REVIEW: Afternoon Tea 2026 & awarding of the Cass Cup
On Thursday 3 September, we finally held our annual Afternoon Tea (after having to postpone it from a particularly hot week back in June!) - and awarding of the Cass Cup for Outstanding Service to the Club. About 20 people came along to Hutton Cricket Club and feasted on an array of sandwiches, cakes, tea and scones, provided by the lovely Nicola Parry.
As planned, we awarded the Janet Cass Memorial Cup to the 2026 winner as voted for by you—the Club membership. This year, there were two main contenders, and we had to remind members to send in their votes as they could make all the difference! In the end, Club Chairman, William Wells was able to award the cup to Karol Patten for all her hard work on the committee, front of house, backstage AND, this year, for acting in her first full production and impressing the director, cast and crew with how she seemed to be able to be in all places back and on stage at once and just when you needed her!
Karol was quite surprised and a tad emotional as she happily accepted the award. She stated that she was pleased to receive the award especially as it was Janet Cass (after whom the Cup is named) who brought Karol into the Marlborough. Karol accurately related how Janet was always pleased to have brought people into the Club, with the phrase "she's one of mine you know..."
Well deserved, Karol!
It was lovely to see many familiar faces join us for the tea, and a few new members and friends as well - thank you all for coming.
We've added a little video to our social media accounts where you can watch the moment that Karol won the Cup:
Karol was also busy getting some photos of the afternoon:
Spring 2027 Production - 'The Titfield Thunderbolt'
Our Spring 2027 production is 'The Titfield Thunderbolt'
A play by Philip Goulding. Based on the original Ealing comedy screenplay by T.E.B. Clarke.
8-10 April, 2027.
Read on to find out more!
After the success of 2025's 'The Ladykillers' and 2026's 'Kind Hearts and Coronets', the Marlborough have decided to complete a trilogy by bringing another Ealing Film Comedy to the Brentwood School Memorial Hall stage in 2027.
In this play, set in the 1950s, and finding that their branch railway line will be axed, a group of villagers decide to buy the railway and run it themselves. Now they must convince the railway authorities they are competent, and compete against a planned bus service.
Lindsey Crutchett will direct, in her second outing for the Club, and will be holding auditions on Wednesday 2 September and Monday 7 September 2026, 7:30pm, at Brentwood School Sports Centre, CM15 8EE.
For a more detailed play synopsis and more information about the characters and roles please click here.
This amateur production of 'The Titfield Thunderbolt' is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French, Ltd.
www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Autumn 2026 Quiz Evening - WITH - Hutton Players
After the success of the collaboration with Hutton Players for the 2025 and Spring 2026 quizzes, the Marlborough Dramatic Club and Hutton Players are joining forces for a second time this year - to host a Quiz evening on Friday 18 September, 7pm for 7:30pm, at Shenfield Parish Hall, CM15 8LB.
This second quiz will be compiled and hosted by the Hutton Players' impeccable quizmaster duo of Bernard Harper and his son James.
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 either click here for the online booking form, or call Harry on 07746 915348 or email
Please book by 11 September.
Autumn 2026 Production - 'My Boy Jack'
Our Autumn 2026 production is 'My Boy Jack'
by David Haig, 22-24 October, 2026.
Read on to find out more!
To book tickets:
or - call Harry on 07746 915348
NEW! - Our first read-through of the play was held recently -find out more here.
NEW! - Keep an eye on our social media accounts for the latest news - find links to Facebook and Instagram here
We can now present our amazing flyer artwork - kindly created for us by Andrew Chesney, (who will be playing Rudyard as well!)
We are pleased to announce the full cast listing - here
After a successful pitch by Graham Poulteney and Andrew Chesney, the Marlborough plan to perform this play in Autumn 2026 at Brentwood School Memorial Hall, CM15 8EE. The play is based on the true story of Rudyard Kipling’s family and World War I, and is a powerful and tragic story.
Graham Poulteney will direct and he and the Club held auditions on Monday 9th & Wednesday 18th February 2026, 7:30pm, at Brentwood School Sports Centre.
For the play synopsis and more details about the characters and roles please click here.
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