Brentwood Arts Festival - An 80th anniversary tribute to the end of World War II - 11 July
The Marlborough are pleased to announce that we will be taking part in the Brentwood Arts Council's Arts Festival this summer, with our show "An 80th anniversary tribute to the end of World War II".
The Arts Festival is running from 28 June to 12 July 2025, there are a wide range of events happening in and around the borough.
As part of this, the Marlborough have decided to hold a tribute evening on 11 July at 7pm. Our theme is 'Wartime memories' celebrating 80 years since the end of World War II. In 'cabaret' style, the evening will feature a range of acts, with playlets, poetry and readings of letters from service people, music and singing, personal war memories, and Churchill speech recreations.
The ticket price - £15 for all attendees be they a member or not, will include wine and nibbles.
We will be back at our usual home of Brentwood School Memorial Hall, CM15 8EE
To book tickets, please call Harry on 07746 915348 or book online by clicking here.
For more information on the Arts Festival, please visit: https://www.brentwoodarts.org.uk/brentwood-arts-festival-events
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Afternoon Tea - 28 August 2025, inc. Bring & Buy
The Marlborough will hold our popular annual summer Afternoon Tea event on Thursday 28 August from 2:30-4:30pm.
Returning to the Hutton Cricket Club Pavilion, on Hall Green Lane, CM13 2QT this year, we will be royally served with the traditional fayre of sandwiches, scones, cakes and tea / coffee, by our hostess Nicola Parry.
We will include a Bring & Buy sale too, to raise funds for our Autumn production, plus there will be a raffle as well. Any donations for the Bring & Buy will be gratefully received. (Please can you add a price tag to any items that you bring along.)
We will also award the Cass Cup to its new recipient, (see below). Please specify any dietary requirements when booking your places.
Tickets cost £12 per person.
To book, please call Harry on 07746 915348 or complete the form online (link coming soon).
Janet Cass Memorial Cup
Last year we inaugurated the Janet Cass Memorial Cup (click here for the review article) which is awarded annually to any Club member who has provided outstanding service to the Club over the previous year. The first recipient was a very pleased Juliette Bird, who was awarded the cup by Janet’s son, Philip, who attended the Cup launch at our 2024 Afternoon Tea. This year, we would like to ask you as Club members to let us know who you would like to nominate to win the cup in 2025. The person with the most nominations will be presented with the Cup at the Afternoon Tea event on 28 August (see above). Please email or call the secretary with your nominations by 30 July.
07759 078995
Autumn 2025 Quiz Evening - WITH - Hutton Players
In a new collaboration this year, the Marlborough Dramatic Club and Hutton Players are joining forces to host a Quiz evening on Saturday 20 September, 7pm for 7:30pm, at Shenfield Parish Hall, CM15 8LB.
Hosted by the Hutton Players’ quizmaster, Bernard, tables can include up to 8 people.
Please bring your own drinks and nibbles.
There will be a raffle and other small games during the evening and the winning table will receive a prize.
Tickets cost £10 per person.
To book, please call Harry on 07746 915348 or complete the form online (link coming soon).
THE LADYKILLERS - a look back at our Spring 2025 production
Now that the Marlborough's Spring 2025 production of 'The Ladykillers' by Graham Linehan is over - here is a look at how it all came together:
Click here to see a selection of photos from the rehearsals - now with new photos taken by cast member Will Atkinson
Click here for more information about Kevin Wright, the set designer and about the set build process
Click here to meet the cast and here to see a link to our Facebook page with some videos of the cast explaining their favourite lines
Click here to see a selection of official photos kindly taken during the final dress rehearsal by Paul Sparrowham - thank you Paul!
Click here to see a few images of the cast and crew backstage during show week.
Click here for the official National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) review
Click here to see a PDF of the programme
Click here for more information about the licensing of the play
Click here for the article with all the booking information