Founded in 1927, Harleston Players provides the opportunity for anyone to become involved in drama. We develop performance and production skills through a great variety of projects and promote the forming of partnerships with other organisations which encourages new approaches, new art and open access.

We currently produce 3 shows a year at Archbishop Sancroft High School, Harleston - drama, comedy and musicals, with an outside touring production of Shakespeare, or similar, every three years. 

In the summer of 2008 we will be touring a production of The Merchant of Venice to be directed by Cathy Gill, following In the Autumn we will be performing Brontë by Polly Teale this will be directed by Yves Green.

We have a reputation for taking on a challenge and our interest in developing new skills has led us to employ various professional directors.

Our rehearsals, which include specific workshops when necessary, are held Monday and Thursday evenings, usually from 7.30pm at Jays Green Community Centre, Harleston.  We rehearse 10 to 12 weeks for a production with Sunday rehearsals immediately prior to the show.

Auditions for each show will be advertised on this website, in Harleston Grapevine and in the Diss Express. We ask that you come to both auditions, if possible.  To take part in a show you have to be a Friend of Harleston Players and, if you are an actor, we also charge a production fee, which covers the cost of the script and insurance, of about £12.

We welcome anybody who would like to come and join us. Whether you are an actor, or you would like to help backstage or Front of House, please get in touch!

David Cumming