A Brief History of the Marlowe Players

The Marlowe Players amateur drama group was founded on 15th January 1948, when a small group of people met round a fireside in Chaddesden to discuss the formation of an independent drama society. They wanted the freedom of ideas and choice of plays which independence allows and which is not always possible for an 'attached' society. The first play, presented at the Railway Institute, in September 1948, was "Robert's Wife" by St. John Ervine. Rehearsals took place at St. Michael's Church House. Since then there have been over 140 major productions. In addition the Players have staged recitals …

Testimonials

Well done last night gang, great show!

Matt Shepherd

"....... we went last night (to see "A Piece of Cake") and enjoyed it very much!"

John Simpkin

Wow what a cracking play last night. I really enjoyed it. So did everyone that I overheard talking about it.

Jenny May

With members of Team Marlowe smoothly completing the set changes, this production was a worthy tribute to Gil Townes, their late Chairman, and maintained the Players` reputation for quality presentations.

NODA

"A hugely entertaining "Who Dun It", maintaining the very high standards we have come to expect from The Marlowes." (At the Sign of the Crippled Harlequin)

Keith Scott-Savage, NODA

Well done to all involved in My Boy Jack!!! A great first night last night!!

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"All in all a most memorable production that will take some beating."

My Boy Jack

Keith Scott-Savage, NODA

A hot summer evening is the perfect setting for this perennial romantic comedy of manners, performed impeccably by the Marlowe Players. A captivated audience hung on every word of this excellent production.

Sense & Sensibility

Kevin Redfern, Derby Telegraph

Congratulations to all on a brilliant production of No Sex Please We're British, such an energetic performance from everybody - I was laughing from start to finish, it was just what I needed.

Debs Simpson (QUADS)

"Brilliant play. The characters were very believable. Looking forward to the next production." (A Murder Has Been Arranged)

Chrissy Farrer, audience

I was there on opening night and have
to say thoroughly enjoyed it. I was
engaged from the moment the curtains
opened to the moment the curtains closed at the end.

(And Then There Were None, November 2019)

Lindsey Rice
Ilkeston Life

"What a brilliant performance last night. Really really enjoyed every minute. Great characters, the pace was breathtaking. We'll done everyone." (Dirty Dusting, November 2022)

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