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
2026 Afternoon Tea - REARRANGED!
The Marlborough are sorry to have postponed the 2026 Afternoon Tea from its original date of 25 June - because of the heat. However, we are pleased to announce that it will now be held on Thursday 3 September from 2:30-4:30pm.
Returning to the Hutton Cricket Club Pavilion, on Hall Green Lane, CM13 2QT, our hostess Nicola Parry will provide us with the usual excellent sandwiches, scones and cakes with lashings of tea/coffee. Please specify any dietary requirements when booking your places. Tickets cost £15 per person.
We will also award the Cass Cup to its new recipient, (see below).
To book, please call Harry on 07746 915348 or complete the form online. Please book and pay by 20 August so we can ensure we can cater for you.
Janet Cass Memorial Cup
In 2024 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. Last year, Bill Wells was the second ever recipient – richly deserved after his successful production of ‘The Ladykillers’ in Spring 2025 and hosting the WW2 event last July. As with last 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 2026. Maybe you were impressed with someone’s acting performance or front of house demeanour? It’s your decision and the person with the most nominations will be presented with the Cup at the Afternoon Tea event on 25 June (see above). Please contact the secretary with your nominations by 18 June. FYI - Any 2025 or 2026 Club member is eligible to vote / be nominated. Anyone who works on a play, be it front of house / backstage or acting, has to be a member.
07759 078995
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!
Booking online will open in September 2026 -
BUT Harry will take any bookings on 07746 915348 - now!
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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