky laughs—what more could you want? The Revival by James Cawood is a gripping thriller with a wickedly funny edge! Suspense? Twists? A fully licensed bar? Who doesn’t love a deadly good night out? 15-22 March (excludes ...

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ACTUK Review -Breathing Corpses

Posted on Friday 21st February 2025

The Association of Community Theatre has given us a brilliant review for Breathing Corpses – and we’re overwhelmed by the amazing response to this remarkable piece of theatre! Here are some comments *Incredible talent and dedication within the Rossenda...

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Casting Call – Actors Wanted!

Posted on Tuesday 11th February 2025

We’re casting for several fantastic productions in our brand new 25/26 season and looking for talented actors of all backgrounds to bring these stories to life! Playing ages are guidelines - what matters most is finding the right dynamic between characte...

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NSPCC Charity Performance

Posted on Sunday 9th February 2025

The charity performance of 'The Revival' will take place on Sunday March 16th at at 2.30pm, tickets are £10 and will help to fund the work of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, the UK's leading charity which has looked after c...

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