Bring Your Talent to the Brookdale Stage!
Are you looking for your next big role? Whether you’re a seasoned performer or looking to make your stage debut, Brookdale Theatre wants to meet you! We produce five high-quality productions every season (October–May), ranging from Broadway-style musicals to gripping contemporary plays.
What Our Season Looks Like:
A diverse lineup: each year features a mix of musicals, plays, and our vibrant Youth Theatre.
Audition season: keep a close eye on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/brookdaletheatre) for audition notices, typically held in March and April.
Commitment:
Play rehearsals usually run for 6 weeks (Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Sundays). Musicals involve a more immersive 3-month journey to perfect those big numbers!
Beyond the Spotlight:
We are also looking for visionaries to lead our productions. If you are a Director, Musical Director, or Choreographer, we would love to collaborate with you.
Ready to join the Brookdale family? Contact Chris Hall (Theatre Secretary) at chris.david.hall@ntlworld.com for more information.
Bring Stories to Life: Join the Set Design & Build Team!
Have you ever wanted to build a world from scratch? Our Theatre Workshop is the creative engine behind our five annual productions, transforming raw materials into everything from lush English gardens to iconic New York skylines.
Whether you’re handy with a hammer or have a flair for scenic painting, we’d love your help!
When:
Monday and Thursday mornings.
What:
Set construction and scenic artistry (sometimes in collaboration with the Brookdale Art Section).
Get involved: Contact Ian McEwen at ianmcewen@hotmail.com to join the crew.
Love Theatre? Help Us Create the Magic Backstage! 🎭
Ever wonder how the sets move so seamlessly or how the lighting creates the perfect mood? We are looking for passionate people to join our backstage crew! If you prefer the view from the wings rather than under the spotlight, we have a place for you.
We are currently looking for:
Organisers: Stage Managers & Stagehands
Creatives: Props, Costume Makers & Dressers.
Techies: Lighting & Sound Operators
Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
Contact Ian McEwen (ianmcewen@hotmail.com) or Chris Hall (chris.david.hall@ntlworld.com) to get involved.
Be the Face of Our Theatre: Join the Front of House Team! ✨
The show starts the moment our audience walks through the door. We are looking for friendly volunteers to help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for our guests. It’s a fantastic way to meet new people and be part of the local arts scene!
How about helping with:
House Management (meeters and greeters, and so much more). Contact Alison Bamford at alisonm.bamford@tiscali.co.uk
Box Office (our ticket sales team). Contact Jean James at jc.james@talktalk.net
Interval Refreshments (we serve teas, coffees and ice creams). Contact Gill Ashmore at gill.ashmore@yahoo.co.uk
Don’t forget we have a fully licensed bar too.
Experience the Magic Off-Stage!
The Brookdale Theatre isn’t just a place to see a show; we organise several social events throughout the year including:
A Summer barbeque which is very well attended;
The BATAs (Brookdale Amateur Theatre Awards, our very own “BAFTAs”), when we celebrate our talented members;
Coffee mornings, meet new and lasting friends and maybe see a snippet of the next production. Coffee mornings are usually the first Saturday in the month, contact Chris Hall for the next one at chris.david.hall@ntlworld.com
Brookdale Club and Theatre
Brookdale Club has been in existence for 80+ years now, with Brookdale Theatre continuing to play a major role in driving it forward as a great community asset.
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We also run a Youth theatre
Join us and see what Brookdale Theatre has to offer you
Membership of the Theatre Section is only £5.00 per annum
(in addition to Brookdale Club membership fees)
For more information about any of the activities above contact the
Hon Sec, Chris Hall chris.david.hall@ntlworld.com