Welcome to the Lytton Players Events page. Here you will find details of past and forthcoming social events normally held at the Lytton Theatre in Vardon Road, Stevenage. If you have an idea for a new event then why not contact us and we'll see if we can get it organised for you.

Entries in the 'Money Raised' column containing a  symbol indicate that the money raised goes to the Lytton Players Operation Squirrel fund.

Event Description Money Raised
60th Birthday Open Day

Sun 13 July 2008

12:00 - 5:00pm

Free Entry

The Sishes

THE STEVENAGE LYTTON PLAYERS OPEN DAY

Displays of Music, Drama, Youth and Music Hall over the years
Timeline of the Lytton Players against Historical Events over the last 60 years
Make Up and Technical Demonstrations
Costume and Props Displays Sketches and songs from Music, Drama & Music Hall throughout the day Youth Workshops throughout the day
Learn about the past, present and future of the Lytton Players

Free Entry

For further information contact Dave Slade
 
60th Birthday Dinner & Dance 

Sat 5 July 2008

7:00pm

SATURDAY 5th JULY 60th BIRTHDAY DINNER AND DANCE

In The Lytton Suite at The Novotel, Stevenage
Aperitif - 7.00pm, Meal served - 7.30pm, Carriages - 1.00am

Tickets £30 each – tables of 10
Buy a table for £280

For tickets contact Emma Lovelock
 

Quiz Evening

Sat 29 Mar 2008
7:45pm

Tickets £3

The Sishes

 


Brain Assault !!  First Quiz of 2008

Saturday 29th March.
Prompt start 7.45pm.
 


Ring Allie on 07946 242234 to book a table or put your name down on the list at the Centre.
Up to 6 per team. ONLY £3 per person!! 
Bar open - bring your own nibbles.

 
When It Rains

Sat 1 Mar 2008
7:30pm

Tickets £1

The Sishes

 

When It Rains - a new musical
An un-rehearsed read and sing through with the author and composer, Mark Folan

Around 15 readers needed and audience welcome - the more the merrier! If you'd like to read, please contact Allie or Emma, or put your name down on the list at the centre.

More info at
www.whenitrainsthemusical.co.uk
 

 
A Dickens of a Christmas Evening

Fri 21 Dec 2007 7:45pm

Tickets £5 in advance
£7 on the door

The Sishes

 

Lytton Players Roger and Rosemary Brown are joined by Dickens Society performers John and Pamela Knox for a dramatic reading of Dickens' perennial favourite "A Christmas Carol".

Using an original Charles Dickens reading script and dressing the Lytton stage to evoke the atmosphere of Victorian Christmas the four will bring to life the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come as they visit miserly Scrooge and cause him to re-evaluate his life and his treatment of Bob Cratchett and his family.

Come and join the fun and enjoy mince pies, mulled wine and Christmas carols round the piano accompanied by Mike Payne. We'd like to suggest you make the evening even more enjoyable by hiring your Victorian costume from the wardrobe for a donation of only £2.50 and get your "Whiskers" fitted on the door.

Tickets available from Dave Raphael on 0870 777 7619. All the proceeds go to the Squirrel Fund so please support us and book early.

Improve Your Stage Skills

Sat 20 Oct 2007 7:30pm

Tickets £6 in advance
£8 on the door

The Sishes

 

The Stevenage Lytton Players present a very special event with Professional Actor, Singer and Life Coach

John Christian

Stage Presence Manage "Stage Fright!" Perform Better

Tickets from Adrian at Anything Goes rehearsals

 
AGM

20 Sept 2007 7:30pm

The Sishes

Once again it's time for The Stevenage Lytton Players to hold their Annual General Meeting.  All Members and Patrons are invited to attend.

 
Entertainment Evening

Sat 12 May 2007
8:00pm

Tickets £TBA

The Sishes

THE RETURN OF THE ENTERTAINMENT EVENING
Saturday, 12th May at 8pm
 Rehearsal on Friday, 11th May at 7.45pm

This will be a fun evening, full of singing, acting and whatever else you can come up with!  That's right – The Entertainment Evening is BACK and it needs YOUR HELP!  We need as many people as possible for this social event – sing a song, tell a few jokes, act out a scene... Be serious, be funny, be completely out-of-tune! It doesn't matter, just as long as you have fun doing it!

Use the evening as an opportunity to show the society what you can do, or just have a drink and watch as your fellow Thespians entertain YOU instead of a theatre full of strangers!

If you'd like to perform, please speak to Imelda or Emma at any rehearsal

 
Quiz Evening

Sat 10 Feb 2007
7:45pm

Tickets £3

The Sishes

Brain Assault !!  First Quiz of 2007

Saturday 10th February.
Prompt start
7.45pm. 


Ring Allie on 07946 242234 to book a table.
Up to 6 per team. ONLY £3 per person!! 
Bar open - bring your own nibbles.
Stunning Raffle with mystery prize !!
Supporting the Squirrel fund - get off your sofa and join in !!

£220

Licensee's Christmas Party

Fri 15 Dec 2006
8:00pm

The Sishes

Licensees Party

Sausage Rolls & Mince pies

See you there

 

Folk Evening

Sat 11th November 2006

7:45pm

Tickets £5

The Sishes

Folk Evening
Enjoy an Evening of Folk Music in convivial company.

Following on from previous highly successful evenings, Peter & Brandy Clark are back with another evening of highly enjoyable folk music. Even those people who don't normally like 'Folk' music will be highly entertained with their repertoire of amusing ditties with ample opportunity for audience participation.  Definitely not to be missed !

Tickets and details from Brandy.
Guest Spots available.

Contact Brandy if you would like to perform

 

Murder Mystery Evening

Fri 13th October 2006

7:30pm

Tickets £10.00
from Dave Slade

Food Included

The Sishes

 


Death Can be Fatal

Nine famous detectives are invited to a castle on a mysterious island by someone they only know as Mr X. One of them will die and one of them will be the murderer.

Come and help solve the crime !

The Stevenage Lytton Players in association with Stevenage Borough Council and One Book For Stevenage present

DEATH CAN BE FATAL - A Murder Mystery Evening

Fish and Chip Supper Included

Starts at 7:30pm (Don't be late - you might miss something vital !)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Great Lytton Cycle
&
The Great Lytton Walk

Sun 3 Sep 2006
12:00pm 

This is a sponsored event to raise funds for our new Theatre. Sponsor forms may be obtained from the bar

The cycle route starts and finishes at the Lytton Theatre, taking you through the local countryside, and will be on country roads and well worn foot paths. The route is 12 miles long and it is expected that you will complete this in 2-3 hours.

 

The walking route starts and finishes at the Cricketers Pub in Weston, taking you through the local countryside and will be on country roads and well marked foot paths. The route is five miles long and it is expected that you will complete this in 2-4 hours.

 Contact Chris Hobbs for more details

Easter Quiz

Sat 1 April 2006
8:00pm

Tickets £3.00

The Sishes

Yes it's back.......................The Quiz Masters are ready to go......................The Lytton's Easter Quiz..................Date 1st April.........................Time 8pm..................Where Lytton Centre.............................Teams of up to ......................... Admission fee £3 each..........................
 
R.S.V.P to Lesley or Ashley

All welcome !

£42

 

Members' New Year's Eve Party

Sat 31 Dec 2005 

£5.00

The Sishes

Welcome in the New Year at our Festive Party. We guarantee convivial company and a good time for all. Ashley will be on the decks mixing cool tunes, and the bar will be open throughout. Bring your own food.  Family and Friends Welcome.

Tickets on the Door.  Further details from Lesley.

£85

Jive Night

Sat 26 Nov 2005
8:00pm

Tickets £5.00*

The Sishes

Jive & Ceroc
Demonstrations and Lessons by Delia and Adrian.
No partner required.

All welcome !

*Tickets £5 in advance from Lesley or £6 on the door.

£211

Treasure Hunt

Sun 21 Aug 2005

1:00pm

£TBA

The Sishes

After a 'Gap Year' in 2004 the Annual Car Treasure Hunt returns !  This year's it is set by Wendy & Richard.   So come along and enjoy this challenging afternoon out.  Strawberries and Cream Tea will be served afterwards.  Details from Wendy or Lesley.

£70

Barn Dance

Sat 7th May 2005
8:00pm

Tickets £10.00

The Sishes

We are having a Barn Dance, yes a Barn Dance so get your check shirts out and come and have a night to remember down at the Lytton Centre. A supper is included after we have all danced our socks off and there will be bar staff waiting to serve you for a much earned pint.

TICKET INCLUDES SUPPER

Tickets bought in ADVANCE from Lesley. Contact her and she will put them by for you to come and collect at the centre or as most of you know she is at the centre most evenings.

THIS SHOULD BE A GREAT NIGHT OUT AND WE NEED ALL YOUR SUPPORT TO MAKE IT HAPPEN AND RAISE FUNDS !

£130

Sounds of The Sixties with Recall

Sat 5th March 2005
8:00pm

Tickets £5.00 on the door

The Sishes

This event is "A Night Of The Sixties" with the sounds of Recall. They are a live band that play all Sixties sounds so come on down and relax with us with a glass of wine whilst you are entertained with a live band.

All welcome !

£60

Christmas Quiz & Raffle

Sat 11th December 2004
8:00pm

Tickets £5.00 on the door

The Sishes

Everyone welcome to join in our fun Christmas Quiz & Raffle Evening.

Teams of up to six.  Secret Santas, Music Rounds, Christmas Anagrams, TV & Film Round and much much more !

Hot Mince Pies and Snacks included.

Please support this Fund Raising activity.

All welcome !

£231

Murder Mystery Evening

Sat 20th November 2004

7:45pm

Tickets £5.00
from Dave Slade or behind the Bar.

The Sishes

 


The Bridport Players
Invite you to their
50th Anniversary Party

Colin Howard and his cast have been working on their production of Macbeth for a couple of months and tension in the group is mounting. Colin's wife Suzanne has left him, she's moved in with with nemesis Sam and everyone is wondering how young Lucy managed to get the part of Lady Macbeth. Meanwhile Hannah the wardrobe mistress isn't happy with the way Colin treats her costumes, Karl keeps giving him money for some reason and Joanne spreads rumours like butter around the group. Lucy's father wants to confront Colin about something, the lead has dropped out of Macbeth, a shot rings out during a heated argument in the hall and just as the police arrive the town is hit by a freak blizzard. Can you help Inspector Back and Detective Constable Dangle discover the real murderer?

New murder mystery written and directed by Dave Slade

Starts at 7:45pm (Don't be late - you might miss something vital !)

 

£67

 

 

 

Folk Evening

Sat 9th October 2004

7:45pm

Tickets £TBA

The Sishes

Folk Evening
Enjoy an Evening of Folk Music in convivial company.

Following on from last year's highly successful evening, Peter & Brandy Clark are back with another evening of highly enjoyable folk music. Even those people who don't normally like 'Folk' music will be highly entertained with their repertoire of amusing ditties with ample opportunity for audience participation.  Definitely not to be missed !

Tickets and details from JPD.
Guest Spots available.

Contact JPD if you would like to perform

£63

Pub Quiz

Sat 8 May 2004
8:00pm

Tickets £5.00

The Sishes

Lesley & Ashley are organising a fun Pub Quiz.  Come along in a team of up to 6, or join one on the night.  There will be Music rounds, General Knowledge rounds, Anagrams (or should that be nagmaras !), Tasting rounds, Picture rounds etc.

The ticket price includes Pizza and nibbles.

A night of mayhem & fun.  See Lesley or Ashley for tickets or further details.

All welcome !

£90

School Disco

Sat 17 April 2004
8:00pm

Tickets £5.00

The Sishes

Cheryl & friends are organising a fun School Disco.  Fancy Dress.  All are welcome.

£60

Licensee's Christmas Party

Fri 12 Dec 2003
8:00pm

Tickets £5.00

The Sishes

Following on from the success of the JCS 'Fun Evening', we have decided to organise our annual Licensee's Xmas party as a fund raising event.  Organised by Cheryl, there will be some organised fun 'Xmas' activities plus of course Music for those who like to bop.

The ticket price includes a Buffet.

Please support this Fund Raising activity.

All welcome !

Fundraising Event

Fri 21st Nov 2003
&
Sat 22nd Nov 2003

7:45pm

Tickets £6.00/£4.00c

The Sishes

A Slice of Magic

A Variety Show with Modern Music, Dance and Comedy.

Director Sharon Curtis, Musical Director Catherine Smith, Producer John Dunleavy.

Fundraiser

£285

Halloween Party

Sat 1st Nov 2003
8:00pm

Tickets £TBA

The Sishes

Halloween Party
Chris and Dave are organising a fun Halloween Party.  Details are being kept close to their chests, but watch out for posters at the Centre.  All are welcome.

£212

AGM

18 Sept 2003 7:30pm

The Sishes

Once again it's time for The Stevenage Lytton Players to hold their Annual General Meeting.  All Members and Patrons are invited to attend.

 
Fundraising Event

Sat 13th Sept 2003

8:00 pm

Tickets £5.00

The Sishes

JCS 'Fun Evening'

We are holding a fundraising Evening of fun to raise funds to support our staging of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Gordon Craig Theatre.  So come along and help, and have fun at the same time.  Entertainment includes organised Games and Fun Quizzes followed by Music and Dancing.  The bar will be open and food is on offer at additional cost if ordered and paid for in advance.

Details and Tickets from Cheryl or Rachel.  They will be at the Centre most Mondays and Wednesdays.

Fundraiser

£125

Youth 'Lock In'

Sat 16th August 2003

The Sishes

The Lytton Youth Theatre Group are holding their annual 'Lock In' in order to raise funds.  Once again in support of Operation Squirrel.  Contact Dave Slade for details.

£170

Treasure Hunt

Sun 3 Aug 2003

1:00pm

£10 per car

The Sishes

This year's challenge is set by the infamous duo Mel & Chris.   Who knows what perplexing puzzles and mysterious mazes will need to be solved.  So come along and enjoy this challenging afternoon out.  Strawberries and Cream Tea will be served afterwards.

£20

 

Folk Evening

Sat 10th May 2003

7:45pm

Tickets £3.00

The Sishes

Folk Evening
Enjoy an Evening of Folk Music in convivial company.

Tickets and details from JPD.
Guest Spots available.
Contact JPD if you would like to perform

£51

Murder Mystery Evening

Sat 5th April 2003

7:30pm

Tickets £3.00

The Sishes

 


‘New Woman Today’ Magazine
Invite you to their
100th Edition Anniversary Party

The increasingly popular women's magazine New Woman Today is celebrating its 100th edition and invites you to join it for cocktails and talks.  Editor Harriet Wimpole-Jones, and her editorial team will be there to greet you for what will be an unforgettable experience.

Starts at 7:30pm (Don't be late - you might miss something vital !)

Fundraiser

£48

 

 

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